Home » today » News » America’s Cup – Through the ages, boats have always been at the forefront America’s Cup – Through the ages, boats have always been at the forefront May 3, 2021 by world today news To consider the evolution of the ships which shone on the America’s Cup, by the grace of rich industrialists, is to contemplate a brief History of progress. – Florian Müller Posted: 03/14/2021, 3:00 p.m.— America’s Cup 1851: “America” – Getty Images The schooner “America”, from the Yacht Club of New York, recognizable by its two masts and its fine line like a gull. It was inspired by the pilot boats of the time, capable of providing assistance to large ships in all weathers. First winner of the Silver Ewer, much to Queen Victoria’s coldest wrath – the Sovereign had issued the initial challenge to flaunt the maritime supremacy of the British Empire. America’s Cup 1899: “Shamrock” – Getty Images At a time when Sir Thomas Lipton, a wealthy British businessman, is embarking on the adventure to try to bring the trophy home, the boats have only one mast but have gained ten meters in length. His splendid “Shamrock”, built in the greatest secrecy in a shipyard in London to try to surprise the American rival, will not manage to get rid of the defender “Columbia”: 3-0. ABO articles are for subscribers only. – – Related posts:PM Modi Praises Manmohan Singh's Commitment and Dedication to Democracy in Rajya Sabha Farewell Spee...Riddle Police Shoot Police, CCTV at Inspector General Ferdy Sambo's House Died by Lightning'This is a strengthening of democracy'exclusive extracts from the book "Born in the USA"Share this:FacebookX Related SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts return to Earth for a rare night flight Summer holidays in Denmark: – The market has exploded Leave a Comment Cancel replyCommentName Email Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Search for:
To consider the evolution of the ships which shone on the America’s Cup, by the grace of rich industrialists, is to contemplate a brief History of progress. – Florian Müller Posted: 03/14/2021, 3:00 p.m.— America’s Cup 1851: “America” – Getty Images The schooner “America”, from the Yacht Club of New York, recognizable by its two masts and its fine line like a gull. It was inspired by the pilot boats of the time, capable of providing assistance to large ships in all weathers. First winner of the Silver Ewer, much to Queen Victoria’s coldest wrath – the Sovereign had issued the initial challenge to flaunt the maritime supremacy of the British Empire. America’s Cup 1899: “Shamrock” – Getty Images At a time when Sir Thomas Lipton, a wealthy British businessman, is embarking on the adventure to try to bring the trophy home, the boats have only one mast but have gained ten meters in length. His splendid “Shamrock”, built in the greatest secrecy in a shipyard in London to try to surprise the American rival, will not manage to get rid of the defender “Columbia”: 3-0. ABO articles are for subscribers only. – – Related posts:PM Modi Praises Manmohan Singh's Commitment and Dedication to Democracy in Rajya Sabha Farewell Spee...Riddle Police Shoot Police, CCTV at Inspector General Ferdy Sambo's House Died by Lightning'This is a strengthening of democracy'exclusive extracts from the book "Born in the USA"Share this:FacebookX Related SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts return to Earth for a rare night flight Summer holidays in Denmark: – The market has exploded Leave a Comment Cancel replyCommentName Email Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Search for: