Victorious Volunteer 1887.
Title

Victorious Volunteer 1887.

Caption

Victorious Volunteer 1887. Volunteer, a centreboard compromise sloop, was designed by Edward Burgess and built by Pusey & Jones Shipbuilding Company at Wilmington, Delaware in 1887 for owner General Charles J. Paine of the New York Yacht Club. Volunteer was the first America's Cup yacht with an all steel frame and hull. Her deck was made of white pine.

Date

1887

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A01_035

License type

Rights managed

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