Defender 1895

Defender

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Sloop designed in 1895 by Nathanael G.Herreshoff , America's Cup Defender.

DESCRIPTION

SIZE

76 cm L x 69 cm Hgh

REF.

SMA-04

Plank on bulkhead construction, we only build small production batch of 10 units. Exclusive hand made construction, it has been built from the the best wood essences and innovative materials. This model of Defender combines the careful execution of every detail with the high quality of the materials and the craftsmanship. Deck fittings are amazing and very detailed. Model has beige topsides, black cove stripe and dark blue bottom paint. Also comes with varnished bottom upon request . Model comes with cotton sails and is ready to display. It is mounted with brass pedestals on a high quality... LEARN MORE: Plank on bulkhead construction, we only build small production batch of 10 units. Exclusive hand made construction, it has been built from the the best wood essences and innovative materials. This model of Defender combines the careful execution of every detail with the high quality of the materials and the craftsmanship. Deck fittings are amazing and very detailed. Model has beige topsides, black cove stripe and dark blue bottom paint. Also comes with varnished bottom upon request . Model comes with cotton sails and is ready to display. It is mounted with brass pedestals on a high quality hardwood display base with a gold trim. Felt lined underside will not scratch your furniture.

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HISTORIC NOTE

In 1894, William K. Vanderbilt came for the second time to see Nathanael Herreshoff to commission a new defender to race the America's Cup against Valkyrie III the next year. Vanderbilt was believing in Herreshoff's genious and gave ''carte blanche'' to the "Wizard of Bristol" to build the New-York Yacht Club's next challenger. Herreshoff reminded his previous bad experience when Vigilant's sliding centerboard had jammed and hindered his boat: he decided to build Defender with...

LEARN MORE: In 1894, William K. Vanderbilt came for the second time to see Nathanael Herreshoff to commission a new defender to race the America's Cup against Valkyrie III the next year. Vanderbilt was believing in Herreshoff's genious and gave ''carte blanche'' to the "Wizard of Bristol" to build the New-York Yacht Club's next challenger. Herreshoff reminded his previous bad experience when Vigilant's sliding centerboard had jammed and hindered his boat: he decided to build Defender with a fin keel.
The yacht Defender was designed in the utmost secrecy and her construction was shrouded in mystery. Nobody was allowed to enter the yard and Captain Nat certainly did not appreciate the press and photograhers. In building Defender, the Hereshoff brothers' special innovation was the use of aluminium. But as from the first tests, the boat suffered from a phenomenon about which little was known at that time: corrosion due to electrolysis appeared after she was launched on June 23rd, 1895.
America's Cup 1895: at the 9th challenge, Defender beated Valkyrie III and won the Cup.

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