The early challenges of the America's Cup (1851-1937)
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AuthorJohn, Anthony; Dear, Ian 1935-DescriptionThis book recalls the long struggles to mount the early challenges for the America's Cup and how the competition developed in succeeding decades. The final chapter brings the story up to date, with a description of events in the '12-metre era' which includes Australia's famous victory in the 1983 challenge. Includes statistics on the dimensions, owners and builders of the challengers and defenders of the America's CupImprintSydney : Pierson, 1986Collation159 p. ill. (some col.), ports. 24 x 34 cm.LanguageEnglishDate Published1986NotesIncludes indexISBN0947068007Dewey Class797.14 JOHPublication FormatBook
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John, Anthony; Dear, Ian 1935-, The early challenges of the America's Cup (1851-1937). City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 03/05/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/25199
