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The New Racing Yacht "Thistle, "built to compete with the American Yachts for the "America"Cup (engraving)
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The New Racing Yacht "Thistle, "built to compete with the American Yachts for the "America"Cup (engraving)
1050576 The New Racing Yacht " Thistle, " built to compete with the American Yachts for the " America" Cup (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Racing Yacht " Thistle, " built to compete with the American Yachts for the " America" Cup. Illustration for The Graphic, 11 June 1887.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23042574
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
America Cup Built Compete Crew Scotch Showing Southend Start Starting Thistle Wind Yachting Yachts Genesta Irex Starboard
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The New Racing Yacht 'Thistle' - A Symbol of Transatlantic Competition
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. This engraving captures the majestic beauty and fierce determination of the new racing yacht, "Thistle" as it was built to challenge American yachts for the prestigious America's Cup. Created by Henry Charles Seppings Wright in 1887, this illustration showcases the cutting-edge design and advanced technology that made Thistle a formidable contender. The image portrays Thistle at full sail, gracefully gliding through the wind with its crew expertly maneuvering on deck. The height of its mast and sleek lines demonstrate its speed potential, while the starboard side reveals intricate details like designer whistles and topping booms. The hope buoy off Southend symbolizes their ambition to conquer new horizons. As Captain Barr leads his skilled crew towards victory, they face intense competition from American yachts such as Genesta and Irex. This print serves as a testament to the spirit of transatlantic rivalry in yachting during this era. Beyond its competitive significance, Thistle represents a triumph of engineering prowess and innovation. Its construction challenged conventional landlubber notions about what a racing yacht could achieve. With every stroke of her sails, Thistle embodies both elegance and power—a true embodiment of human ingenuity pushing boundaries on water. Today, this historic engraving reminds us not only of past sporting achievements but also celebrates our enduring fascination with sailing competitions that continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
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