The History Of The America’s Cup.
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A veteran skipper tells a young boy the story of the yacht-racing trophy, the America's Cup. Describes how the first Cup race in England in 1851 was won by the United States schooner America, and how sixteen more races over the next hundred years were also won by American boats. Explains how one yachtsman, Sir Thomas Lipton, tried five different times and lost each race, but won the admiration and respect of the entire sporting world.
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THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICA’S CUP. The America’s Cup) Thomas J. Lipton, Inc. Made by Transfilm, Inc. 27 min., sd., Eastman color, 16mm. © Thomas J. Lipton, Inc.; 13Jun58; LP12469.
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