1886-06-29
GUSN-276916
Mayflower was a wooden centerboard sloop designed by Ed. Burgess and built by Lawley in 1886 as a successful defender in that year's America's Cup races. Launched May 6, 1886. LOA 100ft, LWL 85-7ft.
This photo was taken on the day of the annual regatta of the Eastern Yacht Club. Mayflower was beaten by Puritan and Priscilla.
See also: Henry Peabody R.A.Y. #3 only
yachts
sloops (sailing vessels)
photographs
Stebbins negative 995
1 photograph
PC047
Nathaniel L. Stebbins photographic collection
PC047.02.0360.00995
Stebbins, N. L. (Nathaniel Livermore), 1847-1922 (Photographer)
photographs
Eastern Yacht Club Regatta, 1886
Item
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