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Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews - Humble Heroes from a Downeast Island (Paperback) Loot Price: R481
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Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews - Humble Heroes from a Downeast Island (Paperback): Mark J. Gabrielson

Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews - Humble Heroes from a Downeast Island (Paperback)

Mark J. Gabrielson

Series: Sports History

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In 1895, emissaries from the New York Yacht Club traveled to Deer Isle, Maine, to recruit the nation's best sailors, an "All American" crew. This remote island in Penobscot Bay sent nearly thirty of its fishing men to sail "Defender," and under skipper Hank Haff, they beat their opponents in a difficult and controversial series. To the delight of the American public, the charismatic Sir Thomas Lipton sent a surprise challenge in 1899. The New York Yacht Club knew where to turn and again recruited Deer Isle's fisherman sailors. Undefeated in two defense campaigns, they are still considered one of the best American sail-racing teams ever assembled. Read their fascinating story and relive their adventure.

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Imprint: History Press
Country of origin: United States
Series: Sports History
Release date: April 2013
First published: April 2013
Authors: Mark J. Gabrielson
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 978-1-60949-728-6
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs > Photographic collections > General
Books > Humanities > History > American history > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Ships & shipping: general interest > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel & holiday guides > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Water sports & recreations > Boating > Sailing
Books > History > American history > General
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LSN: 1-60949-728-7
Barcode: 9781609497286

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