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was designed by Nathaniel Herreshoff, designer of all of the early 20th century America's Cup defenders. She was designed to take full advantage of the fact that the Seawanhaka rule did not take weight into account, leading to a very light and therefore, somewhat unstable yacht. At 144 feet
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was the 12th challenge for the Cup. It took place in the New York City harbor and consisted of a best of five series of races between
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won the first three races, defending the cup. It was the last race for the America's Cup that would take place under the
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was forced to retire before finishing the third race.
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won all three races, finishing far enough ahead that
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Black and white photograph of two racing yacht under full sail
Reliance
United States
New York Yacht Club
Reliance
United Kingdom
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Shamrock III
New York City
40°40′N 74°02′W / 40.667°N 74.033°W / 40.667; -74.033
Seawanhaka
New York Yacht Club
1901
1920
America's Cup
Reliance
Nathaniel Herreshoff
New York Yacht Club
Shamrock III
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Sir Thomas Lipton
Seawanhaka
Reliance (yacht)
gaff-rigged
cutter
Lewis Blix
"Beginning (1870-1920)"
the original
"Capt. L.W. Blix Dead; Yacht Race Expert"
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