Valkyrie II, Racing yacht in Sandy Hook, United States
The steel-framed Valkyrie II featured a wooden hull, pine deck, and elongated racing lines designed by George Lennox Watson at Henderson shipyard in Scotland.
Lord Dunraven commissioned Valkyrie II to challenge the American defender Vigilant in the 1893 America's Cup, competing in three races off Sandy Hook, New Jersey.
The races between Valkyrie II and Vigilant demonstrated the technological advancements in yacht design and the competitive spirit between British and American sailing.
The yacht's design incorporated specific features that enhanced its performance under varying wind conditions, essential for competitive racing in open waters.
Valkyrie II met a tragic end on July 5, 1894, during the Mud Hook Regatta when it collided with the cutter yacht Satanita and sank.
GPS coordinates: 55.61400,-4.95000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 14:35
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