Product Description
A mounted half hull model of an America's Cup defender, Vigilant or Columbia
This America's Cup half hull model honors two Herreshoff-designed defenders of the Cup. Choose Vigilant, winner of the 1893 match, or Columbia, which defended the Cup against Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock in 1899 and 1901. Each half hull is mounted on a long wooden plaque with the yacht's name and history lettered across the board.
Half hull models began as the tools of shipwrights, carved to test a hull's lines before building. Today they are prized as elegant wall pieces for yacht clubs, offices, and dens. At 41 inches long, this model has the scale to anchor a wall and tell the story of Newport's golden age of yachting.
Features
- Half hull model of Vigilant or Columbia
- Designed by Nathanael G. Herreshoff
- Mounted on a wooden display plaque
- Name and America's Cup history lettered on the board
- Large 41-inch wall piece
Specifications
- Maker: Moby Dick Specialties
- Model options: Vigilant, Columbia
- Dimensions: 13.5" H x 41" L
- Mounting type: Wall-mount plaque
- Intended use: Office, den, or yacht club display
Care Instructions
Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Hang away from direct sunlight and humidity to protect the wood finish.
FAQ
Which yachts are available?
Choose Vigilant, the 1893 America's Cup defender, or Columbia, which defended the Cup in 1899 and 1901.
Who designed these yachts?
Both were designed by Nathanael G. Herreshoff of Bristol, Rhode Island.
How large is the plaque?
It measures 13.5 inches high and 41 inches long.
A Herreshoff Cup defender in half hull, mounted and ready to hang.
Made to Order
Most pieces are in stock and ship right away. Items requiring engraving or finishing are completed within a few days, prepared with the same care and craftsmanship Scrimshanders is known for.