Columbia" & "Shamrock II" Turning The Outer Stake Boat (1901 Original Black & White Film)

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Entertainment Film & Movies historical footage vintage film sailing history yacht racing 1901 America's Cup come about maneuver silent film sailing America's Cup race footage early 1900s yacht racing

Set sail for excitement with this black and white film from 1901, capturing a thrilling moment in the America's Cup! Witness the crew of a leading sailboat expertly maneuvering a "come about" turn, a crucial tactic in the race. As the second vessel enters the frame, they too follow suit. The film ends with the sails billowing as the boats pick up speed once again. A glimpse into the intense competition and skilled seamanship of early 20th century yacht racing!

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Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1901) Columbia" and "Shamrock II" turning the outer stake boat. United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2013607050

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