Columbia Yacht L special-order Governor John Winthrop

Governor John Winthrop

last sail-only warship designed and built by the U

literally The Providence of God)

All the sails are rigged beautifully together to make up the beautiful boat

The extended stern is the most eye capturing part of this model

Columbia Yacht L special-order Governor John WinthropColumbia was the successful defender of the 1958 America's Cup for the New York Yacht Club. This handmade model is built plank on frame from western red cedar, rosewood, mahogany, and teak by master craftsmen. Designed in accordance with original plans, pictures, and drawings, it captures the grace of the original boat to scale. Features include a single mast with hand stitched linen sails and intricate rigging, wooden hatches, metal stanchions and