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Columbia, Newport, Aug 2, 1899. Creator: Johns Johnston
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Columbia, Newport, Aug 2, 1899. Creator: Johns Johnston
Columbia, Newport, Aug 2, 1899. Columbia with a broken mast. She was an American racing yacht designed and built in 1898-99 by Nathanael Herreshoff and the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company for owners J. Pierpont Morgan and Edwin Dennison Morgan of the New York Yacht Club. In 1899 she was the defender of the tenth America's Cup race against British challenger Shamrock. Columbia had a nickel steel frame, a bronze hull, and a steel mast
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Columbia, August 2, 1899: A Metaphor of Perseverance and Pride This photograph captures the damaged Columbia, an American racing yacht designed and built by Nathanael Herreshoff and the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company for owners J. Pierpont Morgan and Edwin Dennison Morgan of the New York Yacht Club. The image was taken on August 2, 1899, following an unfortunate incident during the tenth America's Cup race against British challenger Shamrock. Columbia, a symbol of American maritime prowess, was a state-of-the-art vessel with a nickel steel frame, a bronze hull, and a steel mast. Her innovative design and construction made her a formidable contender in the prestigious race. However, on this fateful day, her mast broke, leaving her stranded in the waters off Newport, Rhode Island. Despite the setback, the spirit of competition and determination was not lost. The crew, led by Captain Edwin H. Husser, worked tirelessly to repair the damage and get Columbia back in the race. The image of the damaged vessel serves as a metaphor for the indomitable spirit of those who refuse to give up in the face of adversity. The photograph was taken by Johns Johnston, a renowned photographer of the era, for Detroit Publishing Company. It is a testament to the rich maritime history of the United States and the enduring legacy of the America's Cup race. This glass plate negative, measuring 8 x 10 inches, is now part of the collections of the Library of Congress, a reminder of the past and the enduring allure of the sea.
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