Ranger

The J-class yacht that defended the America’s Cup in 1937 and is thought to have been the fastest of its class.

Burgess and Stephens tested models in a tank before Ranger was built. She won all four races in 1937 and was scrapped during the war.

Materials: Steel; sloop-rigged J-class

Manufacture: Built in Bath, Maine.

The long hull with a straight stem.

The very tall rig.

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