Sceptre (yacht)
Sceptre (K-17) was the unsuccessful challenger of the 1958 America's Cup for the Royal Yacht Squadron.
| Yacht club |  |
|---|---|
| Nation |  |
| Class | 12-metre |
| Sail no | K–17 |
| Designer(s) | David Boyd |
| Builder | Alexander Robertson and Sons Ltd |
| Owner(s) | Hugh Goodson syndicate |
| Racing career | |
| Skippers | Graham Mann |
| America's Cup | 1958 |
| Specifications | |
| Type | Monohull |
Design
Designed by David Boyd and built by Alexander Robertson and Sons, Sceptre was built especially for the 1958 America's Cup challenge.
Career
Sceptre was owned by a syndicate headed by Hugh Goodson, plus Richard Dickson, William H. Northam, William G. Walkley, and Noel Foley. Sceptre lost 4-0 to defender Columbia of the New York Yacht Club. She is now owned and sailed in British waters by the Sceptre Preservation Society.
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References
- Alexander Robertson and Sons, history of the yard.
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