1870 America's Cup
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The 1870 America's Cup was the first America's Cup competition to be hosted in the United States, and the first "America's Cup" due to the trophy being renamed from the 100 Guineas Cup of 1851. It was
The Great International Yacht Race, August 8, 1870. A print from Currier & Ives
Magic (yacht)
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The Magic was a racing schooner yacht, of the New York Yacht Club. She was the first American defender during the 1870 America's Cup hosted in New York against the 1st British challenger Cambria, repr
Painting of the New York Yacht Schooner Magic, by Charles Gulager
Magic, at the start of the International Yacht Race, August 8, 1870.