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, representing the Royal Thames Yacht Club of London. The Magic, had 19 owners. Her last owner modified her into a pilot boat at Key West. In 1922, during a hurricane, she was wrecked on the beach in Key West.
Painting of the New York Yacht Schooner Magic, by Charles Gulager
Magic, at the start of the International Yacht Race, August 8, 1870.
Magic, rounding the home stake boat at Sandy Hook. A print from Currier & Ives
Schooner yacht Magic.
The New York Yacht Club (NYYC) is a private social club and yacht club based in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1844 by nine prominent sportsmen. The members have contributed to the sport of yachting and yacht design. As of 2001, the organization was reported to have about 3,000 members. Membership in the club is by invitation only. Its officers include a commodore, vice-commodore, rear-commodore, secretary and treasurer.
New York Yacht Club Building, 1901
Harbour Court – New York Yacht Club
The Yacht 'America' Winning the International Race, 1851, Fitz Henry Lane
The Great Ocean Yacht Race Between Henrietta, Fleetwing & Vesta, by Currier & Ives in 1867
