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Extra - The Herreshoff Marine Museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame - Sailing Sweet Ruca Vlog
31 March 2020 · 12 min · 2K views · Bristol, Rhode Island
What this video covers
Kate and Curtis visit the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island, which preserves the history of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company.2:17 The museum campus includes the original family homestead, six former company buildings, and a significant portion of the historic waterfront where the company once built military and sailing vessels.2:28 Exhibits feature a replica of Nathaniel Herreshoff’s design workshop, a collection of half-hull models, and various historic yachts.7:21 The crew tours the 31-foot vessel Torch, noting its wooden construction, manual water pump, and compact interior layout.4:24 The museum also displays notable racing yachts, including the Cal 40 class and the 70-foot Transpac sled Merlin.8:33 The facility highlights Nathaniel Herreshoff’s contributions to yacht design, including his 19th-century catamaran patent and his role in establishing the concept of one-design racing classes to prioritize sailor skill over handicap ratings.6:37
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