The American J-Class yacht 'Yankee', 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

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The American J-Class yacht 'Yankee', 1935. In 1935 Gerry Lambert bought the Frank Paine designed 'Yankee' to England to race against the British J-Class yachts 'Endeavour', 'Velsheda', 'Candida', 'Astra' and 'Shamrock V'. She took eight first-place finishes in 32 races.

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