The Yacht Squadron at Newport, circa 1872.
The yacht squadron at Newport, 1872. A marine view, with a steamboat and numerous rowboats moving through a group of partially rigged yachts, moored in Newport Harbor, Rhode Island. Towards the late 19th century Newport Harbor had evolved into a sailing retreat for the rich, who not just built plush residences in the locality but also brought their luxurious sailing yachts, thus transforming the harbor into a well-known yachting hub.
Size: 5400px × 3160px
Location: Newport, Rhode Island
Photo credit: © Vernon Lewis Gallery/Stocktrek Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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