In those days there certainly was intense enthusiasm about the 25-tonners, and great was the enjoyment they afforded the visitors.
'Dolphin,' R.Y.S., 217 tons, 1839.
(G. H. Ackers, Esq.)
In 1851 the Royal Yacht Squadron gave a cup to be sailed for, and it was won by the 'America' schooner, belonging to Commodore J. C. Stevens, of the New York Club. In America it is always called the Queen's Cup, and in England the 'America' Cup, but it is really the Royal Yacht Squadron Cup. The Americans have held it ever since.
'Esmeralda,' R.Y.S., 1846.
