Vessels INTREPID and FRANCE passing in the east passage
Photographer
Paul A Darling
(American, born 1931)
Date1970
Object number00031413
NamePhotograph
MediumSilver gelatin print
DimensionsOverall: 280 x 355 mm, 0.025 kg
Copyright© Paul A Darling
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Louis D'Alpuget
DescriptionA photograph by Paul A Darling of the yachts INTREPID and FRANCE passing in the east passage during the 1970 America's Cup.SignificanceThe 1970 America's Cup was held in September 1970 at Newport, Rhode Island. The US defender, INTREPID, skippered by Bill Ficker, defeated the Australian challenger, GRETEL II, skippered by James Hardy, four races to one.
