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General arrangement plan of BALLYHOO
General arrangement plan of BALLYHOO

General arrangement plan of BALLYHOO

Designer (1936 - 1988)
Date1974
Object numberANMS1543[013]
NamePlan
MediumInk on drafting film
DimensionsOverall: 670 × 1030 mm
Copyright© Ben Lexcen
ClassificationsMaps, charts and plans
Credit LineAustralian National Maritime Museum Collection
DescriptionGeneral arrangement plan of BALLYHOO, designed by Ben Lexcen.History SignificanceBen Lexcen (formerly Bob Miller) was one of Australia’s principle yacht designers from the 1960s until his death in 1988. He created a number of revolutionary and unorthodox designs and gained international respect. He was the designer of America's Cup boats from 1974 until 1987, and was the designer for AUSTRALIA II which won the America's Cup in 1983, a major national and International sporting achievement.