Material relating to 'Designing the Dame' documentary
Datec 1967
Object numberANMS0515
NameArchive series
MediumPaper
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Warwick J Hood
DescriptionThis archive series includes a program proposal and treatment for an Australian Broadcasting Commission documentary 'Designing the Dame' concerning the Australian 1967 America's Cup challenge entrant DAME PATTIE.HistoryWarwick Hood was an assistant of naval architect Alan Payne, the designer of Australia's first challenger for the America's cup GRETEL. Warwick Hood went on to design DAME PATTIE, the second Australian yacht to challenge for the America's cup in 1967.
In 1848 Queen Victoria instigated the creation of a golden cup, known as the 'One Hundred Guinea Cup' to be awarded for a yacht race. The competition would be open to all nations. In the inaugural race on 22 August 1851 the United States built schooner AMERICA challenged 16 British vessels and was victorious in the 85 kilometre race around the Isle of Wight. The competition is still in operation today and one of the most respected and prestigious sailing competitions to be held in the world.SignificanceThis material is an insider's view of the yacht design process, and America's Cup racing in 1967 collected by naval architect Warwick Hood.