The total sail area was 492 m2. The hull was made of several types of wood, and later upholstered with copper sheets. The sails are placed on two masts. The yacht quickly made history by winning the 1851 Isle of Wight competition organized by the British Royal Yacht Squadron, outclassing British units.
The REVELL USS AMERICA 1/56th scale kit is a great fit for model enthusiasts who enjoy building World War II-era aircraft carriers.
