Model: Endeavour America’s cup
SKU: 12013
EAN code : 8436032429731
Scale: 1/75
Length: 528 mm
Width: 91 mm
Height: 723 mm
Historical Context
Endeavour demonstrated great superiority in the preliminary
races and early rounds, but crew issues and tactical decisions
kept it from winning the Cup. Ultimately, it lost the series 4-2 to
Rainbow, although many considered it one of the best designs
of its time.
Its elegant silhouette and innovative design marked a before and after in
competitive sailing. It featured a tall Marconi rig and aerodynamically cut sails
to maximize speed, as well as a retractable keel that optimized performance in
various wind and sea conditions.
Its hull, built in steel with bronze rivets, combined stability and speed with
unmatched beauty.
Endeavour debuted in the 1934 America’s Cup, skippered by its owner, aviation
magnate Sir Thomas Sopwith.
In one of the most intense and memorable matches in
history, Endeavour showed clear technical and tactical
superiority over its rival, the American Rainbow. However,
an unexpected crew strike and a few changes in tactical
decisions prevented it from taking the victory, leaving it
with a narrow yet honorable second place.
After its glory years, Endeavour was abandoned for
decades. Believed lost, it sank, was recovered, towed, and
eventually sold for only ten pounds sterling. Its story
seemed to have ended… until 1984, when classic yacht
enthusiast Elizabeth Meyer rescued its deteriorated hull
and began a meticulous five-year restoration.
In 1989, Endeavour sailed the seas once again, renewed and
more impressive than ever.
Today, Endeavour is far more than a yacht: it is a living
symbol of the golden age of sailing, the competitive spirit
that pushes boundaries, and the resilience that turns
adversity into greatness.
It was one of the first British yachts with a real chance of
winning the America’s Cup.
Its restoration made it a symbol of the J-Class renaissance.
Endeavour reflects an era when the passion for sailing
pushed the boundaries of technology and human skill.
