Vanitie
 Resolute leading Vanitie at start of first elimination race off New Haven 1920. | |
| Owner(s) | Alexander Smith Cochran |
|---|---|
| Racing career | |
| AC Challenger Selection Series | 1914 America's Cup Challenger Selections Series 1920 America's Cup Challenger Selections Series |
Vanitie was a yacht owned by Alexander Smith Cochran that was selected to take part in selection trials for the America's Cup in 1914 against Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht Shamrock IV.
History
[edit]On June 17, 1914 William S. Dennis was replaced by Harry Haff, son of Hank Haff as the captain of the yacht.[1] Vanitie lost to Resolute in the 1914 trials.[2] Defense of the cup was put off during World War I. The 1920 campaign was not successful and Vanitie lost 7–4 in the final selection series,[3] again against Resolute which went on to successfully defend the America's Cup on behalf of the New York Yacht Club.
References
[edit]- ^ "Harry Haff New Vanitie Skipper. But the Cochran Cup Defense Yacht May Yet Be Sailed by an Amateur". New York Times. June 17, 1914. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ "Vanitie Home First, But Resolute Wins. Alexander S. Cochran's Yacht Leads All the Way, but Handicap Beats Her". New York Times. July 9, 1914. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
- ^ "Vanitie Beats Resolute Easily In First Test. Cochran Cup Yacht's Victory So Complete Time Allowance Is Not Figured". New York Times. January 13, 1920. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
External links
[edit]- The International Yacht Race Technical article, Marine Engineering, July 1920 by C. A. McAllister including photos.
