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An American treasure, the CORONET is the last of the great Victorian schooner yachts. Built in 1885 for industrialist Rufus T. Bush, the CORONET made history by winning transatlantic races at the turn of the century. Its owner in the 1890s, Arthur Curtiss James sailed the CORONET twice around Cape Horn, making it the first U.S. yacht to make this journey.

Today, the CORONET retains much of her historic structure, from planking and frames to joinery, mahogany cabinetry and engraved mirrors.
Recently donated to the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, Rhode Island, the CORONET hopefully will be restored to sailing condition over the next several years.
Visit www.IYRS.org to learn more.
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