Ships Through the Ages: Yacht "America," Ships of the Line - "Pennsylvania" and "Cumberland"

King, Frederic Leonard, 1879-1947 · 1934–1935

Yacht America: The sailing yacht is considered one of the most elite ships, consistently winning speed competitions between America and England. The America set a record for speed by crossing the Atlantic to Havre, France in seventeen days. / Ships of the Line Pennsylvania and Cumberland: This type of 19th century vessel overtook the standard ships of the Barbary pirates of North Africa, and sailed from Algiers, Tripoli, and Tunis, collecting spoils along the way.