Endeavour II, America's Cup challenger, across the Atlantic. Endeavour II , Mr T O M Sopwith's new America's Cup challenger, arrived at Bristol, Rhode Island, after a trip across the Atlantic. The sleek craft was towed across the ocean with rigged with a jury rig to relieve the tow rope of part of the strain in case of heavy seas. Former challenger, Endeavour I , which is to assist in Endeavour II's preparation for the races, did get separated from her tow vessel in mid-Atlantic and had to complete the voyage under her own sale. Photo shows, Endeavour II, the America's Cup challenger, after he

Endeavour II, America's Cup challenger, across the Atlantic. Endeavour II , Mr T O M Sopwith's new America's Cup challenger, arrived at Bristol, Rhode Island, after a trip across the Atlantic. The sleek craft was towed across the ocean with rigged with a jury rig to relieve the tow rope of part of the strain in case of heavy seas. Former challenger, Endeavour I , which is to assist in Endeavour II's preparation for the races, did get separated from her tow vessel in mid-Atlantic and had to complete the voyage under her own sale. Photo shows, Endeavour II, the America's Cup challenger, after he Stock Photo

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Endeavour II, America's Cup challenger, across the Atlantic. Endeavour II , Mr T O M Sopwith's new America's Cup challenger, arrived at Bristol, Rhode Island, after a trip across the Atlantic. The sleek craft was towed across the ocean with rigged with a jury rig to relieve the tow rope of part of the strain in case of heavy seas. Former challenger, Endeavour I , which is to assist in Endeavour II's preparation for the races, did get separated from her tow vessel in mid-Atlantic and had to complete the voyage under her own sale. Photo shows, Endeavour II, the America's Cup challenger, after her arrival at Bristol, Rhode Island. 27 May 1937

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