39.96" x 60.04" (101.50cm x 152.50cm)
Oil/Canvas
Signed Lower Left

The present work depicts Britannia's first racing season. She raced against the American cutter and defeated her on each occasion except for the Brenton Reef Cup, losing out on 'time allowance' despite being first over the line. At the end of the season Britannia hoisted 33 prize flags inspiring many owners to reinvest in big class yachting, which up until then was in a slow decline. Navahoe returned to the US and raced very successfully there for many more years until she passed into German ownership and eventually out of yachting. During her long, remarkable racing career, Britannia had her rig modified seven times in order to keep up with the changes in technology until finally after the death of her owner George V, respecting his will, the vessel was scuppered off the Isle of Wight.