1963 Press Photo Anthony Boydon Trials Sovereign Clyde American Cup Boat Race

The Sovereign Undergoes Her Trials on the Clyde... Hopes to Win The "America Cup"... Thirty five year old- wealthy businessman Anthony Boydon was to be seen on the Clyde yesterday - during the test of his new $40,000 racing yacht - "Sovereign"- before she is sent to Newport, Rhode Island - if she proves she is capable of beating Sceptre" the unsuccessful 1958 challenger for the cup... Mr. Boydon has so far spent $125,000 on preparations for the attempt and it will cost him another $125,000 to get the vessel on the starting line for the much sought after America Cup... The "sovereign" was launched 11 days ago - she is 69 ft long; has a waterline length of 49 ft. 6 inc - a beam of 12ft. 3 in. - and a draught of 9 ft... Keystone Photo Shows: Mr. Anthony Boydon - during the trials of his "Sovereign" - on the Clyde...

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 7-7-1963.



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