Sail boats of home-bred sailors and ships of Captain Vanderbilt and his crew unde...HD Stock Footage

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Nov 2, 2026

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Sail boats of home-bred sailors and ships of Captain Vanderbilt and his crew underway during race in Newport, Rhode Island.

The Match Race for America's Cup in Newport, Rhode Island. Race between home-bred sailors and Captain John M. Vanderbilt and his crew for America's Cup. Sail boats of home-bred sailors, underway at sea during the race. Ships of Captain John M. Vanderbilt and his crew underway. Captain John M. Vanderbilt and his crew's ships win from home-bred sailors. Location: Newport Rhode Island. Date: September 15, 1930.

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