CONSTELLATION on Long Island Sound, 1895

oil, 18” x 24”

$16,500

Shown during her record-breaking race from Huntington Bay to New London during the NYYC cruise of 1895. Behind her is "Vigilant" (America's Cup defender of 1893). Record run averaging 13.88 knots.

The painting depicts the 131-foot steel centerboard schooner "Constellation" (owned by Bayard Thayer) with all sails set, making her record-breaking run, averaging 13.88 knots, on the run from Huntington Bay to New London during the New York Yacht Club Cruise of 1895.

In the distance is the successful 1893 America's Cup defender "Vigilant.” "Constellation" was designed by the famous Edward Burgess in 1889 and launched in 1890. She raced with the New York Yacht Club fleets for 41 years and for many years was the 'Queen' of the Eastern Yacht Club fleet at Marblehead.