Yacht Atlantic

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Atlantic, built in 1903 for merchant Wilson Marshall, stands out for its unique combination of masts and sails. She was designed with speed and functionality in mind, earning her a reputation as one of the fastest schooners of her time.

In 1905, German Kaiser Wilhelm II initiated a race across the North Atlantic with a massive gold cup for the winner. The schooner Atlantic, skippered by Charlie Barr with Frederick Maxfield Hoyt as navigator, triumphed in strong winds and gales, breaking the previous record with a time of 12 days, 4 hours and 1 minute. This extraordinary feat lasted for 75 years, until 1997 when Nicorette broke it, and for the organized regatta even for almost 100 years until 2005 when Mari-Cha IV set a new record.