The "America's Cup" race, the defining event in world Yacht Racing, is named after this vessel. It was designed to take speed sailing to a new level. It famously defeated seven schooners of the Royal Yacht Squadron in a race and won the now famous "America Cup" for New York. Later, the Civil War would see "America" used first as a blockade runner and then as a blockade ship! Kit features 12 pounder in the bow, two 24 pounders, two piece hull, detailed wood grain on deck, sails, yarn, metal anchor chain, rigging blocks, and display stand.

Measures 25 inches long and 21 inches tall.