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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1901
Page
5
The Boston yacht with three lower sails and topsail will spread 13 000 square feet of canvas. Its big clubtopsail covers over 2 000 square feet and with balloon sails in light airs the total sail area will exceed 20 000 square feet.
Charles H. Billman faces a stand by the Herreshoff camp over his work on both boats. John Herreshoff warns he cannot rig the Lawson cup defender if he assists other vessels, raising a dispute that could mar the rival cup series. Lawley threatens to bar Billman from any rigging at his yard if he deserts the Boston project, signaling a tense standoff between Bristol and Boston.
The Boston yacht scene buzzes after John B Herreshoff calls Billman seeking rigging work on the cup defender. Billman contemplates both Belmont and Boston boats, while Lawson’s contract and public opinion add pressure. The stern piece casting arrives as talks unfold.
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