Liberty, US-40

Liberty, US-40, photo by Dan Nerney

Built in 1983 according to the International Third Rule- America’s Cup.

HISTORY:

Liberty, US-40, photo by Dan Nerney
Liberty, US-40, photo by Dan Nerney

SPECS:

Sail Number US-40
International Rule THIRD Rule-AC
Year Built 1983
Designer Johan Valentijn
Builder Newport Offshore, Ltd.
First Owner Freedom Campaign '83 SUNY at Ft. Schuyler
First Name Liberty
First Sail Number US-40
First Country USA
Original Homeport New York, NY
Current Location Japan
Construction Aluminum alloy
Length Overall 19.37 m.
Length Waterline 13.70 m.
Beam 3.70 m.
Draft 2.67 m.
Sail Area 198. sq. m.
Displacement 24.35 t.