Built in 1986 according to the International Third Rule- America’s Cup.
HISTORY:
Stars & Stripes ’87, US-55
Stars & Stripes ’87, US-55
SPECS:
| Sail Number | US-55 |
| International Rule | THIRD Rule-AC |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Designer | B. Chance Jr., B. Nelson, D. Pedrick |
| Builder | Robert E. Derecktor, Inc. |
| First Owner | Sail America Foundation |
| First Name | Stars & Stripes '87 |
| First Sail Number | US-56 |
| First Country | USA |
| Original Homeport | San Diego, California |
| Current Status / Condition | sailing |
| Current Location | St. Maarten, Caribbean |
| Construction | Aluminum alloy |
| Length Overall | 20.12 m. |
| Beam | 3.66 m. |