Constellation (1964 yacht)

Constellation
Yacht club  New York Yacht Club
Nation  United States
Class 12-metre
Sail no US–20
Designer(s) Olin Stephens
Builder Minneford’s Yacht Yard Inc.
Launched 1964
Owner(s) Eric Ridder syndicate
Racing career
Skippers Eric Ridder
Notable victories 1964 America's Cup
America's Cup 1964 America's Cup
AC Defender
Selection Series
1964 America's Cup Defender Selections Series
Specifications
Length 20.82 m (68.3 ft) (LOA)
14.05 m (46.1 ft) (LWL)
Beam 3.66 m (12.0 ft)
Sail area 170 m2 (1,800 sq ft)

Constellation is an American racing yachts in the 12-metre class that successfully defended the 1964 America's Cup.

On 20 March 1964, Constellation had beaten Sovereign by 4–0 in matches in the 1964 America's Cup.[1]

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