The ** Endeavour ** is a 130 -foot class j yacht (about 40 meters) that has left an indelible imprint in the history of nautical competitions, in particular in the legendary _america's Cup_ of 1934 \. Built by the renowned Cantiere Camper and Nicholson in Gosport, England, Endeavour represented the excellence of the naval design of the time. Commissioned by the British industrialist ** Thomas Sopwith **, also known for his innovations in the Air Force field, the yacht was designed with cutting -edge technologies that made him one of the most competitive and advanced yachts of his time.

Sopwith exploited his experience in aeronautical design to ensure that Endeavour was equipped with the best technical characteristics, including a hull and a steel tree, elements that offered greater robustness and stability at sea. This attention to engineering details made Endeavour one of the fastest and most performing yachts of his generation.

Officially launched in 1934, Endeavour immediately established himself in the world of regattas, winning numerous competitions during his first season. Among the most relevant victories there were those against other famous class j yachts, such as the ** Velsheda ** and the ** Shamrock V **, confirming its superiority in European waters. However, his real test was the participation in America's Cup of the same year, where he found himself facing the American Defender, ** Rainbow **.

Despite the expectations and the very high level of preparation, Endeavour failed to conquer the trophy, even if he approached victory more than any other challenger up to that moment. His enterprise remained impressed in the history of America's Cup, so much so that no other yacht was so close to lifting the cup to the triumph of ** Australia II ** in 1983, almost 50 years later.

Today, Endeavour continues to be celebrated as one of the most iconic boats in class J, thanks also to the faithful reproductions made by the ** Authentic Models ** brand, known for its dedication in the creation of very high quality historical nautical models. These reproductions allow sailing enthusiasts and collectors to admire the yacht that marked an era closely, bringing with him the legacy of innovation and competition that has characterized Thomas Sopwith's career.

** color ** wood

** Length ** Cm 61

** Width ** 12.7 cm

** Height ** 78.7 cm

** Length ** Inch 24

** Width ** inches 5

** Height ** inch 31

** Weight ** 0.85 kg

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