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  1. William Astor's Schooner AMBASSADRESS Leads the Regatta

    A superior and graceful schooner as grand as any ever built, AMBASSADRESS was William Backhouse Astor, Jr's "floating home" from its launch in 1877 until he sold it in 1884 and purchased his massive steam/sail yacht NOURMAHAL. Designed and built by the renowned David Carll, AMBASSADRESS wasn't intended as a 146'2" racing schooner (the largest centerboard yacht ever built), but as an opulent ...

  2. Significant Engraving of the Launch of Astor's Schooner, The ...

    The yacht was sent off the way 'all atsunto,' topmasts fidded, jibboom sent out, and boom and gaffs in place. From each truck, long lines of streamers depended, a large burgee with the full name 'Ambassadress' in it floating from the main, while the pennant of the New York Yacht Club overtopped all others at the fore.

  3. William Astor's Schooner AMBASSADRESS Leads the Regatta :: James E

    A superior and graceful schooner as grand as any ever built, AMBASSADRESS was William Backhouse Astor, Jr's "floating home" from its launch in 1877 until he sold it in 1884 and purchased his massive steam/sail yacht NOURMAHAL. Designed and built by the renowned David Carll, AMBASSADRESS wasn't intended as a 146'2" racing schooner (the largest centerboard yacht ever built), but as an opulent ...

  4. Titanic's Richest Passenger: John Jacob Astor IV

    He spent much of his time aboard the Ambassadress, the world's largest private yacht at that time. Despite his privileged upbringing, Astor IV received a well-rounded education, attending prestigious institutions such as St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, and Harvard University.

  5. David Carll

    David Carll (abt. 1832-December 27, 1888) was a 19th-century American shipbuilder.He built yachts and schooners.He specialized in shallow draft Centreboard schooners. The David Carll's shipyard was the first commercial shipyard built in City Island.He built the popular schooners David Carll, Vesta, Resolute, and Ambassadress.His brother, Jesse Carll had a successful shipyard in Northport ...

  6. William Astor's Schooner AMBASSADRESS Leads the Regatta

    Two large schooners and a cutter sail along with AMBASSADRESS flying American ensigns, with the rolling Atlantic Ocean contesting each of them. Quite likely this is AMBASSADRESS first yacht club's cruise of 1877 to Newport, and Astor has commissioned the artist to capture it for posterity, with the club pennant and his private signal aloft.

  7. William Astor's Schooner AMBASSADRESS Leads the Regatta

    Two large schooners and a cutter sail along with AMBASSADRESS flying American ensigns, with the rolling Atlantic Ocean contesting each of them. Quite likely this is AMBASSADRESS first yacht club's cruise of 1877 to Newport, and Astor has commissioned the artist to capture it for posterity, with the club pennant and his private signal aloft.

  8. William Backhouse Astor Jr.

    William B. Astor Jr. from New York State's Prominent and Progressive Men, 1900.. William Backhouse Astor Jr. was born on July 12, 1829, in New York City, New York. He was the middle son of real estate businessman William Backhouse Astor Sr. (1792-1875) and Margaret Rebecca (née Armstrong) Astor (1800-1872). His siblings included elder brother John Jacob Astor III, who married Charlotte ...

  9. Works by Winslow Homer, from the Collection of the ...

    A drawing from that summer—a portrait of William B. Astor's yacht Ambassadress—is part of the Museum's permanent collection. Also in the Museum's collection is a rare Homer etching The Life Line (1884). It shows a dramatic sea rescue in a breeches buoy, the life saving device often used in the 19th century when rescue by lifeboat was ...

  10. James Edward Buttersworth (1817-1894)

    "The high point of the schooner development was attained in the building of Mohawk in 1875 and Ambassadress (nicknamed 'the Astor House') two years later; the underlying motive in each case seemingly being the great American idea of 'the biggest thing on earth' and 'licking all creation.'" (Traditions & Memories of American Yachting (omnibus edition), Camden, Maine, 1981) This is how William P ...

  11. Mr. William Astor's Schooner "ambassadress" In New York Harbor With

    Mr. William Astor's Schooner "ambassadress" In New York Harbor With Castle William And Castle Garden Off Governor's Island oil painting by James Edward Buttersworth, The highest quality oil painting reproductions and great customer service! 30% OFF ART & FRAMES + FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. 1.888.868.1912;

  12. Rhinebeck Astor Courts original mansion demolished in late 1940s

    William Astor filled his time navigating the river on the Ambassadress, the largest private yacht in the world at that time, as well as horseback riding at Ferncliff. As a racehorse owner and ...

  13. Hometown History: FDR sets sail for the White House

    The luxury yacht Ambassadress, chartered by FDR's supporters and advisers, and the motor yacht Marcon, packed with newspapermen covering Roosevelt's voyage, followed in the Myth II's wake. Ostensibly, the vacation cruise was to provide FDR with rest and relaxation before beginning his campaign for president, but the trip was more about ...

  14. Ambassadress

    Ambassadress (Yacht) Dry Plate Negatives; Yachts; Rights & Access. The Library of Congress believes that many of the papers in the Detroit Publishing Company collection are in the public domain or have no known copyright restrictions and are free to use and reuse. For example, all photos published in the U.S. more than 95 years ago are in the ...

  15. About

    Or possibly a conniving contestant who will do anything to be crowned ambassadress by the cruise line? Trapped at sea, no one is safe and everyone is a suspect. As secrets are revealed in this cruise ship murder mystery party, everyone's innocence will come into question as the assassin tries to appear angelic. Sharpen your sleuthing skills ...

  16. James E. Buttersworth

    YACHT AMBASSADRESS. SAVE ARTWORK FOLLOW ARTIST. OVERVIEW SIMILAR LOTS LOT PERFORMANCE SELL SIMILAR WORK Artist Turnover Painting Please note - graph displays mock data, real data is available for Premium subscribers only. See Sample Artist. UPGRADE NOW > 19th ...

  17. Ambassador Cruise Ship, Croatia

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  18. AMBASSADOR Yacht Charter Brochure

    The 29.6m/97'1" motor yacht 'Ambassador' was built by Swiftships in the United States. Range & Performance. Ambassador is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by 3 x diesel Detroit Diesel (12V71T) 12-cylinder 550hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots. Her low draft of 1 ...

  19. Salekhard

    Salekhard (Russian: Салеха́рд [səlʲɪˈxart]; Khanty: Пуӆңават, Pułñawat; Nenets: Саляʼ харад, Saljaꜧ harad, formerly Obdorsk) is a town and the administrative centre of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia.The town lies on the Arctic Circle, with the town centre being about 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) south and suburbs stretching to the north of the circle.

  20. THE 10 BEST Salekhard Monuments & Statues

    Top Salekhard Monuments & Statues: See reviews and photos of Monuments & Statues in Salekhard, Russia on Tripadvisor.

  21. The Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia guide

    The Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug is on the leading places in Russia for hydrocarbon reserves, especially natural gas and oil. Today, Yamal produces about 90% of all natural gas in Russia (about 20% of global production) and more than 14% of Russian oil and gas condensate. In the Polar Urals, chrome, manganese, bauxite, and gold are mined.

  22. AMBASSADOR Yacht

    Range & Performance. Ambassador is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by 3 x diesel Detroit Diesel (12V71T) 12-cylinder 550hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots. Her low draft of 1.5m/4'11" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines.

  23. Yamaltur (Salekhard, Russia): Hours, Address

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