Sovereign (yacht)
Sovereign (sail number K-12) was the unsuccessful challenger of the 1964 America's Cup for the Royal Thames Yacht Club.
 Sovereign (behind) and Ikra. | |
| Yacht club |  Royal Thames Yacht Club |
|---|---|
| Nation |  United Kingdom |
| Class | 12-metre |
| Sail no | K–12 |
| Designer(s) | David Boyd |
| Builder | Alexander Robertson & Sons |
| Owner(s) | J. A. Boyden |
| Racing career | |
| America's Cup | 1964 America's Cup |
| Specifications | |
| Type | Monohull |
Design
Designed by David Boyd and built by Alexander Robertson & Sons, Sovereign was built especially for the 1964 America's Cup challenge. This was the second post-war 12-metre yacht to be designed by David Boyd and built at Alexander Robertson & Sons, the first one being Sceptre.
Career
Sovereign was built for J. A. Boyden in 1963. Sovereign lost 4-0 to defender Constellation of the New York Yacht Club.
References
- Alexander Robertson & Sons, history of the yard.
External links
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