Racing Yacht “America” – 1851. An original oil painting by Pennsylvania artist David Young. The “America” was a 19th century racing yacht and the first winner of what was to become known as the America’s Cup, named after its first winner. She was eventually scrapped and burned in 1945. Such was her fame, that parts of her were salvaged and preserved by the New York Yacht Club. These included her transom eagle, rudder post and one of her masts. Painting is in oil on gessoed 300 lb Arches paper.