The Gloucester Fishing Schooner

The most dangerous commercial fishery in North America produced the most refined working sailing craft — and, in the International Fishermen's Trophy, the last great races between boats that actually worked.

Reform

Thomas F. McManus shortened the bowsprit and extended the stern overhang; roughly 500 schooners to his designs

Rivalry

The International Fishermen's Trophy, Gloucester versus Lunenburg, 1920–1938

Bluenose

Designed by William J. Roué, built by Smith and Rhuland, launched 26 March 1921