Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/07/27

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Subject: [Leica] Boats, really big boats, beautiful pictures
From: lrzeitlin at aol.com (lrzeitlin at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:34:16 -0400
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In 1938 two J class sailboats, the most majestic ever made, were constructed 
to sail for the Americas Cup. These boats have been recreated and recently 
sailed a race in England. When asked how much the original boats cost, J. P 
?Morgan is reputed to have said, "If you have to ask the price, you can't 
afford it." ?I'm sure the boats cost even more today. The photos are at:



http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/blog/2009/07/hanuman-j-boat.html


Larry Z
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