Good evening all I've subscribed to the list in the hope that someone with some nautical knowledge might be able to help. I'm seeking information about a vessel called "Sappho". My distant relative William JACOBS and his son Ernest were aboard the Sappho in 1871 as follows: 1871 Census: Vessel "Sappho" on the River Brent, New Brentford, Middlesex (RG10; Piece: 1319; Folio: 151; Page: 20) William JACOBS Head Marr 33 Captain b: Bembridge, Hants Ernest JACOBS Mate 12 Mate b: St Helens, Hants I am interested to know if this vessel was the yacht/schooner which raced in the America's Cup in 1871. There are various sites dotted around the internet which show that she sailed to and from the US quite a few times. She was built in New York in 1867, came to Cowes in 1868. She took part in a race around the IOW, and returned to the US having been unable to find a buyer. At the end of 1869, Sappho returned to the UK in record time (a record which would stand until 1905). In May 1870, she won all her races against "Cambria" in England. Saphho took part in the America's Cup in October 1871 beating "Livonia" twice. In 1872 she returned to the UK for another race in the English Channel. In 1876 she was sold to Prince Sciarra de Colonia of Naples, and was used in regattas on the French Riviera. She changed hands once more, and she was scrapped in Cowes in 1887. Where can I find out if the "Sappho" which Captain Jacobs was aboard in 1871 was the same as the "Sappho" which took part in the America's Cup? Any pointers greatly appreciated. Many Thanks Alison Hargreaves, Swindon, UK