King Alphonso’s New Yacht.
Mr William Fife, jun.. has gone to San Sebastian to superintend the building of the King of Spain's new racing cutter. Tin* yacht, which has been designed by Mr Fife, will be 15 metres long and in accordance with international rules for its class. One of Mr Fife's foremen is in Spain instructing the Spanish workmen, his Majesty being most anxious that the boat should be not only built in Spain, of native material. but also fashioned as far as possible by native workmen. The yacht is expected to figure at Cowes this season.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 13, 31 March 1909, Page 23
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98King Alphonso’s New Yacht. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 13, 31 March 1909, Page 23
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