AUXILIARY SCHOONER BRILLIANT
Class: Gaff Schooner, Two-masted
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Auxiliary schooner Brilliant is one of the finest wooden boats of her size ever built in the United States. She crossed the Atlantic in 1933, sailing from the Nantucket Lightship to Bishop's Rock in the record time of 15 days, one hour and 23 minutes. She has participated in several Bermuda races and transatlantic voyages. During World War II she served with the Coast Guard as an anti-submarine patrol vessel. In 1946, she was restored as a yacht by Briggs S. Cunningham, who gave her to the Museum in 1953. Brilliant is used to introduce young people to the arts of seamanship. If her wharf is empty when you visit, it is because she is at sea conducting teen or adult sail training. During her 2000 season she participated in Tall Ships 2000 Race Legs and other voyages on both sides of the Atlantic. She took first place in the Tall Ships Race from Halifax to Amsterdam.
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