Last Days of the Schooner America with David Gendell

Dr. Stephen Phillips interviews David Gendell to discuss his book, The Last Days of the Schooner America. Gendell's book tells the story of the racing yacht for which the America's Cup is named, its service as a Confederate blockade runner, Naval Academy training vessel, and the plans to restore it at the Annapolis Yacht Yard during World War II as the yard built motor torpedo boats and submarine chasers for the Lend-Lease program.

Creators and Guests

Dr. Stephen Phillips
Producer
Dr. Stephen Phillips
Dr. Stephen Phillips is the producer and a host of the Preble Hall Podcast.
Last Days of the Schooner America with David Gendell
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