Experience a captivating glimpse into maritime history with this black and white film from 1899!
🌊 Watch as the America's Cup defender, Columbia, emerges on the horizon, only to be momentarily obscured by a large sidewheel passenger excursion boat.
As the scene unfolds, witness the majestic Columbia reappear under full sail.
Filmed just days before the historic race, this footage offers a fascinating prelude to a legendary sporting event.
