King's Cup (yachting) explained

The King's Cup is a yachting race.^[1]

Winners

Year, yacht, owner

• 1906, Effort (yacht), F. M. Smith^[1]
• 1907, Queen (yacht), John Rogers Maxwell^[1]
• 1908, Avenger (yacht), Robert Wales Emmons II^{[1] [2]}
• 1909, Istalena (yacht), George Mallory Pynchon^[1]
• 1939, Resolute, Charles Francis Adams III^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: New York Yacht Club . 2011-04-29 . 1910 . .
2. News: Robert Emmons 2d, Yachtsman, is Dead; Manager of the Resolute in the Races Against Shamrock IV Dies Suddenly at 56. Once Won the King's Cup. Was Lieutenant Commander in Navy During War and Helped Organize Transportation Service . Robert W. Emmons 2d, widely known in yachting circles, died suddenly here today. He had gone to his Summer home a few days ago with his son, Gardner Emmons. .... . April 19, 1928 . 2011-04-26 .
3. News: Times. Special To The New York. C.F. ADAMS IS DEAD; HEADED U. S. NAVY Hoover Cabinet Aide, 87, Was Banker, Philanthropist and Civic Leader in Boston NOTED AS YACHTSMAN While at Helm of Resolute, He Defeated Shamrock IV - Won 3 Cups in Year. 8 March 2017. The New York Times. 12 June 1954.