Australia IV

Australia IV is a 12-metre class yacht that competed in the 1987 Defender Selection Series.[1]

Australia IV
Yacht club Royal Perth Yacht Club
Nation Australia
Class12-metre
Sail noKA–16
Racing career
AC Challenger
Selection Series		1987

After being eliminated from the 1987 Defender selection series, Australia IV and her sister ship Australia III were sold to Japanese businessman Masakuzu Kobayashi . Australia IV was renamed Bengal III, painted red and shipped to Japan, where they were to be part of preparations for a proposed Japanese America's Cup Challenge.

As of 2019, Australia IV, now renamed Bengal III, sits on the hard stand of Miri Marina, Borneo, Malaysia.

References
  1. "The Australian Defender Selection Series 1987".
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