A friendly Museum staff member next to the famous Bob Hawke jacket.

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Australia II's 1983 America's Cup Win

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Credit: WA Museum

Learn the incredible story of one of Australia's greatest sporting triumphs which sent the country in pandemonium! At 5.21pm on 26 September 1983, off the coast of Rhode Island, the yacht Australia II crossed the finish line to win the America’s Cup.

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