Franklin Osgood
American businessman and yachtsman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Franklin Osgood (December 24, 1828 ā January 13, 1888) was a 19th-century businessman and yachtsman. He was one of the most experienced yachtsman having sailed for more than 23 years. He was owner and manager of the racing yachts Widgeon, Columbia, and Magic. He was the first defender and two-time winner of the America's Cup (1870 and 1871). Osgood was inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame in 2020.