 Victory '83 when owned by Consorzio Italia, 1985 | |
| Yacht club |  Royal Burnham Yacht Club |
|---|---|
| Nation |  United Kingdom |
| Class | 12-metre |
| Sail no | K–22 |
| Racing career | |
| AC Challenger Selection Series | 1983 |
Victory '83 is a 12-metre class yacht that competed in the 1983 Louis Vuitton Cup. [1]
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