1907The schooner Frances P. Mesquita with Captain Joseph Mesquita at the helm won a prize for the second class in the Lipton Cup Race.People and Communities, Economy and Industry, Maritime & Fishing Industry, Portuguese History
The Francis P. Mesquita entered the second class reserved for vessels 85 feet or larger as the only entry from Gloucester on August 2, 1907. Though the contest lasted 6 hours, the schooner won the $600 first-place prize by only a close 2 minutes.
Gloucester City Archives