Australia IV
| Yacht club |  Royal Perth Yacht Club |
|---|---|
| Nation |  Australia |
| Class | 12-metre |
| Sail no | KA–16 |
| Racing career | |
| AC Challenger Selection Series | 1987 |
Australia IV is a 12-metre class yacht that competed in the 1987 Defender Selection Series.[1]
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[]
Categories:
- 12-metre class yachts
- Sailing yachts of Australia
- Citizen Cup yachts
- Sailing yachts designed by Ben Lexcen