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The Black Magic boat on display in the Maritime Museum

Success at the America’s Cup: Team New Zealand’s Black Magic

Te Papa congratulates Emirates Team New Zealand on winning the America’s Cup on 27 June 2017 in a 7-1 series victory over Oracle Team USA. Team New Zealand first won the America’s Cup in San Diego in 1995 with NZL32, also known as Black Magic. They successfully defended their titleRead more

By: Stephanie Gibson

On: 27 Jun 2017

In: History

Black Magic hits the waters one last time…

Well … kind of! NZL 32 aka Black Magic will be barged tomorrow morning from Team New Zealand’s shed in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour to its new home within the National Maritime Museum’s Blue Water Black Magic – A Tribute to Sir Peter Blake exhibition, opening in December this year. BlackRead more

By: Jane Keig

On: 5 Aug 2009

In: History