The American boat was not alone in its equipment problems.

Ultimately the pirates received $200 cash before the American boats made an escape.

We worked with the city soldiers to fire on the American boats.

And she knew better than to stage a suicide when any American boat was close.

Other American boats considered to have a chance at medals are the men's four without coxswain and the women's eight.

For the past week, three American boats have been sailing in a similar series to decide who will defend the cup.

No foreign challenger has been up by 2-0 over an American boat since 1934.

"But an American boat survived a depth-charge attack at seven hundred feet."

The American boat had high hopes going into the championship.

The American boats returned fire with small arms and moved in to board the vessel.