In 1925 the distinguished  yachtsmen Junis S. Morgan and George Nichols commissioned Nat Herreshoff to design and build GAMECOCK, a racing yacht, to the "R" Universal Rating Rule. The art of classic yacht design and construction were at their peak during the 1920's at the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company in Bristol RI. Herreshoff designed and built the successful America's Cup racing yachts of the era. Their yachts were fast, beautiful, and well  engineered. GAMECOCK is an excellent example of the Herreshoff genius for beauty, function and quality.
In 2000 - 2001 David Peterson of Wooden Tangent Yachts undertook a museum quality restoration of GAMECOCK. The work was guided by the original Herreshoff plans and construction notes for GAMECOCK. The restoration included many new frames, planks, complete refastening, new decks, new rigging, etc. The current owner purchased the yacht in 2002. She was surveyed by the wood boat specialist Ed Davis, and all recommendations were completed. Davis commented, "The vessel is an irreplaceable Herreshoff original and is faithful to the original construction and materials. In that sense the vessel is priceless.". Ed Davis survey's Gamecock each year.   GAMECOCK  maintained by John Williams Boat Company.