She was ordered by a syndicate headed by Junius Morgan, designed by Clinton Hoadley Crane,[4] and built by Herreshoff Manufacturing Company.
The two NYYC syndicates were to be led by Vice-Commodore Winthrop Aldrich and Rear-Commodore Junius Morgan.
[8] The afterguard comprised:[6] The syndicate engaged J. Christiensen as their sailing master, and a professional crew of Scandinavian origin.
[6] On June 9, the contenders, together with the J-class yachts Resolute and Vanitie, met at Glen Cove for a series of races planned in Long Island Sound by the local clubs.
[9] The following week, the J-class boats traveled to Newport for three races organized by the Eastern Yacht Club.
[19] From August 2–9, the 1930 annual cruise of the New York Yacht Club offered a final opportunity for the contenders for the defense of the America's Cup to compete with each other prior to the selection trials.
[24] Due to poor winds, only two trial races were held,[25] both won by Enterprise against Weetamoe.