In the early morning hours of November 24, 1921, the tranquil waters of Pensacola Bay were set to host a high-stakes sailing competition, but behind the scenes, a web of deceit and corruption was unfolding. The Fish Class Sloops, a group of local yachting enthusiasts, had received permission to hold a last-minute race before their boats were hauled out for the winter. But as the sun rose over the wharf, the true nature of the event began to unravel.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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