Australia IICollection Highlights | Updated 1 decade ago Australia II Image copyright of Dan Nerne In this picture Australia II passes Liberty as the two yachts approach the last rounding mark. Australia II won the America’s Cup on 28th September 1983 after the Newport Yacht Club had defended this trophy for 132 years. Australia II is on display in the Western Australian Maritime Museum, Fremantle. Maritime History - introduction Tin Canoe to Australia II Gallery