In 1925, a group of Halifax businessmen ordered the construction of a schooner designed to defeat "Bluenose". "Haligonian" was launched that year and a race was organized between the two ships. However, while returning to port with her catch, "Haligonian" ran aground in the Strait of Canso. The vessel required repairs and the race with "Bluenose" was cancelled. In 1926, a new race was organized, which "Bluenose" won easily. A new American schooner was designed and built in 1929–1930 to defeat "Bluenose". "Gertrude L. Thebaud". She was the last schooner of her type constructed for the fishing fleet in Gloucester. In 1930 off Gloucester, Massachusetts, "Bluenose" was defeated 2–0 in the inaugural Sir Thomas Lipton International Fishing Challenge Cup. The second race was controversial, as it was called off due to weather issues both times "Bluenose" took the lead. The following year, "Gertrude L. Thebaud" challenged "Bluenose" for the International Fisherman's Trophy. "Bluenose" won handily, beating the American schooner in both races.