Shamrock Ii Collection

YACHT: SHAMROCK II, 1920. The British racing yacht, Shamrock II. Photograph, June 1920

The America Cup Challenger, Launch of "Shamrock II"at Dumbarton, 20 April (b / w photo)
1593608 The America Cup Challenger, Launch of " Shamrock II" at Dumbarton, 20 April (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Shamrock II at the finish, Oct. 3, 1901, c1901 Oct 3. Creator: Unknown
Shamrock II at the finish, Oct. 3, 1901, c1901 Oct 3

Shamrock II & Columbia just after start, Oct. 1, 1901, 1901 Oct 1. Creator: Unknown
Shamrock II & Columbia just after start, Oct. 1, 1901, 1901 Oct 1

America's Cup Races, 10-3-01, Columbia and Shamrock II before the start, 1901 Oct 3. Creator: Unknown
America's Cup Races, 10-3-01, Columbia and Shamrock II before the start, 1901 Oct 3

The Accident to "Shamrock II"on 22 May, the Kings Visit to the Yacht and Narrow Escape (litho)
1593893 The Accident to " Shamrock II" on 22 May, the Kings Visit to the Yacht and Narrow Escape (litho) by Wright

The King of England in danger (colour litho)
2782207 The King of England in danger (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of England in danger)

Naval and Yachting Events, British and Foreign (b / w photo)
1629111 Naval and Yachting Events, British and Foreign (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval and Yachting Events, British and Foreign)

Bird s-Eye View of the Course for the America Cup, "Shamrock II"accompanied by the "Erin"on One of
1628347 Bird s-Eye View of the Course for the America Cup, " Shamrock II" accompanied by the " Erin" on One of her Trial Spins, nearing the Sandy Hook Lightship

The First Sail of "Shamrock II, "the New Challenger leading "Shamrock I"in Southampton Water
1593644 The First Sail of " Shamrock II, " the New Challenger leading " Shamrock I" in Southampton Water (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The "America"Cup Challenger, "Shamrock II"in a Trial with "Shamrock I"(litho)
1040372 The " America" Cup Challenger, " Shamrock II" in a Trial with " Shamrock I" (litho) by Dixon

Before the Race for the "America"Cup, putting the Finishing Touches to "Shamrock II"(engraving)
1037365 Before the Race for the " America" Cup, putting the Finishing Touches to " Shamrock II" (engraving) by Dixon

The Departure of "Shamrock II"from the Clyde for America, 27 July, the Yacht in her Ocean Rig (b / w photo)
1628966 The Departure of " Shamrock II" from the Clyde for America, 27 July, the Yacht in her Ocean Rig (b/w photo) by English Photographer

"Shamrock"II in Dry Dock at New York, refitting for the Cup Race (b / w photo)
1629065 " Shamrock" II in Dry Dock at New York, refitting for the Cup Race (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Contest for the America Cup, the Rival Yachts (litho)
1628821 The Contest for the America Cup, the Rival Yachts (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Contest for the America Cup, the Rival Yachts)

The America Cup Defender "Constitution, "after the Accident similar to that sustained by "Shamrock
1593804 The America Cup Defender " Constitution, " after the Accident similar to that sustained by " Shamrock II" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Contest for the America Cup, the First Race, 26 September (b / w photo)
1628415 The Contest for the America Cup, the First Race, 26 September (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Contest for the America Cup)

The exciting Finish to the First Race, 28 September, "Columbia"winning by a Few Seconds (litho)
1037393 The exciting Finish to the First Race, 28 September, " Columbia" winning by a Few Seconds (litho) by Dixon

Americas Cup challenger Shamrock III. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Americas Cup challenger Shamrock III. The yacht was designed by William Fife, and was built by William Denny and Brothers of Dumbarton, Scotland. The yacht was launched on 1903

Americas Cup Races, 10-3-01, Columbia and Shamrock II before the start, Columbia (Sloop), Shamrock II (Yacht), Americas Cup races, Yachts, Regattas, 1901

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"Shamrock II: The Thrilling Journey of an America Cup Challenger" Step aboard the majestic British racing yacht, Shamrock II, as we delve into its remarkable story. On a momentous day, 20 April, this magnificent vessel was launched at Dumbarton amidst great anticipation. A captivating black and white photo captures the grandeur of this occasion. However, fate had other plans for Shamrock II. Just over a month later, disaster struck on 22 May when it encountered a harrowing accident. Miraculously, the King of England himself narrowly escaped harm during his visit to the yacht. A lithograph vividly depicts this heart-stopping moment in color. This captivating narrative takes us through various naval and yachting events both in Britain and abroad. Through another striking black and white photograph, we witness Shamrock II accompanied by "Erin" on one of her trial spins near Sandy Hook Lightship – the starting and finishing point for Cup Races. The excitement continues with "Shamrock II's" first sail leading "Shamrock I" in Southampton Water captured beautifully in yet another monochromatic image. Additionally, a thrilling lithograph showcases an intense trial between these two challengers. Before competing for the prestigious America Cup itself, meticulous preparations were made to perfect every detail of Shamrock II's design – an engraving immortalizes these finishing touches being put into place. Finally departing from Clyde for America on 27 July under her ocean rigging is documented through a breathtaking black and white photograph that highlights the sheer elegance of this extraordinary yacht. Once arrived in New York City, Shamrock II underwent necessary refitting for the impending Cup Race while resting gracefully in dry dock - yet another mesmerizing image unfolds before our eyes. As tensions rise towards the climax of this enthralling tale comes a stunning lithograph showcasing both rival yachts engaged in fierce competition during their quest for supremacy - the coveted America Cup.