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Shamrock IV at sea in rough weather, WW1
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Shamrock IV at sea in rough weather, WW1
The Shamrock IV at sea in rough weather at the start of the First World War. The America Cup was postponed because of the war, but the Shamrock was already at sea, and continued on to New York. This sketch was made from an accompanying ship, the Erin, on the second day of the voyage. Date: August 1914
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Atlantic Crossing Postponed Rough Sails Shamrock Spray Voyage Waves Yacht
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Amidst the tumultuous waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the yacht Shamrock IV boldly sails on, undeterred by the impending storm and the outbreak of war. The year was 1914, and the America's Cup, the prestigious sailing competition for which the Shamrock was built, had been postponed due to the onset of World War I. Unaware of the global events unfolding ashore, the crew of the Shamrock pressed on with their transatlantic voyage to New York. This evocative sketch, rendered from the accompanying ship, the Erin, captures the raw power and unyielding determination of the Shamrock IV as it braves the rough weather. The sails billow in the wind, the spray flying high as the yacht cuts through the towering waves. The sea around the Shamrock is a tumultuous expanse of white-capped water, reflecting the turmoil of the times. Despite the ominous clouds gathering on the horizon, the Shamrock IV continues its journey, a testament to the indomitable spirit of sailors and the enduring allure of the sea. This historical image offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the challenges of the natural world were met with unwavering courage and determination.
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