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Canvas Print : Shamrock I and Shamrock III
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Shamrock I and Shamrock III
During trials for the 1903 Americas Cup off the New York coast, Shamrock III, the challenger that year, races against the challenger in 1899, Shamrock I. Both yachts had been been funded by Sir Thomas Lipton Date: 1903
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Media ID 14136278
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Americas Challenger Lipton Races Shamrock Trials Yachts
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the thrilling history of yachting to your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring "Shamrock I and Shamrock III" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the intense competition between these iconic vessels as they go head-to-head during the Americas Cup trials off the New York coast in 1903 and 1899. Each print is meticulously crafted on premium canvas using high-definition imagery, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the action to life. Elevate your decor with this captivating and unique piece of maritime history.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from 1903, two legendary yachts, Shamrock I and Shamrock III, grace the waters off the New York coast as they engage in a thrilling race during the trials for the America's Cup. The America's Cup, the world's oldest international sailing competition, had been contested since 1851, and Sir Thomas Lipton, an ambitious and wealthy British businessman, had been a perennial challenger to the defending New York Yacht Club. The photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of yachting and the America's Cup, with Shamrock III, the challenger that year, squaring off against its predecessor, Shamrock I. Both yachts had been funded by the visionary Sir Thomas Lipton, who had assembled teams and crews that pushed the boundaries of sailing technology and technique. The sleek lines and powerful sails of these vessels speak to the ingenuity and determination of their builders and crews. The America's Cup trials of 1903 were a significant milestone in the competition's history, as they marked the first time that a challenger had come close to defeating the defending New York Yacht Club. Although Shamrock III ultimately fell short of victory, the race against Shamrock I served as a testament to Sir Thomas Lipton's unwavering commitment to the sport and his belief in the potential of British sailing. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era of sailing history, a time when the America's Cup was a symbol of national pride and a testament to the power of human ingenuity and determination. The image of Shamrock I and Shamrock III locked in a fierce race off the New York coast continues to captivate audiences and inspire new generations of sailors and racing enthusiasts.
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