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Yacht Race Collection (#2)

Witness the thrilling spectacle of yacht racing as the sailing yachts White Heather and Shamrock gracefully glide downwind, their sails billowing in the wind

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Skate and Asthore, 1897 June 19. Creator: Johns Johnston

Skate and Asthore, 1897 June 19. Creator: Johns Johnston
Skate and Asthore, 1897 June 19

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Shamrock, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston

Shamrock, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston
Shamrock, c1899. Probably America's Cup races

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Shamrock, 1899 Oct 3, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston

Shamrock, 1899 Oct 3, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston
Shamrock, 1899 Oct 3, c1899

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Shamrock, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston

Shamrock, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston
Shamrock, c1899. Probably America's Cup races

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Sachem, between 1887 and 1900. Creator: Johns Johnston

Sachem, between 1887 and 1900. Creator: Johns Johnston
Sachem, between 1887 and 1900

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Mayflower and Galatea, the start, 1886 Sept 7. Creator: Johns Johnston

Mayflower and Galatea, the start, 1886 Sept 7. Creator: Johns Johnston
Mayflower and Galatea, the start, 1886 Sept 7. Victorious US defender of the sixth America's Cup against Scottish challenger Galatea

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Mayflower, 1886. Creator: Johns Johnston

Mayflower, 1886. Creator: Johns Johnston
Mayflower, 1886. Victorious US defender of the sixth America's Cup in 1886 against Scottish challenger Galatea. Designed by Ned Burgess, built entirely of wood by George Lawley & Son

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Mayflower, 1886. Creator: Johns Johnston

Mayflower, 1886. Creator: Johns Johnston
Mayflower, 1886. Victorious US defender of the sixth America's Cup in 1886 against Scottish challenger Galatea. Designed by Ned Burgess, built entirely of wood by George Lawley & Son

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Mary, 1893 July 29. Creator: Johns Johnston

Mary, 1893 July 29. Creator: Johns Johnston
Mary, 1893 July 29

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Madrine and Pyxie, 1894 Sept 15. Creator: Johns Johnston

Madrine and Pyxie, 1894 Sept 15. Creator: Johns Johnston
Madrine and Pyxie, 1894 Sept 15. Note crew using their bodies as counterweights to the wind

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Liris, 1891. Creator: Johns Johnston

Liris, 1891. Creator: Johns Johnston
Liris, 1891

Background imageYacht Race Collection: America's Cup Races, 10-3-01, Columbia and Shamrock II before the start, 1901 Oct 3

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

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Ges So, between 1890 and 1900. Creator: Johns Johnston

Ges So, between 1890 and 1900. Creator: Johns Johnston
Ges So, between 1890 and 1900

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Gossoon, 1891. Creator: Johns Johnston

Gossoon, 1891. Creator: Johns Johnston
Gossoon, 1891

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Galatea, 1886. Creator: Johns Johnston

Galatea, 1886. Creator: Johns Johnston
Galatea, 1886

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Defender, 1895 Aug 29, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston

Defender, 1895 Aug 29, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston
Defender, 1895 Aug 29, c1899. Probably trial for America's Cup races

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Defender, Valkyrie III, 1895 Sept 7, c1895. Creator: Johns Johnston

Defender, Valkyrie III, 1895 Sept 7, c1895. Creator: Johns Johnston
Defender, Valkyrie III, 1895 Sept 7, c1895

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Columbia, 1899 Aug 2, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston

Columbia, 1899 Aug 2, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston
Columbia, 1899 Aug 2, c1899. Columbia with a broken mast. She was an American racing yacht designed and built in 1898-99 by Nathanael Herreshoff and the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company for owners J

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Columbia, 1899 Aug 2, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston

Columbia, 1899 Aug 2, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston
Columbia, 1899 Aug 2, c1899. Columbia with a broken mast. She was an American racing yacht designed and built in 1898-99 by Nathanael Herreshoff and the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company for owners J

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Columbia & Shamrock, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston. Columbia & Shamrock, c1899

Columbia & Shamrock, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston. Columbia & Shamrock, c1899. Creator: Johns Johnston
Columbia & Shamrock, c1899. Columbia was an American racing yacht designed and built in 1898-99 by Nathanael Herreshoff and the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company for owners J

Background imageYacht Race Collection: The America's Cup, 1891. Creator: Unknown

The America's Cup, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The America's Cup, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Collier's Illustrated Weekly, 'Trying Out' The America's Cup Defenders Off Newport... c1901

Collier's Illustrated Weekly, "Trying Out" The America's Cup Defenders Off Newport... c1901
Collier's Illustrated Weekly, "Trying Out" The America's Cup Defenders Off Newport, Vollum XXVII No. 19, August 10, 1901, Price Ten Cents, c1901

Background imageYacht Race Collection: The German Emperor's Yacht 'Meteor', late 'Thistle', 1891. Creator: Unknown

The German Emperor's Yacht "Meteor", late "Thistle", 1891. Creator: Unknown
The German Emperor's Yacht "Meteor", late "Thistle", 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageYacht Race Collection: The Race for the America's Cup - The Cambria Rounding Sandy Hook, 1870 (1891). Creator: Unknown

The Race for the America's Cup - The Cambria Rounding Sandy Hook, 1870 (1891). Creator: Unknown
The Race for the America's Cup - The Cambria Rounding Sandy Hook, 1870 (1891). From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageYacht Race Collection: The cutter Shamrock beating to windward. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The cutter Shamrock beating to windward. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock beating to windward. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup

Background imageYacht Race Collection: The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled, 1912. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup

Background imageYacht Race Collection: The launch of Shamrock IV with H. M. S. Victory in the background, May 1914. Creator

The launch of Shamrock IV with H. M. S. Victory in the background, May 1914. Creator
The launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport with H.M.S. Victory in the background, May 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson

Background imageYacht Race Collection: New York Yacht Club, Oyster Bay, L.I. 1905: 2 men with man and woman watching yacht race, 1905

New York Yacht Club, Oyster Bay, L.I. 1905: 2 men with man and woman watching yacht race, 1905

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Group of well-dressed people on dock during yacht race, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. 1905

Group of well-dressed people on dock during yacht race, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. 1905. New York Yacht Race, 1905

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Yacht Race off Ryde, Isle of Wight (litho)

Yacht Race off Ryde, Isle of Wight (litho)
5222458 Yacht Race off Ryde, Isle of Wight (litho) by Duncan, Edward (1803-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yacht Race off Ryde, Isle of Wight)

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Yacht-Race between the Thought and the Torpid, off the Nab Light, in the Solent (engraving)

Yacht-Race between the Thought and the Torpid, off the Nab Light, in the Solent (engraving)
1613229 Yacht-Race between the Thought and the Torpid, off the Nab Light, in the Solent (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Cutters and Schooners Rounding the Mouse Lightship

Cutters and Schooners Rounding the Mouse Lightship
BON43607 Cutters and Schooners Rounding the Mouse Lightship by Fowles, Arthur Wellington (c.1815-78); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageYacht Race Collection: The Start of the Yacht Race from Dover to Heligoland for the German Emperors Jubilee Cup (litho)

The Start of the Yacht Race from Dover to Heligoland for the German Emperors Jubilee Cup (litho)
1042343 The Start of the Yacht Race from Dover to Heligoland for the German Emperors Jubilee Cup (litho) by English School

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Yacht Race, 'Wood against Iron', First Regatta of the Royal Victoria Club, Isle of Wight (engraving)

Yacht Race, "Wood against Iron", First Regatta of the Royal Victoria Club, Isle of Wight (engraving)
1101375 Yacht Race, " Wood against Iron", First Regatta of the Royal Victoria Club, Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yacht Race)

Background imageYacht Race Collection: A Yacht Race (chromolitho)

A Yacht Race (chromolitho)
1042443 A Yacht Race (chromolitho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Yacht Race)

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Yacht Race for the Queens Cup at New York (engraving)

Yacht Race for the Queens Cup at New York (engraving)
1052092 Yacht Race for the Queens Cup at New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yacht Race for the Queens Cup at New York)

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Yacht-Race for the America Cup, Trial-Race (16 September) between the American Yachts Mayflower

Yacht-Race for the America Cup, Trial-Race (16 September) between the American Yachts Mayflower and Volunteer
1591435 Yacht-Race for the America Cup, Trial-Race (16 September) between the American Yachts Mayflower and Volunteer, the Thistle in Company (engraving) by English School

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Ramparts at St. Malo?Yacht Race, 1875. Creator: John Singer Sargent

Ramparts at St. Malo?Yacht Race, 1875. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Ramparts at St. Malo?Yacht Race, 1875

Background imageYacht Race Collection: The Yacht America, 1877. Creator: Charles S. Raleigh

The Yacht America, 1877. Creator: Charles S. Raleigh
The Yacht America, 1877

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Imaginary Regatta of Americas Cup Winners, 1889 or after. Creator: Unknown

Imaginary Regatta of Americas Cup Winners, 1889 or after. Creator: Unknown
Imaginary Regatta of Americas Cup Winners, 1889 or after

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Finish First International Race for Americas Cup, August 8, 1870, 1870. Creator: Samuel Colman

Finish First International Race for Americas Cup, August 8, 1870, 1870. Creator: Samuel Colman
Finish First International Race for Americas Cup, August 8, 1870, 1870

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Group of 15 Metres racing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Group of 15 Metres racing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 15 Metres racing close-hauled, 1913

Background imageYacht Race Collection: Unknown gaff rigged cutter beating upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Unknown gaff rigged cutter beating upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Unknown gaff rigged cutter beating upwind, 1911

Background imageYacht Race Collection: The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1934. Endeavour was designed by Charles Nicholson and raced by T.O.M. Sopwith in the Americas Cup

Background imageYacht Race Collection: The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1935. Endeavour was designed by Charles Nicholson and raced by T.O.M. Sopwith in the Americas Cup

Background imageYacht Race Collection: The racing yachts Astra and Endeavour, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The racing yachts Astra and Endeavour, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The racing yachts Astra and Endeavour, 1936

Background imageYacht Race Collection: The towering 10, 450 sq ft sail area of Shamrock IV, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The towering 10, 450 sq ft sail area of Shamrock IV, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The towering 10, 450 sq ft sail area of Shamrock IV, 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson. She was launched in June 1914

Background imageYacht Race Collection: The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup




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Witness the thrilling spectacle of yacht racing as the sailing yachts White Heather and Shamrock gracefully glide downwind, their sails billowing in the wind. In 1914, Americas Cup challenger Shamrock IV took to the waters without its topsail, showcasing its sleek design and formidable prowess. The Sydney Hobart a legendary event where competitors push their limits in a grueling race from Sydney to Hobart. The cutter Shamrock valiantly beats upwind, displaying the skill and determination of its crew. In 1934, J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia engaged in a fierce battle on the open seas, captivating spectators with their elegance and power. Once again, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race takes center stage as daring sailors embark on an epic journey filled with challenges and triumphs. The cutter Shamrock showcases its agility as it sails close-hauled against strong winds in 1912. With Kirk & Sons of Cowes at her helm, she proves her mettle by beating to windward with unwavering determination. The launch of Shamrock IV alongside H. M. S Victory creates a breathtaking scene that combines history with modern-day competition. Off Ryde's picturesque Isle of Wight, witness an exhilarating yacht race that captivates both participants and onlookers alike through lithographic artistry. Delve into another riveting encounter between two vessels named Thought and Torpid off Nab Light in Solent's treacherous waters through an intricately engraved depiction. Yacht racing embodies gracefulness intertwined with intense competition—a true testament to human ingenuity paired with nature's elements—creating moments that leave us breathless while igniting our passion for adventure on waterways around the world.