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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. Creator: Unknown
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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. Creator: Unknown
Shamrock II & Columbia just after start, Oct. 1, 1901, 1901 Oct 1
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This striking photograph captures the moment of the start of the America's Cup race between Shamrock II and Columbia on October 1, 1901. The image, taken just after the start, shows the two sailing yachts, Shamrock II (left) and Columbia (right), battling it out on the waters off New York's Long Island Sound. The America's Cup, the world's oldest international sailing competition, was first contested in 1851. Shamrock II, owned by Chicago businessman Charles Barr, was the defending champion, having won the previous race in 1899. Columbia, owned by New York businessman James R. Schoonmaker, was the challenger. The race was significant for several reasons. It marked the end of an era for wooden yachts, as both Shamrock II and Columbia were the last wooden boats to compete for the America's Cup. The race also saw the introduction of the use of binoculars by the umpire to determine the start, a practice that is still used in modern sailing races. The photograph was taken by an unknown photographer, possibly using a dry plate or glass negative process. It is believed to have been published by Detroit Publishing Company, a leading publisher of postcards and photographic prints in the early 20th century. The image is now part of the George Lennox Watson Collection at the Library of Congress, which documents the history of yachting and naval architecture. The photograph captures the excitement and tension of the race, with the two boats jostling for position at the starting line. The geographical feature in the background, likely a coastline or headland, adds to the sense of location and transport, making this a valuable historical record of a significant moment in American sailing history.
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