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After launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport with H. M. S. Victory in the background, May 1914
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After launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport with H. M. S. Victory in the background, May 1914
After 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. She was the unsuccessful challenger in the 1920 Americas Cup
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Americas Cup Arthur Henry Arthur Henry Kirk Big Class Charles Ernest Charles Ernest Nicholson Cowes Cutter Edgar Wp Edgar Wp Kirk Gaff Rig Hms Victory Isle Of Wight Kirk Kirk Sons Of Kirk Sons Of Cowes Launch Lipton Nicholson Race Racing Sailing Yacht Shamrock Iii Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton Sir Thomas Lipton Thomas J Thomas J Lipton Thomas Johnstone Thomas Johnstone Lipton Thomas Lipton William Umpleby William Umpleby Kirk Yacht Yacht Race Yachting
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This print captures a momentous event in sailing history - the launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport, with the iconic H. M. S. Victory standing tall in the background. Taken in May 1914, this image showcases Sir Thomas Lipton's majestic yacht designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson. Although Shamrock IV would later become an unsuccessful challenger in the 1920 Americas Cup, her grandeur and elegance are undeniable. The photograph beautifully portrays the gaff-rigged cutter as it glides through the water, its sails billowing gracefully against a backdrop of serene waves. The craftsmanship and attention to detail evident in every aspect of this vessel reflect both Lipton's passion for yachting and Nicholson's exceptional design skills. Set against the picturesque Isle of Wight, where Cowes served as a hub for sailing enthusiasts during that time, this snapshot encapsulates not only a thrilling yacht race but also highlights England's rich maritime heritage. With notable figures like Edgar WP Kirk and William Umpleby Kirk involved in her construction, Shamrock IV represents a collaboration between skilled craftsmen who dedicated their expertise to create an extraordinary sailing experience. As we gaze upon this monochrome masterpiece from over a century ago, we are transported back to an era when sailboats ruled the seas and yachting was more than just a sport; it was an emblem of prestige and adventure.
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