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Shamrock V races
The first appearance in a race by the Shamrock V, Sir Thomas Liptons Americas Cup challenger in 1930. The Shamrock V is seen here in the foreground, alongside Lord Camroses Cambria, racing at the Royal Harwich Yacht Club Regatta.
1930
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Media ID 14130043
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Americas Challenger Cumbria Harwich Lipton Races Regatta Shamrock Yacht Yachting
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of vintage poster prints, featuring the iconic image of "Shamrock V Races" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating poster transports you back in time to the thrilling first appearance of Sir Thomas Liptons Americas Cup challenger, Shamrock V, in 1930. Witness the intense competition as Shamrock V battles it out against Lord Camroses Cambria in this stunning, historically significant photograph. Add an air of nostalgia and maritime charm to your space with this beautifully preserved piece of sailing history. Order your Shamrock V Races poster print today and relive the excitement of yesteryears yacht races.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the excitement of the Royal Harwich Yacht Club Regatta in 1930, where Sir Thomas Lipton's groundbreaking Americas Cup challenger, Shamrock V, made its first appearance in a race. The image finds the Shamrock V, a sleek and innovative yacht, boldly leading the way in the foreground. Her rival, Lord Camrose's Cambria, follows closely behind, the two boats creating a stunning contrast against the tranquil waters. Sir Thomas Lipton, an avid yachting enthusiast and business magnate, had a long-standing ambition to win the prestigious Americas Cup for Great Britain. With the Shamrock V, his fifth challenge for the trophy, he sought to surpass the previous designs and improve upon the successes and failures of his earlier attempts. The Shamrock V was a testament to modern yachting technology, boasting a streamlined hull, advanced rigging, and a powerful engine. The Royal Harwich Yacht Club Regatta provided the perfect platform for the Shamrock V to showcase its capabilities. The event drew a large crowd of spectators, who eagerly watched as the two formidable vessels battled it out on the racecourse. This photograph encapsulates the spirit of competition and innovation that defined the era of yachting in the early 20th century. The Shamrock V's first race at the regatta marked the beginning of an intriguing chapter in the history of the Americas Cup, with Sir Thomas Lipton's determination to bring the trophy back to Britain.
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