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The sailing yachts White Heather and Shamrock, race downwind
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The sailing yachts White Heather and Shamrock, race downwind
The sailing yachts White Heather and Shamrock, race downwind. Shamrock was designed by William Fife and was Sir Thomas Liptons first challenger for the Americas Cup
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Americas Cup Arthur Henry Arthur Henry Kirk Big Class Cowes Cutter Edgar Wp Edgar Wp Kirk Fife Gaff Rig Isle Of Wight Kirk Kirk Sons Of Kirk Sons Of Cowes Lipton Race Racing Running Downwind Sailing Yacht Shamrock I Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton Sir Thomas Lipton Thoma Thomas J Thomas J Lipton Thomas Johnstone Thomas Johnstone Lipton Thomas Lipton William Fife William Fife Iii William Umpleby William Umpleby Kirk Yacht Yacht Race
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This print captures a thrilling moment in sailing history. The image showcases the majestic sailing yachts White Heather and Shamrock as they race downwind with great speed and grace. It is an iconic scene from the 1910s, during the America's Cup competition. Shamrock, designed by the renowned William Fife, was Sir Thomas Lipton's first challenger for the prestigious America's Cup. The yacht represents Lipton's determination to bring this coveted trophy back to England. With its impressive gaff rig and sleek design, Shamrock embodies both elegance and power on the water. The photograph beautifully portrays these magnificent vessels cutting through the waves off Cowes, Isle of Wight. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this snapshot of sporting excellence. The Kirk sons of Cowes are credited for capturing this remarkable moment in maritime history through their lens - Arthur Henry Kirk and Edgar WP Kirk. Their expertise in photography shines through as they perfectly capture every detail of these racing yachts. This print serves as a testament to not only the skillful craftsmanship of William Fife but also Sir Thomas Lipton's unwavering passion for competitive sailing. It is a visual reminder of how sport can unite nations while showcasing human ingenuity on water transport.
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