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America's Cup History of Rivalry and Races Through the Years
The article traces the long history of the America's Cup from its origin when the America defeated the British at Cowes and the trophy moved to the New York Yacht Club in 1857. It recounts key challengers such as Cambria, Livonia, Genesta, Valkyrie II, Shamrock, and Lipton's Shamrock III and IV, leading up to the current anticipated defense by Reliance and the challenger Shamrock II or III. It notes notable incidents, venues, and the evolving race format and participants including Lord Dunraven, Sir Thomas Lipton, and crew like Oliver Iselin, with races to be sailed off Sandy Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
Lsot
Cowes
Royal Yacht Squadron
Livonia
Columbia
Sappho
Canada
Cuntess
Dufferin
Genesta
Thistle
Boston
Volunteer
Lord Dunraven
Lord Dun- Taven
Ameri
BoeFind
American Committee
Thomas Lipton
Royal Ulster Yacnt Club
Shamrock Hs
New York Yacht Club
Lawson
Independence
Shamrock Idl
Atlantic
London
London Times
Isle of Wight
Enart
Up Wits Wotte
Tele
Wight
Ishi
Vacht
Shamrock Tel
Reliance
Royal Ulster Vacht Club
Shamrock TL
William Fife
Nat O
Herveshot
Bristol
Red
Oliver Iselin
Beach Rue
Sandy Hook
Robert Wringe
Charles Barr