This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Yachting Classic Rivalry Shrugs Ahead in Shamrock IV Clash
The long awaited Shamrock IV challenge to the America's Cup unfolds as rival crews under Skipper Burton and Sir Thomas Lipton prepare for a best of five series. Corsair serves as race committee, with signals and winds guiding the fleet as spectators watch for tacking luffs and throngs of press craft and navy escorts. The article recalls Cup history from 1851 to 1903, noting Shamrock and Columbia battles, many venues, and Lipton’s persistent efforts across multiple campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose
Corsair
Charles Francis Adams
Resolute
Burton
Shamrock TV
Atlantic
Fortune
Sir Thomas
London
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Aurora
J. ‘Eawing Stevens
Hamilton J.B. Fintey
George L. Behuyler
New York Yacht Club
England
James Ashbury
Royal Thomas Yacht Club
Cambria
James Gordon Bennett
Dauntless
Sappho
Livonia
Madeline
Canada
Atalanta
Mischief
Genesta
Sir Richard Sutton
Royal Yacht Squadron
Puritan
William Henn
Royal Navy
Thistle
Bell
Royal Clyde Yacht Club
Volunter
Volunteer
Thomas
Sir Thomas Lipton
Shamrock
Columbia Sr
Columbia TI
Columbia
Lip
Hoe
America
Bse
Scolumbia
Mischiet
Son
Genertas
Tess Puritan
Mayower
Valkyrie
Foat
Reliance