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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1901
Page
4
Reported racing records show Shamrock and Columbia competing across three great offshore duels in 1899 and 1901. Columbia led start to finish with time gaps and course notes given for windward leeward and triangular courses.
New York Oct 4 The sloop Columbia returns to anchorage escorted by the excursion fleet after defending the America's Cup against Shamrock TI in a 30 mile course. Sir Thomas remains the most popular foreign challenger as wind flakiness affected the final beat home.
A historical Punch cartoon sparked discussion about American naval prowess and British seafaring pride. It contrasts the Monitor and Oregon with Lipton’s yacht tactics, noting the United States defense of the cup and Sir Thomas Lipton’s gracious response.
In a tense final of the 1901 international series, Shamrock battles Columbia down to the finish. Despite Columbia leading much of the race, Shamrock gains in light wind and crosses the line just two seconds ahead in elapsed time, with a celebratory display by yachts and escort vessels.
New York reports describe tears in Sir Thomas Lipton’s eyes as the Erin is defeated by a breath. Commodore Lewis Cass Ledyard and the New York Yacht Club praise Lipton’s fairness. Lipton says the loss weighs on him but vows no plans yet. Columbia’s E. D. Morgan calls the crew’s effort splendid.
The London public expresses disappointment over the Shamrock II failing to win any race. There is debate whether American seamanship or construction gave Columbia the edge. A proposed race swapped crews aboard Shamrock II and Columbia to settle the question, watched by thousands along the embankment despite rain.
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