An excellent view of the launching of Sir Thos. Lipton's second Cup Challenger at the yard of Denny Bros., Ltd., about 16 miles from Glasgow. The boat leaves the ways stern foremost on ... See full summary
Launch of Shamrock II (1901) Online
- Original Title :
- Launch of Shamrock II
- Genre :
- Movie / Documentary / Short
- Year :
- 1901
- Type :
- Movie
- Rating :
- 6.5/10
An excellent view of the launching of Sir Thos. Lipton's second Cup Challenger at the yard of Denny Bros., Ltd., about 16 miles from Glasgow. The boat leaves the ways stern foremost on pontoons, and is believed to be the first vessel launched in this manner.
The Shamrock II, christened by Lady Dufferin, was launched 20 April 1901. Built in great secrecy she finally lost to her arch-rival the Columbia, of the New York Yacht Club.