A finely detailed model of the 'J' Class America's Cup Yacht 'Shamrock V' built for Sir Thomas Lipton by Camper and Nicholson, 1930 and modelled by W. Hitchcock -- 27 x 19in.(68.5 x 48.2cm)

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A finely detailed model of the 'J' Class America's Cup Yacht 'Shamrock V' built for Sir Thomas Lipton by Camper and Nicholson, 1930 and modelled by W. Hitchcock -- 27 x 19in.(68.5 x 48.2cm)

With mast and boom, standing and running rigging and deck details including cleats, deck winches, rope coils, dinghy, hatch, deck lights, whisker poles, companionway, ship's wheel and binnacle and other details. The solid hull, with deck planked in basswood, is finished in light and dark green and varnish. Mounted on two brass supports on inlaid base, glazed case

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(See illustration)

Lot Essay

'Shamrock V' principal dimensions : - L.O.A. : 119ft 1 in.; Beam : 19ft 9in.; Draft : 14ft 9in.
She was defeated by 'Enterprise' skippered by H. Vanderbilt.

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