Shamrock V is a British J-class yacht. She was the first British yacht to be built to the new J-Class rule. She was commissioned by Sir Thomas Lipton for his fifth America's Cup challenge. Although refitted several times, Shamrock is the only original J-class never to have fallen into dereliction.
Shamrock V, JK3
Work is well underway, with a planned relaunch early in 2024, Shamrock plans to return to the Mediterranean to take part in the J Class World Championship during the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona. Shamrock is the only original J …
Shamrock V: How an original J Class is being ...
There are only three of the original J Class fleet in existence today and the only wooden J, Shamrock V, has recently undergone a bow-to-stern restoration at Saxon Wharf in Southampton.
‘Shamrock V’ Legendary J Class Relaunched
The 1930 America’s Cup challenger Shamrock V, known as ‘The Queen of the J Class’, was relaunched today at Saxon Wharf, Southampton, UK, after the most …
Legendary J Class sailing yacht Shamrock V relaunched
The 1930s America's Cup challenger Shamrock V – also known as "The Queen of the J Class" – was relaunched today at Saxon Wharf in Southampton, UK (20 May). This follows the most comprehensive restoration …
J Class (yacht)
The J Class is one of several classes deriving from the Universal Rule for racing boats. The rule was established in 1903 and rates double-masted racers (classes A through H) and single …
Q&A: The owner of Shamrock V on restoring a J Class
J Class sailing yacht Shamrock V was built in 1930 for Sir Thomas Lipton for his fifth and final America's Cup challenge. She is one of three of the original Js still around today and the only one to have been built in …
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Shamrock V became the first J Class yacht. She was designed by Nicholson and built at the family yard in 1930, and before she crossed the Atlantic to attend the Cup she had notched up more than 700 sea miles (1,296km), won 15 out of …
SHAMROCK V Yacht
Only J-Class Yacht Built in Wood, with Mahogany Superstructures. Interior Featuring Birdseye Maple. Built for Sir Thomas Lipton’s Final America’s Cup Challenge. The 36.58m/120' classic yacht 'Shamrock V' (ex. Quadrifoglio) was …
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Shamrock V is a British J-class yacht. She was the first British yacht to be built to the new J-Class rule. She was commissioned by Sir Thomas Lipton for his fifth America's Cup challenge. Although refitted several times, Shamrock is the only original J-class never to have fallen into dereliction.
Work is well underway, with a planned relaunch early in 2024, Shamrock plans to return to the Mediterranean to take part in the J Class World Championship during the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona. Shamrock is the only original J …
There are only three of the original J Class fleet in existence today and the only wooden J, Shamrock V, has recently undergone a bow-to-stern restoration at Saxon Wharf in Southampton.
The 1930 America’s Cup challenger Shamrock V, known as ‘The Queen of the J Class’, was relaunched today at Saxon Wharf, Southampton, UK, after the most …
The 1930s America's Cup challenger Shamrock V – also known as "The Queen of the J Class" – was relaunched today at Saxon Wharf in Southampton, UK (20 May). This follows the most comprehensive restoration …
The J Class is one of several classes deriving from the Universal Rule for racing boats. The rule was established in 1903 and rates double-masted racers (classes A through H) and single …
J Class sailing yacht Shamrock V was built in 1930 for Sir Thomas Lipton for his fifth and final America's Cup challenge. She is one of three of the original Js still around today and the only one to have been built in …
Shamrock V became the first J Class yacht. She was designed by Nicholson and built at the family yard in 1930, and before she crossed the Atlantic to attend the Cup she had notched up more than 700 sea miles (1,296km), won 15 out of …
Only J-Class Yacht Built in Wood, with Mahogany Superstructures. Interior Featuring Birdseye Maple. Built for Sir Thomas Lipton’s Final America’s Cup Challenge. The 36.58m/120' classic yacht 'Shamrock V' (ex. Quadrifoglio) was …