Shamrock 35" Limited

With the wind’s unbound freedom and the graceful speed of the waves, these Limited Edition model sailing ships of America’s Cup contender the Irish racing yacht Shamrock are certain to brighten any room with their presence. Namesake to a great lineage of contenders, this elegant yacht model sails as a perfect highlight for any beach house or bedroom, meeting room or office from atop mantle, shelf or table. 

27" L x 4" W x 35" H (1:53 scale) 

• Authentic museum-quality scale replica of the real Shamrock racing yacht
• Individual plank on frame construction of the hull using fine quality woods, with each plank and wood grain visible through the paint
• High quality craftsmanship and details, including:
  • Increased details and items on deck over smaller models
  • Clear window panes in all deckhouses
  • Brass wire railing running along gunwales
  • Accurate scale of all deck and hull components
  • Finely stitched sails with quality rigging
• Limited production run only 100 of this yacht model
• Certificate of Authenticity individually numbered and signed by HMS Founder and Master Builder Richard Norris
• Significant research to guarantee accuracy of this model includes sources such as photos, historical plans and original artwork
• Pre-assembled, simply attach the masts and display
  • Ready to display in less than five minutes
  • Separate pre-assembled hull and sails ensure safe shipping and lower cost
  • Insert mast in designated hole and clip brass rigging hooks as shown in illustrations
  • Sails and rigging already complete

1899
J-Class
Great Britain

Yacht club: Royal Ulster Yacht Club, Ireland
Unsuccessful challenger for the 1899 America's Cup

Owner: Sir Thomas Lipton

Rating: 101.092 and102.565

Designer: William Fife III, Jr.

Builder: J. Thorneycroft & Co, at Millwall on the Thames near London, England
Sailmaker: Ratsey, Cowes

Year of building: 1897-98
Launched: June 24, 1899

Skipper: Captain Archibald "Archie" Hogarth and his assistant, Captain Robert "Bob" Wringe
Afterguard: Jesse Connell and Captain Ben Parker

Data

Construction: Composite metal
Frames: Steel
Hull below waterline: Manganese bronze plating
Topsides: Aluminum Alloy plating
Deck: Pine
Mast and boom: Steel welded

Dimensions

Length overall (LOA): 38.86m
Length waterline (LWL): 25.12m
Beam: 7.46m
Draft: 6.15m
Displacement: 156.9 tonnes
Tonnage: 135 tonnes
Sail area: 1214.30m2
Mast: 29.56m
Boom: 32.61m
Bowsprit: 8.60m
Topmast: 18.90m