"Shamrock" & "Erin" Sailing (1899 Original Black & White Film)

Experience a piece of maritime history with this black and white film from 1899. Witness the Shamrock, the contender in the 1899 America's Cup, as it appears after its defeat, alongside Sir Thomas Lipton's steam yacht Erin, which served as its tow boat and tender across the Atlantic. Don't miss this rare glimpse into the world of competitive sailing and the iconic vessels of the past.

Source :
American Vitagraph Company, Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1899) Shamrock" and "Erin" sailing. Blackton, J. S. & Smith, A. E., prods United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2013607052