Sir Thomas Lipton's Yacht "Shamrock V" in and similar items

Antique Real Photo Postcard, circa 1930. Identified as the "Shamrock V" Yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton. A sign on the wharf headquarters reads "Killarney" revealing the port city where this photo was taken. Card #S-16. Divided back, unused. Condition: This is an original photo postcard, not a copy or reproduction. It is in excellent condition aside from some soiling of the reverse side. Comments: Shamrock V 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. The services of Charles Ernest Nicholson were employed to design the challenger and she was constructed at the Camper and Nicholsons yard in Gosport. Shamrock V was built from wood, with mahogany planking over steel frames and, most significantly, a hollow spruce mast. As a result of rule changes, she was the first British contender for the America's Cup to carry the Bermuda rig. Following her launch on April 14, 1930 she showed early promise on the British Regatta circuit winning 15 of 22 races and placing second in an additional four. She also underwent continuous upgrading with changes to her hull shape, rudder, and modifications to the rig to create a more effective racing sail plan before departing to America in time for the 15th America's Cup.