Print, Photographic

Object number
P8858
Creator
West & Son
Date
1899
Description
A photograph (mounted on board) depicting the failure of Shamrock's topmast during the 1899 America's Cup Defense. Caption reads: "DEFENDER'S MISHAP, TOPMAST BACKSTAY CARRIED AWAY." Other boats can be seen throught he fog surrounding Shamrock. Photo is embossed with the mark "WEST & SON/SOUTHSEA/Copyright" at bottom right.
Subjects
America's Cup
Columbia (Yacht)
Shamrock (Yacht)