Boat Models, America's Cup Columbia, 1901, Medium, 45"

A detailed and well-presented display model of the 'Columbia'; the first two-time defender (1899 and 1901) of the America's Cup. Mast, boom, gaff and bowsprit, stitched cotton sails, detailed standing and running rigging. Built plank-on-frame. Just as the original.
The America's Cup is the most famous trophy in the sport of yachting, and the oldest active trophy in sports.

Our America's Cup Columbia, 1901 is hand made in wood. Three sizes are available. The model to the left is the medium version which is 45" long, 46.5" high and 7" wide.

A Little America's Cup Information

Perhaps you have heard of Lipton's Tea. Well, there is a long connection between that famous tea and the America's Cup Race. One of the most famous and determined challengers for the Cup was Irish tea baron Sir Thomas Lipton. He mounted five challenges between 1899 and 1930, all in yachts named Shamrock.

His first entry was at the personal request of the Prince of Wales. The Prince was hoping that a win might repair the transatlantic ill-will that had come about from the earlier wins by America. Lipton, a very sharp businessman also was motivated by the publicity that the racing generated for his tea company.

Lipton was preparing for his sixth challenge when he died in 1931.

The Columbia was the winner in Lipton's first and second challenges to the cup.

The results during Lipton's challenges:

1899: Columbia, United States def. Shamrock, Ireland 3-0 at Newport.
1901: Columbia, United States def. Shamrock II, Ireland 3-0 at Newport.
1903: Reliance, United States def. Shamrock III, Ireland 3-0 at Newport.
1920: Resolute, United States def. Shamrock IV, Ireland 3-2 at Newport.
1930: Enterprise, United States def. Shamrock V, Ireland 4-0 at Newport.

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