PHOTOS OF SHAMROCK: RETURN JOURNEY

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Category: GALLERY "SIR THOMAS LIPTON"

Gallery "Sir Thomas Lipton"

On November 2, 1899, Shamrock leaves New York and is towed back to Great Britain by Lipton's steam yacht Erin, via the Azores. It is dry-docked on arrival.

Each thumbnail presented here contains a link to the original photo on the Mitchell Library' s website.

Shamrock in tow on the return journey. October 1899.		Crew members of Erin on deck in a heavy swell. October 1899.		Shamrock in a stiff breeze. October 1899.		Erin's towline. October 1899.		Shamrock picks up Erin's towline. October 1899.
Shamrock in tow. October 1899.		Passing out the towline to the Shamrock from the Erin.		Misty day on the Atlantic near the Azores. October 1899.		View of Porta Delgada, Azores. November 1899.		Last glimpse of the Azores. November 1899.
Stormy weather after leaving the Azores. November 1899.		Shamrock about to let go the towline. November 1899.		Shamrock about to let go the towline. November 1899		Shamrock at the end of towline. November 1899.		Captain Matthews taking the midday bearings on Erin.
Shamrock in tow. November 1899.		Shamrock sailing. November 1899.		Passed the Needles. November 1899.		Crew of the Erin on arrival at Southampton. Nov. 1899.

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