View down the main deck of Shamrock off Southend 1935, on a close reach in light airs, showing:
1) The bending boom with its struts and tackles
2) ENDEAVOUR comingup astern with a huge Yankee jib-topsail - a single ultra light headsail occupying the whole fore-triangle and standing out well full while the mainsail, like SHAMROCK's is hanging idle. The backstays are noticrable, with then 7 and 11 ton strains respectively.

SOUTHEND, England, June 8. - Endeavour Triumphs in 40-Mile Contest; Sopwith Receives an Ovation at Finish. Showing her real form for the first time, the America's Cup challenger Endeavour won a glorious race against four famous Class J yachts in the Royal Thames Yacht Club regatta today.