Shamrock V is a British J-class yacht. She 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.

‍ Temporarily re-rigged as a ketch, Shamrock V crossed the Atlantic to America on her own bottom fully fitted out with internal accommodation. On arrival, she met Harold Vanderbilt’s Enterprise - race-ready, stripped out and equipped with several pioneering features such as a Park Avenue Boom, hidden lightweight winches and the world’s ...

The 36.58m/120' classic yacht 'Shamrock V' (ex. Quadrifoglio) was built by Camper & Nicholsons in the United Kingdom at their Gosport shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Dykstra & Partners and she was completed in 1930. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Charles E. Nicholson and she was last refitted in 2024.

2024年5月20日 · The 1930s America's Cup challenger Shamrock V – also known as "The Queen of the J Class" – was relaunched today at Saxon Wharf in Southampton, UK (20 May). This follows the most comprehensive restoration and rebuild in her 94-year history.

2023年6月22日 · There are only three of the original J Class fleet in existence today and the only wooden J, Shamrock V, has recently undergone a bow-to-stern restoration at Saxon Wharf in Southampton. Katia Damborsky caught up with her during the build to find out how Shamrock V is preparing to rejoin the regatta circuit...

2024年5月19日 · 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 become a derelict.

2024年5月22日 · Ninety-four years after her original launch, the iconic J Class sailing yacht Shamrock V is a step closer to racing again. She relaunched following years of painstaking work, including stripping her back to bare wood and unfastening every bolt.

2024年5月20日 · The 1930 America’s Cup challenger Shamrock V, known as ‘The Queen of the J Class’, was relaunched today at Saxon Wharf, Southampton, UK, after the most comprehensive restoration and rebuild of her storied 94-year history.

SHAMROCK V is a 36.42 m Sail Yacht, built in the United Kingdom by Camper & Nicholsons and delivered in 1930. Her top speed is 11.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 1300.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines.

2024年5月21日 · Stern view of Shamrock V in the yard. This iconic racing super yacht has now returned to the water after a comprehensive restoration and rebuild. The timeless Shamrock V was relaunched on 20th May 2024, 94 years after her original launch. 1930 Shamrock V, the “Queen of the J Class”, relaunched after comprehensive restoration.