Owner's distinguishing flag, 'Shamrock V'
Owner's distinguishing flag, 'Shamrock V'. The flag is made of wool bunting, machine stitched with a linen hoist containing a cord. Design: Green flag with a yellow square in the centre bearing a green shamrock. The details of the leaves are painted on in black.
'Shamrock' V was built in 1930 for Sir Thomas Lipton's fifth and last America's Cup Challenge. She had a major rebuild in 1962 and is still afloat in private ownership.
'Shamrock' V was built in 1930 for Sir Thomas Lipton's fifth and last America's Cup Challenge. She had a major rebuild in 1962 and is still afloat in private ownership.
Object Details
| ID: | ZBA4431 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Flags |
| Type: | Flag |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | Shamrock V 1930 |
| Date made: | circa 1930 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 100 mm x 710 mm |