1901 America's Cup
The 1901 America's Cup was the 11th challenge for the Cup. It took place in the New York City harbor and consisted of a best of five series of races between the defender Columbia, entered by the New York Yacht Club for the second time, and Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock II, representing the Royal Ulster Yacht Club. Columbia won all three races, the last being won with handicap, defending the cup.[1]
 Columbia, the defender, and Shamrock II | |
Defender  United States | |
|---|---|
| Defender club: | New York Yacht Club |
| Yacht: | Columbia |
Challenger  United Kingdom | |
| Challenger club: | Royal Ulster Yacht Club |
| Yacht: | Shamrock II |
| Competition | |
| Location: | New York Harbor |
| 40°40′N 74°02′W | |
| Dates: | 1901 |
| Rule: | Seawanhaka |
| Winner: | New York Yacht Club |
| Score: | 3–0 |
The course for the race was laid out by Lewis Blix.[2]
References
- "Columbia Selected to Defend the Cup". The New York Times. September 6, 1901. p. 7.
- "Capt. L.W. Blix Dead; Yacht Race Expert". January 16, 1934. p. 21. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
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