1903 America's Cup
The 1903 America's Cup was the 12th challenge for the Cup. It took place in the New York City harbor and consisted of a best of five series of races between Reliance, the fourth of Nathaniel Herreshoff's defenders for the cup, entered by the New York Yacht Club; and Shamrock III, representing the Royal Ulster Yacht Club and also the third of Sir Thomas Lipton's Cup challengers. Reliance won the first three races, defending the cup. It was the last race for the America's Cup that would take place under the Seawanhaka rule.
Reliance (left) and Shamrock III (right) before the race | |
| Defender United States | |
|---|---|
| Defender club: | New York Yacht Club |
| Yacht: | Reliance |
| Challenger United Kingdom | |
| Challenger club: | Royal Ulster Yacht Club |
| Yacht: | Shamrock III |
| Competition | |
| Location: | New York City |
| 40°40′N 74°02′W | |
| Dates: | 1903 |
| Rule: | Seawanhaka |
| Winner: | New York Yacht Club |
| Score: | 3–0 |
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