Home Movies "Shamrock" and "Erin" Sailing "Shamrock" and "Erin" Sailing 124 years old The Shamrock is seen after its defeat in the 1899 America's Cup, along with the Erin, which served as its tow boat across the Atlantic. "Shamrock" and "Erin" Sailing (124 years) Release day: Wednesday, September 27, 1899 Runtime: 2 minutes