Show Shamrock H II Injured by Tire Fire Dec 14 Sir Thomas Tho LIpton said to a representative of the Associated Press last night I have been informed from New NewYork NewYork York that all the Shamrock Hs 11 gear and blocks have been destroyed by fire This is a tremendous handi bandl handicap cap I am not speaking of the finan financial nn cial loss 1058 but all nU this material has hu been specially tested and the entire boat is isnow now left In the condition of or a newly launched yacht acht While I am not will willing ing In to say that it will absolutely ab pre prevent vent ent a race It is a great disappoint disappointment ment and an immense handicap in the future |