New Britain herald., 1930-08-15
SHAMROCK REPAIRS
 COMMENCED TODAY
Challenger Being Gloomd for
 Coming Yacht Races

New London, Aug. 15 (P - The jury mizzenmast was removed from Sir Thomas Liptons sloop Shamrock V at the shipyard of the Electric Boat company today and other work necessary for fitting her out for the international sailing races off New Dort next month was in full swing. he Shamrock is challenger for the America's cup.
 She arrived here Wednesday night after a stormy passage across the Atlantic from England and was taken alongside the shipyard wharf this morning. A power launch lowed her from mid -harbor, where she had been anchored since arrival, to point near the wharf and she was pulled the rest of the way to her berth by men on the wharf.
 So that the craft would not rub damaged, lines were made fast from dolphins to hold the yacht about a foot out. Other lines were made fast to the wharf and the Shamrock is held securely.
 While employees of the Electric Boat Co. went forward with the worI of removing the temporary stick aft, the crew of the racer cleaned out her hold. The galley stove. mess equipment, and various articles of furniture were removed. Rain, which fell steadily much of the time, did not interfere with ac- tivities.
 It was said today that the main part of the Shamrocks fish pole jointed" mast, which was used in its racing position during the Atlantic crossing. will be left in and the top section will be stepped. Possibly, it was said. the work of stepping the most will begin tomorrow. Spe- cial gear for the work was being ar ranged.
 According to present plans men will go up the big stick. which now towers more than 100 feet, and fas- ten hoisting gear at the peak, fol- lowing which a big stick will be hoisted and lash to the mast near the. top. Hoisting gear will then be transferred to the stock, which will extend about 30 feet above the joint of the mast and the second section of the mast will be lifted and fitted in place.
 To Receive New Paint Coat
 The Shamrock will be hauled out for cleaning and painting early next week at the local yard. Henry B. Plants yacht Thelma is now on the marine railway. but she is nearly ready to go over. The pride of Sir Thomas will be dressed in pea green, her present color, albeit her dress is now somewhat faded-testimon to the wearing effects of heavy seas. Varnish on her upper works will be renewed.
 It is expected the challenger will be ready to sail within a week, and she will be taken out for trial spins off this port. With everything judged perfect, she will proceed to her permanent mooring at Newport.
 Spare masts, booms and gear, re- moved from Sir Thomas's steam yacht Erin, which conveyed the Shamrock here, have been placed aboard the converted houseboat Kill larney, which quarters the crew of the racer. The Killarney is along side a wharf at the Electric Boat company yard.
 The Erin was still here today but she is expected to leave late tonight or tomorrow morning for New York, where she is to be boarded by Sir Thomas, who will arrive at New York tomorrow on the Leviathan. The veteran Irish sportsman will come to this port on the Erin Tues Ray or Wednesday Of next week.