The auxiliary sailing ship Sunbeam, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe auxiliary sailing ship Sunbeam, 1911. The 565-ton three-masted schooner was owned by Lord Brassey who had her built in 1874
The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close hauled, 1933The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close-hauled, 1933. Velsheda was designed by Charles E Nicholson and built in 1933 for Woolworths founder William L Stephenson
Cremona crashes through wave, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6-metre Cremona crashes through wave, 1913
The steam yacht Boadicea at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Boadicea at anchor
The steam yacht Joyeuse, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Joyeuse, 1914
The motor yacht La Toquade at anchor, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe motor yacht La Toquade at anchor, 1939
The sailing yachts White Heather and Shamrock, race downwind. Shamrock was designed by William Fife and was Sir Thomas Liptons first challenger for the Americas Cup
Hole torn in the hull of RMS Olympic after the collision with HMS Hawke in the Solent, 1911Hole torn in the hull of RMS Olympic after the collision with HMS Hawke in the Solent, 20th September 1911. The collision took place as Olympic
Americas Cup challenger Shamrock IV sailing without topsail, 1914. CreatorAmericas Cup challenger Shamrock IV sailing without topsail, 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson. She was launched in June 1914
The steam yacht Surf at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Surf at anchor, 1912
The 142 ton steam yacht Sapphire under way, 1920. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 142 ton steam yacht Sapphire under way, 1920. The Sapphire was built for the Duke of Bedford, by John Brown and Co. Limited, of Clydebank in 1912
The auxiliary schooner La Cigale sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe auxiliary schooner La Cigale sailing close-hauled, 1913
The 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Lisette was built at Cowes in 1873
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1932. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1932. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931
1st Earl of Birkenhead with his daughter on board their yacht, (Isle of Wight?), c1925Frederick Edwin Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead (1872-1930) with his daughter Lady Pamela Smith Berry, Baroness Hartwell (1915-1982) on board their yacht, (Isle of Wight?), c1925
The 96 ft ketch Julnar, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 96 ft ketch Julnar, 1911. Julnar was designed by William Fife and built at Southampton by Summers & Payne to the order of Sir Maurice FitzGerald, the Knight of Kerry, in 1909
The Yarmouth One Design Greywing, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Yarmouth One Design Greywing, 1922. The Yarmouth One Design class was established at the Solent Yacht Club in 1910, on the instigation of Sir Arthur Cope, RA
Trivia, a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesTrivia, a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1939. Trivia was designed by Charles Nicholson for Vernon W. MacAndrew. She achieved first in her class in 1937, her first season
The yawl Wendur sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Wendur sailing close-hauled, 1913. Wendur was built by D & W Henderson & Co. Glasgow in 1883
The 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913
The cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup
Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914
The 6 Metre class Lanka, Wamba and Stella racing on reaching leg, 1914
Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesWamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914
The 6 Metre Stella, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Stella, 1914
The steam yacht Chimaera, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Chimaera, 1914
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913
The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Ancora went on to win gold medal in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics
The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934
The sailing yacht Sea Belle under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe sailing yacht Sea Belle under way, 1911
The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Nahlin is a luxury yacht and one of the last of three large steam yachts constructed in the UK
The schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909
The 15-metre Ostaria, Hispania and Sophie Elizabeth racing upwind, 1911
Saunders Shipyard (Interior), Cowes, 1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSaunders Shipyard (Interior), Cowes, 1938
The 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing with spinnaker. 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing with spinnaker. 1939. Thendara was designed by Alfred Mylne for the Scottish yachtsman Sir Arthur Young. She was launched in 1937 and is still racing today
Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, viewed from stern, 1912Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom
The schooner Pampa. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Pampa
The 6 Metre Cremona moored with flags, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Cremona moored with flags, 1913
Steam yacht Miranda at anchor, 1910. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSteam yacht Miranda at anchor, 1910
Unknown yacht sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesUnknown yacht sailing close-hauled
The 6 Metre Cheetal (L21) sailing upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Cheetal (L21) sailing upwind, 1911
Sailing yachts cross start line. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSailing yachts cross start line
Claude Grahame-White hydroplane, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesClaude Grahame-White Hydroplane, 1912. The early aviation pioneer, Claude Grahame-White flew his hydroplane at Cowes over the assembled yachts which included the Royal Yacht which had King George V
The hydroplane Brunhilde. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe hydroplane Brunhilde. Brunhilde was built by S. E. Saunders on the Isle of Wight for the Duke of Westminster as a successor to the record breaking Ursula
A group onboard sea sled Miss England, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesClaude Grahame-White in his experimental 45-foot power sledge, Miss England, 3 Sept 1922. Miss England was built of wood by the Cowes firm of S.E. Saunders in 1921
The studio of Kirk & Sons of Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 1935. Kirk & Sons of Cowes were Photographers by Royal Appointment to King George V
The 147 ton ketch Thendara sailing upwind. 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 147 ton ketch Thendara sailing upwind. 1939. Thendara was designed by Alfred Mylne for the Scottish yachtsman Sir Arthur Young. She was launched in 1937 and is still racing today
