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La Belle Sauvage, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesLa Belle Sauvage, 1912. The 3 masted barquentine steel auxiliary steamer was built by Ramage & Ferguson, Leith and launched in 1894
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
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
The steam yacht Wanderer (later named Vagus ) hoisting sails. Built by Robert Steele and Co, Greenock in 1878 for Charles Joseph Lambert as a private yacht
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
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
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
The beautiful schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe beautiful schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909
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
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 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 schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909
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 Lady Anne spray over deck, sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Lady Anne spray over deck, sailing close-hauled, 1912. The Lady Anne, a 15 Metre cutter designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912
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
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 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 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 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913
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
Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938
The steam yacht Aldebaran under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Aldebaran under way, 1913
The Lady Anne making waves in a good breeze, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Lady Anne making waves in a good breeze, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations
The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and Mariquita by William Fife III. Mariquita is the only surviving 19-metre of the six that were built
The steam yacht Niagara, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Niagara, 1912
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 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
Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914
Steam yacht Liberty running east. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSteam yacht Liberty running east. Liberty was built for Joseph Pulitzer in 1908. Designed by George Lennox Watson she was one of the largest private yachts of her day
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 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
The spectacular 15 Metre Vanity sailing in a good wind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe spectacular 15 Metre Vanity sailing in a good wind, 1912. Vanity was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1909
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913
The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912. CreatorThe majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912
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
HMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesHMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. After Britannia had been stripped of her spars and fittings, her hull was towed out to St Catherines Deep near the Isle of Wight
The steam yacht Surf at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Surf at anchor, 1912
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 15-metre Ostaria, Hispania and Sophie Elizabeth racing upwind, 1911
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
The 179 ton cutter White Heather sailing close-hauled, 1924. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 179 ton cutter White Heather sailing close-hauled, 1924
Unknown yacht sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesUnknown yacht sailing close-hauled
The five masted windjammer cargo ship Preussen under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe five masted windjammer cargo ship Preussen under sail
The 6 Metre Cheetal (L21) sailing upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Cheetal (L21) sailing upwind, 1911
Steam yacht Liberty, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSteam yacht Liberty, 1914. Liberty was built for Joseph Pulitzer in 1908. Designed by George Lennox Watson she was one of the largest private yachts of her day
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 cutter Shamrock beating to windward. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Shamrock beating to windward. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup
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
The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)
The schooner Meteor IV, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Meteor IV, 1913. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909
The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled, 1912. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup
The 1894 built schooner Xarifa under sail, 1899. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 1894 built schooner Xarifa under sail, 1899
The magnificent schooners Germania and Waterwitch, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe magnificent schooners Germania and Waterwitch, 1911. The 250 ton schooner Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
Queen Mary aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, 1931. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesQueen Mary aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, 1931. Queen Mary (1867-1953) on board the royal yacht. HMY Victoria and Albert, launched in 1899, was a steamship used by the royal family
The handsome racing schooner Waterwitch, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe handsome racing schooner Waterwitch, 1911. Designed by William Fife, Waterwitch was not successful in competition and was later redesigned by Charles Nicholson
The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. CreatorThe 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Britannia was owned by King George V. One of the most successful racers of its day, in 1913 it won 8 of the 13 races it entered
The Library at the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Library at the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes
Steam yacht Minona under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSteam yacht Minona under way, 1913
The American J-Class yacht Yankee, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe American J-Class yacht Yankee, 1935. In 1935 Gerry Lambert bought the Frank Paine designed Yankee to England to race against the British J-Class yachts Endeavour, Velsheda, Candida
The 6 Metre class Maid Marion (K22) sailing close-hauled, 1921
The ketch Valdora sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Valdora sailing close-hauled, 1912
Corridor and cabins on SS Insulinde, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesCorridor and cabins on SS Insulinde, 1914. The Dutch steam ship SS Insulinde was built in 1914 for the Rotterdam Lloyd company and served as a passenger freight ship between Rotterdam and Jakarta
The Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934
The 161 ton schooner Amphitrite at anchor, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 161 ton schooner Amphitrite at anchor, 1922. Amphitrite was designed by Ben Nicholson and built in 1887
The 140 ft schooner Heartsease under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 140 ft schooner Heartsease under sail. Heartsease was built by J.G. Fay & Co. and later renamed to Adela
The schooner Suzanne under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Suzanne under sail, 1911
