Big Class Collection

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

Americas Cup challenger Shamrock IV sailing without topsail, 1914. Creator
Americas 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 cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup

The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934

The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912. Creator
The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912

The 179 ton cutter White Heather sailing close-hauled, 1924. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 179 ton cutter White Heather sailing close-hauled, 1924

The cutter Shamrock beating to windward. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock beating to windward. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup

The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled, 1912. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup

The launch of Shamrock IV with H. M. S. Victory in the background, May 1914. Creator
The launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport with H.M.S. Victory in the background, May 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson

The schooner Germania and cutter White Heather, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Germania and cutter White Heather, 1913

The ketch Valdora sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Valdora sailing close-hauled, 1912

The ketch Valdora at anchor, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Valdora at anchor, 1913

The 179 ton White Heather and 221 ton Britannia racing upwind, 1921. Creator
The 179 ton White Heather and 221 ton Britannia racing upwind, 1921

The 221 ton cutter Britannia at anchor with prize flags, 1921. 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 Big Class yachts Britannia, Ma oona, and Carina sailing in light winds, 1913

The Big Class, 186 ton sailing yacht Lulworth making good speed, 1924. Creator
The Big Class, 186 ton sailing yacht Lulworth making good speed, 1924. Lulworth was designed by Herbert William White and built in 1920

The Big Class yachts Valdora, The Lady Anne and Margherita starting the Kings Cup race, 1913

Start of the Kings Cup race, August 1908. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Start of the Kings Cup race, August 1908

The towering 10, 450 sq ft sail area of Shamrock IV, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The towering 10, 450 sq ft sail area of Shamrock IV, 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson. She was launched in June 1914

The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup

The Big Class White Heather II heeling in a good wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Big Class White Heather II heeling in a good wind, 1911. White Heather II was a successful yacht designed by William Fife and won many races since her launch in 1907

Americas Cup challenger Shamrock III. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Americas Cup challenger Shamrock III. The yacht was designed by William Fife, and was built by William Denny and Brothers of Dumbarton, Scotland. The yacht was launched on 1903

The cutter Shamrock beating upwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock beating upwind, 1912. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup

After launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport with H. M. S. Victory in the background, May 1914
After launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport with H.M.S. Victory in the background, May 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson

The launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport, May 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport, May 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson

The racing cutter Terpisichore, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The racing cutter Terpisichore, 1922. Terpisichore was built in 1920 and later renamed to Lulworth

Close up of Shamrocks Deck. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Close up of Shamrocks Deck. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup. She was 128 ft overall length and carried 13, 492 sq ft of canvas

The racing cutter Terpisichore running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The racing cutter Terpisichore running downwind, 1922. Terpisichore was built in 1920 and later renamed to Lulworth

Shamrock and White Heather powering to windward, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Shamrock and White Heather powering to windward, 1912

Big Class yachts starting the Kings Cup race, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Big Class yachts starting the Kings Cup race, 1913

Start for the Kings Cup yacht race, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Start for the Kings Cup yacht race, 1913

Start for the Kings Cup yacht race. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Start for the Kings Cup yacht race

First leg of Kings Cup yacht race, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
First leg of Kings Cup yacht race, 1913

Start for the Kings Cup yacht race, 1909. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Start for the Kings Cup yacht race, 1909

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