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The 23 Metre Candida (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23 Metre Candida (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1935. Candida was designed by Charles Nicholson for the banker Mr. Herman Andrae. She was launched in 1929
The schooner Lamorna, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Lamorna, 1912
Ventana and The Truant racing upwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre class sailing yachts Ventana and The Truant racing upwind, 1913
The Big Class White Heather II heeling in a good wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 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
The 7 Metre Nelta, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Nelta, 1911
Gundred running downwind under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre class Gundred running downwind under spinnaker, 1913
Westward (foreground) and the visiting Canadian schooner Bluenose, 1935. CreatorThe schooners Westward (foreground) and the visiting Canadian racing and fishing schooner Bluenose, 1935
The schooner Prima Donna, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Prima Donna, 1914
The 250 ton schooner Germania sailing downwind with spinnaker, 1912. CreatorThe 250 ton schooner Germania sailing downwind with spinnaker, 1912. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
The 12 Metre bermuda rig sailing yacht Westra, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre bermuda rig sailing yacht Westra, 1936. Westra, designed by Charles Nicholson, was the winning yacht in 1934 when she won 15 out of 35 races. She came second in 1935 and 1936
The beautiful schooner Cetonia making good headway, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe beautiful schooner Cetonia making good headway, 1911
The 15 Metre Paula III sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre Paula III sailing close-hauled, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913. It was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast which Nicholson also used
The cutter Grisette sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Grisette sailing close-hauled, 1913
Saunders motor launch on slipway ready for launching, 1908. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSaunders motor launch on slipway ready for launching, 1908
The 15-metre class Maudrey sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15-metre class Maudrey sailing close-hauled, 1913. This yacht was designed by the Scottish boat designer William Fife III. A total of twenty 15-metre yachts were built between 1907 and 1917
The 15 Metre sailing yacht Paula III in fine form, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre sailing yacht Paula III in fine form, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913
The Chilean destroy Almirante Condell after launch, 27th January 1913. CreatorThe Chilean destroy Almirante Condell after launch, 27th January 1913. Almirante Condell was the second of six Almirante Lynch class destroyers ordered by the Chilean Navy and built in Cowes
The 12 Metre cutter Alachie sailing in gentle winds, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre cutter Alachie sailing in gentle winds, 1913
No wind for the 8 Metre class The Truant, Spero and The Antwerpia IV, 25th May 1912
The yawl Celia with full sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Celia with full sail, 1912
The schooner Allah Karim, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Allah Karim, 1912
Saunders motor launch being launched, 1908. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSaunders motor launch being launched, 1908
The 8 Metre sailing yacht Antwerpia (H19), 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre sailing yacht Antwerpia (H19), 1911
The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 118 foot racing yacht Cariad sailing close-hauled, 1911. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896
The 96 ft ketch Julnar, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 96 ft ketch Julnar, 1912. 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
Launch of the Chilean destroy Almirante Condell, 27th January 1913. Almirante Condell was the second of six Almirante Lynch class destroyers ordered by the Chilean Navy and built in Cowes
Allah Karim at anchor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesAllah Karim at anchor, 1911
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 19-metre class Octavia (C2) & Mariquita racing close-hauled. CreatorThe 19-metre class Octavia (C2) & Mariquita racing close-hauled. Octavia was designed by Alfred Mylne and Mariquita designed by William Fife
The American three mast schooner Karina, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe American three mast schooner Karina at anchor, 1912
The 46 ft yawl Chinkara under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 46 ft yawl Chinkara under sail, 1913. Chinkara was designed by Frederick Shepherd and built in 1903 at the Hanson yard on the Isle of Wight for Colonel Potts
The schooner Joyance at anchor, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Joyance at anchor, 1913
Border Pride No3 Mitcham Launch. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesBorder Pride No3 Mitcham Launch
The cutter Monara under sail, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Monara under sail, 1914
The 6 Metre Cni, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Cni, 1921
The 8 Metre yacht Antwerpia (H19) sailing with spinnaker, 1911
The 8 Metre yacht Gundred (H7) heeling upwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre yacht Gundred (H7) heeling upwind, 1913
HMS Safeguard. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesHMS Safeguard
HMS Faulknor, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesHMS Faulknor, 1914. HMS Faulknor was a British destroyer of the First World War. She was purchased by the Royal Navy whilst still under construction in Britain for the Chilean Navy who had ordered
The 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1911. Modwena was built in 1908 by John Reid in Glasgow. In 1912 she was bought by the sewing machine magnate Mortimer Singer to use as a private yacht
Auxiliary sailing ship Garina under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesAuxiliary sailing ship Garina under sail, 1911
The auxiliary schooner La Cigale at anchor, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe auxiliary schooner La Cigale at anchor, 1913
The yawl Betty, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Betty, 1911
The American three mast schooner Karina at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe American three mast schooner Karina at anchor, 1912
The 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5), 1913
The 12 Metre Vim sailing close-hauled, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre Vim sailing close-hauled, 1939. Designed in 1939 by Olin Stephens, Vim had numerous innovative features including a trim tab on the rudder
Americas Cup challenger Shamrock III. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesAmericas 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 CowesThe cutter Shamrock beating upwind, 1912. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup