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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
Istria sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesIstria sailing close-hauled, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom
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
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 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
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 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
A Service Station - Seaplanes, Second World War, (1944). Creator: Charles CundallA Service Station - Seaplanes, Second World War, (1944). British aircraft of the Royal Air Force at the coast. Painting in a private collection. From " Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye
The Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing with spinnaker, 1932. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23-metre cutter Astra sailing with spinnaker, 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 racing yachts Astra and Endeavour, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe racing yachts Astra and Endeavour, 1936
After launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport with H. M. S. Victory in the background, May 1914After 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 with H. M. S. Victory in the background, May 1914. CreatorThe 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
Sailing yachts Yankee, Astra and Velsheda, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSailing yachts Yankee, Astra and Velsheda, 1935
The ketch Lady Camilla under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Lady Camilla under sail, 1912. Lady Camilla, originally called Nyria, was designed as a cutter by Charles E. Nicholson and built in 1906. In 1912, under the ownership of Mr H
The racing cutters Istria and Mariska, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe racing cutters Istria and Mariska, 1912. Istria was designed by Charles Nicholson, Mariska was designed by William Fife
The ketch Lady Camilla sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Lady Camilla sailing close-hauled, 1912. Lady Camilla, originally called Nyria, was designed as a cutter by Charles E. Nicholson and built in 1906. In 1912, under the ownership of Mr H
The racing cutters The Lady Anne and Istria running downwind, 1912. CreatorThe racing cutters The Lady Anne and Istria running downwind, 1912
The 19-metre cutter Norada sails close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre cutter Norada sails close-hauled, viewed from lee quarter, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched 1911
The 19-metre cutter Norada sails in a following wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre cutter Norada sails in a following wind, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched 1911
The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita racing close-hauled, 1913. CreatorThe 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita racing close-hauled, 1913. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and Mariquita by William Fife III
The 19-metre cutter Norada sailing close reaching, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre cutter Norada sailing close reaching, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911
The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, heeling on windward leg, 1913. CreatorThe 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, heeling on windward leg, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913
The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1934. Endeavour was designed by Charles Nicholson and raced by T.O.M. Sopwith in the Americas Cup
The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1935. Endeavour was designed by Charles Nicholson and raced by T.O.M. Sopwith in the Americas Cup
The schooners Margherita & Germania, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooners Margherita & Germania, 1913
A group of 15-metre class yachts: Pamela, Maudrey, Paula III & Istria, 1913A group of 15-metre class yachts beating upwind: Pamela, Maudrey, Paula III & Istria, 1913. A total of twenty 15-metre yachts were built between 1907 and 1917
The 15 Metre Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast
The 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1913. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom
The 15 Metre sailing yacht Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast
Sailing yacht Trivia running downwind under spinnaker, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSailing yacht Trivia running downwind under spinnaker, 1939. Trivia was an International 12 Metre designed by Charles Nicholson
Magnificent group of 1st Class Races: Shamrock V, White Heather and Candida, 1930
The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913
The gaff rigged 15 Metre yacht Paula III sailing close-hauled, 1915. CreatorThe gaff rigged 15 Metre yacht Paula III sailing close-hauled, 1915. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913
The 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1914. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom
The 19-metre class Norada, Wendula & Mariquita racing close-hauled, 1911
The cutter racing yacht Terpsichore running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter racing yacht Terpsichore running downwind, 1922. Terpsichore was built in 1920 as a competitor to the Kings Britannia. It was later renamed Lulworth
The beautiful 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe beautiful 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913
The 15 Metre class Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre class Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast
The 15 Metre class Pamela sailing close to the wind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre class Pamela sailing close to the wind, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast
The majestic 15 Metre class Pamela sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast
The 12 Metre racing yachts Vim and Tomahawk, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre racing yachts Vim and Tomahawk, 1939. Tomahawk was one of the large Twelves built just before the war. It was designed by Charles Nicholson and comissioned by the aviator Thomas Sopwith
The towering 10, 450 sq ft sail area of Shamrock IV, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 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 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
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 19-metre cutter Norada sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre cutter Norada close-hauled, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911
Istria viewed from lee quarter, reaching, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesIstria viewed from lee quarter, reaching, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom
Norada after launching, Portsmouth Harbour, 17th June 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesNorada after launching, Portsmouth Harbour, 17th June 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched from the Camper & Nicholsons boat yard in Gosport
The 15 Metre sailing yacht Pamela searching for wind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre sailing yacht Pamela searching for wind, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast
The 12 Metre sailing yacht Westra racing on upwind leg, 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 majestic Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe majestic 15 Metre class Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1914. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast
The launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport, May 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport, May 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson
Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesIstria sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom
The 19-metre Norada sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre Norada sailing close-hauled, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911
The 32 metre ketch Joyette running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 32 metre ketch Joyette running downwind, 1922. Joyette was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1907
The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita sailing on a reach, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson
The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita reaching, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita reaching, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson
A Good Start: The 19-metre class Norada, Wendula & Mariquita close-hauled, 1911A Good Start:The 19-metre class Norada, Wendula (renamed Octavia ) & Mariquita close-hauled, 1911
The 19-metre cutter Norada sailing in gentle winds, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre cutter Norada sailing in gentle winds, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911
The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita running under spinnaker, 1913. CreatorThe 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita running under spinnaker, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson
Istria moored with dressing flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesIstria moored with dressing flags, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing with spinnaker. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23-metre cutter Astra sailing with spinnaker. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931
Deck of the 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1933. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928
The towering sails of the 15 Metre yacht Istria sailing close-hauled, 1911. CreatorThe towering sails of the 15 Metre yacht Istria sailing close-hauled, 1911. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom
The 19-metre Norada launch from the Camper & Nicholsons boat yard, Gosport, 1911
Istria, The Lady Anne, & Vanity racing upwind, 1912. Both The Lady Anne and Vanity were designed by William Fife, Istria was designed by Charles Nicholson
The 15-metre Vanity, The Lady Anne, & Ostara sailing close-hauled, 1914The 15-metre cutters Vanity, The Lady Anne, & Ostara sailing close-hauled, 1914
The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita sailing close-hauled, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson
In the foreground the 23-metre cutter Astra sailing on a reach. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928
The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Istria close-hauled and heeling in fresh breeze, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom