mail_outline sales@mediastorehouse.com
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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934
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 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 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 majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912. CreatorThe majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912
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
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 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 Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Artist: Reinagle, George Philip (1802-1835)The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Private Collection
Action between a large Chinese Row-Galley and a small Cutter of H.M.S. "Amethyst"... 1858. Creator: UnknownAction between a large Chinese Row-Galley and a small Cutter of H.M.S. "Amethyst", Canton River, 19th July, 1858. British forces in China
The "Christopher Columbus" Cutter, 45 Tons, in which Mr. Webb recently crossed the Atlantic, 1858. The cutter sailed from New York on the 19th of August
Shamrock, 1899 Oct 3, c1899. Creator: Johns JohnstonShamrock, 1899 Oct 3, c1899
The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Creator: Georgin, François (1801-1863)The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow
Detail of Early Cutter, c. 1938. Creator: Dorothy BrennanDetail of Early Cutter, c. 1938
Steamer U.S.R.C. McCollough [i.e. McCulloch], between c1900 and 1915. Creator: UnknownSteamer U.S.R.C. McCollough [i.e. McCulloch], between c1900 and 1915
The 179 ton cutter White Heather sailing close-hauled, 1924. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 179 ton cutter White Heather sailing close-hauled, 1924
Sailing yachts cross start line. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSailing yachts cross start line
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 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 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
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 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 Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934
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 ketch Xarifa (renamed Verona ) at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Xarifa (renamed Verona ) at anchor, 1912
The gaff rigged 8 Metre Spero sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe gaff rigged 8 Metre Spero sailing with spinnaker, 1912
The 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing upwind. 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 105 ft 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 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1913. 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
The 23 Metre sailing yacht Cambria, 1928. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23 Metre sailing yacht Cambria, 1928. Cambria was built by William Fife for the newspaper magnate Sir William Berry