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The Lady Anne sailing in gentle breeze, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Lady Anne sailing in gentle breeze, 1913. The Lady Anne a 15-metre cutter designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations
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
Bloodhound at anchor with flags, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesBloodhound at anchor with flags, 1913. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874. Owned by the Marquis of Ailsa she had a successful racing career
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
A run for the mark: the 19-metre class Octavia, Corona & Mariquita, 1912A run for the mark: the British built 19-metre class Octavia, Corona & Mariquita race downwind, 1912
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
The 15-metre cutter Ostara sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15-metre cutter Ostara sailing close-hauled, 1912. Ostara, launched in 1909 was designed by Alfred Mylne
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
Allah Karim at anchor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesAllah Karim at anchor, 1911
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
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
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
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
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 cutter Monara under sail, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Monara under sail, 1914
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 19-metres class Mariquita Corona & Octavia, racing at Cowes, 1911The 19-metres class Octavia, Corona & Mariquita racing downwind at Cowes, 1911
The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing close-hauled, leaves wake, 1911. CreatorThe gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing close-hauled, leaves wake, 1911. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874
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
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
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
The 23 Metre Candida, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23 Metre Candida, 1935. Candida was designed by Charles Nicholson for the banker Mr. Herman Andrae. She was launched in 1929
The Truant racing upwind, 22nd May 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre racing yacht The Truant racing upwind, 22nd May 1911
The gaff rigged cutter Wych under sail, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe gaff rigged cutter Wych under sail, 1914
The schooner Cetonia under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Cetonia under way, 1911
The 250 ton schooner Germania reaching in stiff wind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 250 ton schooner Germania reaching in stiff wind, 1912. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
The Lady Anne 15-metre cutter, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Lady Anne 15-metre cutter, 1913. The Lady Anne, was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations
The 19-metre Octavia sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre Octavia sailing close-hauled, 1911. Octavia was designed by Alfred Mylne and launched in 1911. Its one of the four British built, 19-metre class yachts
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
Ostara and Sophie Elizabeth racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesOstara and Sophie Elizabeth racing downwind, 1911. The 15-metre cutter Ostara sailing close-hauled 1912. Ostara, launched in 1909 was designed by Alfred Mylne and Sophie Elizabeth
The 8 Metre Ierne running down wind under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Ierne running down wind under spinnaker, 1913
The schooner Allah Karim at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Allah Karim at anchor, 1912
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 15 Metre Hispania, Paula II & Mariska racing at Cowes, 1911. CreatorThe 15 Metre Hispania, Paula II & Mariska beating upwind in a race at Cowes, 1911