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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
The 10 Metre class sailing yacht Irex, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 10 Metre class sailing yacht Irex, 1911. Irex was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1910
The 250 ton schooner Germania sails downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
The 250 ton schooner Germania sails close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 250 ton schooner Germania sails close-hauled, 1911. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
The schooner Pampa. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Pampa
The yawl Joyce sailing in good wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Joyce sailing in good wind, 1911
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 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
Bloodhound at anchor with prize flags, 1909. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesBloodhound at anchor with prize flags, 1909. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874
The 15 Metre cutter Ostara broad reaching, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre cutter Ostara broad reaching, 1912. Ostara, launched in 1909, was designed by Alfred Mylne
The 15 Metre cutter Ma oona sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre cutter Ma oona sailing close-hauled, 1914. Ma oona was designed by Alfred Mylne and built at McAlisters yard in Dumbarton in 1907
The 15 Metre cutter Paula II, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre cutter Paula II, 1911. Paula II was designed by Alfred Mylne and launched in 1910
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
Gold medal winner Rollo races downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesGold medal winner Rollo races downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Johan Anker, the designer of ‘ Rollo, helmed the yacht for the 1911 Coronation Regatta in the Solent
The sailing yacht Rollo at anchor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe sailing yacht Rollo at anchor, 1911. Johan Anker, the designer of ‘ Rollo, helmed the yacht for the 1911 Coronation Regatta in the Solent, where he won gold medal for Norway
The International 10 Metre class Irex (F1) sailing close-hauled, 1911. CreatorThe International 10 Metre class Irex (F1) sailing close-hauled, 1911. Irex was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1910
The 8 Metre Endrick, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Endrick, 1911
The 21-ton schooner Diablesse leaving Cowes for America, 1922
The cutter Vanity sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Vanity sailing close-hauled, 1913
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 19-metre Wendula & Mariquita sail close-hauled, 1913The 19-metre Wendula (renamed Octavia ) & Mariquita sail close-hauled, 1913. Mariquita was designed by William Fife III and Octavia by Alfred Mylne
The 12 Metre class Alachie, Cintra and Ierne racing at Cowes, 1911. CreatorThe Fife built 12 Metre class Alachie, Cintra and Ierne racing at Cowes, 1911
The early 12 Metre cutter Cintra sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe early 12 Metre cutter Cintra sailing close-hauled, 1911. Cinatra was designed by William Fife and built in 1909. Cintra achieved 13 firsts out of 33 starts in her first year of sailing
The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad sailing with spinnaker, 1911. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896
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 21-ton schooner Diablesse preparing to leave for America, 1922
Harvesting Cork, pub. 1885 (engraving), 1885. Creator: French School (19th Century)Harvesting Cork, pub. 1885 (engraving), 1885
White Heather, Meteor III and Brynhild racing in the Solent, 1905. CreatorWhite Heather, Meteor III and Brynhild racing in the Solent, 1905
Ostara & Mariska running downwind under full sail, 1911
The 19-metre Maraquita, Corona & Octavia racing downwind, 1912. CreatorThe 19-metre class Maraquita, Corona & Octavia racing downwind in the Solent, 1912
The yawl Wendur sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Wendur sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Wendur was built by D & W Henderson & Co. Glasgow in 1883
The yawl Harbinger running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Harbinger running downwind, 1922
The three-mast auxiliary schooner Invincible, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe three-mast auxiliary schooner Invincible, 1911
Yawl under way, 1911
The yawl Moosk under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Moosk under way, 1912. Moosk was built by W.H.Thomas in Falmouth in 1906 as an auxiliary yacht
The yawl Meander sailing in close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Meander sailing in close-hauled, 1913
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 cutter Cymberline under way by motor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Cymberline under way by motor
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 racing cutter Terpisichore, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe racing cutter Terpisichore, 1922. Terpisichore was built in 1920 and later renamed to Lulworth
The 8 Metre Ierne sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Ierne sailing close-hauled, 1913. Ierne was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1911
The schooner Sylvana at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Sylvana at anchor
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
Close up of Shamrocks Deck. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesClose 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
Le Jade (H21), the Norwegian Antwerpia IV (H1) and Ventana (H11) start the 8 Metre class race
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 yawl Heroine under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Heroine under sail, 1913