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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 ketch Palatina under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Palatina under way. Palatina was built at Gosport in 1891
The 8 Metre class Kathleen (H10) sailing upwind in a good breeze, 1911. CreatorThe 8 Metre class Kathleen (H10) sailing upwind in a good breeze, 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
The 15-metre cutter Ostara sailing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15-metre cutter Ostara sailing downwind, 1911. Ostara, launched in 1909, was designed by Alfred Mylne
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 250 ton schooner Germania sails on a reach, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 250 ton schooner Germania sails on a reach, 1913. 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 reach, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 250 ton schooner Germania sails close reach, 1911. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
The yawl Celia under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Celia under way, 1911
The yawl Celia, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Celia, 1911
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. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesDeck 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 118 foot ketch Cariad, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 118 foot ketch Cariad, 1912. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896
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 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1928. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1928. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1934. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931
Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race: Carina, Adelaide, Ma oona, Britannia, 1913. CreatorStart of Cowes to Weymouth Race: Carina, Adelaide, Ma oona and Britannia not finding much wind, 1913
The racing cutter Terpisichore running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe racing cutter Terpisichore running downwind, 1922. Terpisichore was built in 1920 and later renamed to Lulworth
Sailing yachts Yankee, Astra and Velsheda, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSailing yachts Yankee, Astra and Velsheda, 1935
Shamrock and White Heather powering to windward, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesShamrock and White Heather powering to windward, 1912
Big Class yachts starting the Kings Cup race, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesBig Class yachts starting the Kings Cup race, 1913
Start for the Kings Cup yacht race, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesStart for the Kings Cup yacht race, 1913
Shamrock, Westward, Britannia, Astria and Velsheda, 1933. CreatorRacing yachts Shamrock, Westward, Britannia, Astria and Velsheda, 1933
The beautiful 52 ft cutter Sonya sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe beautiful 52 ft cutter Sonya sailing close-hauled, 1913. Sonya was designed by Nat Herreshoff in 1905 for Mrs Turner-Farley
The 8 Metre The Truant sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre The Truant sailing close-hauled. The Truant was built by William Fife in 1910 and was first owned by Sir Ralph Gore
The cutter Sophie sailing upwind. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Sophie sailing upwind
The cutter Sophie sailing. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Sophie sailing
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 8 Metre Ierne, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Ierne sailing broad reach, 1914. Designed by William Fife III and launched in 1914, Ierne was sold to Norway during the First World War
The yawl Meander sailing in close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Meander sailing in close-hauled, 1913
The yawl Meander sailing in fine conditions, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Meander sailing in fine conditions, 1913
The ketch Palatina under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Palatina under way, 1911. Palatina was built at Gosport in 1891
A 15 Metre yacht sailing close-hauled in a good breeze, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesA 15 Metre yacht sailing close-hauled in a good breeze, 1911
The beautiful schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe beautiful schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909
Britannia sails close-hauled, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesBritannia sails close-hauled, 1933. This photograph shows Britannia after its conversion to J-Class bermuda rig in 1931
Britannia sails downwind under spinnaker, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesBritannia sails downwind under spinnaker, 1935. This photograph shows Britannia after its conversion to J-Class bermuda rig in 1931
Britannia sailing without topsail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesBritannia sailing without topsail, 1911. Britannia was owned by King George V and was used for cruising in 1911
Start for the Kings Cup yacht race. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesStart for the Kings Cup yacht race
Norada, Britannia & Maudrey sailing in gentle winds, 1913. CreatorNorada, Britannia & Maudrey sailing in gentle winds, 1913
The 19-metre class Corona running downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre class Corona running downwind, 1911. Corona, one of only six 19-metre class yachts ever built, was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1911
The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing close-hauled, August 1911. CreatorThe gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing close-hauled, August 1911. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874
The schooner Flying Foam sailing close-hauled in a good wind, 1910. CreatorThe schooner Flying Foam sailing close-hauled in a good wind, 1910
The 19-metre Norada launch from the Camper & Nicholsons boat yard, Gosport, 1911
The gaff rig sailboat Bunty close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe gaff rig sailboat Bunty close-hauled, 1921
The gaff rig sailboat Bunty, 1921. Creators: Bedford Lemere and Company, KirkThe gaff rig sailboat Bunty, 1921
