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The schooner Dwyn-Wen, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Dwyn-Wen, 1914. Dwyn-Wen was designed by Alexander Richardson and built at Philip & Sons, Dartmouth in 1906
The 23 Metre Candida (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23 Metre Candida (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1935. Candida was designed by Charles Nicholson for the banker Mr. Herman Andrae. She was launched in 1929
The schooner Lamorna, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Lamorna, 1912
Ventana and The Truant racing upwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre class sailing yachts Ventana and The Truant racing upwind, 1913
Christening Group for the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1931Christening Group for the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co shipyard, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 10 Jan 1931
The Big Class White Heather II heeling in a good wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Big Class White Heather II heeling in a good wind, 1911. White Heather II was a successful yacht designed by William Fife and won many races since her launch in 1907
The 7 Metre Nelta, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Nelta, 1911
The 6 Metre class Bubble, Wambat, Lanka, Stella and Vanda racing on the Solent, 1914
Gundred running downwind under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre class Gundred running downwind under spinnaker, 1913
The 6 Metre class Jean (K16) sailing in light winds, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class Jean (K16) sailing in light winds, 1921
Westward (foreground) and the visiting Canadian schooner Bluenose, 1935. CreatorThe schooners Westward (foreground) and the visiting Canadian racing and fishing schooner Bluenose, 1935
The schooner Prima Donna, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Prima Donna, 1914
The 250 ton schooner Germania sailing downwind with spinnaker, 1912. CreatorThe 250 ton schooner Germania sailing downwind with spinnaker, 1912. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
The 6 Metre class Coral (17) and Fintra (20), 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class Coral (17) and Fintra (20) racing downwind, 1936
The 12 Metre bermuda rig sailing yacht Westra, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre bermuda rig sailing yacht Westra, 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 beautiful schooner Cetonia making good headway, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe beautiful schooner Cetonia making good headway, 1911
The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing in light winds, 1908. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874
Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, Ostara, Mariska, Corona & Octavia run downwindStart of Cowes to Weymouth Race, the 15-metre Ostara, Mariska, and 19-metre Corona & Octavia run downwind, 1911
The Princess of Wales with Prince Edward and Prince Albert, Barton Manor, Isle of Wight, 1909The Princess of Wales with her sons, Prince Edward and Prince Albert, in front of the Queens Entrance to Barton Manor, Isle of Wight, 1909
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. It was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast which Nicholson also used
King George V, Queen Mary and crew on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1927. CreatorKing George V, Queen Mary and crew on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1927. Group portrait of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) with the crew of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert
The cutter Grisette sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Grisette sailing close-hauled, 1913
The hydroplane Maple Leaf IV, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe hydroplane Maple Leaf IV, 1913. Maple Leaf IV in which T.O.M. Sopwith won back the British International Trophy in 1912, was powered by two Austin engines generating 400 horsepower
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
Saunders motor launch on slipway ready for launching, 1908. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSaunders motor launch on slipway ready for launching, 1908
View of Spring Hill, Cowes, Isle of Wight, c1930. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesView of Spring Hill, Cowes, Isle of Wight, c1930. Spring Hill is an estate on the Isle of Wight containing the large landmark manor house of the same name
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
The Chilean destroy Almirante Condell after launch, 27th January 1913. CreatorThe Chilean destroy Almirante Condell after launch, 27th January 1913. Almirante Condell was the second of six Almirante Lynch class destroyers ordered by the Chilean Navy and built in Cowes
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
Saunders motor launch being launched, 1908. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSaunders motor launch being launched, 1908
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 8 Metre Carron (K2) sailing upwind, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Carron (K2) sailing upwind, 1934
The launch of Chilean destroy Almirante Lynch, 28th September 1912. The name of this vessel is recorded as Tome by the photographers, Kirk & sons
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
Launch of the Chilean destroy Almirante Condell, 27th January 1913. Almirante Condell was the second of six Almirante Lynch class destroyers ordered by the Chilean Navy and built in Cowes
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