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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 sloop Genista under sail on the River Hamble, 1920. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe sloop Genista under sail on the River Hamble, 1920
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
Redwing Class, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesRedwing Class, 1921
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
Hamble River Class dinghies racing close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesHamble River Class dinghies racing close-hauled, 1921
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
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 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
Group of 8 Metres sailing yachts racing downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesGroup of 8 Metres sailing yachts racing downwind, 1913
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 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
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
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 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