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Prince Albert at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1910. Prince Albert (1895-1952, later King George VI) in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years
The gaff rigged 8 Metre Spero sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe gaff rigged 8 Metre Spero sailing with spinnaker, 1912
The 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing upwind. 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing upwind. 1939. Thendara was designed by Alfred Mylne for the Scottish yachtsman Sir Arthur Young. She was launched in 1937 and is still racing today
The 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1913. 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
The 23 Metre sailing yacht Cambria, 1928. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23 Metre sailing yacht Cambria, 1928. Cambria was built by William Fife for the newspaper magnate Sir William Berry
The spectacular 338-ton Big Class schooner Westward, 1926. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe spectacular 338-ton Big Class schooner Westward, 1926. Westward was designed by Nathanael Herreshoff and built in 1910
The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1908. Group portrait of the Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) and Princess of Wales (1867-1963)
The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)
The launch of Shamrock IV with H. M. S. Victory in the background, May 1914. CreatorThe 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 schooner Astria sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Astria sailing close-hauled
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
The steam yacht Greta at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Greta at anchor, 1912. Greta was built by Scott & Co at Greenock in 1895. She was later named Laranda
Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. CreatorPrince Edward standing in front of the officers quarters of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. The prince in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years
The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing on a broad reach, August 1912. CreatorThe gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing on a broad reach, August 1912. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874
The ketch Cariad and schooner Irma racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Cariad and schooner Irma racing downwind, 1911. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896
Saunders motor launch on slipway ready for launching, 1908. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSaunders motor launch on slipway ready for launching, 1908
The 6-metre Lanka sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6-metre Lanka sailing close-hauled, 1914
Appuldurcombe, The Seat of the Rt. Hon. ble Lord Yarborough. Isle of Wight. c1825Appuldurcombe, The Seat of the Rt. Hon.ble Lord Yarborough. Isle of Wight. c1825. View of Appuldurcombe House, an 18th century Baroque house designed by John James
St Clare, Ryde, Isle of Wight, 1830. Artist: George BrannonSt Clare, Ryde, Isle of Wight, 1830. St Clare Castle (or House) was a castellated mansion in Appley near Ryde. It was the seat of Colonel Francis Vernon-Harcourt
Cowes, 1909. Artist: JMW TurnerCowes, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]
New wing of Osborne House, Isle of Wight, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer LandellsNew wing of Osborne House, Isle of Wight, 1845. Improvements to one of the royal residences:Mr. Thomas Cubitt, the eminent builder
New Lodge, Osborne House, 1845. Creator: UnknownNew Lodge, Osborne House, 1845. Gatehouse to one of the royal residences on the Isle of Wight. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
New landing place, at East Cowes, built for Her Majesty, 1845. Creator: UnknownNew landing place, at East Cowes, built for Her Majesty, 1845. Queen Victoria travels from Windsor Castle to Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, another of her royal residences
Her Majesty landing at Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1844. Creator: UnknownHer Majesty landing at Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1844. Crowds wait to greet Queen Victoria:the thunder of the artillery of Cowes Castle, succeeded by the salutes from the Royal Yacht Squadron battery
Norris Castle, Isle of Wight, 1844. Creator: UnknownNorris Castle, Isle of Wight, 1844. View of Norris Castle at East Cowes. The architect of this imposing specimen of the castellated style was Sir J. Wyatville, then Mr
Her Majestys Marine Residence, Isle of Wight, 1844. Creator: UnknownHer Majestys Marine Residence, Isle of Wight, 1844. Queen Victorias house at East Cowes, which was demolished to make way for the new Osborne House
The Isle of Wight, 1844. Creator: UnknownThe Isle of Wight, 1844. Map of the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England, made using Mr. Palmers patent Giyphographic process, or Engraved Drawing
The Eclair steamer and "The Lazarette"off Motherbank, 1845The Eclair steamer and " The Lazarette" off Motherbank, 1845. L Eclair sailed from Devonport...having a crew of 146 officers and men, for the coast of Africa
Arrival of the King of Holland, at Osbourne House, Isle of Wight, 1845. Creator: UnknownArrival of the King of Holland, at Osbourne House, Isle of Wight, 1845. William II, King of the Netherlands, arrives for a stay with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
"Wilkess Cottage", Isle of Wight, 1844. Creator: Unknown" Wilkess Cottage", Isle of Wight, 1844. The home of British politician, radical and journalist John Wilkes:once the residence of the celebrated, or rather notorious, John Wilkes
Launch of "The Waterwitch", at Cowes, 1844. Creator: UnknownLaunch of " The Waterwitch", at Cowes, 1844. Ship of the Royal Navy built by Joseph White, being relaunched at Cowes on the Isle of Wight after repairs
Launch of "The Braganza"steamer at Cowes, 1844. Creator: UnknownLaunch of " The Braganza" steamer at Cowes, 1844. Relaunch of a ship after undergoing alterations at the Isle of Wight
The Free Grammar School, Newport, Isle of Wight, 1844. Creator: UnknownThe Free Grammar School, Newport, Isle of Wight, 1844. This ancient building is celebrated for its association with the fortunes of Charles I
Barton House, Isle of Wight, 1844. Creator: UnknownBarton House, Isle of Wight, 1844. View of Barton Manor, a Jacobean house in Whippingham, on the Isle of Wight. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
Bonchurch Downs, 1865. Creator: John BrettBonchurch Downs, 1865
The Oxford Drawing Book to which is added, Lessons in Flower Drawing, 1852. 1852The Oxford Drawing Book to which is added, Lessons in Flower Drawing, 1852
Culver Cliff, Isle of Wight, 1847. Creator: William DyceCulver Cliff, Isle of Wight, 1847
Bonchurch, 1850s. Creator: Benjamin Brecknell TurnerBonchurch, 1850s
Julia Herschel, 1865. Creator: Julia Margaret CameronJulia Herschel, 1865. Julia Herschel was the daughter of Sir John Frederick William Herschel
May. Freshwater, 1870. Creator: Julia Margaret CameronMay. Freshwater, 1870. The sitter is May Prinsep
The Passing of Arthur, 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret CameronThe Passing of Arthur, 1874
Lionel Tennyson, Freshwater, 1869. Creator: Julia Margaret CameronLionel Tennyson, Freshwater, 1869. Contemplative portrait of Lord Tennysons twelve-year-old son, Lionel
Minnie Thackeray, 1865. Creator: Julia Margaret CameronMinnie Thackeray, 1865. Harriet Marian (Minnie) Thackeray (1840-1875) was the daughter of the author William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863)
Ellen Terry, at the age of sixteen, 1864, printed ca. 1913. Terry was a popular child actress of the British stage. This photograph was most likely taken just after she married the eccentric painter
Summer Days, 1866-69. Creator: Julia Margaret CameronSummer Days, 1866-69. Two young women (May Prinsep and Mary Ryan) wearing straw hats, two young children (Freddy Gould and Elizabeth Keown) are seated in front
Elaine, 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret CameronElaine, 1874. A photographic illustration to Alfred Tennysons " Idylls of the King" ; a series of narrative poems based on the legends of King Arthur
Vivien and Merlin, September 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret CameronVivien and Merlin, September 1874. A photographic illustration to Alfred Tennysons " Idylls of the King" ; a series of narrative poems based on the legends of King Arthur