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The steam yacht Wanderer (later named Vagus ) hoisting sails. Built by Robert Steele and Co, Greenock in 1878 for Charles Joseph Lambert as a private yacht
The steam yacht Boadicea at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Boadicea at anchor
Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938
Steam yacht Miranda at anchor, 1910. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSteam yacht Miranda at anchor, 1910
The 179 ton cutter White Heather sailing close-hauled, 1924. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 179 ton cutter White Heather sailing close-hauled, 1924
Unknown yacht sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesUnknown yacht sailing close-hauled
The five masted windjammer cargo ship Preussen under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe five masted windjammer cargo ship Preussen under sail
The Library at the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Library at the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes
Steam yacht Minona under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSteam yacht Minona under way, 1913
The American J-Class yacht Yankee, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe American J-Class yacht Yankee, 1935. In 1935 Gerry Lambert bought the Frank Paine designed Yankee to England to race against the British J-Class yachts Endeavour, Velsheda, Candida
The 6 Metre class Maid Marion (K22) sailing close-hauled, 1921
The ketch Valdora sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Valdora sailing close-hauled, 1912
Corridor and cabins on SS Insulinde, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesCorridor and cabins on SS Insulinde, 1914. The Dutch steam ship SS Insulinde was built in 1914 for the Rotterdam Lloyd company and served as a passenger freight ship between Rotterdam and Jakarta
The Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934
Royal Naval College group portrait, Isle of Wight, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesRoyal Naval College group portrait, Isle of Wight, 1914. Cadets posing for a photograph during their 6th term, Christmas 1914
The Alarm winning the Ladies Challenge Cup at Cowes, 1830 by GM Gilbert on stone by L Haghe
RYS Castle: Interior of Dining Room
Theatre show, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesTheatre show, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, c1935. Performers on stage in Victorian costume
The yawl Lola under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Lola under sail, 1913
The 65 ton motor yacht Mairi at anchor, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 65 ton motor yacht Mairi at anchor, 1921
The motor yacht Margery at anchor, 1929. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe motor yacht Margery at anchor, 1929
The ketch Hoyden at anchor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Hoyden at anchor, 1911. Hoyden was built in Lowestoft in 1890 and owned by the founder of magazines The Lady and Vanity Fair, Thomas Gibson Bowles
Motor yacht Stella Maris under way, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesMotor yacht Stella Maris under way, 1914
The 8 Metre class Antwerpia IV sailing under spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre class Antwerpia IV sailing under spinnaker, 1912
The 65 ton motor yacht Mairi, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 65 ton motor yacht Mairi, 1921
The 65 ton motor yacht Mairi under way, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 65 ton motor yacht Mairi under way, 1921
The 28 ton motor yacht Edina at anchor, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 28 ton motor yacht Edina at anchor, 1921
The ketch Lady Camilla under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Lady Camilla under sail, 1912. Lady Camilla, originally called Nyria, was designed as a cutter by Charles E. Nicholson and built in 1906. In 1912, under the ownership of Mr H
Motor yacht Estelle under way, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesMotor yacht Estelle under way, 1922
Motor yacht Ytene under way, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesMotor yacht Ytene under way, 1914
The 36 ft Edie II running downwind. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 36 ft Edie II running downwind
The ketch Corinda under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Corinda under sail
The yawl Pleiad under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Pleiad under sail, 1911
Motorboat Ytene (18) under way, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesMotorboat Ytene (18) under way, 1921
The ketch Corisande under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Corisande under sail, 1911
The cutter Nanette sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Nanette sailing close-hauled, 1911
The 40 ton yawl Hyacinth at anchor, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 40 ton yawl Hyacinth at anchor, 1913
The racing cutters Sonya, Onda and Carina, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe racing cutters Sonya, Onda and Carina, 1911
Hospital ship at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesHospital ship at anchor
Unknown steam yacht at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesUnknown steam yacht at anchor
The yawl Roma raising main sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Roma raising main sail, 1912
Steam yacht under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSteam yacht under way
The 45 ton cutter Camellia sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 45 ton cutter Camellia (previously named Varia ) sailing close-hauled, 1911
Steam yacht at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSteam yacht at anchor
The 45 ton cutter Varia under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 45 ton cutter Varia under sail, 1911
Steam yacht Shawnee under way, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSteam yacht Shawnee under way, 1914. Shawnee is listed as owned by Earl De La Warr, Buckhurst, Sussex in 1910
Steam yacht Cressida at anchor, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSteam yacht Cressida at anchor, 1914
Woman sitting in a chair in a garden, c1900. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesWoman sitting in a chair in a garden, c1900
The cutters Creole (3) and Ma oona (6) racing close-hauled, 1913. CreatorThe cutters Creole (3) and Ma oona (6) racing close-hauled, 1913. Ma oona was designed by Alfred Mylne and built at McAlisters yard in Dumbarton in 1907. Creole was designed by George L
The yawl Adelaide under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Adelaide under sail, 1913
The 445 ton steam yacht Vanessa under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 445 ton steam yacht Vanessa under way, 1912. Vanessa later renamed Golden Eagle was built by Ramage & Ferguson, Leith and launched in 1899
Salon on Drum Wen, 1920. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSalon on Drum Wen, 1920
Yawl sailling close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesYawl sailling close-hauled, 1914
The 6 Metre Class yachts Oui-Oui (D15) and Gairney racing, 1922. CreatorThe 6 Metre Class yachts Oui-Oui (D15) and Gairney racing, 1922. Oui Oui was designed by the Danish yacht designer Johan Anker
The steam yacht Stella at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Stella at anchor, 1912
Group of rater yachts, date unknown. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesGroup of rater yachts, date unknown
The 30 ton yawl Palmosa under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 30 ton yawl Palmosa under sail, 1911
The racing cutters Creole (3) and Rosamond, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe racing cutters Creole (3) and Rosamond, 1911
Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesStart of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1913
Motor launch in boatyard shed, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesMotor launch in boatyard shed, 1913
The schooner Germania and cutter White Heather, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Germania and cutter White Heather, 1913
J. S. White laying the keel of the Brazilian destroyer Javary, 30th March 1938. Javary was ordered by Brazil on 8 December 1937 from J. Samuel White, Cowes
The ketch Aphrodite under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Aphrodite under sail, 1911
The ketch Gelasma under motor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Gelasma under motor
Whites Dinghys for the Crown Colonies, 1929. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesWhites Dinghys for the Crown Colonies, 1929
Woman with bouquet, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesWoman with bouquet, c1935. A group of people attending an event, possibly the launch of a ship
Viewing Platform, Royal Yacht Squadron. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesViewing Platform, Royal Yacht Squadron
Unknown schooner under sail, 1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesUnknown schooner under sail, 1938
Rio Rita, March 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesRio Rita, March 1934. A production of the musical Rio Rita, possibly at Cowes in the Isle of Wight. (The stage musical premiered in 1927 and was later made into a film.)
Interior, Gloster Hotel, Cowes, Isle of Wight, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesInterior, Gloster Hotel, Cowes, Isle of Wight, c1935. Panelled dining room with tables laid
Schooner (Waterwitch?) under sail, c1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSchooner (Waterwitch?) under sail, c1936
The yawl Banzai dried out at boatyard mooring, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Banzai dried out at boatyard mooring, 1912. The Gridiron shed in the background was used by Cowes boat builders J Samuel White
The yawl Banzai in shed at boatyard, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Banzai in shed at boatyard, 1912
Mitcham motor launch Border Pride No3 under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesMitcham motor launch Border Pride No3 under way, 1912
The yawl Nevada under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Nevada under sail, 1911
The 6 Metre sloop Euterpe. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre sloop Euterpe
Cutter under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesCutter under sail, 1912
The gaff rigged 8 Metre class Termagent (H9) sailing close-hauled, 1911. CreatorThe gaff rigged 8 Metre class Termagent (H9) sailing close-hauled, 1911
Ketch under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesKetch under sail
The cutter Folly under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Folly under sail
Mr Bakers boat, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesMr Bakers boat, 1922
Saling yacht Asphodel (K5) with prize flags, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSaling yacht Asphodel (K5) with prize flags, 1922
The 6 Metre Flya (K13) sailing close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Flya (K13) sailing close-hauled, 1921
The 6 Metre sailing yacht Margaret (K14) sailing close-hauled, 1921. CreatorThe 6 Metre sailing yacht Margaret (K14) sailing close-hauled, 1921