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A barquentine rigged ship, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesA barquentine rigged ship, 1913
The 12 Metre racing yachts Vim and Tomahawk, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre racing yachts Vim and Tomahawk, 1939. Tomahawk was one of the large Twelves built just before the war. It was designed by Charles Nicholson and comissioned by the aviator Thomas Sopwith
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
Gundred running downwind under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre class Gundred running downwind under spinnaker, 1913
Westward (foreground) and the visiting Canadian schooner Bluenose, 1935. CreatorThe schooners Westward (foreground) and the visiting Canadian racing and fishing schooner Bluenose, 1935
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 cutter Grisette sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Grisette sailing close-hauled, 1913
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
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 schooner Allah Karim, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Allah Karim, 1912
The 8 Metre sailing yacht Antwerpia (H19), 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre sailing yacht Antwerpia (H19), 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
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
The 8 Metre yacht Antwerpia (H19) sailing with spinnaker, 1911
The 8 Metre yacht Gundred (H7) heeling upwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre yacht Gundred (H7) heeling upwind, 1913
The yawl Betty, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Betty, 1911
The 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre yacht Strathendrick (K5), 1913
The 23 Metre Candida, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23 Metre Candida, 1935. Candida was designed by Charles Nicholson for the banker Mr. Herman Andrae. She was launched in 1929
The 12 Metre sailing yacht Westra racing on upwind leg, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre sailing yacht Westra racing on upwind leg, 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 Truant racing upwind, 22nd May 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre racing yacht The Truant racing upwind, 22nd May 1911
The 19-metre Octavia sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre Octavia sailing close-hauled, 1911. Octavia was designed by Alfred Mylne and launched in 1911. Its one of the four British built, 19-metre class yachts
The 6 Metre class Alarm (K15) heeling upwind, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class Alarm (K15) heeling upwind, 1921
The 6 Metre class Cni sailing close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class Cni sailing close-hauled, 1921
The majestic Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe majestic 15 Metre class Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1914. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast
The 250 ton schooner Germania sails downwind under spinnaker, 1911. 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-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 250 ton schooner Germania sails close-hauled, 1911. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
The schooner Pampa. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Pampa
Capt R J Dixon winning the 6 Metre race in Jonquil. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesCapt R J Dixon winning the 6 Metre race in Jonquil
The 7 Metre Olympic class Quaker Girl, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Olympic class Quaker Girl, 1913
The 15 Metre cutter Ma oona sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre cutter Ma oona sailing close-hauled, 1914. Ma oona was designed by Alfred Mylne and built at McAlisters yard in Dumbarton in 1907
Gold medal winner Rollo races downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesGold medal winner Rollo races downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Johan Anker, the designer of ‘ Rollo, helmed the yacht for the 1911 Coronation Regatta in the Solent
The International 10 Metre class Irex (F1) sailing close-hauled, 1911. CreatorThe International 10 Metre class Irex (F1) sailing close-hauled, 1911. Irex was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1910
The Hamble River Class Dot (No 2) sailing close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Hamble River Class Dot (No 2) sailing close-hauled, 1921
The cutter Vanity sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Vanity sailing close-hauled, 1913
The 6 Metre Bubble sailing upwind, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Bubble sailing upwind, 1914
The 8 Metre Endrick sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Endrick sailing close-hauled, 1911
The early 12 Metre cutter Cintra sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe early 12 Metre cutter Cintra sailing close-hauled, 1911. Cinatra was designed by William Fife and built in 1909. Cintra achieved 13 firsts out of 33 starts in her first year of sailing
The US built 12 Metre class Vim sailng with spinnaker, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe US built 12 Metre class Vim sailng with spinnaker, 1939. Designed in 1939 by Olin Stephens, Vim had numerous innovative features including a trim tab on the rudder
White Heather, Meteor III and Brynhild racing in the Solent, 1905. CreatorWhite Heather, Meteor III and Brynhild racing in the Solent, 1905
Sioma sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSioma sailing close-hauled, 1912
The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing close-hauled, 1913. Ancora went on to win gold medal in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics
The yawl Meander sailing in close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Meander sailing in close-hauled, 1913
The 7 Metre class Anitra (K4) and Ginevra (K7) race downwind, 1912. CreatorThe 7 Metre class Anitra (K4) and Ginevra (K7) race downwind, 1912
The 18-foot keelboat Prudence (K2) with prize flags, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 18-foot keelboat Prudence (K2) with prize flags, 1922
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 18-foot keelboat Prudence (K2) under sail, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 18-foot keelboat Prudence (K2) under sail, 1922
Hamble River Class dinghies racing close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesHamble River Class dinghies racing close-hauled, 1921