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Topsail barge under sail on the Thames, London, c1905
The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close hauled, 1933The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close-hauled, 1933. Velsheda was designed by Charles E Nicholson and built in 1933 for Woolworths founder William L Stephenson
Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus, 1829, (1904). Artist: JMW TurnerUlysses Deriding Polyphemus, 1829, (1904). From the collection of the National Gallery, London. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A
Hastings, 19th century (1910). Artist: JMW TurnerHastings, 19th century (1910). From The Connoisseur magazine (September 1910)
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
Man Proposes, God Disposes, 1864, (1912). Artist: Edwin Henry LandseerMan Proposes, God Disposes, 1864, (1912). Painting held at the Royal Holloway College, University of London, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]
The sailing yachts White Heather and Shamrock, race downwind. Shamrock was designed by William Fife and was Sir Thomas Liptons first challenger for the Americas Cup
Verena, Chiquita and Minerva, 1889 July 13. Creator: UnknownVerena, Chiquita and Minerva, 1889 July 13
The schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909
Americas Cup challenger Shamrock IV sailing without topsail, 1914. CreatorAmericas Cup challenger Shamrock IV sailing without topsail, 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson. She was launched in June 1914
Britannias Realm, 1880, (c1930). Creator: John BrettBritannias Realm, 1880, (c1930). Sailing boats off the coast near Tenby in Pembrokeshire, west Wales. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Modern Masterpieces of British Art"
The Inchcape Rock, 1908, (c1930). Creator: Peter GrahamThe Inchcape Rock, 1908, (c1930). Illustration to a ballad of the same name by Robert Southey, published in 1802. A warning bell for shipping had been installed on a dangerous sandstone reef off
Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938
The auxiliary schooner La Cigale sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe auxiliary schooner La Cigale sailing close-hauled, 1913
The 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Lisette was built at Cowes in 1873
The spectacular 15 Metre Vanity sailing in a good wind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe spectacular 15 Metre Vanity sailing in a good wind, 1912. Vanity was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1909
The Landing of Saint Patrick in Ireland, c1912, (1914). Artist: Edward Reginald FramptonThe Landing of Saint Patrick in Ireland, c1912. This painting depicts the imminent arrival of St. Patrick in Ireland in AD 430. After an original work by Edward Reginald Frampton (1870-1923)
Moonlight over the Port of Boulogne, 1869. Artist: Edouard ManetMoonlight over the Port of Boulogne, 1869. Located in the collection at Musee d Orsay, Paris, France
SS Great Eastern, IK Brunels great steam ship, 1858SS Great Eastern, IK Brunels great steam ship, launched from J Scott Russells yard on the Thames in 1858. Chromolithograph published in London at about the time of her launch
The 96 ft ketch Julnar, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 96 ft ketch Julnar, 1911. 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
The Yarmouth One Design Greywing, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Yarmouth One Design Greywing, 1922. The Yarmouth One Design class was established at the Solent Yacht Club in 1910, on the instigation of Sir Arthur Cope, RA
Trivia, a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesTrivia, a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1939. Trivia was designed by Charles Nicholson for Vernon W. MacAndrew. She achieved first in her class in 1937, her first season
The yawl Wendur sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Wendur sailing close-hauled, 1913. Wendur was built by D & W Henderson & Co. Glasgow in 1883
The 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913
The schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909
The cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup
Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914
The 6 Metre class Lanka, Wamba and Stella racing on reaching leg, 1914
Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesWamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914
The 6 Metre Stella, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Stella, 1914
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913
The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Ancora went on to win gold medal in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics
The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934
The sailing yacht Sea Belle under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe sailing yacht Sea Belle under way, 1911
Men of War, c1720. Artist: Peter MonamyMen of War, c1720. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd
Ulysses deriding Polyphemus - Homers Odyssey, 1829, (1911). Artist: JMW TurnerUlysses deriding Polyphemus - Homers Odyssey, 1829. Painting held in The National Gallery London. From A History of Painting Volume VIII by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C
John Wood Approaching Bombay, c1850. Artist: Joseph HeardJohn Wood Approaching Bombay, c1850. At this time the East India Company was still governing India. The company was founded in 1600 to challenge the Dutch
The Lady Anne making waves in a good breeze, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Lady Anne making waves in a good breeze, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations
The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and Mariquita by William Fife III. Mariquita is the only surviving 19-metre of the six that were built
The auxiliary sailing ship Sunbeam, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe auxiliary sailing ship Sunbeam, 1911. The 565-ton three-masted schooner was owned by Lord Brassey who had her built in 1874
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1932. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1932. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931
The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912. CreatorThe majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912
The Lady Anne spray over deck, sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Lady Anne spray over deck, sailing close-hauled, 1912. The Lady Anne, a 15 Metre cutter designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912
The Red Sail. Artist: Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926)The Red Sail. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Liege
Raines & Porter Ltd. Advert, 1919. Artist: Raines & PorterRaines & Porter Ltd. Advert, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXI. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]
Shipwreck of the Meduse, 1820. Creators: Theodore Gericault, Nicolas-Toussaint CharletShipwreck of the Meduse, 1820. [The Raft of the Medusa]
The Surrender of the German Fleet at Sunset on November 21, 1918, (c1920). Creator: UnknownThe Surrender of the German Fleet at Sunset on November 21, 1918, (c1920). German sailors lower the Imperial battle flag on one of the battleships after the First World War armistice
The 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing with spinnaker. 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing with spinnaker. 1939. Thendara was designed by Alfred Mylne for the Scottish yachtsman Sir Arthur Young. She was launched in 1937 and is still racing today