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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
Whitby, 1824. Artist: JMW TurnerWhitby, 1824. From the Tate Gallery, London
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
Cremona crashes through wave, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6-metre Cremona crashes through wave, 1913
Seine at Rouen, 1872. Artist: Claude MonetSeine at Rouen, 1872. Monet, Claude (1840-1926). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
The steam yacht Joyeuse, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Joyeuse, 1914
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
Mevagissey, Cornwall, 1825. Artist: William DaniellMevagissey, Cornwall, 1825. From A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825 by William Daniell
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"
Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938
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 steam yacht Niagara, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Niagara, 1912
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 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
HMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesHMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. After Britannia had been stripped of her spars and fittings, her hull was towed out to St Catherines Deep near the Isle of Wight
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]
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
Millbank, Westminster, London, 1840. Creator: William ParrottMillbank, Westminster, London, 1840. View of Millbank with the River Thames to the right, showing Westminster Abbey, Westminster Bridge
Pine Groves of Miho in Suruga Province, 1858. 1858. Creator: Ando HiroshigePine Groves of Miho in Suruga Province, 1858
Girl in the Dunes, mid-19th-early 20th century. Creator: Jozef IsraelsGirl in the Dunes, mid-19th-early 20th century
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 steam yacht Chimaera, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Chimaera, 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
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
Port of Antwerp in 1520. At this time, Antwerp was one of the main financial and trading centres of Western Europe. After a drawing by Albrecht Durer
Volcano on the island of Thera (Santorini) in eruption, 1866. The horseshoe shape of the island was created during a cataclysmic eruption c1500 BC
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
Sandbank - From the East, Showing Sandbank and Kilmun, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]
Fowey - Entrance to the Harbour, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]
Embouchure De La Seine A Honfleur, c1865. Artist: Claude MonetEmbouchure De La Seine A Honfleur, c1865. From The Studio Volume 65. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]
Allegory with wolf and eagle, c1516 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da VinciAllegory with wolf and eagle, c1516 (1954). Found in the collection of the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, Windsor. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)