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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) under sail, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 18-foot keelboat Prudence (K2) under sail, 1922
Egyptian motor launch on slipway, view of stern, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesEgyptian motor launch on slipway, view of stern, 1911
Egyptian motor launch in shed, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesEgyptian motor launch in shed, 1911
The steam yacht Stradella, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Stradella, 1912. Stradella was built by Paul Jones & Son at Gourock in 1901
The three mast steam yacht Aries. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe three mast steam yacht Aries, built for Sir James Ramsden by Barrow Ship Building Company. Aries was sunk by a mine in 1915
The sailing yacht Saevuna, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe sailing yacht Saevuna, 1911. This steel screw steamer was built by Scott & Co. at Greenock and launched in 1901
The steam yacht Westoe, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Westoe, 1911
The three-mast auxiliary schooner Invincible, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe three-mast auxiliary schooner Invincible, 1911
The steam yacht Yvonne under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesYvonne SY
Hamble River Class dinghies racing close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesHamble River Class dinghies racing close-hauled, 1921
Close up of Shamrocks Deck. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesClose up of Shamrocks Deck. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup. She was 128 ft overall length and carried 13, 492 sq ft of canvas
Le Jade (H21), the Norwegian Antwerpia IV (H1) and Ventana (H11) start the 8 Metre class race
A Good Start: The 19-metre class Norada, Wendula & Mariquita close-hauled, 1911A Good Start:The 19-metre class Norada, Wendula (renamed Octavia ) & Mariquita close-hauled, 1911
The steam yacht Jason, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Jason, 1913
The steam yacht Volage. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe steam yacht Volage
The 6 Metre Class The Whim sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Class The Whim sailing close-hauled, 1911
The yawl Heroine under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Heroine under sail, 1913
The 19-metre cutter Norada sailing in gentle winds, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre cutter Norada sailing in gentle winds, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911
The ketch Palatina under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe ketch Palatina under way. Palatina was built at Gosport in 1891
The 8 Metre class Kathleen (H10) sailing upwind in a good breeze, 1911. CreatorThe 8 Metre class Kathleen (H10) sailing upwind in a good breeze, 1911
The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita running under spinnaker, 1913. CreatorThe 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita running under spinnaker, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson
The 15-metre cutter Ostara sailing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15-metre cutter Ostara sailing downwind, 1911. Ostara, launched in 1909, was designed by Alfred Mylne
Istria moored with dressing flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesIstria moored with dressing flags, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom
The 250 ton schooner Germania sails on a reach, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 250 ton schooner Germania sails on a reach, 1913. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
The 7 Metre Anitra (K4) sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Anitra (K4) sailing with spinnaker, 1913
The 250 ton schooner Germania sails close reach, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 250 ton schooner Germania sails close reach, 1911. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
Group of 8 Metres sailing yachts racing downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesGroup of 8 Metres sailing yachts racing downwind, 1913
The yawl Celia under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Celia under way, 1911
The yawl Celia, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Celia, 1911
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing with spinnaker. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23-metre cutter Astra sailing with spinnaker. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931
Deck of the 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesDeck of the 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1933. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928
The 118 foot ketch Cariad, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 118 foot ketch Cariad, 1912. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing with spinnaker, 1932. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23-metre cutter Astra sailing with spinnaker, 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 6 Metre Vanda sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Vanda sailing close-hauled, 1914
The 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8), 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8), 1914
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1928. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1928. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928
Group of 7 Metre yachts racing, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesGroup of 7 Metre yachts racing, 1914
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1934. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931
Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race: Carina, Adelaide, Ma oona, Britannia, 1913. CreatorStart of Cowes to Weymouth Race: Carina, Adelaide, Ma oona and Britannia not finding much wind, 1913
The racing cutter Terpisichore running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe racing cutter Terpisichore running downwind, 1922. Terpisichore was built in 1920 and later renamed to Lulworth
Sailing yachts Yankee, Astra and Velsheda, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSailing yachts Yankee, Astra and Velsheda, 1935
Shamrock and White Heather powering to windward, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesShamrock and White Heather powering to windward, 1912
Big Class yachts starting the Kings Cup race, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesBig Class yachts starting the Kings Cup race, 1913
Start for the Kings Cup yacht race, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesStart for the Kings Cup yacht race, 1913
Shamrock, Westward, Britannia, Astria and Velsheda, 1933. CreatorRacing yachts Shamrock, Westward, Britannia, Astria and Velsheda, 1933
The beautiful 52 ft cutter Sonya sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe beautiful 52 ft cutter Sonya sailing close-hauled, 1913. Sonya was designed by Nat Herreshoff in 1905 for Mrs Turner-Farley
The 8 Metre The Truant sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre The Truant sailing close-hauled. The Truant was built by William Fife in 1910 and was first owned by Sir Ralph Gore