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The 8 Metre Endrick sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Endrick sailing close-hauled, 1911
The 6 Metre class Marmi sailing under spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class Marmi sailing under spinnaker, 1914
The 6 Metre Lanka sailing with spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Lanka sailing with spinnaker, 1914
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
The 6 Metre Cynthia running downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Cynthia running downwind under spinnaker, 1912
The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad sailing with spinnaker, 1911. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896
The 8 Metre Garraveen, sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Garraveen, sailing close-hauled, 1914. Garraveen was designed by Morgan Giles and constructed by Nicholson & Pulton, Southhampton in 1914
The 19-metre Norada sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre Norada sailing close-hauled, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911
The schooner Francisca at anchor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Francisca at anchor, 1911
The first Solent Sunbeam Dainty (V1), 1925. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe first Solent Sunbeam Dainty (V1), 1925. The Solent Sunbeam, designed by Alfred Westmacott in the 1920 s, is the largest classic dayboat in the Solent
White Heather, Meteor III and Brynhild racing in the Solent, 1905. CreatorWhite Heather, Meteor III and Brynhild racing in the Solent, 1905
Ostara & Mariska running downwind under full sail, 1911
The 19-metre Maraquita, Corona & Octavia racing downwind, 1912. CreatorThe 19-metre class Maraquita, Corona & Octavia racing downwind in the Solent, 1912
The 6 Metre sailing yacht Whimbret (K8), 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre sailing yacht Whimbret (K8), 1921
The 6 Metre sailing yacht Victoria (K5), 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre sailing yacht Victoria (K5), 1921
Outing on a 6 Metre sailing yacht (L22), 1912
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
Group of 7 Metre yachts racing, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesGroup of 7 Metre yachts racing, 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 7 Metre class Endrick, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre class Endrick, 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
Motor boat Hubble-Bubble and mariners, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesMotor boat Hubble-Bubble and mariners, 1911
The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita sailing on a reach, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson
The racing cutter Terpisichore, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe racing cutter Terpisichore, 1922. Terpisichore was built in 1920 and later renamed to Lulworth
Sioma and Ejnar race downwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSioma and Ejnar race downwind, 1912
The 6 Metre Sioma and Ejnar racing upwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Sioma and Ejnar racing upwind, 1912
The 90 ft Quo Vadis at anchor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 90 ft Quo Vadis at anchor, 1911
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 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita reaching, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita reaching, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson
The 18-foot keelboat Prudence (K2) under sail, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 18-foot keelboat Prudence (K2) under sail, 1922
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
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 6 Metre Class The Whim sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Class The Whim sailing close-hauled, 1911
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 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 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