Watson Collection

A Study, 1935. Artist: George Spencer Watson
A Study, 1935. From Modern Masterpieces Part 1. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935.]

The Death of Mark Antony (Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, Act 4, Scene 15), January 1, 1780

Triumph and Alvis cars at the MCC Members Meeting, Brooklands, 10 September 1938
Left Triumph 1767 cc. Reg. No. BYH393. Driver: Wills, A.G. Right Triumph 1991 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BYV1. Driver: Wells, C.V. Centre Alvis 1842 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. ELL477. Driver: Watson, W.J

The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934

Steam yacht Liberty running east. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Liberty running east. Liberty was built for Joseph Pulitzer in 1908. Designed by George Lennox Watson she was one of the largest private yachts of her day

HMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
HMY 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

The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Nahlin is a luxury yacht and one of the last of three large steam yachts constructed in the UK

Thalia, c.1797. Creator: D. Watson
Thalia, c.1797

Steam yacht Liberty, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Liberty, 1914. Liberty was built for Joseph Pulitzer in 1908. Designed by George Lennox Watson she was one of the largest private yachts of her day

The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator
The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Britannia was owned by King George V. One of the most successful racers of its day, in 1913 it won 8 of the 13 races it entered

The Hobby Horse, c1915, (1932). Artist: George Spencer Watson
The Hobby Horse, c1915, (1932). From Modern Art by Charles Marriott & Tis & Tis. [Colour Ltd. London, 1909]

Charles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Charles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781

Watson and the Shark, 1778. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Watson and the Shark, 1778

John Milton, 1786. Creator: Caroline Watson
John Milton, 1786

Miranda (Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2), 1784. Creator: Caroline Watson
Miranda (Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2), 1784

Garrick Speaking the Jubilee Ode, 1784. Creator: Caroline Watson
Garrick Speaking the Jubilee Ode, 1784

Sir Jeffery Dunstan Presenting an Address from the Corporation of Garratt, December 30, 1788

Watson and the Shark, ca. 1778. Creator: After John Singleton Copley (American, Boston
Watson and the Shark, ca. 1778

South West Porch, Canterbury Cathedral, c1890. Creator: Unknown
South West Porch, Canterbury Cathedral, c1890. Detail of stone carving on the exterior of the Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent

R. W. Seton-Watson, 1947. Creator: Unknown
R. W. Seton-Watson, 1947. Portrait of British political activist and historian Robert William Seton-Watson (1879-1951), who played an active role in encouraging the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian

His Majestys Yacht Britannia, c1930. Creator: Unknown
His Majestys Yacht " Britannia, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Kattwijk aan Zee in 1889, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Kattwijk aan Zee in 1889, (c1900). Boats pulled up on the beach at Katwijk aan Zee, a town on the North Sea in South Holland. Print after a painting by Charles J Watson

The racing cutters Sonya, Onda and Carina, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The racing cutters Sonya, Onda and Carina, 1911

The cutters Creole (3) and Ma oona (6) racing close-hauled, 1913. Creator
The cutters Creole (3) and Ma oona (6) racing close-hauled, 1913. Ma oona was designed by Alfred Mylne and built at McAlisters yard in Dumbarton in 1907. Creole was designed by George L

The racing cutters Creole (3) and Rosamond, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The racing cutters Creole (3) and Rosamond, 1911

The racing cutters Rosamond and Creole sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator
The racing cutters Rosamond and Creole sailing close-hauled, 1911

The cutters Rosamond, Carina and Sonya racing downwind, 1911. Creator
The cutters Rosamond, Carina and Sonya racing downwind, 1911

The racing cutter Creole under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The racing cutter Creole under sail, 1911. Creole was built in 1890 from designs of G L Watson for Colonel Villiers Bagot

The 179 ton White Heather and 221 ton Britannia racing upwind, 1921. Creator
The 179 ton White Heather and 221 ton Britannia racing upwind, 1921

The 221 ton cutter Britannia at anchor with prize flags, 1921. Britannia was owned by King George V. One of the most successful racers of its day, in 1913 it won 8 of the 13 races it entered

The Big Class yachts Britannia, Ma oona, and Carina sailing in light winds, 1913

The 40-rater cutter Carina leaves wake, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina leaves wake, 1911. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

Libertys motor launch underway, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Libertys motor launch underway, 1914. Liberty was built for Joseph Pulitzer in 1908. Designed by George Lennox Watson she was one of the largest private yachts of her day

The 40-rater cutter Carina heeling in good wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina heeling in good wind, 1911. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing full sail downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing full sail downwind, 1913. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing close-hauled, 1913. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing on a reach, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing on a reach, 1911. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

The 40-rater cutter Carina at anchor with flags, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina at anchor with flags, 1911. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

The 766-ton steam yacht Sayonara, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 766-ton steam yacht Sayonara, 1912. Sayonara was built in 1911 to G.L. Watsons design for Archduke Charles Stephen of Austria

Lowering Libertys motor launch, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Lowering Libertys motor launch, 1914. Liberty was built for Joseph Pulitzer in 1908. Designed by George Lennox Watson she was one of the largest private yachts of her day

Libertys motor launch alongside Liberty, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Libertys motor launch alongside Liberty, 1914. Liberty was built for Joseph Pulitzer in 1908. Designed by George Lennox Watson she was one of the largest private yachts of her day

Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race: Carina, Adelaide, Ma oona, Britannia, 1913. Creator
Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race: Carina, Adelaide, Ma oona and Britannia not finding much wind, 1913

Britannia sails close-hauled, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Britannia sails close-hauled, 1933. This photograph shows Britannia after its conversion to J-Class bermuda rig in 1931

Britannia sails downwind under spinnaker, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Britannia sails downwind under spinnaker, 1935. This photograph shows Britannia after its conversion to J-Class bermuda rig in 1931

Britannia sailing without topsail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Britannia sailing without topsail, 1911. Britannia was owned by King George V and was used for cruising in 1911

Norada, Britannia & Maudrey sailing in gentle winds, 1913. Creator
Norada, Britannia & Maudrey sailing in gentle winds, 1913

The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker. Britannia was owned by King George V and was one of the most successful racers of its day

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