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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
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 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 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 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
The 15-metre Ostaria, Hispania and Sophie Elizabeth racing upwind, 1911
Reliance and Shamrock III coming for the line, Aug. 22, '03, 1903 Aug 22, c1903. Creator: UnknownReliance and Shamrock III coming for the line, Aug. 22, '03, 1903 Aug 22, c1903
Shamrock I before the start, Oct. 17, '99, c1899. Creator: UnknownShamrock I before the start, Oct. 17, '99, c1899
Shamrock I, Oct. 12, '99, 1899 Oct 12. Creator: UnknownShamrock I, Oct. 12, '99, 1899 Oct 12. Shamrock was a racing yacht built in 1898 that was the unsuccessful Irish challenger for the 1899 America's Cup against the United States defender
Mariquita, between 1890 and 1900. Creator: Johns JohnstonMariquita, between 1890 and 1900. 'Mariquita' was designed by William Fife III and is the only surviving 19-metre class yacht of the six that were built
The cutter Shamrock beating to windward. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Shamrock beating to windward. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup
The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled, 1912. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup
The magnificent schooners Germania and Waterwitch, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe magnificent schooners Germania and Waterwitch, 1911. The 250 ton schooner Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
The handsome racing schooner Waterwitch, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe handsome racing schooner Waterwitch, 1911. Designed by William Fife, Waterwitch was not successful in competition and was later redesigned by Charles Nicholson
The Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934
The 23 Metre sailing yacht Cambria, 1928. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23 Metre sailing yacht Cambria, 1928. Cambria was built by William Fife for the newspaper magnate Sir William Berry
The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing on a broad reach, August 1912. CreatorThe gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing on a broad reach, August 1912. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874
Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesStart of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1913
The yawl Sumurun running downwind with spinnaker, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe yawl Sumurun running downwind with spinnaker, 1922. Built in 1914 Sumurun was designed by William Fife for The Rt Hon. Lionel Edward, Baron Sackville
Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesStart of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1911
The racing cutters Istria and Mariska, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe racing cutters Istria and Mariska, 1912. Istria was designed by Charles Nicholson, Mariska was designed by William Fife
The racing cutters The Lady Anne and Istria running downwind, 1912. CreatorThe racing cutters The Lady Anne and Istria running downwind, 1912
The cutter Minstrel competing in the round Island Race, 1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Minstrel competing in the round Island Race, 1938. (Possibly the 1913, William Fife designed yawl that was later converted to a bermudan sloop.)
The three ketches Julnar, Cariad and Corisande racing upwind, 1913. CreatorThe three ketches Julnar, Cariad and Corisande racing upwind, 1913
The 15 Metre Hispania sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre Hispania sailing close-hauled, 1911. Hispania was designed by William Fife and launched in 1909. It was first owned by King Alfonso XIII
The 8 Metre Class The Truant (H12) sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Class The Truant (H12) sailing close-hauled as row boat looks on
The 19-metre class Mariquita & Corona race downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Both yachts were designed by William Fife III
The 19-metre class Corona close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre class Corona close-hauled, 1911. Corona, one of only six 19-metre class yachts ever built, was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1911
The Lady Anne sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Lady Anne sailing close-hauled, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The yacht was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations
The Lady Anne running downwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Lady Anne sailing downwind, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations
Bloodhound at anchor with flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesBloodhound at anchor with flags, 1912. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874. Owned by the Marquis of Ailsa she had a successful racing career
The Lady Anne 15 Metre class cutter sails upwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Lady Anne 15 Metre class cutter sails upwind, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations
Bloodhound at anchor with flags, August 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesBloodhound at anchor with flags, August 1912. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874
The 6 Metre Bathsheba, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Bathsheba, 1933. The Fife built yacht was formerly named Naushabah
The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Tuiga, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre class sailing yacht Tuiga, 1911. Tuiga was designed by William Fife III and first owned by 17th Duke of Medinaceli
The 15 Metre cutter Sophie Elizabeth sailing close-hauled, 1911. Sophie Elizabeth, launched in 1910 was designed by William Fife III
The 10-rater cutter Almida, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 10-rater cutter Almida, 1912
The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita racing close-hauled, 1913. CreatorThe 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita racing close-hauled, 1913. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and Mariquita by William Fife III
The 19-metre class Mariquita sailing downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre class Mariquita sailing downwind, 1913. Mariquita was designed by William Fife III and is today the only surviving 19-metre class yacht of the six that were built
The 8-metre Ierne sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8-metre Ierne sailing with spinnaker, 1913
A Run to East Lepe: Ostara, Mariska, Corona & Octavia, 1911. CreatorA Run to East Lepe: the 15-metre Ostara, Mariska, and 19-metre Corona & Octavia run downwind, 1911
15 Metre Mariska sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes15 Metre Mariska sailing close-hauled, 1911. Mariska was designed by William Fife and launched in 1908
A group of 12 Metres sailing yachts racing on windward leg in good wind, 1933. CreatorA group of 12 Metres sailing yachts including Morwenna and Veronica racing on windward leg in good wind, 1933
A group of 15-metre class yachts: Pamela, Maudrey, Paula III & Istria, 1913A group of 15-metre class yachts beating upwind: Pamela, Maudrey, Paula III & Istria, 1913. A total of twenty 15-metre yachts were built between 1907 and 1917
The 8 Metre Ierne & Gundred racing downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Ierne & Gundred racing downwind, 1913
The 12 Metre yacht Alachie makes swift progress upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre yacht Alachie makes swift progress upwind, 1911. Alachie was designed by William Fife and built in 1908