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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
The 15 Metre Hispania running downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15 Metre Hispania running downwind, 1911. Hispania was designed by William Fife and launched in 1909. It was first owned by King Alfonso XIII
The Truant and Antwerpia IV racing with spinnakers, 27th May 1912. CreatorThe Truant and Antwerpia IV racing downwind with spinnakers, 27th May 1912
The 19-metre class Mariquita (C1) & Corona (C3) running with spinnakers up, 1911. Both yachts were designed by William Fife III
The 6 Metre class The Truant, Antwerpia IV and Spero, 1912The 6 Metre class The Truant, Antwerpia IV and Spero racing downwind, 1912
The Truant sailing close-hauled, July 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre yacht The Truant sailing close-hauled, July 1912. The Truant was built by William Fife in 1910 and was first owned by Sir Ralph Gore
The 19-metre class Norada, Wendula & Mariquita racing close-hauled, 1911
The 12-metre Ierne sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12-metre Ierne sailing close-hauled, 1911. Ierne was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1911
The Lady Anne sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Lady Anne sailing close-hauled, 1914. The Lady Anne a 15 Metre cutter designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations
The 19-metre class Mariquita sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 19-metre class Mariquita sailing close-hauled, 1911. Mariquita was designed by William Fife III and is today the only surviving 19-metre class yacht of the six that were built
The sailing yacht The Truant, July 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre yacht The Truant sails close-hauled, July 1912. The Truant was built by William Fife in 1910 and was first owned by Sir Ralph Gore
The 8 Metre Ierne (H17) sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Ierne (H17) sailing close-hauled, 1914. Designed by William Fife III and launched in 1914, Ierne was sold to Norway during the First World War
The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing downwind with spinnaker, 1911. CreatorThe gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing downwind with spinnaker, 1911. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874
The 12 Metre Ierne sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre Ierne sailing close-hauled, 1912. Ierne was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1911
The cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Shamrock sailing close-hauled. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup
Ventana and The Truant racing upwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre class sailing yachts Ventana and The Truant racing upwind, 1913
The Big Class White Heather II heeling in a good wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Big Class White Heather II heeling in a good wind, 1911. White Heather II was a successful yacht designed by William Fife and won many races since her launch in 1907
The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing in light winds, 1908. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874
Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, Ostara, Mariska, Corona & Octavia run downwindStart of Cowes to Weymouth Race, the 15-metre Ostara, Mariska, and 19-metre Corona & Octavia run downwind, 1911
The Lady Anne sailing in gentle breeze, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Lady Anne sailing in gentle breeze, 1913. The Lady Anne a 15-metre cutter designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations
The 15-metre class Maudrey sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 15-metre class Maudrey sailing close-hauled, 1913. This yacht was designed by the Scottish boat designer William Fife III. A total of twenty 15-metre yachts were built between 1907 and 1917
Bloodhound at anchor with flags, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesBloodhound at anchor with flags, 1913. 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
A run for the mark: the 19-metre class Octavia, Corona & Mariquita, 1912A run for the mark: the British built 19-metre class Octavia, Corona & Mariquita race downwind, 1912
The 12 Metre cutter Alachie sailing in gentle winds, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 12 Metre cutter Alachie sailing in gentle winds, 1913
No wind for the 8 Metre class The Truant, Spero and The Antwerpia IV, 25th May 1912
The 96 ft ketch Julnar, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 96 ft ketch Julnar, 1912. 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 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 19-metre class Octavia (C2) & Mariquita racing close-hauled. CreatorThe 19-metre class Octavia (C2) & Mariquita racing close-hauled. Octavia was designed by Alfred Mylne and Mariquita designed by William Fife
The 19-metres class Mariquita Corona & Octavia, racing at Cowes, 1911The 19-metres class Octavia, Corona & Mariquita racing downwind at Cowes, 1911
The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing close-hauled, leaves wake, 1911. CreatorThe gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing close-hauled, leaves wake, 1911. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874
Americas Cup challenger Shamrock III. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesAmericas Cup challenger Shamrock III. The yacht was designed by William Fife, and was built by William Denny and Brothers of Dumbarton, Scotland. The yacht was launched on 1903
The cutter Shamrock beating upwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe cutter Shamrock beating upwind, 1912. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup
The Truant racing upwind, 22nd May 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre racing yacht The Truant racing upwind, 22nd May 1911
The Lady Anne 15-metre cutter, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Lady Anne 15-metre cutter, 1913. The Lady Anne, was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations
Ostara and Sophie Elizabeth racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesOstara and Sophie Elizabeth racing downwind, 1911. The 15-metre cutter Ostara sailing close-hauled 1912. Ostara, launched in 1909 was designed by Alfred Mylne and Sophie Elizabeth
The 8 Metre Ierne running down wind under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 8 Metre Ierne running down wind under spinnaker, 1913
The 15 Metre Hispania, Paula II & Mariska racing at Cowes, 1911. CreatorThe 15 Metre Hispania, Paula II & Mariska beating upwind in a race at Cowes, 1911
The 10 Metre class sailing yacht Irex, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 10 Metre class sailing yacht Irex, 1911. Irex was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1910
Bloodhound at anchor with prize flags, 1909. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesBloodhound at anchor with prize flags, 1909. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874
The International 10 Metre class Irex (F1) sailing close-hauled, 1911. CreatorThe International 10 Metre class Irex (F1) sailing close-hauled, 1911. Irex was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1910
The 19-metre Wendula & Mariquita sail close-hauled, 1913The 19-metre Wendula (renamed Octavia ) & Mariquita sail close-hauled, 1913. Mariquita was designed by William Fife III and Octavia by Alfred Mylne
The 12 Metre class Alachie, Cintra and Ierne racing at Cowes, 1911. CreatorThe Fife built 12 Metre class Alachie, Cintra and Ierne racing at Cowes, 1911
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 19-metre Maraquita, Corona & Octavia racing downwind, 1912. CreatorThe 19-metre class Maraquita, Corona & Octavia racing downwind in the Solent, 1912
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
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
Shamrock and White Heather powering to windward, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesShamrock and White Heather powering to windward, 1912