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The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close hauled, 1933The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close-hauled, 1933. Velsheda was designed by Charles E Nicholson and built in 1933 for Woolworths founder William L Stephenson
Fenetre a la Goulette, 1926. Artist: Albert MarquetFeutre a la Goulette, 1926. Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux, France
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 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
Cremona crashes through wave, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6-metre Cremona crashes through wave, 1913
The motor yacht La Toquade at anchor, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe motor yacht La Toquade at anchor, 1939
Britannias Realm, 1880, (c1930). Creator: John BrettBritannias Realm, 1880, (c1930). Sailing boats off the coast near Tenby in Pembrokeshire, west Wales. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Modern Masterpieces of British Art"
Americas Cup challenger Shamrock IV sailing without topsail, 1914. CreatorAmericas Cup challenger Shamrock IV sailing without topsail, 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson. She was launched in June 1914
The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934
The sailing yacht Sea Belle under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe sailing yacht Sea Belle under way, 1911
The schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909
The beautiful schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe beautiful schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909
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
1st Earl of Birkenhead with his daughter on board their yacht, (Isle of Wight?), c1925Frederick Edwin Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead (1872-1930) with his daughter Lady Pamela Smith Berry, Baroness Hartwell (1915-1982) on board their yacht, (Isle of Wight?), c1925
The Yarmouth One Design Greywing, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe Yarmouth One Design Greywing, 1922. The Yarmouth One Design class was established at the Solent Yacht Club in 1910, on the instigation of Sir Arthur Cope, RA
Trivia, a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesTrivia, a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1939. Trivia was designed by Charles Nicholson for Vernon W. MacAndrew. She achieved first in her class in 1937, her first season
The 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913
The schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909
The Prince and Princess of Wales with their family on board the royal yacht, 19th century (1910). The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra with their children Prince Albert, Duke of Clarence
The crew of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert III, Norway, 1904 (1908). Artist: Queen AlexandraThe crew of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert III, Norway, 1904 (1908). From Queen Alexandras Christmas Gift Book, Photographs from My Camera, by Queen Alexandra
Verena, Chiquita and Minerva, 1889 July 13. Creator: UnknownVerena, Chiquita and Minerva, 1889 July 13
Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938
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
Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre class Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914
The 6 Metre class Lanka, Wamba and Stella racing on reaching leg, 1914
Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesWamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914
The 6 Metre Stella, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Stella, 1914
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1932. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 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 spectacular 15 Metre Vanity sailing in a good wind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe spectacular 15 Metre Vanity sailing in a good wind, 1912. Vanity was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1909
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913
The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912. CreatorThe majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912
The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Ancora went on to win gold medal in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics
HMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesHMY 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 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing with spinnaker. 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing with spinnaker. 1939. Thendara was designed by Alfred Mylne for the Scottish yachtsman Sir Arthur Young. She was launched in 1937 and is still racing today
Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, viewed from stern, 1912Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom
The 15-metre Ostaria, Hispania and Sophie Elizabeth racing upwind, 1911
The Red Sail. Artist: Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926)The Red Sail. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Liege
The 6 Metre Cremona moored with flags, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Cremona moored with flags, 1913
Housing yacht for winter ("Owera"), between 1917 and c1920. Creator: Bain News ServiceHousing yacht for winter ("Owera"), between 1917 and c1920. Shows housing being built around Navy patrol vessel commissioned on 15 June in 1917 as USS Owera (SP-167)
The yacht basin at Deauville, c1910. Creator: Bonnard; Pierre (1867-1947)The yacht basin at Deauville, c1910. Found in the Collection of the Association Peindre en Normandie, Caen
The Royal Thames Yacht Club: finish of the cutter-match, 1870. Creator: UnknownThe Royal Thames Yacht Club: finish of the cutter-match, 1870. 'The course was from Gravesend round the Nore Light and back...The race took place under the direction of Lord Alfred Paget
The International Yacht-Race: the Sappho and Cambria rounding off St. Catherine's, 1870. Creator: UnknownThe International Yacht-Race: the Sappho and Cambria rounding off St. Catherine's, 1870. '...the third and final race between the American yacht Sappho, belonging to Mr
The International Yacht Races: start off the east end of the Isle of Wight, 1870. Creator: UnknownThe International Yacht Races: start off the east end of the Isle of Wight, 1870. 'The championship match, to be decided in three races between the British yacht Cambria, belonging to Mr
The International Yacht-Race: the Cambria weathering the Sappho off Bonchurch, 1870. Creator: UnknownThe International Yacht-Race: the Cambria weathering the Sappho off Bonchurch, 1870. '...the third and final race between the American yacht Sappho, belonging to Mr
SHAMROCK, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News ServiceSHAMROCK, between c1915 and c1920
SHAMROCK, New York, 8/17/14, 1914. Creator: Bain News ServiceSHAMROCK, New York, 8/17/14, 1914. Shows Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht, Shamrock IV which was crossing the Atlantic when World War I started
Oriental Bay, Wellington, c1918. Creator: Ernest George HoodOriental Bay, Wellington, c1918
N.Y. Yacht Club Landing - Newport, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceN.Y. Yacht Club Landing - Newport, between c1910 and c1915
The Royal Thames Yacht Club match: finish of the race, 1869. Creator: UnknownThe Royal Thames Yacht Club match: finish of the race, 1869. View of '...the first cutter match this year...from Erith, ...round the Nore Light and back to Gravesend...Seven yachts started:Mr
Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Ireland: the iron-clad squadron, ...Dublin Bay, 1868. Creator: UnknownVisit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Ireland: the iron-clad squadron saluting the Royal Yacht in Dublin Bay, 1868
Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Ireland: the Royal Party landing at...Kingstown, 1868. Creator: UnknownVisit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Ireland: the Royal Party landing at the Victoria Wharf, Kingstown, 1868. '...a pavilion had been erected for the purpose of enabling the Royal visitors to
In Ulva Bay, Stewart Island, c1924. Creator: Eunice Harriett GarlickIn Ulva Bay, Stewart Island, c1924
Sailing-match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, 1868. Creator: UnknownSailing-match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, 1868. The match '...was contended for by five vessels - namely, the Cambria, of 186 tons, owned by Mr. J. Ashbury; the Egeria, 143 tons, Mr. J
Sailing-match of the Royal London Yacht Club, 1868. Creator: UnknownSailing-match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, 1868. The match '...was contended for by five vessels - namely, the Cambria, of 186 tons, owned by Mr. J. Ashbury; the Egeria, 143 tons, Mr. J
Opening of the Yachting Season:the Royal Thames Yacht Club - The Fiona winning at Gravesend, 1868 Creator: UnknownOpening of the Yachting Season: match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club - The Fiona winning at Gravesend, 1868. 'The course was from Erith, round the Nore light-ship
Royal London Yacht Club match - the Sphinx and Volante rounding at Southend, 1869. Creator: UnknownRoyal London Yacht Club match - the Sphinx and Volante rounding at Southend, 1869. 'The yachting season is now fairly opened
Fetes of the Viceroy of Egypt at Cairo: regatta at Ismailia, on Lake Timsah, 1869. Creator: UnknownFetes of the Viceroy of Egypt at Cairo: regatta at Ismailia, on Lake Timsah, 1869. 'The Viceroy of Egypt celebrated the anniversary of his accession, on January 18
Measuring SHAMROCK, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News ServiceMeasuring SHAMROCK, between c1915 and c1920. Shows 1920 America's Cup challenger Shamrock IV, owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson
On the Britannia with King George and Sir Charles Cust, c1920, (1951). Creator: UnknownOn the Britannia with King George and Sir Charles Cust, c1920, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom on the Royal Yacht Britannia with equerry
The 179 ton cutter White Heather sailing close-hauled, 1924. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 179 ton cutter White Heather sailing close-hauled, 1924
The 6 Metre Cheetal (L21) sailing upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6 Metre Cheetal (L21) sailing upwind, 1911
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 147 ton ketch Thendara sailing upwind. 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 147 ton ketch Thendara sailing upwind. 1939. Thendara was designed by Alfred Mylne for the Scottish yachtsman Sir Arthur Young. She was launched in 1937 and is still racing today
The schooner Meteor IV, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe schooner Meteor IV, 1913. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909
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
Queen Mary aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, 1931. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesQueen Mary aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, 1931. Queen Mary (1867-1953) on board the royal yacht. HMY Victoria and Albert, launched in 1899, was a steamship used by the royal family
The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. CreatorThe 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
Kaiser on ship "Meteor", 1913. Creators: Bain News Service, George Graham BainKaiser on ship "Meteor", 1913
Taft boards MAYFLOWER, 1912. Creator: Bain News ServiceTaft boards MAYFLOWER, 1912. Shows President William Howard Taft boarding the presidential yacht, the Mayflower, for a naval review in New York City, October 14, 1912
CONNECTICUT U.S.N. saluting MAYFLOWER, 1914. Creator: Bain News ServiceCONNECTICUT U.S.N. saluting MAYFLOWER, 1914. Shows the battleship Connecticut saluting the presidential yacht Mayflower. Probably part of a naval review for President William Howard Taft in New York
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: meeting of the Reine Hortense and the Osborne, 1865. Creator: SmythThe International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: meeting of the Reine Hortense and the Osborne, 1865. There are few places in which a naval spectacle can be seen to greater advantage than the broad
The British Channel Squadron entering Cherbourg Harbour, 1865. Creator: UnknownThe British Channel Squadron entering Cherbourg Harbour, [northern France], 1865. View...from a sketch by our special artist...The first to round the point was the Royal yacht Osborne, while
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the French fleet leaving Spithead, 1865. Creator: UnknownThe International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the French fleet leaving Spithead, 1865. The ships composing the French squadron...[included] the Solferino and Magenta, two-deckers, ironclads
The Prince and Princess of Wales landing at Barnpool, Mount Edgcumbe, 1865. Creator: UnknownThe Prince and Princess of Wales landing at Barnpool, Mount Edgcumbe, 1865. The [royal yacht] Osborne, on her arrival, took up her moorings in Barn Pool...where there is a private landing-place
Annual schooner race of the Royal Thames Yacht Club: the yachts at the Mouse light ship, 1862. Creator: SmythAnnual schooner race of the Royal Thames Yacht Club: the yachts at the Mouse light ship, 1862. The morning had been very gloomy and threatening
The Royal Yacht Osborne passing through...English squadrons of ironclads in Plymouth Sound, 1865. Creator: SmythThe visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Plymouth: the Royal Yacht Osborne passing through the French and English squadrons of ironclads in Plymouth Sound, 1865
The action off Cherbourg on Sunday between the Alabama and the Kearsarge: the Alabama sinking, 1864. Creator: SmythThe action off Cherbourg on Sunday between the Alabama and the Kearsarge: the Alabama sinking, 1864. Engraving of a sketch by James Bryant of the Royal Western Yacht Club
Schooner match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club on June 16: rounding the Water Lily off Shoebury, 1864 Creator: SmythSchooner match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club on June 16: rounding the Water Lily off Shoebury, 1864. Among the spectators of the schooner-race, from Tilbury to the Nore and back again
The Ocean Yacht Match from Gravesend to Harwich...the Volante winning the Cutters Prize, 1864. Creator: SmythThe Ocean Yacht Match from Gravesend to Harwich on Saturday, June 4: the Volante winning the Cutters Prize, 1864. The Volante, a cutter of 60 tons belonging to H. C
The Yacht Matches in the Thames: Prince of Wales Yacht Club, June 1: the race off East Tilbury, 1864 Creator: SmythThe Yacht Matches in the Thames: Prince of Wales Yacht Club, June 1: the race off East Tilbury, 1864. Dudu; Alexandra; Folly. The course was from Erith to the Chapman Head and back
The Yacht Matches in the Thames: Royal Thames Yacht Club...rounding the steamer at the Nore, 1864. Creator: SmythThe Yacht Matches in the Thames: Royal Thames Yacht Club, May 31: rounding the steamer at the Nore, 1864. Vindex; Mosquito; Astarte. The vessels which started were: the Surf, 54 tons, owner Mr. G
The Yacht Matches in the Thames: Royal London Yacht Club, May 30: the cutters off Southend, 1864. Creator: SmythThe Yacht Matches in the Thames: Royal London Yacht Club, May 30: the cutters off Southend, 1864. Astarte; Volante; Surf. The vessels which started were: the Surf, 54 tons, belonging to Mr. G
Model of Queen Elizabeth's yacht, 1864. Creator: UnknownModel of Queen Elizabeth's yacht, 1864. Our Engraving represents a model of the Royal yacht built for Queen Elizabeth, now in the possession of Mr
