Cowes Collection (page 3)

The magnificent schooners Germania and Waterwitch, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 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

Queen Mary aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, 1931. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Queen 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 handsome racing schooner Waterwitch, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The handsome racing schooner Waterwitch, 1911. Designed by William Fife, Waterwitch was not successful in competition and was later redesigned by Charles Nicholson

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

Another order for the worlds largest Hovercraft. British Rail Hovercraft Limited have ordered a 165 ton SR.N4 passenger/car ferry hovercraft from British Hovercraft Corporation

The worlds biggest hovercraft makes it public debut. The SRN 4 on show at Cowes. After ground tests the 165 ton craft will start sea trials in January

Steam yacht Minona under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Minona under way, 1913

The American J-Class yacht Yankee, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The American J-Class yacht Yankee, 1935. In 1935 Gerry Lambert bought the Frank Paine designed Yankee to England to race against the British J-Class yachts Endeavour, Velsheda, Candida

The 6 Metre class Maid Marion (K22) sailing close-hauled, 1921

Corridor and cabins on SS Insulinde, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Corridor and cabins on SS Insulinde, 1914. The Dutch steam ship SS Insulinde was built in 1914 for the Rotterdam Lloyd company and served as a passenger freight ship between Rotterdam and Jakarta

The Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934

The 161 ton schooner Amphitrite at anchor, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 161 ton schooner Amphitrite at anchor, 1922. Amphitrite was designed by Ben Nicholson and built in 1887

The 140 ft schooner Heartsease under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 140 ft schooner Heartsease under sail. Heartsease was built by J.G. Fay & Co. and later renamed to Adela

The steam yacht Sabrina at anchor, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Sabrina, 1914. Sabrina was built by Vickers, Sons & Maxim in 1899

The Russian Imperial Yacht Standart at Cowes, 1909. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Russian Imperial Yacht Standart at Cowes, 1909. Standart was built by order of Emperor Alexander III of Russia, and constructed at the Danish shipyard of Burmeister & Wain

The ketch Xarifa (renamed Verona ) at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Xarifa (renamed Verona ) at anchor, 1912

Izmes two 150 hp engines, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Izmes two 150 hp engines, 1913. Izme was built for Albert Vickers to take part in the British International Trophy (Harmsworth Trophy) event held at Osborne Bay in September 1913

RMS Queen Mary passing Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
RMS Queen Mary passing Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 1936. A policeman watches from the quay as the ocean liner Queen Mary passes the port of Cowes

Prince Albert at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1910. Prince Albert (1895-1952, later King George VI) in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

The gaff rigged 8 Metre Spero sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The gaff rigged 8 Metre Spero sailing with spinnaker, 1912

The 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing upwind. 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 105 ft 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 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1913. Modwena was built in 1908 by John Reid in Glasgow. In 1912 she was bought by the sewing machine magnate Mortimer Singer to use as a private yacht

The 23 Metre sailing yacht Cambria, 1928. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23 Metre sailing yacht Cambria, 1928. Cambria was built by William Fife for the newspaper magnate Sir William Berry

Queen Mary, King George V and crew on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1925. Creator
Queen Mary, King George V and crew on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1925. Group portrait of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) with the crew of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert

The spectacular 338-ton Big Class schooner Westward, 1926. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The spectacular 338-ton Big Class schooner Westward, 1926. Westward was designed by Nathanael Herreshoff and built in 1910

The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1908. Group portrait of the Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) and Princess of Wales (1867-1963)

Christening Group for the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1931
Christening Group for the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co shipyard, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 10 Jan 1931

The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)

Prince Arthur on board HMY Victoria and Albert, c1925. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Prince Arthur on board HMY Victoria and Albert, c1925. Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942), was the seventh child and third son of Queen Victoria

The launch of Shamrock IV with H. M. S. Victory in the background, May 1914. Creator
The launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport with H.M.S. Victory in the background, May 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson

PS Princess Mary, July 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
PS Princess Mary, July 1911. The Princess Mary paddle steamer was built in 1911 as a general purpose ship for excursion, ferry and tender work

The schooner Astria sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Astria sailing close-hauled

The beautiful schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The beautiful schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909

Queen Mary and King George V on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1930. Creator
Queen Mary and King George V on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1930. Group portrait of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) with the crew of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert

The steam yacht Greta at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Greta at anchor, 1912. Greta was built by Scott & Co at Greenock in 1895. She was later named Laranda

Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator
Prince Edward standing in front of the officers quarters of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. The prince in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

The Duke and Duchess of York aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, 1933. Prince Albert (1895-1952), the future King George VI, and his wife Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002) on board the royal yacht

The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing on a broad reach, August 1912. Creator
The 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

The ketch Cariad and schooner Irma racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Cariad and schooner Irma racing downwind, 1911. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896

King George V and Queen Mary aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, 1933. King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) on board the royal yacht

Saunders motor launch on slipway ready for launching, 1908. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Saunders motor launch on slipway ready for launching, 1908

Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator
Prince Edward standing in front of the officers quarters of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. The prince in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

The 6-metre Lanka sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6-metre Lanka sailing close-hauled, 1914

Cowes, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Cowes, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

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Cowes Regatta, Isle of Wight in 1900

Cowes, Isle of Wight

Cowes, Isle of Wight, Victorian period

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Cowes, a picturesque town located on the Isle of Wight, has long been synonymous with yachting and maritime history, and is here that the 205-ton J-class yacht Velsheda gracefully sailed close hauled in 1933, showcasing the sheer elegance and power of these magnificent vessels. In Cowes, the sea becomes a stage for remarkable creations like the steam yacht Boadicea, anchored proudly amidst its surroundings. Crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, this masterpiece stands as a testament to their craftsmanship and attention to detail. Speaking of Kirk & Sons' brilliance, their creation Cremona crashes through waves in an awe-inspiring display from 1913. The sheer force behind this vessel leaves spectators breathless as they witness its raw power. But Cowes isn't just about sailing; it offers much more. With its charming multiviews capturing every nook and cranny of this idyllic town on the Isle of Wight, visitors are transported into a world where beauty knows no bounds. Yachting enthusiasts flock to Cowes year after year to indulge in their passion for sailing. The sight of sleek yachts gliding effortlessly across azure waters is nothing short of mesmerizing - a true paradise for those who seek adventure on the open seas. Even railway air services recognized Cowes' allure as depicted in their captivating poster that invites travelers to experience the magic firsthand. This enchanting place beckons all who wish to escape reality and immerse themselves in nautical wonders. The steam yacht Joyeuse takes us back in time to 1914 when Kirk & Sons once again showcased their mastery at creating vessels that exude both opulence and grandeur. Its presence evokes nostalgia for an era defined by sophistication and grace. Fast forward to 1939 when La Toquade drops anchor off Cowes - another marvel created by Kirk & Sons.