Oertz Collection

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

The schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909

The schooner Meteor IV, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Meteor IV, 1913. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909

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

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

The schooner Germania and cutter White Heather, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Germania and cutter White Heather, 1913

The schooners Margherita & Germania, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooners Margherita & Germania, 1913

The 250 ton schooner Germania sailing downwind with spinnaker, 1912. Creator
The 250 ton schooner Germania sailing downwind with spinnaker, 1912. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach

The 250 ton schooner Germania reaching in stiff wind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 250 ton schooner Germania reaching in stiff wind, 1912. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach

The 250 ton schooner Germania sails downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach

The 250 ton schooner Germania sails close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 250 ton schooner Germania sails close-hauled, 1911. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach

The 250 ton schooner Germania sails on a reach, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 250 ton schooner Germania sails on a reach, 1913. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach

The 250 ton schooner Germania sails close reach, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 250 ton schooner Germania sails close reach, 1911. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach

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

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

The 250 ton schooner Germania running under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 250 ton schooner Germania running under spinnaker, 1913. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach

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Discover the timeless elegance of Oertz, a collection of magnificent schooners crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes. From the breathtaking Meteor IV to the stunning Germania and Waterwitch, these vessels epitomize grace and beauty on the open seas. Step back in time as you admire the craftsmanship that went into creating each masterpiece. Whether it's the sleek lines of Meteor IV or the regal presence of Germania, these yachts are a testament to nautical excellence. Feel the thrill as you imagine sailing downwind with spinnaker or reaching in stiff winds aboard these 250-ton marvels. Let your imagination set sail as you picture yourself close-hauled or on a reach, experiencing the exhilaration only they are provide. These schooners embody an era where adventure met sophistication, captivating all who laid eyes upon them. Explore history through their sails and let Oertz transport you to a world filled with grandeur and maritime splendor.