Port Broadside Collection

The steam yacht Boadicea at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Boadicea at anchor

Steam yacht Liberty running east. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Liberty running east. Liberty was built for Joseph Pulitzer in 1908. Designed by George Lennox Watson she was one of the largest private yachts of her day

The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Nahlin is a luxury yacht and one of the last of three large steam yachts constructed in the UK

Steam yacht Liberty, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Liberty, 1914. Liberty was built for Joseph Pulitzer in 1908. Designed by George Lennox Watson she was one of the largest private yachts of her day

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

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

The ketch Hoyden at anchor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Hoyden at anchor, 1911. Hoyden was built in Lowestoft in 1890 and owned by the founder of magazines The Lady and Vanity Fair, Thomas Gibson Bowles

The 28 ton motor yacht Edina at anchor, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 28 ton motor yacht Edina at anchor, 1921

Steam yacht at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht at anchor

Steam yacht Iliona under way, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Iliona under way, 1914

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

Steam yacht under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht under way, 1912

Unknown motor yacht. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Unknown motor yacht

Schooner Fantome under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Schooner Fantome under way, 1913

The ketch Valdora at anchor, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Valdora at anchor, 1913

Unkown navel vessel, early 20th century. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Unkown navel vessel, early 20th century

The 221 ton cutter Britannia at anchor with prize flags, 1921. 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

The three masted auxiliary barque Apache. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The three masted auxiliary barque Apache

The steam yacht Branwyn under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Branwyn under way, 1911

The steam yacht Winifred under way, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Winifred under way, 1914

The motor launch Wendy under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The motor launch Wendy under way, 1913

The steam yacht Violet at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Violet at anchor

Wolseley motor launch on slipway, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Wolseley motor launch on slipway, 1914. The Wolseley Motors company, a British motor vehicle manufacturer founded in early 1901 by Vickers, also built marine power-units for a variety of watercraft

The steam yacht Ladybird under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Ladybird under way, 1912

The 142 ton steam yacht Sapphire at anchor, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 142 ton steam yacht Sapphire at anchor, 1913. The Sapphire was built for the Duke of Bedford, by John Brown and Co. Limited, of Clydebank in 1912

The steam yacht Branwyn at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Branwyn at anchor

The steam yacht Sea Fay at anchor, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Sea Fay at anchor, 1921

The steam yacht Eileen at anchor, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Eileen at anchor, 1914

The steam yacht Irex at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Irex at anchor, 1912

The 49 ton steam yacht Nordissa under way, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 49 ton steam yacht Nordissa under way, 1914. Nordissa was built in Lowestoft in 1884

The steam yacht Christine under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Christine under way, 1911

The French hydroplane Despujols I being towed, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The French hydroplane Despujols I being towed, 1913. Despujols I competed for the British International Trophy which took place in Osborne Bay

The French 400 hp hydroplane Despujols I, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The French 400 hp hydroplane Despujols I, 1913. Despujols I was owned by M. Victor and competed for the British International Trophy which took place in Osborne Bay, September 1913

The American hydroplane Ankle Deep, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The American hydroplane Ankle Deep, 1913. Ankle Deep was a 32 ft hydroplane designed by Tams, Lemoine & Crane and built by Staten Island Shipbuilding Co. for Count Mankowski

The dismasted sailing yacht Doris, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The dismasted sailing yacht Doris, 1912

Wolseley motor launch under way, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Wolseley motor launch under way, 1914. The Wolseley Motors company, a British motor vehicle manufacturer founded in early 1901 by Vickers, also built marine power-units for a variety of watercraft

Wolseley motor launch under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Wolseley motor launch under way, 1911. The Wolseley Motors company, a British motor vehicle manufacturer founded in early 1901 by Vickers, also built marine power-units for a variety of watercraft

Motor yacht Neva under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Motor yacht Neva under way, 1911

Duke of Leeds motor launch. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Duke of Leeds motor launch

Sailors on board cabin cruiser, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sailors on board cabin cruiser, 1914

Saunders motor launch, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Saunders motor launch, 1914

The steam yacht Laranda, under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Laranda, under way. Laranda was built by Scott & Co at Greenock in 1895, orginally named Greta. At the time of this photograph she was owned by Sir Percival Perry

Wolseley 45ft cabin launch. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Wolseley 45ft Cabin Launch. The Wolseley Motors company, a British motor vehicle manufacturer founded in early 1901 by Vickers, also built marine power-units for a variety of watercraft

Mitcham launch, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mitcham launch, 1911

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

Saunders motor launch being launched, 1908. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Saunders motor launch being launched, 1908

Border Pride No3 Mitcham Launch. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Border Pride No3 Mitcham Launch

battleshp, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
battleshp, 1913

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"Captivating Port Broadside: A Glimpse into Kirk & Sons' Maritime Masterpieces" Step aboard the steam yacht Boadicea, gracefully anchored in the tranquil waters. Crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, this vessel exudes elegance and luxury. Behold the magnificent Nahlin, another masterpiece from Kirk & Sons. Its regal presence at anchor is a testament to their impeccable craftsmanship. The steam yacht Liberty, a true beauty created by Kirk & Sons in 1914, stands proudly at anchor. Its sleek design and timeless allure are simply mesmerizing. Gazing upon the stunning steam yacht Greta at anchor in 1912, one cannot help but admire Kirk & Sons' attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Witness the Saunders motor launch on the slipway, eagerly awaiting its grand unveiling in 1908. Another remarkable creation by Kirk & Sons that promises unforgettable adventures on water. Marvel at the majestic ketch Hoyden as it rests peacefully at anchor in 1911. With every line meticulously crafted by Kirk & Sons, this vessel embodies nautical perfection. The Edina motor yacht weighs an impressive 28 tons and sits serenely at anchor in 1921. Created with precision and passion by Kirk & Sons of Cowes for discerning seafarers seeking opulence on board. A symphony of power and grace unfolds before your eyes as you behold a steam yacht majestically anchored – yet another triumph from Kirk & Sons of Cowes. Watch as the steam yacht Iliona glides through azure waters with effortless grace in 1914. The artistry behind its construction shines through courtesy of none other than Kirk & Sons. Experience sheer magnificence as you witness Cysne under way; her powerful engines propelling her forward amidst vast expanses of ocean waves.