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Under Sail Collection

"Captivating the Seas: A Glimpse into Majestic Sailing Vessels" Behold the magnificent 76-ton schooner Lisette, gracefully gliding through the waves under sail

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Lisette was built at Cowes in 1873

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Violet Canvas

Violet Canvas
Gilbert Claes

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The 1894 built schooner Xarifa under sail, 1899. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The 1894 built schooner Xarifa under sail, 1899. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 1894 built schooner Xarifa under sail, 1899

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The 140 ft schooner Heartsease under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

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

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833

Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833
6317539 Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833 by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874) (after); (add.info.: Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth harbour on June 2, 1833)

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833

Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833
6317538 Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833 by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874) (after); (add.info.: Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth harbour on June 2, 1833)

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833

Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833
6317540 Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833 by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874) (after); (add.info.: Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth harbour on June 2, 1833)

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The yawl Lola under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The yawl Lola under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Lola under sail, 1913

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The yawl Adelaide under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The yawl Adelaide under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Adelaide under sail, 1913

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Yawl sailling close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Yawl sailling close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Yawl sailling close-hauled, 1914

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The 30 ton yawl Palmosa under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The 30 ton yawl Palmosa under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 30 ton yawl Palmosa under sail, 1911

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The ketch Aphrodite under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The ketch Aphrodite under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Aphrodite under sail, 1911

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Unknown schooner under sail, 1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Unknown schooner under sail, 1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Unknown schooner under sail, 1938

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The yawl Nevada under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The yawl Nevada under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Nevada under sail, 1911

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Cutter under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Cutter under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Cutter under sail, 1912

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Ketch under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Ketch under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Ketch under sail

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The 4 ton yawl Mandy under sail, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The 4 ton yawl Mandy under sail, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 4 ton yawl Mandy under sail, 1922. Mandy was built in Poole in 1913

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The yawl Imatra under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The yawl Imatra under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Imatra under sail, 1913

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Unknown ketch under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Unknown ketch under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Unknown ketch under sail

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The schooner Vergemere. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The schooner Vergemere. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Vergemere

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The yawl Gertrude sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The yawl Gertrude sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Gertrude sailing close-hauled

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Unknown sailing yacht under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Unknown sailing yacht under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Unknown sailing yacht under way

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Unknown schooner under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Unknown schooner under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Unknown schooner under sail

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The ketch Apache under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The ketch Apache under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Apache under sail, 1911

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: An unknown topsail schooner under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

An unknown topsail schooner under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
An unknown topsail schooner under way

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Group of 24 footer yachts racing at Cowes. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Group of 24 footer yachts racing at Cowes. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 24 footer yachts racing at Cowes

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Yacht racing at Cowes. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Yacht racing at Cowes. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Yacht racing at Cowes

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The cutter Jammie under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The cutter Jammie under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Jammie under sail, 1911

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The yawl Valentine under sail, 1909. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The yawl Valentine under sail, 1909. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Valentine under sail, 1909

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The cutter Eve under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The cutter Eve under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Eve under sail, 1911

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The cutter Polestar under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The cutter Polestar under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Polestar under sail, 1911

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The ketch Aphrodite under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The ketch Aphrodite under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Aphrodite under sail, 1912

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Cariad, Betty & Meteor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Cariad, Betty & Meteor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Cariad, Betty & Meteor, 1911

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The gaff cutter Wigeon under sail, 1910. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The gaff cutter Wigeon under sail, 1910. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The gaff cutter Wigeon under sail, 1910

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The yawl Suzanne under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The yawl Suzanne under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Suzanne under sail, 1911

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The cutter Westwind sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The cutter Westwind sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Westwind sailing close-hauled, 1914

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: Yacht Coquette RMYC, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Yacht Coquette RMYC, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Yacht Coquette RMYC, 1922

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The ketch The Nun under sail, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The ketch The Nun under sail, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch The Nun under sail, 1922

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The 134 ton ketch Lavengro under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The 134 ton ketch Lavengro under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 134 ton ketch Lavengro under sail, 1911. Lavengro was designed by Herbert Stow and built by Stow & Sons, Shoreham in 1902

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The 10-rater cutter Almida, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The 10-rater cutter Almida, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 10-rater cutter Almida, 1912

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The cutter Monara under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The cutter Monara under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Monara under sail, 1913

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The 60 ft ketch Linth, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The 60 ft ketch Linth, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 60 ft ketch Linth, 1912. Linth was designed by Frederick Shepherd in 1910

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The cutter Westwind sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The cutter Westwind sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Westwind sailing close-hauled, 1912

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The gaff rigged yacht Nautilus, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The gaff rigged yacht Nautilus, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The gaff rigged yacht Nautilus, 1912

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The 167 ton ketch Anemone under sail, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The 167 ton ketch Anemone under sail, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 167 ton ketch Anemone under sail, 1922

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The 6 ton ketch Shona under sail, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The 6 ton ketch Shona under sail, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 ton ketch Shona under sail, 1921. Shona was renamed from Outis in 1921. She was designed by Albert R. Luke and built at Luke & Co at Hamble in 1914

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The sailing dinghy Hound with flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The sailing dinghy Hound with flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The sailing dinghy Hound with flags, 1912

Background imageUnder Sail Collection: The cutter Mavourneen running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The cutter Mavourneen running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Mavourneen running downwind, 1922



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"Captivating the Seas: A Glimpse into Majestic Sailing Vessels" Behold the magnificent 76-ton schooner Lisette, gracefully gliding through the waves under sail, a masterpiece crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes. Transport yourself back to 1899 as you witness the breathtaking sight of the 1894 built schooner Xarifa majestically sailing with its sails billowing in the wind, another creation from Kirk & Sons of Cowes. Immerse yourself in history as Dutch merchant ships depart Portsmouth on June 2, 1833, their sails proudly unfurled against a backdrop of adventure and trade. The enchanting image repeats itself thrice - Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth on June 2, 1833; an evocative scene that captures maritime commerce at its finest. Step aboard the yawl Lola in 1913 and experience pure serenity as it effortlessly cuts through azure waters under sail – yet another marvel by Kirk & Sons of Cowes. Let your imagination set sail with the yawl Adelaide in 1913; her elegant silhouette dances upon gentle swells while her sails harness nature's power - a true testament to Kirk & Sons' craftsmanship. Witness perfection in motion as a yawl skillfully navigates close-hauled in challenging conditions during this captivating snapshot from 1914 – all thanks to Kirk & Sons' ingenuity. Marvel at Palmosa, a nimble and agile thirty-ton yawl designed by Kirk & Sons in 1911; her sleek lines and taut sails epitomize gracefulness under sail. Enter an era where beauty meets functionality with Aphrodite, an exquisite ketch created by Kirk & Sons of Cowes in 1911; watch her glide across open waters like poetry come alive under full canvas.