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Brunhilde on slip ready for launching. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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Brunhilde on slip ready for launching. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Brunhilde on slip ready for launching. Brunhilde was built by S. E. Saunders on the Isle of Wight for the Duke of Westminster as a successor to the record breaking Ursula. The 49ft Brunhilde was a hydroplane of the six-step Fauber type
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Brunhilde on Slip, Ready for Launching - A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Hydroplanes
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. This print takes us back to the early 20th century, capturing a momentous occasion at Kirk & Sons boatyard in Cowes, Isle of Wight. The star of this snapshot is none other than Brunhilde, an exquisite hydroplane built by S. E. Saunders for the esteemed Duke of Westminster. As we peer into the image, we witness the sleek lines and elegant craftsmanship that define Brunhilde's design. Standing proud on the slipway, she exudes power and grace simultaneously - a testament to her status as a successor to the record-breaking Ursula. The second Duke of Westminster commissioned this magnificent vessel with aspirations for speed and performance on water. Measuring an impressive 49ft in length and boasting six-step Fauber hydroplane technology, Brunhilde was destined to conquer waves like no other. Intriguingly captured by Arthur Henry Kirk from Kirk & Sons of Cowes, this monochrome masterpiece preserves not only a remarkable feat in engineering but also a slice of maritime history. It transports us back to an era when motorboats were symbols of prestige and adventure. Let this photograph serve as a reminder that even today's cutting-edge water transport owes its legacy to these pioneering vessels from yesteryears. As we admire Brunhilde poised for launch on that fateful day in England's picturesque coastal town
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