Arthur Henry Kirk Collection (page 10)

The cutter Yolande at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Yolande at anchor, 1912

The 6 Metre yachts The Whim (L6) and Cingalee rounding mark, 1911. Creator
The 6 Metre yachts The Whim (L6) and Cingalee rounding mark, 1911

The 95 ft yawl Artemis sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 95 ft yawl Artemis sailing close-hauled, 1911. Artemis was designed by

The cutter Citara under sail and towing tender, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Citara under sail and towing tender, 1911

The motorboat Maga under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The motorboat Maga under way, 1913

The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing with spinnaker, 1912

Light winds for the 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator
Light winds for the 8 Metre Ventana (H11) sailing with spinnaker, 1912

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 6 Metre Class The Whim helmed by C. Rivett-Carmac Esq. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Class The Whim helmed by C. Rivett-Carmac Esq

International 6 Metres class racing at Cowes. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
International 6 Metres class racing at Cowes

The 7 Metre sailing yacht Pinaster (K8), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre sailing yacht Pinaster (K8) helmed by Captain R. Sloane Stanley, 1913

A group of 6 metre boats racing downwind, 1931. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
A group of 6 metre boats racing downwind, 1931

The 6 Metre Class Jonquil (L5) helmed by Capt R J Dixon. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Class Jonquil (L5) helmed by Capt R J Dixon. This boat has not yet been beaten in her class. 1st prize

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

Norman (H1), an early 8 Metre class yacht sailing downwind, 1911

The steam yacht Valiant, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Valiant, 1912

Mrs GA Shenley at the helm of the 8 Metre class Spero (H8). Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mrs GA Shenley at the helm of the 8 Metre class Spero (H8)

The 6 Metre Class Sioma (L19) helmed by A Maudsley Esq. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Class Sioma (L19) helmed by A Maudsley Esq

Mrs GA Shenley at the helm of the 8 Metre class sailing yacht Spero (H8). Creator
Mrs GA Shenley at the helm of the 8 Metre class sailing yacht Spero (H8)

The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail. Ginerva was designed by Alfred Mylne

6 Metre Class Jonquil (L5) with Captain R J Dixon at the helm

The steam yacht Lorna, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Lorna, 1911. The vessel was completed in October 1904 at Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Greenock on the River Clyde in Scotland and was originally named Beryl

The 8 Metre Class The Truant (H12) sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Class The Truant (H12) sailing close-hauled as row boat looks on

Snowdrop sailing under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Snowdrop sailing under spinnaker, 1911

The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail, 1911. Ginerva was designed by Alfred Mylne

The 6 Metre Correnzia close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Correnzia close-hauled, 1911. Correnzia, launched in 1909, was designed by Alfred Mylne and built in Scotland by McAllister of Dumbarton

The 6 Metres boats Snowdrop, The Whim, Cheetal and Ejnar racing downwind

Group of 6 Metres racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 6 Metres racing downwind, 1911

A steam yacht under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
A steam yacht under way, 1913

The 6 Metres boats Cheetal, The Whim and Ejnar racing downwind. Creator
The 6 Metres boats Cheetal, The Whim and Ejnar racing downwind

The 6 Metre Correnzia and Snowdrop heading downwind in breezy conditions, 1911

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

Windy conditions for the 6 Metre yacht Snowdrop, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Windy conditions for the 6 Metre yacht Snowdrop, 1911

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

The 19-metre cutter Norada sails close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre cutter Norada sails close-hauled, viewed from lee quarter, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched 1911

The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail with prize flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ginerva (K7) under sail with prize flags, 1912. Ginerva was designed by Alfred Mylne

Le Jade, a gaff rigged 8 Metre class yacht sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator
Le Jade, a gaff rigged 8 Metre class yacht sailing close-hauled, 1912

The 6 Metre class The Whim sailing upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class The Whim sailing upwind, 1911

The 6 Metre class Ejnar sailing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Ejnar sailing downwind, 1911

The 19-metre class Mariquita & Corona race downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Both yachts were designed by William Fife III

The 19-metre class Corona close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre class Corona close-hauled, 1911. Corona, one of only six 19-metre class yachts ever built, was designed by William Fife III and launched in 1911

The Lady Anne sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Lady Anne sailing close-hauled, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The yacht was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations

The Lady Anne running downwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Lady Anne sailing downwind, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations

The 6 Metre Jean (K16) sailing upwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Jean (K16) sailing upwind, 1922

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

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Arthur Henry Kirk was a renowned shipbuilder and naval architect from Cowes, known for his exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs. His legacy lives on through the magnificent vessels he created, each one a testament to his expertise. One of Kirk's notable creations was the majestic J-class yacht Velsheda. With its sleek lines and impressive 205-ton weight, it gracefully sailed close hauled in 1933, showcasing Kirk's mastery of yacht design. Another masterpiece by Kirk & Sons of Cowes was the steam yacht Boadicea. This vessel exuded elegance as it anchored peacefully, reflecting Kirk's attention to detail and commitment to creating luxurious yachts. In 1913, Cremona crashed through a mighty wave, displaying both her strength and Kirk's ability to construct sturdy vessels that could withstand nature's forces. Kirk also designed the steam yacht Joyeuse in 1914. This exquisite creation exemplified his dedication to combining beauty with functionality in every aspect of his work. The motor yacht La Toquade at anchor in 1939 showcased yet another side of Kirk's talent. Its modern design highlighted his adaptability as he embraced new technologies while maintaining timeless aesthetics. Kirk & Sons' contributions were not limited to luxury yachts alone; they also played a role in sailing competitions such as the America’s Cup. The iconic Shamrock IV raced without topsail in 1914, demonstrating both speed and agility under Kirk's careful engineering. However, even great ships face challenges at times. In 1911, RMS Olympic suffered a torn hull after colliding with HMS Hawke in the Solent waters—a reminder that even amidst adversity, Arthur Henry Kirk’s designs stood strong against unexpected obstacles.