Broadside Collection (page 10)

The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita sailing on a reach, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson

The 6 Metre Sioma and Ejnar racing upwind, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Sioma and Ejnar racing upwind, 1912

The schooner Sylvana at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Sylvana at anchor

The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita reaching, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita reaching, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson

The steam yacht Stradella, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Stradella, 1912. Stradella was built by Paul Jones & Son at Gourock in 1901

The three mast steam yacht Aries. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The three mast steam yacht Aries, built for Sir James Ramsden by Barrow Ship Building Company. Aries was sunk by a mine in 1915

The sailing yacht Saevuna, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The sailing yacht Saevuna, 1911. This steel screw steamer was built by Scott & Co. at Greenock and launched in 1901

The steam yacht Westoe, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Westoe, 1911

The three-mast auxiliary schooner Invincible, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The three-mast auxiliary schooner Invincible, 1911

The steam yacht Yvonne under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Yvonne SY

Close up of Shamrocks Deck. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Close up of Shamrocks Deck. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup. She was 128 ft overall length and carried 13, 492 sq ft of canvas

The 70 ton steam yacht Ombra at anchor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 70 ton steam yacht Ombra at anchor, 1911. Ombra was built in 1902 at D & W Henderson & Co. in Glasgow for Baron John Henry William Schroder

The steam yacht Jason, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Jason, 1913

The steam yacht Volage. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Volage

The 8 Metre class Kathleen (H10) sailing upwind in a good breeze, 1911. Creator
The 8 Metre class Kathleen (H10) sailing upwind in a good breeze, 1911

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 70 ton steam yacht Ombra under way, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 70 ton steam yacht Ombra under way, 1914. Ombra was built in 1902 at D & W Henderson & Co. in Glasgow for Baron John Henry William Schroder

The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing with spinnaker. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing with spinnaker. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931

The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1934. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931

The cutter Sophie sailing upwind. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Sophie sailing upwind

The 7 Metre yacht Ithnan (K2) sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre yacht Ithnan (K2) sailing close-hauled, 1911. The 7 Metre class was used as an Olympic Class during the 1908 and 1920 Olympics. About 200 boats were built

The 8 Metre Endrick sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Endrick sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1911

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 357 ton steam yacht Yarta at anchor, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 357 ton steam yacht Yarta at anchor, 1922

The steam yacht Titania at anchor, 1914

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

The gaff rig sailboat Bunty, 1921. Creators: Bedford Lemere and Company, Kirk
The gaff rig sailboat Bunty, 1921

The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita sailing close-hauled, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson

The cutter Wenda in light winds, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Wenda in light winds, 1912

Britannia sails close-hauled, 1931. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Britannia sails close-hauled, 1931. This photograph shows Britannia after its conversion to J-Class bermuda rig

The American steam yacht Wild Duck at anchor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The American steam yacht Wild Duck at anchor, 1911

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

The One-Design Solent Sunbeams Dunn and Clary racing, 1925

The cutter Wenda in light winds, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Wenda in light winds, 1912

The steam yacht Sirocco II, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Sirocco II, 1911

The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931

Last dying speech and Confession, plate III of Cries of London, 1799. Artist: H Merke
Last dying speech and Confession. A stout, ragged woman bawls out her broadsides. In a doorway behind stands a woman holding an infant with a boy and dog next to her

Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805 (1816). Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805 (1816). Scene from the famous naval battle in which Lord Nelson decisively defeated the Spanish and French fleet during the War of the Third Coalition

Capture of the President, c1815. Artist: Thomas Buttersworth
Capture of the President, c1815. The capture of the American heavy frigate USS President by the British on 15 January 1815

Packet Boat and Privateer, c1819. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Packet Boat and Privateer, c1819. The British Post Office boat Hinchinbrook was attacked by the American privateer Grand Turk on 1 May 1814 off the coast of the Azores

A Duel Between Brigs, c1817. Artist: Thomas Whitcombe
A Duel Between Brigs, c1817. An engagement between the American brig USS Argus and the British brig HMS Pelican off At Davids Head, Pembrokeshire, Wales, on 14 August 1813

The Constitution and the Java, c1813. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
The Constitution and the Java, c1813, (1924). The engagement and destruction of the British frigate HMS Java by the American heavy frigate USS Constitution on 29 December 1812

The Constitution and the Guerriere, c1813. On the 19 August 1812, the American heavy frigate USS Constitution engaged with the British frigate HMS Guerriere

Capture of the Reunion, c1794. Artist: John William Edy
Capture of the Reunion, c1794. A naval battle between the British frigate HMS Crescent and the French frigate Reunion on 20 October 1793

The Mediator and the Alexander, c1784. Artist: Dominic Serres
The Mediator and the Alexander, c1784. The British ship HMS Mediator captured the American ship Alexander on 12 December 1782, during an engagement with a French and American convoy off Ferrol

Engagement off Dominica, c1782. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Engagement off Dominica, c1782. An attack by Admiral Francois-Joseph Paul, Comte de Grasse (1723-1788) of the French fleet

Victory of Paul Jones, c1780. Artist: Richard Paton
Victory of Paul Jones, c1780. The capture of the British warship HMS Serapis on 23 September 1779 by French and American ships under the command of Commodore John Paul Jones (1747-1792)

The Fox and the Junon, c1840. Artist: Francois Jacques Dequevauviller
The Fox and the Junon, c1840. The English frigate HMS Fox and the French frigate Junon engaged in battle off Brest on 10 September 1778, with the French ship capturing the British vessel

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"Broadside: A Powerful Display of Naval Might and Historical Significance" From the majestic HMS Victory, adorned with flags and immortalized by Nelson's famous quote "England expects that every man will do his duty, " to the thunderous broadsides fired by the HMS Duke of York during the Second World War, this term holds a rich history. Even beyond naval warfare, broadsides have left their mark on various aspects of human achievement. Take for instance the ill-fated R 101 Airship, which met its tragic end after a disastrous crash during a test flight. Or consider the steam yacht Joyeuse, crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes in 1914, showcasing both elegance and craftsmanship. Broadsides were not limited to grand vessels alone; even smaller ships like the schooner Pampa had their moment in history thanks to Kirk & Sons' skilled hands. The steam yacht Chimaera also made waves with its sleek design and luxurious features. Beyond maritime tales, broadside played a role in other significant events such as Waringstown's Damask Weaving Industry or Benjamin Franklin's timeless advice found within his book "The Way to Wealth. " These examples demonstrate how they are encompass diverse fields and leave an indelible impact. Moreover, it is impossible to overlook its connection with pivotal moments like The Battle of Pacocha or South Carolina's secession from the Union in 1860 - events that shaped nations and altered destinies forever. Even further back in time lies an intriguing lithograph titled "A Proclamation for Suppressing Rebellion" from August 1775 - a testament to historical struggles against tyranny. In essence, whether through awe-inspiring naval battles or cultural milestones across different eras, broadside stands as a symbol of power unleashed upon both land and sea. Its legacy continues to captivate our imagination while reminding us of humanity's triumphs and tribulations throughout history.