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

The 45 ton cutter Camellia sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 45 ton cutter Camellia (previously named Varia ) sailing close-hauled, 1911

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

The 45 ton cutter Varia under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 45 ton cutter Varia under sail, 1911

Steam yacht Shawnee under way, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Shawnee under way, 1914. Shawnee is listed as owned by Earl De La Warr, Buckhurst, Sussex in 1910

Steam yacht Cressida at anchor, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Cressida at anchor, 1914

Woman sitting in a chair in a garden, c1900. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Woman sitting in a chair in a garden, c1900

The cutters Creole (3) and Ma oona (6) racing close-hauled, 1913. Creator
The cutters Creole (3) and Ma oona (6) racing close-hauled, 1913. Ma oona was designed by Alfred Mylne and built at McAlisters yard in Dumbarton in 1907. Creole was designed by George L

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

The 445 ton steam yacht Vanessa under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 445 ton steam yacht Vanessa under way, 1912. Vanessa later renamed Golden Eagle was built by Ramage & Ferguson, Leith and launched in 1899

Salon on Drum Wen, 1920. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Salon on Drum Wen, 1920

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

The 6 Metre Class yachts Oui-Oui (D15) and Gairney racing, 1922. Creator
The 6 Metre Class yachts Oui-Oui (D15) and Gairney racing, 1922. Oui Oui was designed by the Danish yacht designer Johan Anker

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

Group of rater yachts, date unknown. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of rater yachts, date unknown

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

The racing cutters Creole (3) and Rosamond, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The racing cutters Creole (3) and Rosamond, 1911

Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1913

Motor launch in boatyard shed, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Motor launch in boatyard shed, 1913

The schooner Germania and cutter White Heather, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Germania and cutter White Heather, 1913

J. S. White laying the keel of the Brazilian destroyer Javary, 30th March 1938. Javary was ordered by Brazil on 8 December 1937 from J. Samuel White, Cowes

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

The ketch Gelasma under motor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Gelasma under motor

Whites Dinghys for the Crown Colonies, 1929. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Whites Dinghys for the Crown Colonies, 1929

Woman with bouquet, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Woman with bouquet, c1935. A group of people attending an event, possibly the launch of a ship

Viewing Platform, Royal Yacht Squadron. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Viewing Platform, Royal Yacht Squadron

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

Rio Rita, March 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Rio Rita, March 1934. A production of the musical Rio Rita, possibly at Cowes in the Isle of Wight. (The stage musical premiered in 1927 and was later made into a film.)

Interior, Gloster Hotel, Cowes, Isle of Wight, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Interior, Gloster Hotel, Cowes, Isle of Wight, c1935. Panelled dining room with tables laid

Schooner (Waterwitch?) under sail, c1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Schooner (Waterwitch?) under sail, c1936

The yawl Banzai dried out at boatyard mooring, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Banzai dried out at boatyard mooring, 1912. The Gridiron shed in the background was used by Cowes boat builders J Samuel White

The yawl Banzai in shed at boatyard, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Banzai in shed at boatyard, 1912

Mitcham motor launch Border Pride No3 under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mitcham motor launch Border Pride No3 under way, 1912

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

The 6 Metre sloop Euterpe. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre sloop Euterpe

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

The gaff rigged 8 Metre class Termagent (H9) sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator
The gaff rigged 8 Metre class Termagent (H9) sailing close-hauled, 1911

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

The cutter Folly under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Folly under sail

Mr Bakers boat, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mr Bakers boat, 1922

Saling yacht Asphodel (K5) with prize flags, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Saling yacht Asphodel (K5) with prize flags, 1922

The 6 Metre Flya (K13) sailing close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Flya (K13) sailing close-hauled, 1921

The 6 Metre sailing yacht Margaret (K14) sailing close-hauled, 1921. Creator
The 6 Metre sailing yacht Margaret (K14) sailing close-hauled, 1921

The 6 Metre class Maid Marion (K22) and Freesia (K11), 1921

The 6 Metre yacht Polly (K10) sailing upwind, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre yacht Polly (K10) sailing upwind, 1921

The yawl Sumurun running downwind with spinnaker, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Sumurun running downwind with spinnaker, 1922. Built in 1914 Sumurun was designed by William Fife for The Rt Hon. Lionel Edward, Baron Sackville

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

The racing cutters Rosamond and Creole sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator
The racing cutters Rosamond and Creole sailing close-hauled, 1911

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Kirk & Sons of Cowes: Masters of the Sea Step into the world & Sons, a legendary shipbuilding company that has left an indelible mark on maritime history. With their exceptional craftsmanship and unwavering dedication to perfection, they have created some of the most iconic vessels known to man. In 1933, the majestic 205-ton J-class yacht Velsheda gracefully sailed close hauled, showcasing Kirk & Sons' unrivaled expertise in yacht construction. The sight of this magnificent vessel slicing through the waves was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Another masterpiece from their workshop was the steam yacht Boadicea, anchored majestically amidst tranquil waters. Every detail meticulously crafted by Kirk & Sons spoke volumes about their commitment to excellence. The year 1913 witnessed a breathtaking moment as Cremona crashed through a mighty wave. This powerful image captured by Kirk & Sons showcased not only their technical prowess but also their ability to capture raw emotion in every frame. Joyeuse, a steam yacht built in 1914 by Kirk & Sons exuded elegance and sophistication as it glided effortlessly across pristine waters. A testament to timeless beauty and impeccable design. La Toquade, a motor yacht launched in 1939 by Kirk & Sons stood proudly at anchor - its sleek lines and modern features reflecting an era defined by innovation and progress. Kirk & Sons were no strangers to thrilling races either; White Heather and Shamrock raced downwind with sheer determination etched on their sails. These yachts embodied speed, skill, and fierce competition - all brought together under one name: Kirk & Sons. Their legacy extended beyond England's shores when RMS Olympic suffered a devastating collision with HMS Hawke in the Solent in 1911. The hole torn in her hull served as a stark reminder that even great ships could face unexpected challenges at sea.