Power Boat Collection

Poster for the world motor boat championships 1938
Poster for the world motor boat championships in Geneva from the 6th-8th August 1938

USA, California, San Diego. Various boats in Mission Bay

A group onboard sea sled Miss England, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Claude Grahame-White in his experimental 45-foot power sledge, Miss England, 3 Sept 1922. Miss England was built of wood by the Cowes firm of S.E. Saunders in 1921

Izmes two 150 hp engines, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Izmes two 150 hp engines, 1913. Izme was built for Albert Vickers to take part in the British International Trophy (Harmsworth Trophy) event held at Osborne Bay in September 1913

Power boat for deep sea fishing, Hotel Resort Treasure Cay, Abacos Islands, Bahamas, Caribbean

Speedboat symphony
Ido Meirovich

The French hydroplane Despujols II, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The French hydroplane Despujols II, 1913. The 400 hp Despujols II was owned by M. Maurice Coulumb and competed for the British International Trophy which took place in Osborne Bay, September 1913

The French hydroplane Despujols I being towed, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The French hydroplane Despujols I being towed, 1913. Despujols I competed for the British International Trophy which took place in Osborne Bay

Izmes two 150 hp engines, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Izmes two 150 hp engines, 1913. Izme was built for Albert Vickers to take part in the British International Trophy (Harmsworth Trophy) event held at Osborne Bay in September 1913

The American hydropane Disturber III, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The American hydropane Disturber III, 1913. The 40 ft Fauber hydroplane Disturber III was owned by James A. Pugh. It was powered by two Van Blerck engines giving a total 600 hp

Sea sled Miss England at mooring, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Claude Grahame-White in his experimental 45-foot power sledge, Miss England, 3 Sept 1922. Miss England was built of wood by the Cowes firm of S.E. Saunders in 1921

The French 400 hp hydroplane Despujols I, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The French 400 hp hydroplane Despujols I, 1913. Despujols I was owned by M. Victor and competed for the British International Trophy which took place in Osborne Bay, September 1913

The 40 ft hydroplane Pioneer under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40 ft hydroplane Pioneer under way. Pioneer was an English boat, owned by the Duke of Westminster, and challenged America for possession of the Harmsworth International Trophy in 1910

The American hydroplane Ankle Deep, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The American hydroplane Ankle Deep, 1913. Ankle Deep was a 32 ft hydroplane designed by Tams, Lemoine & Crane and built by Staten Island Shipbuilding Co. for Count Mankowski

Motor launch, 1932. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Motor launch, 1932

Hydroplane under way, 1913

The power boat Maple-Leaf III under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The power boat Maple-Leaf III under way, 1911. The 40 ft Maple-Leaf III was owned by the Canadian banker E, Mackay Edgar. It was powered by a 12-cylinder, V-type Orleans engine of 400 horsepower

The hydroplane Columbine at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The hydroplane Columbine at anchor. The Fauber design hydroplane Columbine was built by Sam E. Saunders in 1909

The hydroplane Columbine under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The hydroplane Columbine under way. The Fauber design hydroplane Columbine was built by Sam E. Saunders in 1909

Power boat under way, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Power boat under way, 1914

Sea sled Miss England under way, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Claude Grahame-White in his experimental 45-foot power sledge, Miss England, 3 Sept 1922. Miss England was built of wood by the Cowes firm of S.E. Saunders in 1921

The hydroplane Maple Leaf IV, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The hydroplane Maple Leaf IV, 1914. Maple Leaf IV in which T.O.M. Sopwith won back the British International Trophy in 1912, was powered by two Austin engines generating 400 horsepower

Sailors on board cabin cruiser, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sailors on board cabin cruiser, 1914

The hydroplane Maple Leaf IV, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The hydroplane Maple Leaf IV, 1913. Maple Leaf IV in which T.O.M. Sopwith won back the British International Trophy in 1912, was powered by two Austin engines generating 400 horsepower

Sea sled Miss England at anchor, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Claude Grahame-White in his experimental 45-foot power sledge, Miss England, 3 Sept 1922. Miss England was built of wood by the Cowes firm of S.E. Saunders in 1921

The hydroplane Angela II, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The hydroplane Angela II, 1913. Angela II was built at Sam E. Saunders and was powered by a Wolseley engine

The hydroplane Izme under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The hydroplane Izme under way, 1913. Izme was built for Albert Vickers to take part in the British International Trophy (Harmsworth Trophy) event held at Osborne Bay in September 1913

Planning motor boat Crusader, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Planning motor boat Crusader, 1914

The hydroplane Vicuna III underway, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Sam E. Saunders built hydroplane Vicuna III, 1913

The hydroplane Izme, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The hydroplane Izme, 1913. Izme was built for Albert Vickers to take part in the British International Trophy (Harmsworth Trophy) event held at Osborne Bay in September 1913

The hydroplane Izme under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The hydroplane Izme under way, 1913. Izme was built for Albert Vickers to take part in the British International Trophy (Harmsworth Trophy) event held at Osborne Bay in September 1913

1936 worlds fastest single-engined boat Miss Britain III, 1936
Top Speed. At the beginning of 1936 the worlds fastest single-engined boat was Miss Britain III, driven, built and owned by Mr. Huber Scott-Paine, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol

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A tourist power boat sailing past Pentire Point West and The Chick an uninhabited rocky island silhouetted by a colourful sunset in Newquay in Cornwall

Waves crashing on the rocks of Pointe des Chateaux on Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies
Waves crashing on the rocky peninsula of Pointe des Chateaux on Grande-Terre; Guadeloupe, French West Indies

UK, BVI, Jost van Dyke, White Bay. Popular moorings for bareboaters and charter sail

Popular moorings for bareboaters and charter sail, Jost van Dyke, White Bay, British Virgin Island, United Kingdom

Motonautique de la Cote d Azur
Poster advertising a powerboat race off the Cote d Azur taking place from 22nd to 31st August 1935

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"Unleashing the Thrill: A Glimpse into the World of Power Boats" Step back in time with this captivating poster for the world motor boat championships held in 1938. The picturesque setting of Mission Bay, California, USA, witnessed a thrilling display of various boats competing for glory. One remarkable vessel that stole the show was the sea sled Miss England, designed by Kirk & Sons of Cowes in 1922. With its sleek design and powerful engines, it epitomized speed and elegance on water. Speaking of engines, let's not forget about Izmes two 150 hp engines created by Kirk & Sons of Cowes in 1913. These technological marvels revolutionized power boating and paved the way for future advancements. For those seeking adventure beyond racing, a power boat specially crafted for deep-sea fishing awaited at Hotel Resort Treasure Cay in Abacos Islands, Bahamas. It offered an unforgettable experience amidst stunning oceanic landscapes. The symphony of speedboats gracefully gliding across pristine waters is a sight to behold. Each vessel tells its own story as it cuts through waves with precision and finesse. Intriguingly named Despujols II hydroplane from France made waves back in 1913. Crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, it showcased French ingenuity and engineering prowess like no other. Accompanying Despujols II was its predecessor Despujols I being towed during that same year - another masterpiece brought to life by Kirk & Sons of Cowes. These hydroplanes were true symbols of innovation pushing boundaries on both land and water. Noteworthy among these creations was also Disturber III - an American hydroplane built by Kirk & Sons of Cowes in 1913. Its formidable presence commanded attention wherever it ventured; truly a force to be reckoned with. Returning to sea sleds once again brings us to Miss England, gracefully moored in 1922.