Sailing Boat Collection (page 2)

The schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909

The cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup

Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914

The 6 Metre class Lanka, Wamba and Stella racing on reaching leg, 1914

Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914

The 6 Metre Stella, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Stella, 1914

The steam yacht Chimaera, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Chimaera, 1914

The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913

The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Ancora went on to win gold medal in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics

The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934

Men of War, c1720. Artist: Peter Monamy
Men of War, c1720. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Port of Antwerp in 1520. At this time, Antwerp was one of the main financial and trading centres of Western Europe. After a drawing by Albrecht Durer

Volcano on the island of Thera (Santorini) in eruption, 1866. The horseshoe shape of the island was created during a cataclysmic eruption c1500 BC

Pamir, one of the last commercial sailing ships, off Sydney Heads, Australia (b / w photo)
7156948 Pamir, one of the last commercial sailing ships, off Sydney Heads, Australia (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pamir)

Old Battersea Bridge, 1879 (etching)
6200307 Old Battersea Bridge, 1879 (etching) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 20.3x29.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured)
1198423 Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77) (after); 26.5x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

The Clocktower at St. Tropez, 1896 (oil on canvas)
NUL42036 The Clocktower at St. Tropez, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Off Sunderland, 1871 (oil on canvas)
TW429362 Off Sunderland, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Mills, R. (fl.1871); 25.5x37.8 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; eSunderland Museums; British, out of copyright

The beach of Capo Coda Cavallo (San Teodoro, Sassari province, Sardinia, Italy, Europe)

Port Andratx, Mallorca (Majorca), Balearic Islands, Spain

The Lady Anne making waves in a good breeze, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Lady Anne making waves in a good breeze, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations

The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and Mariquita by William Fife III. Mariquita is the only surviving 19-metre of the six that were built

The auxiliary sailing ship Sunbeam, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The auxiliary sailing ship Sunbeam, 1911. The 565-ton three-masted schooner was owned by Lord Brassey who had her built in 1874

The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1932. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1932. 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 majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912. Creator
The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912

The Lady Anne spray over deck, sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Lady Anne spray over deck, sailing close-hauled, 1912. The Lady Anne, a 15 Metre cutter designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912

HMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
HMY Britannia before being sunk, July 1936. After Britannia had been stripped of her spars and fittings, her hull was towed out to St Catherines Deep near the Isle of Wight

The Red Sail. Artist: Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926)
The Red Sail. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Liege

Sandbank - From the East, Showing Sandbank and Kilmun, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Fowey - Entrance to the Harbour, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Raines & Porter Ltd. Advert, 1919. Artist: Raines & Porter
Raines & Porter Ltd. Advert, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXI. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Allegory with wolf and eagle, c1516 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Allegory with wolf and eagle, c1516 (1954). Found in the collection of the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, Windsor. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)

Map of Genoa and Florence from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun, 1541-1622 and Franz Hogenberg, 1540-1590
Cartography, Italy, 16th century. Map of Genoa and Florence. From Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1540-1590), Cologne. Engraving

Summer, 1929 (oil on canvas)
1195333 Summer, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Benigni, Leon (1892-1948); 59.1 x 43.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Morning Salute From HMS St Vincent off Portsmouth (oil)
7088689 The Morning Salute From HMS St Vincent off Portsmouth (oil) by Dawson, Henry Thomas (1841/42-p.96); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

View of Boston Harbour near Castle Island, 1872 (oil on canvas)
PEM216831 View of Boston Harbour near Castle Island, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Silva, Francis Augustus (1835-86); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; American

"The danced by the light of the Moon", from Peter Rabbit Little Red Hen
2603588 " The danced by the light of the Moon", from Peter Rabbit Little Red Hen and Owl and Pussy Cat pub. Charles E Graham & Co. c

The Doges Palace, Venice, from the Steps of San Giorgio Maggiore
652111 The Doges Palace, Venice, from the Steps of San Giorgio Maggiore, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on card) by Foster

Mosman Bay, Keanes Point, Peppermint Grove, c1947. Creator: Unknown
Mosman Bay, Keanes Point, Peppermint Grove, c1947. From " Perth - City of Sunshine". [Australia House Bookshop, London, c1947]

The 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing with spinnaker. 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing with spinnaker. 1939. Thendara was designed by Alfred Mylne for the Scottish yachtsman Sir Arthur Young. She was launched in 1937 and is still racing today

Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, viewed from stern, 1912
Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

The 15-metre Ostaria, Hispania and Sophie Elizabeth racing upwind, 1911

The schooner Pampa. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Pampa

The 6 Metre Cremona moored with flags, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Cremona moored with flags, 1913

Penzance, c1910. View from the Sea. Tin and Copper Mines and Pilchard Fisheries. Shipping Trade and Iron Works. Population, 12, 090

The Harbour, Bridlington Quay, c1896. Artist: JW Shores
The Harbour, Bridlington Quay, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Brixham, Torbay, Devon, 1825. Artist: William Daniell
Brixham, Torbay, Devon, 1825. From A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825 by William Daniell

The Bay of Naples, 1841. Found in the collection of State Open-air Museum Peterhof, St. Petersburg

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"Captivating Moments on the Open Seas: A Glimpse into the World of Sailing Boats" The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda gracefully glides through the water, sailing close hauled in 1933. Whitby, 1824 - An artistic masterpiece by JMW Turner captures the timeless beauty of a sailing boat against a picturesque backdrop. Dedham Lock and Mill, 1820 - Immerse yourself in tranquility as you witness a charming oil painting showcasing a sailing boat peacefully navigating its way through calm waters. The Run Home - Henry Scott Tuke's stunning artwork transports us to an era where sailing boats dominated the seas with their elegance and grace (1858-1929). Witness nature's breathtaking spectacle as sailing boats silhouette against a vibrant sunset at St. Monans Harbour in Fife, East Neuk, Scotland. Cremona crashes through wave, 1913 - Kirk & Sons of Cowes capture an exhilarating moment as this powerful sailing boat triumphs over mighty waves with sheer determination. Claude Monet's Seine at Rouen (1872) showcases his mastery in capturing light and movement while featuring enchanting sailboats dotting the tranquil river landscape. Experience serenity amidst Sweden's archipelago islands as you gaze upon a red Swedish house overlooking pristine waters from Skarhamn, Tjorn on Bohuslan Coast. The steam yacht Joyeuse takes center stage in this vintage photograph from 1914 by Kirk & Sons of Cowes; reminding us that even steam-powered vessels had their charm alongside traditional sailboats. White Heather and Shamrock race downwind with fierce competition but undeniable elegance – two iconic yachts etching their names into history books forever.