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William Umpleby was a renowned photographer from Cowes, known for capturing the beauty and power of yachts in his stunning images

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William Umpleby Collection: Steam yacht under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The 45 ton cutter Camellia sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Steam yacht at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The 45 ton cutter Varia under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Steam yacht Shawnee under way, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Steam yacht Cressida at anchor, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Woman sitting in a chair in a garden, c1900. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The cutters Creole (3) and Ma oona (6) racing close-hauled, 1913. Creator
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William Umpleby Collection: The yawl Adelaide under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The 445 ton steam yacht Vanessa under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Salon on Drum Wen, 1920. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Yawl sailling close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The 6 Metre Class yachts Oui-Oui (D15) and Gairney racing, 1922. Creator
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William Umpleby Collection: The steam yacht Stella at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Group of rater yachts, date unknown. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The 30 ton yawl Palmosa under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The racing cutters Creole (3) and Rosamond, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Start of Cowes to Weymouth Race, August 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Motor launch in boatyard shed, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The schooner Germania and cutter White Heather, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: J. S. White laying the keel of the Brazilian destroyer Javary, 30th March 1938
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William Umpleby Collection: The ketch Aphrodite under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The ketch Gelasma under motor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Whites Dinghys for the Crown Colonies, 1929. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Woman with bouquet, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Viewing Platform, Royal Yacht Squadron. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Unknown schooner under sail, 1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Rio Rita, March 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Interior, Gloster Hotel, Cowes, Isle of Wight, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Schooner (Waterwitch?) under sail, c1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The yawl Banzai dried out at boatyard mooring, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The yawl Banzai in shed at boatyard, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Mitcham motor launch Border Pride No3 under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The yawl Nevada under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The 6 Metre sloop Euterpe. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Cutter under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The gaff rigged 8 Metre class Termagent (H9) sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator
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William Umpleby Collection: Ketch under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The cutter Folly under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Mr Bakers boat, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Saling yacht Asphodel (K5) with prize flags, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The 6 Metre Flya (K13) sailing close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The 6 Metre sailing yacht Margaret (K14) sailing close-hauled, 1921. Creator
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William Umpleby Collection: The 6 Metre class Maid Marion (K22) and Freesia (K11), 1921
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William Umpleby Collection: The 6 Metre yacht Polly (K10) sailing upwind, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The yawl Sumurun running downwind with spinnaker, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The 4 ton yawl Mandy under sail, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The racing cutters Rosamond and Creole sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator


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William Umpleby was a renowned photographer from Cowes, known for capturing the beauty and power of yachts in his stunning images. One such photograph depicts the majestic 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close hauled in 1933, its sails billowing against the wind. Another masterpiece showcases the steam yacht Boadicea at anchor, a creation by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, exuding elegance and luxury. In another captivating shot, Umpleby captures Cremona crashing through a wave in 1913, displaying both her strength and vulnerability. The steam yacht Joyeuse also graces his collection with its timeless charm from 1914. Umpleby's lens transports us to different eras as we witness the motor yacht La Toquade at anchor in 1939 and observe White Heather and Shamrock racing downwind on their sleek sailing yachts. His work even takes us back to historic moments like Americas Cup challenger Shamrock IV sailing without topsail in 1914. Not limited to just yachts, Umpleby's talent extends to documenting incidents such as the hole torn in RMS Olympic's hull after colliding with HMS Hawke in the Solent during 1911. He also captures serene scenes like the steam yacht Surf at anchor in 1912 or the graceful motion of Sapphire under way in1920. From auxiliary schooners like La Cigale sailing close-hauled to smaller vessels like Lisette under sail, William Umpleby immortalizes these maritime wonders through his lens. Each photograph is a testament to his skillful eye for detail and ability to capture both grandeur and subtlety alike. Through William Umpleby's photographs, we are transported into a world where time stands still—a world where yachts glide effortlessly across vast oceans or rest peacefully at anchor; each image telling its own unique story of adventure, elegance, or resilience.