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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: The three ketches Julnar, Cariad and Corisande racing upwind, 1913. Creator
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William Umpleby Collection: Decorated shop window of AP Gegg, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Portrait of two women and a man, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Portrait of a man in uniform, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Portrait of a man and woman, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The Armorial Bearings of Major Hudson, c1930. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Royal Motor Barge, possibly Isle of Wight, c1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Group portrait with naval officers, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The 6 Metre Jonquil sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The yawl Gertrude sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Sailing yacht Blue Peter, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The cutter Blue Bird under sail, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The 35 ton ketch Brown Mouse under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The 7 Metre class yacht Ithman, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The 8 Metre Antwerpia (H19) and Windflower (H3) racing under spinnaker, 1911
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William Umpleby Collection: Unknown sailing yacht under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: 489 ton steam yacht (possibly Juicel ?) under way, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The steam yacht Fleur-D-Lys under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Unknown destroyer under way. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Schooner at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Line of Torpedo Boats under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The yawl White Heather I sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Engine room on cabin cruiser D. G. S. P. 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Interior of cabin on cabin cruiser D. G. S. P. 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Unknown hydroplane underway, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Cabin cruiser D. G. S. I. on stand at boatyard, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: People at an event, c1900. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: 21 Footer motor launch showing engines, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Stern view of W Class boats racing downwind, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Cutter heeling hard on upwind leg. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Motor yacht W. G. S. P on slipway at boatyard, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Royal London Yacht Club, Cowes, Isle of Wight, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Unknown yawl and schooner under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: HMY Victoria and Albert and the Russian Imperial Yacht Standart at Cowes, 1909
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William Umpleby Collection: Unknown schooner under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Unknown vessel underway. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Unknown barquentine at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Unknown hydroplane underway, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Christening Group possibly for the Yugoslavian Bakar, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1931
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William Umpleby Collection: Unknown speedboat underway. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: The French hydroplane Despujols II, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Royal Marine Hotel, Cowes, Isle of Wight, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: East Cowes from St Marys Church, Isle of Wight, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Cowes Parade from Gurnard. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Beach, Isle of Wight, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Neoclassical facade with Free Car Park sign, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Cars embarking on Southampton ferry. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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William Umpleby Collection: Gale damage on barge Beryl (press print), 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes


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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.