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Cowes, a picturesque town located on the Isle of Wight, has long been synonymous with yachting and maritime history

Background imageCowes Collection: Cowes week 1894

Cowes week 1894
Sketches round and about. Date: August 1894

Background imageCowes Collection: A View of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Isle of Wight

A View of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Isle of Wight
BON40595 A View of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Isle of Wight by Serres, John Thomas (1759-1825); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageCowes Collection: Scene during Cowes Week, Leaving the Squadron Castle

Scene during Cowes Week, Leaving the Squadron Castle. 1902

Background imageCowes Collection: The Pier, Cowes (photo)

The Pier, Cowes (photo)
725275 The Pier, Cowes (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pier, Cowes. Illustration for Pictures in Colour of The Isle of Wight (Jarrold)

Background imageCowes Collection: British seaside resorts

British seaside resorts
3735427 British seaside resorts by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on British seaside resorts)

Background imageCowes Collection: King George as a yachtsman at Cowes in 1924 (colour litho)

King George as a yachtsman at Cowes in 1924 (colour litho)
2797749 King George as a yachtsman at Cowes in 1924 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George as a yachtsman at Cowes in 1924)

Background imageCowes Collection: Aboard the Morning Star yacht at Cowes, Isle of Wight

Aboard the Morning Star yacht at Cowes, Isle of Wight - the Pageant of the Century. 1911

Background imageCowes Collection: Building the 'Lapwing'and 'Ringdove'Dispatch Gun-Vessels by Gaslight, at Cowes (engraving)

Building the "Lapwing"and "Ringdove"Dispatch Gun-Vessels by Gaslight, at Cowes (engraving)
1608386 Building the " Lapwing" and " Ringdove" Dispatch Gun-Vessels by Gaslight, at Cowes (engraving) by English School

Background imageCowes Collection: Launch of the 'Earl of Hardwicke, 'Whaling Ship, at Cowes (engraving)

Launch of the "Earl of Hardwicke, "Whaling Ship, at Cowes (engraving)
1611923 Launch of the " Earl of Hardwicke, " Whaling Ship, at Cowes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the " Earl of Hardwicke)

Background imageCowes Collection: Burning of the RYS Schooner 'Titania, 'at Cowes (engraving)

Burning of the RYS Schooner "Titania, "at Cowes (engraving)
1607469 Burning of the RYS Schooner " Titania, " at Cowes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the RYS Schooner " Titania)

Background imageCowes Collection: The King at Cowes, the Arrival of the Yacht 'Osborne'with His Majesty on Board (litho)

The King at Cowes, the Arrival of the Yacht "Osborne"with His Majesty on Board (litho)
1628991 The King at Cowes, the Arrival of the Yacht " Osborne" with His Majesty on Board (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: King Edward VIIs Return to Osborne after his Proclamation, His Majesty leaving Trinity Wharf

King Edward VIIs Return to Osborne after his Proclamation, His Majesty leaving Trinity Wharf, Cowes, for Osborne
1593874 King Edward VIIs Return to Osborne after his Proclamation, His Majesty leaving Trinity Wharf, Cowes, for Osborne, 24 January (litho) by Cleaver

Background imageCowes Collection: America yacht winning at Cowes, 1851

America yacht winning at Cowes, 1851
The America yacht winning at Cowes in 1851. 1851

Background imageCowes Collection: The Court at Cowes, a Charitable Visit (engraving)

The Court at Cowes, a Charitable Visit (engraving)
1600877 The Court at Cowes, a Charitable Visit (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court at Cowes, a Charitable Visit)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Kings Convalescence, a Royal Visitor at Cowes (litho)

The Kings Convalescence, a Royal Visitor at Cowes (litho)
1600817 The Kings Convalescence, a Royal Visitor at Cowes (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Convalescence, a Royal Visitor at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: Views in the Isle of Wight (engraving)

Views in the Isle of Wight (engraving)
1098201 Views in the Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in the Isle of Wight)

Background imageCowes Collection: Yachting at Cowes and Southampton (engraving)

Yachting at Cowes and Southampton (engraving)
1060169 Yachting at Cowes and Southampton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yachting at Cowes and Southampton)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Duke of Connaught receiving Prince Henry of Batternberg on his Arrival at Cowes (engraving)

The Duke of Connaught receiving Prince Henry of Batternberg on his Arrival at Cowes (engraving)
1041339 The Duke of Connaught receiving Prince Henry of Batternberg on his Arrival at Cowes (engraving) by English School

Background imageCowes Collection: The Kings Departure from Cowes, the Royal Yacht leaving for Portsmouth (litho)

The Kings Departure from Cowes, the Royal Yacht leaving for Portsmouth (litho)
1040875 The Kings Departure from Cowes, the Royal Yacht leaving for Portsmouth (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Departure from Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales at Cowes, awaiting the Arrival of the Queen (litho)

The Prince and Princess of Wales at Cowes, awaiting the Arrival of the Queen (litho)
1063579 The Prince and Princess of Wales at Cowes, awaiting the Arrival of the Queen (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCowes Collection: The German Emperor at Cowes, on Board the 'Meteor'during the Race for the Queens Cup (engraving)

The German Emperor at Cowes, on Board the "Meteor"during the Race for the Queens Cup (engraving)
1062822 The German Emperor at Cowes, on Board the " Meteor" during the Race for the Queens Cup (engraving) by Wyllie

Background imageCowes Collection: Cowes Race Week (litho)

Cowes Race Week (litho)
1046014 Cowes Race Week (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowes Race Week)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Pyramid, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

The Pyramid, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia Date: circa 1930

Background imageCowes Collection: Alexandra, Princess of Wales, with her son, Prince George, later King George V, at Cowes

Alexandra, Princess of Wales, with her son, Prince George, later King George V, at Cowes, Isle of Wight
5996549 Alexandra, Princess of Wales, with her son, Prince George, later King George V, at Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1880 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageCowes Collection: Launch of the Peninsular and Oriental Companys Steam-Ship 'Vectis, 'at Cowes (engraving)

Launch of the Peninsular and Oriental Companys Steam-Ship "Vectis, "at Cowes (engraving)
1601523 Launch of the Peninsular and Oriental Companys Steam-Ship " Vectis, " at Cowes (engraving) by English School

Background imageCowes Collection: The Court at Cowes, a Royal Cycling Party (litho)

The Court at Cowes, a Royal Cycling Party (litho)
1600875 The Court at Cowes, a Royal Cycling Party (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court at Cowes, a Royal Cycling Party, the Prince of Wales)

Background imageCowes Collection: A Distinguished Visitor to the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes (litho)

A Distinguished Visitor to the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes (litho)
1600861 A Distinguished Visitor to the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Kings Convalescence, the Night Scene at Cowes (litho)

The Kings Convalescence, the Night Scene at Cowes (litho)
1600816 The Kings Convalescence, the Night Scene at Cowes (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Convalescence, the Night Scene at Cowes, His Majestys Guard)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Prince of Wales, Princess Victoria, Princess Maud, and Prince Charles of Denmark shopping at

The Prince of Wales, Princess Victoria, Princess Maud, and Prince Charles of Denmark shopping at Cowes (engraving)
1600813 The Prince of Wales, Princess Victoria, Princess Maud, and Prince Charles of Denmark shopping at Cowes (engraving) by Wright

Background imageCowes Collection: The Kings Journey, Scenes at Portsmouth (engraving)

The Kings Journey, Scenes at Portsmouth (engraving)
1600777 The Kings Journey, Scenes at Portsmouth (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Journey, Scenes at Portsmouth)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales watching the Racing at Cowes from the Royal Yacht 'Osborne'(litho)

The Prince and Princess of Wales watching the Racing at Cowes from the Royal Yacht "Osborne"(litho)
1606328 The Prince and Princess of Wales watching the Racing at Cowes from the Royal Yacht " Osborne" (litho) by Prior

Background imageCowes Collection: The Kaiser and the Little English Boy - A Reminiscence of Cowes (litho)

The Kaiser and the Little English Boy - A Reminiscence of Cowes (litho)
3620635 The Kaiser and the Little English Boy - A Reminiscence of Cowes (litho) by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCowes Collection: Cowes (b / w photo)

Cowes (b / w photo)
3631800 Cowes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowes. Illustration for Pictorial England and Wales (Cassell, c 1895).); © Look and Learn

Background imageCowes Collection: Arrival of the Court at Cowes, after the Review at Aldershott (engraving)

Arrival of the Court at Cowes, after the Review at Aldershott (engraving)
2772308 Arrival of the Court at Cowes, after the Review at Aldershott (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the Court at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: Programme for the Cowes Royal Regatta, Isle of Wight, 7 August 1885 (litho)

Programme for the Cowes Royal Regatta, Isle of Wight, 7 August 1885 (litho)
6032512 Programme for the Cowes Royal Regatta, Isle of Wight, 7 August 1885 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Programme for the Cowes Royal Regatta)

Background imageCowes Collection: Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta at Cowes, Race for the Town Plate (engraving)

Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta at Cowes, Race for the Town Plate (engraving)
1616498 Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta at Cowes, Race for the Town Plate (engraving) by Tozer, Henry Spernon (c.1870-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Home of the Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes, the Dining-Room (b / w photo)

The Home of the Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes, the Dining-Room (b / w photo)
1592433 The Home of the Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes, the Dining-Room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Floating Bridge, Cowes (photo)

The Floating Bridge, Cowes (photo)
725273 The Floating Bridge, Cowes (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Floating Bridge, Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: King Edward in a Yachting Accident at Cowes, 1874 (litho)

King Edward in a Yachting Accident at Cowes, 1874 (litho)
3104244 King Edward in a Yachting Accident at Cowes, 1874 (litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward in a Yachting Accident at Cowes, 1874)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Promenade at Cowes, 1825 (print)

The Promenade at Cowes, 1825 (print)
3870627 The Promenade at Cowes, 1825 (print) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, Isle of Wight; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageCowes Collection: Cowes Regatta, 1776

Cowes Regatta, 1776
3870619 Cowes Regatta, 1776 by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageCowes Collection: A Memorable Interview, the Boer Generals being received by the King on the Royal Yacht 'Victoria

A Memorable Interview, the Boer Generals being received by the King on the Royal Yacht "Victoria
1040947 A Memorable Interview, the Boer Generals being received by the King on the Royal Yacht " Victoria and Albert" at Cowes (engraving) by Scott

Background imageCowes Collection: The Arrival of the Crown Prince of Prussia on the 'Alberta'at Cowes (engraving)

The Arrival of the Crown Prince of Prussia on the "Alberta"at Cowes (engraving)
1040184 The Arrival of the Crown Prince of Prussia on the " Alberta" at Cowes (engraving) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCowes Collection: Some Snapshots during the Racing at Cowes (b / w photo)

Some Snapshots during the Racing at Cowes (b / w photo)
1048008 Some Snapshots during the Racing at Cowes (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Snapshots during the Racing at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta at Cowes (engraving)

The Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta at Cowes (engraving)
1048926 The Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta at Cowes (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: A Record Breaker at Cowes (b / w photo)

A Record Breaker at Cowes (b / w photo)
1063636 A Record Breaker at Cowes (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Record Breaker at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Finish of the Race for the 'Meteor'Challenge-Shield, the 'Britannia'and

The Finish of the Race for the "Meteor"Challenge-Shield, the "Britannia"and
1062828 The Finish of the Race for the " Meteor" Challenge-Shield, the " Britannia" and the " Satanita" returning to Cowes (engraving) by Wyllie

Background imageCowes Collection: Arrival of the German Emperor at Cowes, Monday, 6 August (engraving)

Arrival of the German Emperor at Cowes, Monday, 6 August (engraving)
1107526 Arrival of the German Emperor at Cowes, Monday, 6 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the German Emperor at Cowes, Monday)



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Cowes, a picturesque town located on the Isle of Wight, has long been synonymous with yachting and maritime history, and is here that the 205-ton J-class yacht Velsheda gracefully sailed close hauled in 1933, showcasing the sheer elegance and power of these magnificent vessels. In Cowes, the sea becomes a stage for remarkable creations like the steam yacht Boadicea, anchored proudly amidst its surroundings. Crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, this masterpiece stands as a testament to their craftsmanship and attention to detail. Speaking of Kirk & Sons' brilliance, their creation Cremona crashes through waves in an awe-inspiring display from 1913. The sheer force behind this vessel leaves spectators breathless as they witness its raw power. But Cowes isn't just about sailing; it offers much more. With its charming multiviews capturing every nook and cranny of this idyllic town on the Isle of Wight, visitors are transported into a world where beauty knows no bounds. Yachting enthusiasts flock to Cowes year after year to indulge in their passion for sailing. The sight of sleek yachts gliding effortlessly across azure waters is nothing short of mesmerizing - a true paradise for those who seek adventure on the open seas. Even railway air services recognized Cowes' allure as depicted in their captivating poster that invites travelers to experience the magic firsthand. This enchanting place beckons all who wish to escape reality and immerse themselves in nautical wonders. The steam yacht Joyeuse takes us back in time to 1914 when Kirk & Sons once again showcased their mastery at creating vessels that exude both opulence and grandeur. Its presence evokes nostalgia for an era defined by sophistication and grace. Fast forward to 1939 when La Toquade drops anchor off Cowes - another marvel created by Kirk & Sons.