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Cowes Collection (page 6)

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

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)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta at Cowes, the Prince of Waless Yacht 'Osborne'illuminated

The Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta at Cowes, the Prince of Waless Yacht "Osborne"illuminated (engraving)
1054085 The Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta at Cowes, the Prince of Waless Yacht " Osborne" illuminated (engraving) by English School

Background imageCowes Collection: The Contest for the 'America'Cup (litho)

The Contest for the "America"Cup (litho)
1056551 The Contest for the " America" Cup (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Contest for the " America" Cup)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Royal Invalid at Cowes, the Prince and Princess of Wales on Board the Royal Yacht 'Osborne'

The Royal Invalid at Cowes, the Prince and Princess of Wales on Board the Royal Yacht "Osborne"(litho)
1063668 The Royal Invalid at Cowes, the Prince and Princess of Wales on Board the Royal Yacht " Osborne" (litho) by Hall

Background imageCowes Collection: Arrival of the German Emperor at Cowes (litho)

Arrival of the German Emperor at Cowes (litho)
1100097 Arrival of the German Emperor at Cowes (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the German Emperor at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: Launch of the Sultans Steamer, at Cowes (engraving)

Launch of the Sultans Steamer, at Cowes (engraving)
1095782 Launch of the Sultans Steamer, at Cowes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the Sultans Steamer, at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: Smelt fishing from the Custom-House Pier at Cowes (litho)

Smelt fishing from the Custom-House Pier at Cowes (litho)
6026068 Smelt fishing from the Custom-House Pier at Cowes (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smelt fishing from the Custom-House Pier at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra on Board His Majestys Yacht 'Victoria and Albert'(b / w photo)

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra on Board His Majestys Yacht "Victoria and Albert"(b / w photo)
1601011 King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra on Board His Majestys Yacht " Victoria and Albert" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageCowes Collection: The King and Queen leaving London for Cowes on Thursday, 14 August

The King and Queen leaving London for Cowes on Thursday, 14 August, Their Majesties passing up Constitution Hill
1600918 The King and Queen leaving London for Cowes on Thursday, 14 August, Their Majesties passing up Constitution Hill (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageCowes Collection: Arrival of the German Emperor at Cowes on Monday Last (engraving)

Arrival of the German Emperor at Cowes on Monday Last (engraving)
1596580 Arrival of the German Emperor at Cowes on Monday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the German Emperor at Cowes on Monday Last)

Background imageCowes Collection: Sketches at Cowes (engraving)

Sketches at Cowes (engraving)
1606344 Sketches at Cowes (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Cowes. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 August 1898)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Yachting Season at Cowes (litho)

The Yachting Season at Cowes (litho)
1056459 The Yachting Season at Cowes (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Yachting Season at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: The King at Cowes, the Arrival of the 'Victoria and Albert'on Tuesday Afternoon (litho)

The King at Cowes, the Arrival of the "Victoria and Albert"on Tuesday Afternoon (litho)
1040569 The King at Cowes, the Arrival of the " Victoria and Albert" on Tuesday Afternoon (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Return of Lord Roberts, a Royal Welcome on the 'Alberta'off Cowes (litho)

The Return of Lord Roberts, a Royal Welcome on the "Alberta"off Cowes (litho)
1040121 The Return of Lord Roberts, a Royal Welcome on the " Alberta" off Cowes (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Promenade at Cowes, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving)

The Promenade at Cowes, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving)
3090256 The Promenade at Cowes, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageCowes Collection: HRH the Prince of Wales at Cowes (engraving)

HRH the Prince of Wales at Cowes (engraving)
1049621 HRH the Prince of Wales at Cowes (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH the Prince of Wales at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Regetta at Cowes (engraving)

The Regetta at Cowes (engraving)
1044738 The Regetta at Cowes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Regetta at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta, Sinking of the 'Wildfire', an Incident at Cowes during the Race

The Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta, Sinking of the "Wildfire", an Incident at Cowes during the Race for
1053049 The Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta, Sinking of the " Wildfire", an Incident at Cowes during the Race for the Town Cup (engraving) by English School

Background imageCowes Collection: Near Cowes, Isle of Wight (engraving)

Near Cowes, Isle of Wight (engraving)
2777276 Near Cowes, Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Near Cowes, Isle of Wight)

Background imageCowes Collection: Royal Yacht Squadron Club House, Cowes (photo)

Royal Yacht Squadron Club House, Cowes (photo)
725274 Royal Yacht Squadron Club House, Cowes (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Yacht Squadron Club House, Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: H. M. Yacht Victoria, 1880

H. M. Yacht Victoria, 1880
BAL6603 H.M. Yacht Victoria, 1880 by Gregory, George (1849-1938); Royal Thames Yacht Club, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageCowes Collection: Punch cartoon: The Sirens of the Sea-Side - British coastal holiday resorts (engraving)

Punch cartoon: The Sirens of the Sea-Side - British coastal holiday resorts (engraving)
6034963 Punch cartoon: The Sirens of the Sea-Side - British coastal holiday resorts (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageCowes Collection: Crowds on the Parade at Cowes, Isle of Wight (b / w photo)

Crowds on the Parade at Cowes, Isle of Wight (b / w photo)
6031738 Crowds on the Parade at Cowes, Isle of Wight (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crowds on the Parade at Cowes, Isle of Wight)

Background imageCowes Collection: Liptons Yacht at Cowes (litho)

Liptons Yacht at Cowes (litho)
1599000 Liptons Yacht at Cowes (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Liptons Yacht at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: A Privy Council at Sea, Councillors arriving alongside His Majestys Yacht 'Victoria

A Privy Council at Sea, Councillors arriving alongside His Majestys Yacht "Victoria
1601456 A Privy Council at Sea, Councillors arriving alongside His Majestys Yacht " Victoria and Albert" at Cowes on 26 July (litho) by Forestier

Background imageCowes Collection: At the Royal Yacht Squadron Club, Cowes (engraving)

At the Royal Yacht Squadron Club, Cowes (engraving)
1614193 At the Royal Yacht Squadron Club, Cowes (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Royal Yacht Squadron Club, Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Atlantic Yacht Race (engraving)

The Atlantic Yacht Race (engraving)
1610839 The Atlantic Yacht Race (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Atlantic Yacht Race. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 January 1867)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Kings Departure from Cowes, 6 August (litho)

The Kings Departure from Cowes, 6 August (litho)
1600863 The Kings Departure from Cowes, 6 August (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Departure from Cowes, 6 August)

Background imageCowes Collection: Cowes, Hampshire (engraving)

Cowes, Hampshire (engraving)
820270 Cowes, Hampshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowes, Hampshire. Illustration for Ports)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Arrival at Cowes of the German Emperor on Board his Yacht, the 'Hohenzollern'(litho)

The Arrival at Cowes of the German Emperor on Board his Yacht, the "Hohenzollern"(litho)
1048004 The Arrival at Cowes of the German Emperor on Board his Yacht, the " Hohenzollern" (litho) by Martino, Eduardo de (1838-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Yachting Season, the Royal Yacht Club House, Cowes (engraving)

The Yachting Season, the Royal Yacht Club House, Cowes (engraving)
1049176 The Yachting Season, the Royal Yacht Club House, Cowes (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Yachting Season, the Royal Yacht Club House, Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Prince of Wales at Cowes, Divine Service on Board HMS 'Osborne'(engraving)

The Prince of Wales at Cowes, Divine Service on Board HMS "Osborne"(engraving)
1049637 The Prince of Wales at Cowes, Divine Service on Board HMS " Osborne" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at Cowes)

Background imageCowes Collection: The Yachting Season at Cowes, the First Race of the Royal London Yacht Club Regatta (engraving)

The Yachting Season at Cowes, the First Race of the Royal London Yacht Club Regatta (engraving)
1062819 The Yachting Season at Cowes, the First Race of the Royal London Yacht Club Regatta (engraving) by English School

Background imageCowes Collection: Sketches at Cowes during the Regatta Week (engraving)

Sketches at Cowes during the Regatta Week (engraving)
1107543 Sketches at Cowes during the Regatta Week (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Cowes during the Regatta Week)

Background imageCowes Collection: Launch of the Emperor of Russias New Schooner Yacht, and Visit of his Son

Launch of the Emperor of Russias New Schooner Yacht, and Visit of his Son, the Grand Duke Constantine
1101953 Launch of the Emperor of Russias New Schooner Yacht, and Visit of his Son, the Grand Duke Constantine, at Cowes (engraving) by English School

Background imageCowes Collection: Tipsy B G-AFKP

Tipsy B G-AFKP (msn 05), at Cowes (Somerton) on the Isle of Wight, circa 1949. Built in 1938 as a Tipsy B, with a smaller rudder and lower all-up weight

Background imageCowes Collection: King Edward and Queen Alexandra consort on board His Majestys Yacht

King Edward and Queen Alexandra consort on board His Majestys Yacht HMY Victoria and Albert, at Cowes

Background imageCowes Collection: Two women wearing fashionable Cowes week costumes, the first sketch shows a frock carried

Two women wearing fashionable Cowes week costumes, the first sketch shows a frock carried out in pink tussore and dark grey, the sash is of grey silk and sleeves are of blue and white striped lawn

Background imageCowes Collection: Smart launch - Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England

Smart launch - Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England
circa 1910s

Background imageCowes Collection: New landing place, at East Cowes, built for Her Majesty, 1845. Creator: Unknown

New landing place, at East Cowes, built for Her Majesty, 1845. Creator: Unknown
New landing place, at East Cowes, built for Her Majesty, 1845. Queen Victoria travels from Windsor Castle to Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, another of her royal residences

Background imageCowes Collection: Her Majesty landing at Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Her Majesty landing at Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty landing at Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1844. Crowds wait to greet Queen Victoria:the thunder of the artillery of Cowes Castle, succeeded by the salutes from the Royal Yacht Squadron battery

Background imageCowes Collection: Launch of 'The Braganza'steamer at Cowes, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Launch of "The Braganza"steamer at Cowes, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Launch of " The Braganza" steamer at Cowes, 1844. Relaunch of a ship after undergoing alterations at the Isle of Wight

Background imageCowes Collection: Isle of Wight, Hampshire - Cowes - Royal Yacht Squadron

Isle of Wight, Hampshire - Cowes - Royal Yacht Squadron in foreground Date: circa 1920s

Background imageCowes Collection: ISLE OF WIGHT / COWES 1830

ISLE OF WIGHT / COWES 1830
Isle of Wight: Cowes Date: circa 1830

Background imageCowes Collection: Isle of Wight PO31 7 Map

Isle of Wight PO31 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Isle of Wight PO31 7

Background imageCowes Collection: King George V at the wheel of of his yacht, Britannia, during Cowes Regatta week, 1924, (1935)

King George V at the wheel of of his yacht, Britannia, during Cowes Regatta week, 1924, (1935). George V (1865-1936) sailing HMY Britannia off the coast of the Isle of Wight

Background imageCowes Collection: The Royal Yacht leaving Cowes, Isle of Wight, 6 August 1902. Creator: Unknown

The Royal Yacht leaving Cowes, Isle of Wight, 6 August 1902. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Yacht leaving Cowes, Isle of Wight, 6 August 1902. HMY Victoria and Albert leaving Cowes for Portsmouth on Wednesday afternoon, 6 August, with King Edward VII on board



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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.