Kirk Collection (page 3)

The steam yacht Sabrina at anchor, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Sabrina, 1914. Sabrina was built by Vickers, Sons & Maxim in 1899

The Russian Imperial Yacht Standart at Cowes, 1909. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Russian Imperial Yacht Standart at Cowes, 1909. Standart was built by order of Emperor Alexander III of Russia, and constructed at the Danish shipyard of Burmeister & Wain

The ketch Xarifa (renamed Verona ) at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Xarifa (renamed Verona ) at anchor, 1912

Izmes two 150 hp engines, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Izmes two 150 hp engines, 1913. Izme was built for Albert Vickers to take part in the British International Trophy (Harmsworth Trophy) event held at Osborne Bay in September 1913

RMS Queen Mary passing Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
RMS Queen Mary passing Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 1936. A policeman watches from the quay as the ocean liner Queen Mary passes the port of Cowes

Prince Albert at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1910. Prince Albert (1895-1952, later King George VI) in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

The gaff rigged 8 Metre Spero sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The gaff rigged 8 Metre Spero sailing with spinnaker, 1912

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

The 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1913. Modwena was built in 1908 by John Reid in Glasgow. In 1912 she was bought by the sewing machine magnate Mortimer Singer to use as a private yacht

The 23 Metre sailing yacht Cambria, 1928. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23 Metre sailing yacht Cambria, 1928. Cambria was built by William Fife for the newspaper magnate Sir William Berry

Queen Mary, King George V and crew on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1925. Creator
Queen Mary, King George V and crew on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1925. Group portrait of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) with the crew of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert

The spectacular 338-ton Big Class schooner Westward, 1926. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The spectacular 338-ton Big Class schooner Westward, 1926. Westward was designed by Nathanael Herreshoff and built in 1910

The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1908. Group portrait of the Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) and Princess of Wales (1867-1963)

Christening Group for the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1931
Christening Group for the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co shipyard, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 10 Jan 1931

The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)

Prince Arthur on board HMY Victoria and Albert, c1925. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Prince Arthur on board HMY Victoria and Albert, c1925. Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942), was the seventh child and third son of Queen Victoria

The launch of Shamrock IV with H. M. S. Victory in the background, May 1914. Creator
The launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport with H.M.S. Victory in the background, May 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson

PS Princess Mary, July 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
PS Princess Mary, July 1911. The Princess Mary paddle steamer was built in 1911 as a general purpose ship for excursion, ferry and tender work

The schooner Astria sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Astria sailing close-hauled

The beautiful schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The beautiful schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909

Queen Mary and King George V on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1930. Creator
Queen Mary and King George V on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1930. Group portrait of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) with the crew of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert

The steam yacht Greta at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Greta at anchor, 1912. Greta was built by Scott & Co at Greenock in 1895. She was later named Laranda

Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator
Prince Edward standing in front of the officers quarters of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. The prince in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

The Duke and Duchess of York aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, 1933. Prince Albert (1895-1952), the future King George VI, and his wife Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002) on board the royal yacht

The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing on a broad reach, August 1912. Creator
The gaff rigged cutter Bloodhound sailing on a broad reach, August 1912. The 40 ton cutter, Bloodhound was designed by William Fife and built in 1874

The ketch Cariad and schooner Irma racing downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Cariad and schooner Irma racing downwind, 1911. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896

King George V and Queen Mary aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, 1933. King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) on board the royal yacht

Saunders motor launch on slipway ready for launching, 1908. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Saunders motor launch on slipway ready for launching, 1908

Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator
Prince Edward standing in front of the officers quarters of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. The prince in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

The 6-metre Lanka sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6-metre Lanka sailing close-hauled, 1914

UK, Scotland, Lowlands, Glasgow, View of the The Cathedral of Saint Mungo

Alloway Kirkyard, Scotland, Victorian period

Kirk Sandall Pilkington's Glass Works early 1900s

Pilkingtons Glass Works, Kirk Sandall

Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

A scene from the film "Ulysses", directed by Mario Camerini and starring Kirk Douglas in the title role. Here, Ulysses and his crew are disembarking on the island of the Cyclops Polythemus

Porch of a mountain Kirk
Scottish hills and lochs: - Porch of a mountain Kirk Date: circa 1930

Door of a mountain Kirk
Scottish hills and lochs: - Door of a mountain Kirk Date: circa 1930

Photograph looking west towards Trongate. Date: 1900

The Trongate, Glasgow, 1826 (oil on canvas)
GLS219840 The Trongate, Glasgow, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Knox, John (1778-1845); 88.9x124.4 cm; People's Palace, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Kirk Shepard England Blue Square UKOpen 2009 Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England 04 June 2009 Date: 04 June 2009

Kirk Triplett British Open Turnberry, 19 July 1994 Date: 19 July 1994

Sylvester Kirk Race Horse Trainer Newmarket Raceday, Newmarket Racecourse Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket, England 19 May 2012 NEWMARKET RACEDAY, NEWMARKET RACECOURSE, ENGLAND

The Committee, from Hudibras by Samuel Butler (1612-80)
STC451203 The Committee, from Hudibras by Samuel Butler (1612-80), illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Comic postcard, Vicar and Scotsman Date: 20th century

Photograph of Meynell Arms, Kirk Langley, Derbyshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Kirk Loch Caravan Site, Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
The Kirk Loch Caravan Park still sits on the banks of the loch in the small town of Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site still has 30 pitches for caravans and tents

Plan of Edinburgh, from the Castle to St Giless (engraving)
5202871 Plan of Edinburgh, from the Castle to St Giless (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Edinburgh, from the Castle to St Giles s)

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Kirk & Sons of Cowes: Masters of the Sea Step into the world & Sons, a legendary shipbuilding company that has left an indelible mark on maritime history. With their exceptional craftsmanship and unwavering dedication to perfection, they have created some of the most iconic vessels known to man. In 1933, the majestic 205-ton J-class yacht Velsheda gracefully sailed close hauled, showcasing Kirk & Sons' unrivaled expertise in yacht construction. The sight of this magnificent vessel slicing through the waves was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Another masterpiece from their workshop was the steam yacht Boadicea, anchored majestically amidst tranquil waters. Every detail meticulously crafted by Kirk & Sons spoke volumes about their commitment to excellence. The year 1913 witnessed a breathtaking moment as Cremona crashed through a mighty wave. This powerful image captured by Kirk & Sons showcased not only their technical prowess but also their ability to capture raw emotion in every frame. Joyeuse, a steam yacht built in 1914 by Kirk & Sons exuded elegance and sophistication as it glided effortlessly across pristine waters. A testament to timeless beauty and impeccable design. La Toquade, a motor yacht launched in 1939 by Kirk & Sons stood proudly at anchor - its sleek lines and modern features reflecting an era defined by innovation and progress. Kirk & Sons were no strangers to thrilling races either; White Heather and Shamrock raced downwind with sheer determination etched on their sails. These yachts embodied speed, skill, and fierce competition - all brought together under one name: Kirk & Sons. Their legacy extended beyond England's shores when RMS Olympic suffered a devastating collision with HMS Hawke in the Solent in 1911. The hole torn in her hull served as a stark reminder that even great ships could face unexpected challenges at sea.