Sloop Collection

Cremona crashes through wave, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6-metre Cremona crashes through wave, 1913

AMERICAs CUP, 1886. The Mayflower saluted by the fleet while crossing the bow of the Galatea on the fourth tack in the first race on 7 September 1886, New York

AMERICAs CUP, 1881. The American winner, Mischief with the Canadian challenger Atalanta in the fourth international race for the Americas Cup on September 9th & 10th, 1881

Ships of the Navy 1921
Flotilla leader, sloop and transport vessel of the Royal Navy

William Thompsons fight off Poole, Dorset, 30 May 1695. Thompson was a local fisherman whose fishing boat was fired on by a French privateer near the Isle of Purbeck

Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938

The Yarmouth One Design Greywing, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Yarmouth One Design Greywing, 1922. The Yarmouth One Design class was established at the Solent Yacht Club in 1910, on the instigation of Sir Arthur Cope, RA

Trivia, a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Trivia, a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1939. Trivia was designed by Charles Nicholson for Vernon W. MacAndrew. She achieved first in her class in 1937, her first season

The 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913

Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914

The 6 Metre class Lanka, Wamba and Stella racing on reaching leg, 1914

Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914

The 6 Metre Stella, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Stella, 1914

The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913

The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Ancora went on to win gold medal in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics

Ancient and Modern Nassau, Bahamas - Primitive (yet colourful) sloops which carry freight and passengers hundreds of miles to and from the outer Bahamian Islands

AMERICAs CUP, 1883. The American winner, Vigilant with the British challenger Valkyrie in the eighth international race for the Americas Cup on October 7th, 9th & 13th, 1883

AMERICAs CUP, 1885. The American winner, Puritan with the English challenger Genesta on the homestretch of their second and final international race on 16 September 1885

The 6 Metre Cremona moored with flags, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Cremona moored with flags, 1913

A sloop, 1850
3330511 A sloop, 1850; (add.info.: Small sloop (clutter); a single mast sailing ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The main sail, 1850
3330575 The main sail, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the main sail on a ship, which is extended by a yard attached to the main-mast, and that of a sloop, by the boom)

American Civil War-Sinking of the CSS Alabama 1864
5314071 American Civil War-Sinking of the CSS Alabama 1864; (add.info.: American Civil War-Sinking of the CSS Alabama 1864)

HMS Wild Swan
673484 HMS Wild Swan; (add.info.: HMS Wild Swan was an Osprey-class sloop built for the Royal Navy in the mid-1870s, She was launched in 1877 and became a base ship in 1904, being renamed Clyde)

River landscape with sloops and sailing ships, 1847. Creator: Johan Adolph Rust
River landscape with sloops and sailing ships, 1847

Sloop transports officers to a ship, 1829-1879. Creator: Ary Pleijsier
Sloop transports officers to a ship, 1829-1879

Rowing competition, 1829-1879. Creator: Ary Pleijsier
Rowing competition, 1829-1879. Spectators watch from a grandstand with Dutch flags and from sloops in the water

Boys signal to a ship from a sinking rowing boat, in or before 1894. Creator: Willem Wenckebach
Boys signal to a ship from a sinking rowing boat, in or before 1894. In the semi-darkness three boys are at sea in a rowing boat. One waves with a handkerchief to a sailing ship

Portrait of Captain John Pigott, between c1700 and c1763. Creator: Joseph Blackburn
Portrait of Captain John Pigott, between c1700 and c1763. Here John Pigott is posed before a depiction of the harbor of Hamilton, the two sloops alluding to his position as customs collector

Ship in distress off the coast, c.1825-c.1875. Creator: Circle of Petrus Johannes Schotel
Ship in distress off the coast, c.1825-c.1875. Passengers are saved from a ship foundering on a stormy sea. A castle in the background

Sloop with figures at a landing place, c.1825-c.1875. Creator: Circle of Petrus Johannes Schotel
Sloop with figures at a landing place, c.1825-c.1875. On a stormy sea, a small boat attempts to land near a village

Sailing ships off the coast, c.1825-c.1875. Creator: Circle of Petrus Johannes Schotel
Sailing ships off the coast, c.1825-c.1875

Liris, August 7, 1891, 1891 Aug 7. Creator: Unknown
Liris, August 7, 1891, 1891 Aug 7

Oweene, July 16, 1891, 1891 July 16. Creator: Unknown
Oweene, July 16, 1891, 1891 July 16

Mayflower, July 15, 1889, 1889 July 15. Creator: Unknown
Mayflower, July 15, 1889, 1889 July 15. Photo shows the Mayflower rigged as a schooner. She won the America's Cup in 1886, rigged as a sloop. (Source: C. Seavey, 2018)

Alborak, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Alborak, between 1880 and 1899

Wasp, August 5, 1892, 1892 Aug 5. Creator: Unknown
Wasp, August 5, 1892, 1892 Aug 5

Drusilla, August 4, 1892, 1892 Aug 4. Creator: Unknown
Drusilla, August 4, 1892, 1892 Aug 4

Wasp, June 11, 1892, 1892 June 11. Creator: Unknown
Wasp, June 11, 1892, 1892 June 11

Vigilant, Sept. 9, 1893, c1893. Creator: Henry Greenwood Peabody
Vigilant, Sept. 9, 1893, c1893

Columbia, Newport, Aug 2, 1899. Creator: Johns Johnston
Columbia, Newport, Aug 2, 1899. Columbia with a broken mast. She was an American racing yacht designed and built in 1898-99 by Nathanael Herreshoff

Yola, 1897 July 31. Creator: Johns Johnston
Yola, 1897 July 31

Wasp, 1894 Sept 18. Creator: Johns Johnston
Wasp, 1894 Sept 18

Wasp, 1897 June 26. Creator: Johns Johnston
Wasp, 1897 June 26

Wasp, 1896 July 25. Creator: Johns Johnston
Wasp, 1896 July 25

Wasp and Queen Mab, 1894 Sept 22. Creator: Johns Johnston
Wasp and Queen Mab, 1894 Sept 22

Shark, 1897 June 29. Creator: Johns Johnston
Shark, 1897 June 29

Shark and Acushla [II], 1897 July 31. Creator: Johns Johnston
Shark and Acushla [II], 1897 July 31

Possum, 1899 June 17. Creator: Johns Johnston
Possum, 1899 June 17

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"Sloop: A Timeless Symbol of Grace and Speed on the Open Seas" Step back in time to 1913, as the majestic sloop named Cremona fearlessly crashes through a towering wave, showcasing its remarkable strength and resilience. Crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, this vessel embodies the true spirit of adventure. Traveling further back to 1886, we witness a historic moment in sailing history during the America's Cup. The Mayflower gracefully salutes the fleet while crossing paths with Galatea on an exhilarating fourth tack. Currier & Ives capture this breathtaking scene in a vibrant lithograph that transports us to New York's waters. In another fierce battle for glory at the America's Cup in 1881, Mischief proudly represents America against Canadian challenger Atalanta. With their sails billowing against the wind, these yachts race towards victory amidst cheers from spectators. Currier & Ives immortalize this thrilling event with their vivid color lithograph. Fast forward to 1921 when Ships of the Navy dominate vast oceans with their sheer power and grandeur. These magnificent vessels symbolize naval supremacy and evoke awe-inspiring admiration from all who encounter them. Delving into maritime history once more, we embark on William Thompson's legendary fight off Poole in Dorset on May 30th, 1695. This epic battle showcases bravery and determination as Thompson valiantly defends his ship against formidable adversaries. The Yarmouth One Design Greywing takes center stage in 1922 as it glides effortlessly across tranquil waters. Created by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, this yacht epitomizes elegance and sophistication while embodying timeless beauty. Moving ahead to1939 brings us face-to-face with Trivia—a majestic twelve-meter class yacht—sailing close-hauled against powerful winds. Its sleek design allows it to conquer even the most challenging conditions while leaving spectators in awe.