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Steam Yacht Collection

"Captivating Steam Yachts: A Glimpse into the Elegance of Kirk & Sons of Cowes" Step aboard the steam yacht Boadicea, gracefully anchored and exuding timeless beauty

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The steam yacht Wanderer (later named Vagus ) hoisting sails

The steam yacht Wanderer (later named Vagus ) hoisting sails. Built by Robert Steele and Co, Greenock in 1878 for Charles Joseph Lambert as a private yacht

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The steam yacht Boadicea at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The steam yacht Boadicea at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Boadicea at anchor

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The steam yacht Joyeuse, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The steam yacht Joyeuse, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Joyeuse, 1914

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The 142 ton steam yacht Sapphire under way, 1920. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The 142 ton steam yacht Sapphire under way, 1920. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 142 ton steam yacht Sapphire under way, 1920. The Sapphire was built for the Duke of Bedford, by John Brown and Co. Limited, of Clydebank in 1912

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The steam yacht Niagara, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The steam yacht Niagara, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Niagara, 1912

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The sailing yacht Sea Belle under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The sailing yacht Sea Belle under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The sailing yacht Sea Belle under way, 1911

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The steam yacht Chimaera, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The steam yacht Chimaera, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Chimaera, 1914

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The steam yacht Surf at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The steam yacht Surf at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Surf at anchor, 1912

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The steam yacht Aldebaran under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The steam yacht Aldebaran under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Aldebaran under way, 1913

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Steam yacht Liberty running east. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Steam yacht Liberty running east. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Liberty running east. Liberty was built for Joseph Pulitzer in 1908. Designed by George Lennox Watson she was one of the largest private yachts of her day

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Nahlin is a luxury yacht and one of the last of three large steam yachts constructed in the UK

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The action off Cherbourg on Sunday between the Alabama and the Kearsarge: the Alabama sinking

The action off Cherbourg on Sunday between the Alabama and the Kearsarge: the Alabama sinking, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The action off Cherbourg on Sunday between the Alabama and the Kearsarge: the Alabama sinking, 1864. Engraving of a sketch by James Bryant of the Royal Western Yacht Club

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The Steam yacht North Star, 1850

The Steam yacht North Star, 1850
3359203 The Steam yacht North Star, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the Steam yacht North Star'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The steam yacht Fantasie, 1850

The steam yacht Fantasie, 1850
3330485 The steam yacht Fantasie, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the steam yacht Fantasie, a present from the Emperor of Austria to his brother the Grand Duke Maximillian)

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Armed steam yacht Immacuiata Concezione built for the Pope, 1850

Armed steam yacht Immacuiata Concezione built for the Pope, 1850
3331148 Armed steam yacht Immacuiata Concezione built for the Pope, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of Armed steam yacht Immacuiata Concezione built for the Pope)

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. American Civil War - view of the sea battle off Cherbourg on 19th June, ...from the plan and information supplied by Mr. George T

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The new imperial steam-yacht, Taliah, built for the Sultan, 1864. Creator: Smyth

The new imperial steam-yacht, Taliah, built for the Sultan, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The new imperial steam-yacht, Taliah, built for the Sultan, 1864. The yacht, constructed...by Messrs. Samuda, made her trial-trip recently, with the Turkish Ambassador, M. Musurus, on board

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Steam yacht Surf, ca 1903. Creator: Unknown

Steam yacht Surf, ca 1903. Creator: Unknown
Steam yacht Surf, ca 1903

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The Pacha of Egypt's Steam-yacht 'Said', 1858. Creator: Unknown

The Pacha of Egypt's Steam-yacht "Said", 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Pacha of Egypt's Steam-yacht "Said", 1858. Engraving from a Sketch by Mr. W. Woods, Etam-terrace, St. George's-hill, Liverpool

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The King of Denmark's New Steam-yacht the 'Falkin', 1858. Creator: Unknown

The King of Denmark's New Steam-yacht the "Falkin", 1858. Creator: Unknown
The King of Denmark's New Steam-yacht the "Falkin", 1858. This vessel, the property of his Majesty Frederick VII. King of Denmark, was designed and built by Mr

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The New Steam-yacht 'Cleopatra' built for Il Hami Pacha, Son of the Late Viceroy of Egypt, 1858

The New Steam-yacht "Cleopatra" built for Il Hami Pacha, Son of the Late Viceroy of Egypt, 1858. During her trial trip, although...the Cleopatra was worked by powerful engines

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: 'The Emperor' Yacht for presentation by the British Government to the Emperor of Japan, 1857

"The Emperor" Yacht for presentation by the British Government to the Emperor of Japan, 1857. This beautiful craft has been built and fitted in the Thames

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Conqueror, August 8, 1891, 1891 Aug 8. Creator: Unknown

Conqueror, August 8, 1891, 1891 Aug 8. Creator: Unknown
Conqueror, August 8, 1891, 1891 Aug 8

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Scorpion, c1899. Creator: Unknown

Scorpion, c1899. Creator: Unknown
Scorpion, c1899

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Hanniel, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Vision, 1897 June 26. Creator: Johns Johnston

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

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Viva, 1899 July 29. Creator: Johns Johnston

Viva, 1899 July 29. Creator: Johns Johnston
Viva, 1899 July 29

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Veto, between 1890 and 1900. Creator: Johns Johnston

Veto, between 1890 and 1900. Creator: Johns Johnston
Veto, between 1890 and 1900

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Vergana, 1899 June 22. Creator: Johns Johnston

Vergana, 1899 June 22. Creator: Johns Johnston
Vergana, 1899 June 22

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Tillie, 1892 June. Creator: Johns Johnston

Tillie, 1892 June. Creator: Johns Johnston
Tillie, 1892 June

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Silvia, 1895 July 20. Creator: Johns Johnston

Silvia, 1895 July 20. Creator: Johns Johnston
Silvia, 1895 July 20

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Sultana, 1897 June 15. Creator: Johns Johnston

Sultana, 1897 June 15. Creator: Johns Johnston
Sultana, 1897 June 15

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Soub [sic], Oyster Bay June races, 1898 July 12. Creator: Johns Johnston

Soub [sic], Oyster Bay June races, 1898 July 12. Creator: Johns Johnston
Soub [sic], Oyster Bay June races, 1898 July 12

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Spindrift, 1895 Aug 4. Creator: Johns Johnston

Spindrift, 1895 Aug 4. Creator: Johns Johnston
Spindrift, 1895 Aug 4

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Saranac, 1899 July 15. Creator: Johns Johnston

Saranac, 1899 July 15. Creator: Johns Johnston
Saranac, 1899 July 15

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: S.Y. [Steam yacht] Reverie, 1894 Sept 15. Creator: Johns Johnston

S.Y. [Steam yacht] Reverie, 1894 Sept 15. Creator: Johns Johnston
S.Y. [Steam yacht] Reverie, 1894 Sept 15

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Nydia, 1895 Aug 4. Creator: Johns Johnston

Nydia, 1895 Aug 4. Creator: Johns Johnston
Nydia, 1895 Aug 4

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Nydia, near Southland Light, 1892 June 14. Creator: Johns Johnston

Nydia, near Southland Light, 1892 June 14. Creator: Johns Johnston
Nydia, near Southland Light, 1892 June 14

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Nirvana, 1895 Aug 4. Creator: Johns Johnston

Nirvana, 1895 Aug 4. Creator: Johns Johnston
Nirvana, 1895 Aug 4

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: The New Jersey, N[ew] Rochelle, 1890. Creator: Johns Johnston

The New Jersey, N[ew] Rochelle, 1890. Creator: Johns Johnston
The New Jersey, N[ew] Rochelle, 1890

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Neaira, 1892 July 9. Creator: Johns Johnston

Neaira, 1892 July 9. Creator: Johns Johnston
Neaira, 1892 July 9

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Nada, 1893 Oct 5. Creator: Unknown

Nada, 1893 Oct 5. Creator: Unknown
Nada, 1893 Oct 5

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Narwhal, 1895 Aug 4. Creator: Johns Johnston

Narwhal, 1895 Aug 4. Creator: Johns Johnston
Narwhal, 1895 Aug 4

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Lagonda, 1893 June 18. Creator: Johns Johnston

Lagonda, 1893 June 18. Creator: Johns Johnston
Lagonda, 1893 June 18

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Kanawha, Glencove [sic], N.Y.Y.C. [New York Yacht Club], 1897 Aug 7. Creator: Johns Johnston

Kanawha, Glencove [sic], N.Y.Y.C. [New York Yacht Club], 1897 Aug 7. Creator: Johns Johnston
Kanawha, Glencove [sic], N.Y.Y.C. [New York Yacht Club], 1897 Aug 7

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Free Lance, 1896 June 11. Creator: Johns Johnston

Free Lance, 1896 June 11. Creator: Johns Johnston
Free Lance, 1896 June 11....patrol vessel, built in 1895 by Lewis Nixon of Elizabethport, New Jersey...loaned to the [US] Navy in May 1898 for use during the Spanish-American War

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Corsair, Glencove [sic], 1897 Aug 2. Creator: Johns Johnston

Corsair, Glencove [sic], 1897 Aug 2. Creator: Johns Johnston
Corsair, Glencove [sic], 1897 Aug 2. Private steam yacht of J. Pierpont Morgan...It was sold to the United States Navy for $225

Background imageSteam Yacht Collection: Corinthia, 1897 Sept 6. Creator: Johns Johnston

Corinthia, 1897 Sept 6. Creator: Johns Johnston
Corinthia, 1897 Sept 6. Built for J. Adolph Mollenhauer, a member of the New York Yacht Club, also Commodore of the Pentaquit-Corinthian Yacht Club of Bay Shore...by the Gas Engine




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"Captivating Steam Yachts: A Glimpse into the Elegance of Kirk & Sons of Cowes" Step aboard the steam yacht Boadicea, gracefully anchored and exuding timeless beauty. Crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, this vessel is a testament to their craftsmanship. The steam yacht Joyeuse, built in 1914 by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, stands as a symbol of opulence and sophistication. Its sleek design and luxurious amenities make it an epitome of refined taste. Behold the majestic steam yacht Surf at anchor in 1912. Created by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, its grandeur commands attention while offering a serene escape on the open waters. Witness the elegance in motion with the 142 ton steam yacht Sapphire gliding through waves in 1920. Designed by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, this vessel combines power and grace effortlessly. Marvel at the sight of luxury embodied by Nahlin, a stunning steam yacht at anchor. With its impeccable craftsmanship from Kirk & Sons of Cowes, it promises an unforgettable voyage. Experience pure enchantment aboard Chimaera, a remarkable steam yacht crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes in 1914. Its exquisite details and lavish interiors redefine indulgence on water. Sail away with Sea Belle as she gracefully cuts through waves under sunny skies in 1911. This sailing yacht created by Kirk & Sons showcases their versatility beyond just steam yachts. Discover the allure lurking beneath tranquil waters with Sea Snake - a captivating creation from Kirk & Sons that blends power and serenity seamlessly for an unrivaled experience. Immerse yourself in sheer freedom aboard Liberty - a striking steam yacht designed meticulously by Kirk & SonsofCowesto offer unparalleled comfort amidst breathtaking vistas. Embark on an extraordinary journey with Westoe - a magnificent steam yacht born outofKirk&Sons' ingenuityin1911. Its timeless design and state-of-the-art features redefine luxury.