Stern View Collection

The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912. Creator
The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912

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

The Collision between the German Ironclads in the Channel (engraving)
1050168 The Collision between the German Ironclads in the Channel (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stern View of HMS Thunderer (engraving)
1613667 Stern View of HMS Thunderer (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stern View of HMS Thunderer. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 April 1872)

The Great Eastern on the Stocks, Stern View (colour litho)
1609289 The Great Eastern on the Stocks, Stern View (colour litho) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Eastern on the Stocks, Stern View)

The America Cup Defender (b / w photo)
1593687 The America Cup Defender (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The America Cup Defender)

The Raising of The Eurydice (engraving)
1059796 The Raising of The Eurydice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Raising of The Eurydice)

The Voyage of the Royal Cadets Round the World, Sketches on Board HMS "Bacchante"(engraving)
1054395 The Voyage of the Royal Cadets Round the World, Sketches on Board HMS " Bacchante" (engraving) by Atkins

The Naval Review, HMS Magicienne, a New Type of War-Ship (engraving)
1596044 The Naval Review, HMS Magicienne, a New Type of War-Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Review, HMS Magicienne)

HM Turret-Ship "Dreadnought"(engraving)
1059963 HM Turret-Ship " Dreadnought" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: HM Turret-Ship " Dreadnought")

Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard, Stern View of the Ship (engraving)
1106049 Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard, Stern View of the Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

HMS "Serapis"(engraving)
1049353 HMS " Serapis" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Serapis")

The New Berthon Collapsing Boat (engraving)
1060156 The New Berthon Collapsing Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Berthon Collapsing Boat)

H Ms "Rattlesnake", the New Torpedo Gun-Boat (engraving)
1038170 H Ms " Rattlesnake", the New Torpedo Gun-Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H Ms " Rattlesnake", the New Torpedo Gun-Boat)

Eccentric Warships (litho)
1050805 Eccentric Warships (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eccentric Warships. Illustration for The Graphic)

New Ships of the British Navy, HMS "Inflexible"(engraving)
1054861 New Ships of the British Navy, HMS " Inflexible" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Ships of the British Navy)

HMS "Devastation", Stern View, showing the "Cul-de-Sac"formed by her Upper Deck (engraving)
1058151 HMS " Devastation", Stern View, showing the " Cul-de-Sac" formed by her Upper Deck (engraving) by English School

HMS "Inflexible"(engraving)
1049583 HMS " Inflexible" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Inflexible")

The Russian Circular Ironclad "Popoffka Novgorod"(engraving)
1053597 The Russian Circular Ironclad " Popoffka Novgorod" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peacock Stern Carving, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John Davis
Peacock Stern Carving, 1935/1942

Motor launch in boatyard shed, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Motor launch in boatyard shed, 1913

The yawl Sumurun running downwind with spinnaker, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Sumurun running downwind with spinnaker, 1922. Built in 1914 Sumurun was designed by William Fife for The Rt Hon. Lionel Edward, Baron Sackville

The racing cutters Rosamond and Creole sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator
The racing cutters Rosamond and Creole sailing close-hauled, 1911

The cutters Rosamond, Carina and Sonya racing downwind, 1911. Creator
The cutters Rosamond, Carina and Sonya racing downwind, 1911

Stern view of W Class boats racing downwind, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Stern view of W Class boats racing downwind, 1933

Group of cruisers on Cowes to Weymouth race, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of cruisers on Cowes to Weymouth race, 1913

The 8 Metre class Verbena. Termagent and Windflower race downwind, 1911

The 8 Metre class Norman (H1) running downwind in a good breeze, 1911. Creator
The 8 Metre class Norman (H1) running downwind in a good breeze, 1911

The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing with spinnaker, 1912

Norman (H1), an early 8 Metre class yacht sailing downwind, 1911

The 6 Metres boats Snowdrop, The Whim, Cheetal and Ejnar racing downwind

The 40-rater cutter Carina leaves wake, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina leaves wake, 1911. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

Group of 6 Metre boats racing, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 6 Metre boats racing, 1922

The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing full sail downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing full sail downwind, 1913. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

The 6 Metre Class The Whim running downwind, 1912

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

The sailing yacht The Truant, July 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre yacht The Truant sails close-hauled, July 1912. The Truant was built by William Fife in 1910 and was first owned by Sir Ralph Gore

The Big Class White Heather II heeling in a good wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Big Class White Heather II heeling in a good wind, 1911. White Heather II was a successful yacht designed by William Fife and won many races since her launch in 1907

The 7 Metre Nelta, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Nelta, 1911

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

The 12 Metre class Alachie, Cintra and Ierne racing at Cowes, 1911. Creator
The Fife built 12 Metre class Alachie, Cintra and Ierne racing at Cowes, 1911

The yawl Harbinger running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Harbinger running downwind, 1922

The 32 metre ketch Joyette running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 32 metre ketch Joyette running downwind, 1922. Joyette was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1907

Egyptian motor launch in shed, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Egyptian motor launch in shed ready to launch, 1911

The 7 Metre class Anitra (K4) and Ginevra (K7) race downwind, 1912. Creator
The 7 Metre class Anitra (K4) and Ginevra (K7) race downwind, 1912

Egyptian motor launch on slipway, view of stern, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Egyptian motor launch on slipway, view of stern, 1911

Group of 8 Metres sailing yachts racing downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 8 Metres sailing yachts racing downwind, 1913

The racing cutter Terpisichore running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The racing cutter Terpisichore running downwind, 1922. Terpisichore was built in 1920 and later renamed to Lulworth

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"Capturing the Majesty: A Glimpse of Stern Views Through Time" Saunders motor launch on slipway ready for launching, 1908. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes: Witness the anticipation as a sleek Saunders motor launch rests upon the slipway, poised to conquer the waters with its stern view. The Collision between the German Ironclads in the Channel (engraving): In this dramatic engraving, we catch a glimpse of chaos and destruction from a stern view, as two powerful ironclads clash amidst turbulent waves. Stern View of HMS Thunderer (engraving): Behold the grandeur and strength emanating from HMS Thunderer's stern view, showcasing her formidable presence on high seas. The Great Eastern on the Stocks, Stern View (colour litho): Immerse yourself in history as you marvel at an exquisite color lithograph capturing The Great Eastern's mighty stern view while resting upon stocks. The America Cup Defender (b/w photo): A timeless black-and-white photograph reveals an iconic America Cup Defender yacht cutting through waves with determination visible even from its stern view. The Raising of The Eurydice (engraving): Through this poignant engraving depicting "The Raising of The Eurydice, " witness both tragedy and resilience from a somber stern perspective. The Voyage of the Royal Cadets Round the World, Sketches on Board HMS "Bacchante" (engraving): Embark on an extraordinary journey around the world through intricate engravings that capture life aboard HMS Bacchante - including captivating scenes seen only from her stern view. The Naval Review, HMS Magicienne, a New Type of War-Ship (engraving): Discover innovation and naval prowess within an enchanting engraving showcasing HMS Magicienne - unveiling her modern design elements accentuated by a striking stern view.