Vintage Sailing Yachts

Historic black and white photographs of elegant sailing yachts from the early 1900s. Showcasing different rig designs, they evoke a classic maritime atmosphere.

The 8 Metre class 'Antwerpia IV' sailing under spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The yawl 'Lola' under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The gaff rigged yacht 'Nautilus', 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The ketch 'Corisande' under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 380 ton A Class schooner 'Margherita' sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 8 Metre class 'Antwerpia IV' sailing under spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Weekend cruise in Maine: Sailing aboard United States Coast Guard (USCG) yacht Manitou, views of Maine coast. President John F. Kennedy sails aboard the United States Coast Guard yacht, Manitou, off the coast of Johns Island, Maine.

Adel breasts of the sailing training ship for upcoming naval officers at the Royal Institute for the Navy (KIM): Hr.Ms. Urania (Y 8050) (H 31) (1938-2004) also sail on board the frigate Hr.Ms. The inhabitant of Zeeland. An extensive travelogue can be read from page 52 in the Jaarboek Koninklijke Marine 1964 under the heading practical time. Some nobility breasts may sustain with the Najade (H 543), a sailing yacht of the Royal Marine yacht club (KMJC) that participates in a sailing race from Plymouth to Lisbon.

The 8 Metre 'Termagant' sailing with spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The cutter 'Monara' under sail, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Sailing yacht 'Bona' being towed, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Vintage Photograph. Sailboats on the Long Island Sound.

The beautiful 52 ft cutter 'Sonya' sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Anefo photo collection. Harwichrace from Hoek van Holland. The British yacht Whooper is getting ready. May 31, 1949. Hoek van Holland

A Good Start:The 19-metre class 'Norada', 'Wendula' & 'Mariquita' close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

With Den Helder, periodic sailing competitions are held with B2 sloops.

Anefo photo collection. Harwichrace from Hoek van Holland. From left to right Olivier van Noort, Wyvern II (Belgium). "De Zwerver" goes through the start. May 31, 1949. Belgium, Hoek van Holland

Anefo photo collection. European Flying Championships DUTCHMAN on Zuiderzee K 67 H 150. August 8, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Transfer of the "Groene Draeck" to Princess Beatrix / affected. June 15, 1957

The beautiful 52 ft cutter 'Sonya' sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The gaff rig sailboat 'Bunty' close-hauled, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Sailboat. Segelbåt.

Start of One Ton Cup Race, Stokes Bay, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The cutter 'Nanette' sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The auxiliary schooner 'La Cigale' sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The sailing training ship Hr.Ms. Urania (y 8050) with schoen adhesive, 1957.

Poll photo collection. Sailing on the Kaag. Two men and two women sailing in sailboat. August 1935. Kaag, South Holland

Sailing B2 sloop during sailing competitions on the IJsselmeer for Medemblik

Watervierdaagse Amsterdam - Den Helder 1954. On the IJsselmeer. Is part of the Object series AVDKM 540345 to 540419.

The racing cutters 'Istria' and 'Mariska', 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Vintage Photograph. Boating on Lake Pontchartrain New Orleans Louisiana.

The yawl 'Sumurun' running downwind with spinnaker, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Fyrväpplingen III "At Fredriksskans, Gävle. "Fyrväpplingen III" vid Fredriksskans, Gävle.

Anefo photo collection. One hundred miles race on IJsselmeer. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus in oil good pure to the windland. June 9, 1968. IJsselmeer

The cutter 'Fantome' towing tender, 1920. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection prints Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-0180. 1956

The cutter 'Mazurka' sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Anefo photo collection. Fleet inspection T.g.V. 75th anniversary KVNWV, held on Westeinderplassen, in the presence of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. May 23, 1965

Anefo photo collection. One hundred miles race on IJsselmeer. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus in oil good pure to the windland. June 9, 1968. IJsselmeer

Anefo photo collection. Flevo race. Start dragon class. July 25, 1949

Poll photo collection. Sailing on the Kaag. Sailboat. August 1935. Kaag, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. International Holland Week 1955, Sailing on IJsselmeer. August 9, 1955

Ship pictures, the pilot Helmer Alm's album. Fartygsbilder, lotsen Helmer Alms album.

Small yawl under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Anefo photo collection. Waterkum heeg. July 13, 1948

Poll photo collection. Friesland. Sailboats on the Pikmeer at Grouw. 1932. Friesland, Grouw, Pikmeer

The 8 Metre yacht 'Antwerpia' (H19) sailing with spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Vintage photograph. Sailboats on water

Sailboats at a regatta in the ocean, Marblehead Race Week

Anefo photo collection. Sailing in Grouw. May 20, 1947. Grouw

Anefo photo collection. Royal navy yacht club Den Helder reception. June 26, 1949

Anefo photo collection. Sneekweek. August 17, 1949. Friesland, Sneek

Anefo photo collection. Kaagveek last days. July 19, 1949

Anefo photo collection. Skutjes sails on the Pikmeer at Grouw. July 31, 1959

Vintage Photograph. Wianno 18 footers starting race to Edgartown Massachusetts.

Anefo photo collection. Holland Week 61. Start round flat pole yachts. August 6, 1961

Sailboats in the sea

Anefo photo collection. Skutsilen on the Frisian waters, it goes the skuts for the wind. July 23, 1964

The 7 Metre class 'Endrick', 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Vintage Photograph. Sailboat with person laying on deck.

Anefo photo collection. Fleet inspection T.G.V. 75th anniversary KVNWV, held on Westeinderplassen, De Groene Draeck. May 23, 1965

Anefo photo collection. Sailing Grouw. 20, 1947. Grouw

Poll photo collection. Sailing on the Kaag. Sailboats sailing on a puddle. August 1935. Kaag, South Holland

'Sally VII', Marblehead Harbor, photographed from Grey Court landing , Sailboats. Herman Parker Collection

'Sally VII', Marblehead Harbor, photographed from Grey Court landing , Sailboats. Herman Parker Collection

Sailboat. Segelbåt.

Adel breasts of the sailing training ship for upcoming naval officers at the Royal Institute for the Navy (KIM): Hr.Ms. Urania (Y 8050) (H 31) (1938-2004) also sail on board the frigate Hr.Ms. The inhabitant of Zeeland. An extensive travelogue can be read from page 52 in the Jaarboek Koninklijke Marine 1964 under the heading practical time. Some nobility breasts may sustain with the Najade (H 543), a sailing yacht of the Royal Marine yacht club (KMJC) that participates in a sailing race from Plymouth to Lisbon.

The 6 Metre sailing yacht 'Neerlandia VI' (L63), 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The Volunteer, winner of 1887 America's Cup, on trial trip in 1887

The schooner 'Amaryllis', 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The gaff rigged cutter 'Bloodhound' sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Anefo photo collection. Opening Sneekweek 1953, starts Larken. August 15, 1953. Friesland, Sneek

Sailboat at a pier, presumably on the French coast, c. 1900 - c. 1910 photograph Part of photo album of a French amateur photographer with recordings of a family, Distillery Delizy & Doistau Fils, the army and sights in France. France paper. photographic support sailing-ship, sailing-boat. pier, quay, wharf France

The cutter 'Rosamond' sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Two sailboats at sea, presumably at the height of Le Moulleau at Arcachon. Part of photo album from a French amateur photographer with recordings of trips in France, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, the first automobiles and autoraces.

Anefo photo collection. Sailing week on the Reeuwijk pee. May 26, 1958

The 18-foot keelboat 'Vanity' (K5), 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 8 Metre yacht 'Gundred' (H7) heeling upwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 7 Metre 'Anitra' (K4) sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 6 Metre 'Jonquil' heeling on upwind leg, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Ketches - Yachting. December 31, 1947.

Poll photo collection. The princely family in Friesland. Princess Juliana in the Mercurius sailing ship. 1947. Friesland

The 19-metre class 'Corona' close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Miö, mechanical engineer Bengtzon in his sailboat

Vintage Photograph. Sailboats on Lake Pontchartrain New Orleans during Round the Lake Race.

Several sailboats ...

Vessels rush for the open bridge, Classic Photography

Vintage photograph. Sailboat on water

Anefo photo collection. Hollandse Week Loosdrechtse Plassen. July 27, 1952

Anefo photo collection. Holland Week 61. Start round flat pole yachts. August 6, 1961

Close up of Shamrock's Deck. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Anefo photo collection. Sneekweek first day. 12 August 1950. Friesland, Sneek

Fishing schooner 'Mary Elizabeth'? in Marblehead Harbor, MA , Fishing boats. Herman Parker Collection

Pyxie, Pyxie (Yacht), Yachts, 1892

Vintage Photograph. Sail boat on water.

Anefo photo collection. Traditional Westwalbotter competitions IJsselmeer Volendam Edam. August 16, 1986

Ione, Ione (Yacht), Yachts, 1880

Vintage Photograph. Two men piloting a small sailboat.

Tuscany. Forte Dei Marmi. Two Boats During A Regatta. 1920

The 8 Metre class 'Endrick', 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Huron, Huron (Yacht), Yachts, 1891

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