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The 250 ton schooner Germania sails downwind under spinnaker, 1911
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The 250 ton schooner Germania sails downwind under spinnaker, 1911
The 250 ton schooner Germania sails downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
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Arthur Henry Arthur Henry Kirk Boat View Close Hauled Cowes Cutter Edgar Wp Edgar Wp Kirk Gaff Rig Germania Gustav Krupp Von Bohlen Und Gustav Krupp Von Bohlen Und Halbach Halbach Isle Of Wight Kirk Kirk Sons Of Kirk Sons Of Cowes Lee Bow Max Oertz Oertz Sailing Yacht Schooner William Umpleby William Umpleby Kirk Yacht
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This print captures the majestic 250-ton schooner Germania gracefully sailing downwind under a billowing spinnaker in 1911. Designed by Max Oertz, this magnificent vessel belonged to the esteemed German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach. The image showcases the boat's exquisite craftsmanship and elegant lines as it cuts through the water with precision. Taken off the coast of Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, this snapshot perfectly encapsulates a moment frozen in time during the early 20th century. The gaff-rigged schooner is seen close-hauled, demonstrating its exceptional maneuverability even in challenging conditions. Its lee bow creates a striking silhouette against the monochrome backdrop. The Kirk Sons of Cowes expertly captured this remarkable scene through their lens - Edgar WP Kirk and William Umpleby Kirk skillfully immortalized Germania's beauty on film. This photograph not only celebrates an extraordinary sailing yacht but also pays homage to Arthur Henry Kirk's artistry behind the camera. As you gaze upon this historic image, let your imagination transport you back to an era when sailboats ruled the seas and adventure awaited at every horizon. Feel inspired by Germania's grandeur as she effortlessly glides across vast waters – a testament to human ingenuity and our eternal connection with nature.
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