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The steam yacht 'Wanderer' (later named 'Vagus') hoisting sails. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.
2-698-383 - Kirk & Sons of Cowes/Heritage-Images
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, Wanderer was described as the most luxurious private steam yacht ever built. She was registered with the Royal Yacht Squadron and became known as 'RYS Wanderer', based at Cowes, Isle of Wight. In 1903 she was acquired by the Royal Navy and renamed 'HMS Sealark'.
Image Details
People Information
Creator
- Kirk & Sons of Cowes, attributed to: {British; English}: Photography Studio
People Related
- William Umpleby Kirk: British; English: Photographer
- Arthur Henry Kirk: British; English: Photographer
- Edgar WP Kirk: British; English: Photographer
- Charles Joseph Lambert: Chilean: Mining entrepreneur and engineer
- Robert Steele: Scottish: Boat builder
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5272x4129
File Size : 21,258kb
Aliases
- C/30/FP
- 0860000580
- 2-698-383
- 2698383