The 611 ton auxilary barque ship 'Belem', 1919. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 611 ton auxilary barque ship 'Belem', 1919. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

2-695-762 - Kirk & Sons of Cowes/Heritage-Images

The 611 ton auxilary barque ship 'Belem', 1919. 'Belem' was built in France by builders Chantiers Dubigeon, and launched in 1896. She was sold in 1914 to Hugh Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster, who converted her to his private luxurious pleasure yacht, complete with two auxiliary Bolinder Diesel engines 300 HP each.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Kirk & Sons of Cowes, attributed to: British; English: Photography Studio
People Related
  1. William Umpleby Kirk: British; English: Photographer
  2. Arthur Henry Kirk: British; English: Photographer
  3. Edgar WP Kirk: British; English: Photographer
  4. Hugh Grosvenor: British: Landowner, aristocrat, soldier

Medium
  1. Photograph

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Lifestyle & Leisure Sport & Pastimes


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 6381x4690
File Size : 29,226kb


Aliases

  1. Y1727
  1. F/63/QP
  1. 0860001232
  1. 2-695-762
  1. 2695762
  1. Y1727

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