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Wolseley hydroplane, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
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Wolseley hydroplane, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Wolseley hydroplane, 1912. The Wolseley Motors company, a British motor vehicle manufacturer founded in early 1901 by Vickers, also built marine power-units for a variety of watercraft. At first engines for launches were made in partnership with the well-known manufacturers, the Teddington Launch Works, to supply the launches. Demand for marine engines grew and Wolseley also designed and manufactured engines for hydroplanes, cruisers, passenger ferries and lifeboats. Many of the larger vessels were built by S. E. Saunders Ltd. at Cowes, Isle-of-Wight. The 120-hp V8 units for hydroplanes were of very advanced design, where weight was critical, and so required considerable development work
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This print showcases the impressive Wolseley hydroplane, a remarkable creation by Kirk & Sons of Cowes in 1912. The Wolseley Motors company, renowned for its motor vehicles, expanded its expertise to include marine power-units for various watercraft. Initially collaborating with Teddington Launch Works to supply engines for launches, the demand for marine engines grew rapidly. As a result, Wolseley began designing and manufacturing engines not only for launches but also hydroplanes, cruisers, passenger ferries, and lifeboats. The advanced design of the 120-hp V8 units specifically tailored for hydroplanes was crucial due to their weight limitations. This necessitated extensive development work to ensure optimal performance on the water. Many larger vessels utilizing these powerful engines were constructed by S. E. Saunders Ltd. , located in Cowes on the picturesque Isle of Wight. In this monochrome image captured by Arthur Henry Kirk or Edgar WP Kirk (both talented photographers), we see the Wolseley hydroplane majestically gliding through The Solent waters off Cowes. Its sleek hull cuts effortlessly through the waves as it demonstrates both speed and grace under way. This photograph is not just an exquisite portrayal of early 20th-century transportation technology; it represents a significant milestone in British engineering history. It symbolizes how companies like Wolseley Motors pushed boundaries beyond road transport into new frontiers such as marine engine production—a testament to human ingenuity and innovation during that era.
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