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The William Fife (III) designed Dublin Bay Cutter, Vagrant. Vagrant was acquired by the Scottish Maritime Museum in 1985 and is scheduled to undergo restoration in 2011/2012.
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William Fife (1785-1865) dreamed of building yachts that were ‘fast and bonnie’. Image courtesy of Jan Howard
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Paddle Steamer “Industry” at the Broomielaw.
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The Fairlie shoreline underwent many changes as the demand for Fife-built vessels increased. This photograph shows boats being built in the open near the shore at Fairlie in 1874.
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This photograph shows the new sheds and buildings erected to accommodate the boatbuilding demands at the Fairlie yard in 1914.
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The Fife workforce pose with the tools of their trade. William Fife (II) stands in the back row wearing a bowler hat.
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To overcome the problem of large yachts ‘grounding’ during their launch in the shallow waters around Fairlie, the Fifes designed a floating dock.
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William Fife (II) was a popular man who demanded the best from his employees. Every vessel had to be examined and approved by him before leaving the yard. Image courtesy of May Kohn
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The Cowes to Dinard yacht race has always been very popular amongst the international yachting crowd. An iconic Fife dragon is clearly visible on the bow of one of the yachts in the centre of the group.
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William Fife (III) as a young man. Image courtesy of May Kohn
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William Fife (III) receiving his OBE in recognition of his services to shipbuilding during World War I. Image courtesy of May Kohn
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“Shamrock” (23 metre) and “White Heather”. - “Shamrock” was designed by William Fife (III) in 1908 as a potential challenger for the America’s Cup. The Americans refused the challenge but Lipton asked Fife to continue building
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“Shamrock I and III” designer William Fife (III).(Image courtesy of May Kohn)
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America’s Cup challenger Sir Thomas Lipton. Lipton issued his last challenge for the cup aged 81
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The Fife dragon
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Robert Balderston Fife was the eldest son of William Fife’s (III) sister Janet. (Image Courtesy of “Largs & Millport Weekly News”)
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Inside the shed at Fairlie after its closure in 1985. (Image courtesy of May Kohn)
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Clearing the land around the Fairlie yard for housing development. (Image courtesy of May Kohn)
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"Altair"
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"Fiona"
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"Largs Yachts"
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Fairlie Yacht Slip Company flag
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William Fife & Son makers plates
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"Zinita", 30-linear rater
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Half-hull block model and Modeller’s planes
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Yacht frames
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William Fife (III) and crew on board "Clio"
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Fife motor launch - "Seamew"
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Fife yacht "Vagrant" - awaiting restoration
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"Golden Orfe" - Fife yacht tender
