Cowes Floating Bridge - East Cowes Side - Isle Of Wight Chain Ferry - June 2018 | kittikoko
The Cowes Floating Bridge is a vehicular chain ferry which crosses the River Medina on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. The ferry crosses the tidal river from East Cowes to Cowes. The first floating bridge between East Cowes and Cowes was established in 1859 and is one of the few remaining that has not been replaced by a physical bridge. The service is owned and operated by the Isle of Wight Council, who have run it since 1901. Prior to ownership by the local authority the service was run by The Floating Bridge Company and The Steam Packet Company (Red Funnel). The ferry currently used is named No. 6, the sixth to be owned by the Isle of Wight Council, and ninth in total. It was built in 2017 and can carry up to 20 cars. The Cowes floating bridge remains the only way to cross the River Medina between the towns without taking a ten-mile trip via Newport. The current vessel was built in 2017 and upon completion was installed on 14 May 2017. However, after a string of technical issues the service was suspended by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, and a passenger-only replacement service provided by a small launch. After several months of service suspension and intermittent operation, full service finally resumed early in 2018.
Portsmouth and Isle of Wight, England, 2004
1-7: HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's ship, at Portsmouth
8: Figurehead from HMS Trafalgar, Portsmouth
9: Unusal Anchor
10-15: Portsmouth Harbour, including HMS Warrior
16: Brittany Ferry (Portsmouth to France)
17: Fastcat ferry (to Isle of Wight)
18,19: Portsmouth Maritime museum boats
20-Pascall, Atkey chandler Cowes, Isle of Wight
21,22- Beken of Cowes, world famous yacht photographers, old location (now a chemist) and new location, still doing photography
23-25: Cowes Yacht Haven, Camper Nicholson yacht
26-28: Roman Villa remains, Brading, Isle of Wight
New Cowes Floating Bridge - Floaty McFloatface or Blyskawica?
This is the arrival of the new Cowes Chain Ferry on 8th April 2017.
There has been much public support for naming it Floaty McFloatface.
However another suggestion gaining popularity is to name it Blyskawica after the Polish warship that protected Cowes and East Cowes during World War II
Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Cowes 2012
Cowes, Isola di Wight. In questa cornice unica si è svola la tappa inglese del Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge che vede la presenza numerose imbarcazioni di vele d'epoca.
Il paesaggio suggestivo e le caratteristiche del campo di regata con i suoi venti e le sue correnti uniche al mondo, hanno fatto da sfondo alla British Sailing Week.
Operatori ufficiali dell'evento Carlo Boghi e Mauro Cozza.
Painting the world's largest Union Flag, Venture Quays, Cowes
To celebrate the year of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics, the world's largest image of the Union Flag in Cowes, Isle of Wight is being repainted.
The repainting of the giant hanger doors is being commissioned by Artemis Offshore Academy. Helping out with the painting are: Jane Rann, Mayor of East Cowes; round the world sailors Dee Caffari and Brian Thompson; school children from the Holy Cross School in East Cowes; local artist Lynn Young who is famed for her Union Jack paintings.
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1960s POWER BOATS cowes to torquay revival
Classic Sailing Collection- Beken of Cowes - Frank Beken - Brett Gallery
CLASSIC SAILING COLLECTION | BEKEN OF COWES | FRANK BEKEN
Britain has a long and distinguished maritime history immortalised by the great racing yachts of yesteryear. These elegant sailing yachts ruled the waves of international yacht racing at the turn of the last century.
Brett Gallery is pleased to present a unique, historic,
limited edition collection of these majestic sailing yachts from the lenses of two great Victorian and Edwardian photographers Alfred John West (1855 - 1915) and Frank Beken (1880 - 1970).
Each silver gelatin photograph has been darkroom printed by our Master Printer, using the original glass plate negative, following their careful restoration by the gallery’s conservator. These beautifully framed images, all dating from1885 to 1934, are of great historical importance. They are quite simply exquisite to behold and truly make a statement on anyone’s wall.
Every photograph is available in a selection of sizes to suit all, each beautifully framed in-house, with non-reflective glass and comes with the unique Brett Gallery leather-bound certificate of authenticity.
Web: brettgalery.com
General enquiries: enquiries@brettgallery.com
Extract from East Cowes Scrapbook DVD
The former Cowes Floating Bridge, moored in Portsmouth Harbour, off Gosport, Weds May 3rd 2017.
The former Cowes Floating Bridge moored in Portsmouth Harbour, just off Gosport's Falkland Gardens, adjacent to Gosport Marina, in the early evening of Wednesday May 3rd 2017.
A quick 360° pan around, and all really just a first test of the video capabilities of a new phone.
Pioneers of Speed – The Solent Revolution in Aeromarine – Peter Twiss, Campbell, Cobb, Scott-Paine
The Solent and the surrounding area of South Hampshire played an important role in high-speed and record-breaking aviation and marine development. The Solent was venue and backdrop to some astonishing high-speed events involving some amazing people.
This film looks at some of the people and machines in and around the Solent area that changed the face of the 20th Century and ultimately helped define the modern age. These things changed what we thought was possible and would ultimately change the way we live.
A significant and fascinating part of the Solent story is the link between aviation and marine – whether it be the designers, the builders, the engine and materials technologies or the individuals who took the machines to their limit. The stories of speed, marine technology and aviation have been inextricably linked.
The story begins with Charles Parson’s “Turbina” at the Spithead Fleet Review of 1897 and takes in early pioneers such as J.S White of Cowes – builders of early aircraft as well as fast steam launches using lightweight materials and methods that would influence record-breaking and high-speed military vessels for decades.
An early pioneer who came to the Solent to build a record-breaking powerboat was The Hon Mrs Victor Bruce, also known as Mary Petrie. Already famous as a road and track racer and pioneering round-the world aviator, in 1929 Bruce had small powerboat “Mosquito” built by Percy M. See of Fareham. See was a pioneer in the use of outboard motors as well as building several record-breaking vessels powerd by motor and sail. He would also build prototypes for the WW2 Cockleshell canoes, made famous in the movie Cockleshell Heroes. Mrs Bruce secured a record in “Mosquito” and went on to develop in-flight refuelling with Sir Allan Cobham, with whom she had worked in a flying circus.
An important figure is Hubert Scott-Paine, designer and builder of record-breaking craft such as “Miss Britain III” (now in the National Maritime Museum) and later, WW2 air-sea rescue launches and MTBs. He also founded the Supermarine company, that would build the Schnieder Trophy winners and the iconic Spitfire, a direct evolution of these high-speed racers. Scott-Paine worked with T.E. Lawrence on the RAF 200 series boats and one of his designs was adopted by Elco in the USA as the PT boat, one of which (PT109) was skippered by JFK in the pacific during WWII.
Vosper built high-speed, pioneering boats in Portsmouth and Southampton. But perhaps the most pioneering craft came from the Portchester yard, which would work on Bluebird record-breaking powerboats for Sir Malcolm and Donald Campbell. This yard would also build one of the most remarkable and, for its time, futuristic vessels to be produced anywhere in the world. “Crusader”, a jet-powered, 200mph craft built for world-renowned speed-record breaker and racer, John Cobb, was like a machine from another age when it was built in 1952. This boat would cost Cobb his life when it broke up at 209 mph on Loch Ness. But Cobb’s Crusader remains an important milestone in high speed development.
Perhaps the most far-reaching story of all was that of Peter Twiss and Fairey. In 1956, Twiss flew the Fairey Delta FD2 along the Solent at 1,136 mph, becoming the first person ever to exceed 1,000mph and the first person to travel faster than the earth itself spins. His aircraft would later contribute to the development of Concorde and Twiss himself went on to lead the company’s marine division at Hamble. In this capacity he actually featured in James Bond movie From Russia With Love alongside Sean Connery.
This film was produced as part of an exhibition at Westbury Manor Museum in Fareham, SPEED! The film was produced in partnership with 131 Design Ltd of Portsmouth. Due to time constraints this was filmed and edited in 2 days, so is mostly shot in one take which is reflected in the production values. The copyright for news footage remains that of the owners and the filmed content is copyright of 131 Design. This must not be used for commercial purposes without permission.
See other films on this channel looking at The Hon Mrs Victor Bruce and at Peter Twiss and the Fairey Delta FD2 (this film includes the last ever filmed interview with Peter Twiss, filmed at his home in Titchfield in 2009. Peter Twiss died in 2011.
Tank display at the isle of wight military museum
Centurion Convoy at Isle of Wight Military History Museum
Museum of Yachting Classic Yacht Regatta - Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2011
Founded in 1980 by a group of enthusiasts who wanted to promote the culture of classic yachting, the Museum of Yachting Classic Yacht Regatta brings dozens of boats built by some of the greatest American masters (Herreshoff, Sparkman & Stephens) from all over the region each year to vie for the final stage of the North American Circuit of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, which takes place in the waters of Narragansett Bay.
Newport (Rhode Island, USA) famous for its Mansions and particularly its long history of sailing -- for many years host city to the America's Cup -- is one of the leading locations in New England and certainly one of the nation's cultural centres for classic yachting.
QUEEN VICTORIA CUNARD LINER SAILING PAST COWES ISLE OF WIGHT
Queen Victoria Cunard's new liner sailing past Cowes Isle of Wight June 2008.
Places to see in ( Isle of Wight - UK )
Places to see in ( Isle of Wight - UK )
The Isle of Wight is a county and the largest and second-most populous island in England. It is located in the English Channel, about 4 miles off the coast of Hampshire, separated by the Solent. Isle of Wight has resorts that have been holiday destinations since Victorian times, and Isle of Wight is known for its mild climate, coastal scenery, and verdant landscape of fields, downland and chines.
The Isle of Wight has been home to the poets Swinburne and Tennyson and to Queen Victoria, who built her much-loved summer residence and final home Osborne House at East Cowes. Isle of Wight has a maritime and industrial tradition including boat building, sail making, the manufacture of flying boats, the hovercraft, and Britain's space rockets. The island hosts annual music festivals including the Isle of Wight Festival, which, in 1970, was the largest rock music event ever held. Isle of Wight has well-conserved wildlife and some of the richest cliffs and quarries for dinosaur fossils in Europe.
The Isle of Wight was owned by a Norman family until 1293 and was earlier a kingdom in its own right. The Isle of Wight has played an important part in the defence of the ports of Southampton and Portsmouth, and been near the front-line of conflicts through the ages, including the Spanish Armada and the Battle of Britain. Rural for most of its history, its Victorian fashionability and the growing affordability of holidays led to significant urban development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Isle of Wight was part of Hampshire until 1890 when it became its own administrative county, but continued to share the Lord Lieutenant until 1974 when it became a ceremonial county. Apart from a shared police force, there is now no administrative link with Hampshire, although a combined local authority with Portsmouth and Southampton is being considered. Until 1995 the Isle of Wight had a governor.
The quickest public transport link to the mainland is the hovercraft from Ryde to Southsea, while three ferry and two catamaran services cross the Solent to Southampton, Lymington and Portsmouth. The Isle of Wight is situated between the Solent and the English Channel, is roughly rhomboid in shape, and covers an area of 150 sq mi (380 km2). Slightly more than half, mainly in the west, is designated as the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The island has 100 sq mi (258 km2) of farmland, 20 sq mi (52 km2) of developed areas, and 57 miles (92 km) of coastline. Its landscapes are diverse, leading to its oft-quoted description as England in miniature.
Main towns in ( Isle of Wight - UK ) are :
Newport is the centrally located county town, with a population of about 25,000 and the island's main shopping area. Located next to the River Medina, Newport Quay was a busy port until the mid-19th century.
Ryde, the largest town with a population of about 30,000, is in the northeast. It is Victorian with the oldest seaside pier in England and miles of sandy and pebble beaches.
Cowes hosts the annual Cowes Week and is an international sailing centre.
East Cowes is famous for Osborne House, Norris Castle and as the home from 1929 to 1964 of Saunders-Roe, the historic aircraft, flying boat, rocket and hovercraft company.
Sandown is a popular seaside resort. It is home to the Isle of Wight Zoo, the Dinosaur Isle geological museum and one of the island's two 18-hole golf courses.
Shanklin, just south of Sandown, attracts tourists with its high summer sunshine levels, sandy beaches, Shanklin Chine and the old village.
Ventnor, built on the steep slopes of St Boniface Down on the south coast of the island, leads down to a picturesque bay that attracts many tourists. Ventnor Haven is a small harbour.
( Isle of Wight - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Isle of Wight . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Isle of Wight - UK
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Isleof Wight festival - By boat!
Speed boat - Calshot to Cowes (isle of wight)
BEAULIEU RIVER CRUISE
A nice little river cruise from the quay at Bucklers Hard on the Beaulieu estate in the New Forest.
Classic Boat Museum
The Classic Boat Museum in Newport on the Isle of Wight houses a unique collection of sailing and power boats, of both local and national interest and importance
Newport Classic Yacht Regatta, 2nd - 4th September 2016, Day 2, Race
Founded in 1980 by a group of enthusiasts who wanted to promote the culture of classic yachting, the Museum of Yachting Classic Yacht Regatta brings dozens of boats built by some of the greatest American masters (Herreshoff, Sparkman & Stephens) from all over the region each year to vie for the final stage of the North American Circuit of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, which takes place in the waters of Narragansett Bay.
Newport (Rhode Island, USA) famous for its Mansions and particularly its long history of sailing – for many years host city to the America’s Cup – is one of the leading locations in New England and certainly one of the nation’s cultural centres for classic yachting.
Places to see in ( Isle of Wight - UK )
Places to see in ( Isle of Wight - UK )
The Isle of Wight is a county and the largest and second-most populous island in England. It is located in the English Channel, about 4 miles off the coast of Hampshire, separated by the Solent. Isle of Wight has resorts that have been holiday destinations since Victorian times, and Isle of Wight is known for its mild climate, coastal scenery, and verdant landscape of fields, downland and chines.
The Isle of Wight has been home to the poets Swinburne and Tennyson and to Queen Victoria, who built her much-loved summer residence and final home Osborne House at East Cowes. Isle of Wight has a maritime and industrial tradition including boat building, sail making, the manufacture of flying boats, the hovercraft, and Britain's space rockets. The island hosts annual music festivals including the Isle of Wight Festival, which, in 1970, was the largest rock music event ever held. Isle of Wight has well-conserved wildlife and some of the richest cliffs and quarries for dinosaur fossils in Europe.
The Isle of Wight was owned by a Norman family until 1293 and was earlier a kingdom in its own right. The Isle of Wight has played an important part in the defence of the ports of Southampton and Portsmouth, and been near the front-line of conflicts through the ages, including the Spanish Armada and the Battle of Britain. Rural for most of its history, its Victorian fashionability and the growing affordability of holidays led to significant urban development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Isle of Wight was part of Hampshire until 1890 when it became its own administrative county, but continued to share the Lord Lieutenant until 1974 when it became a ceremonial county. Apart from a shared police force, there is now no administrative link with Hampshire, although a combined local authority with Portsmouth and Southampton is being considered. Until 1995 the Isle of Wight had a governor.
The quickest public transport link to the mainland is the hovercraft from Ryde to Southsea, while three ferry and two catamaran services cross the Solent to Southampton, Lymington and Portsmouth. The Isle of Wight is situated between the Solent and the English Channel, is roughly rhomboid in shape, and covers an area of 150 sq mi (380 km2). Slightly more than half, mainly in the west, is designated as the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The island has 100 sq mi (258 km2) of farmland, 20 sq mi (52 km2) of developed areas, and 57 miles (92 km) of coastline. Its landscapes are diverse, leading to its oft-quoted description as England in miniature.
Main towns in ( Isle of Wight - UK ) are :
Newport is the centrally located county town, with a population of about 25,000 and the island's main shopping area. Located next to the River Medina, Newport Quay was a busy port until the mid-19th century.
Ryde, the largest town with a population of about 30,000, is in the northeast. It is Victorian with the oldest seaside pier in England and miles of sandy and pebble beaches.
Cowes hosts the annual Cowes Week and is an international sailing centre.
East Cowes is famous for Osborne House, Norris Castle and as the home from 1929 to 1964 of Saunders-Roe, the historic aircraft, flying boat, rocket and hovercraft company.
Sandown is a popular seaside resort. It is home to the Isle of Wight Zoo, the Dinosaur Isle geological museum and one of the island's two 18-hole golf courses.
Shanklin, just south of Sandown, attracts tourists with its high summer sunshine levels, sandy beaches, Shanklin Chine and the old village.
Ventnor, built on the steep slopes of St Boniface Down on the south coast of the island, leads down to a picturesque bay that attracts many tourists. Ventnor Haven is a small harbour.
( Isle of Wight - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Isle of Wight . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Isle of Wight - UK
Join us for more :
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