200 years of maritime history for sale

One of the best known names in marine photography, Beken of Cowes, is for sale at £5 million. The Beken collection has more than one million images, taken by three generations of Beken: Frank, Keith and Kenneth. The Isle of Wight-based photographers have recorded all the major events on The Solent and also travelled the world to renowned regattas, including the America’s Cup and the Olympics. Now, after more than 40 years afloat with his camera, Ken Beken is retiring and has put 200 years of maritime history for sale. Click here for full story.