The launch of an English three-decker

The launch of an English three-decker. In the left centre middle distance is a starboard bow view of a three-decker, with launching flags, soon after launching. On the right is the fore part of a ship showing only the fore lower mast. There is a yacht at anchor beyond.

This is possibly a drawing by the Elder to which a later hand has added some pencil work.

Object Details

ID: PAF6978
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1685?
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 195 x 279 mm; Mount: 404 mm x 557 mm