A Miraclous Preservation in a Storm (1). This Drawing Represents the Marquis of Anglsea War Office packet of Bristol J Brown Comdr, ca.1816

First in a three-part series of watercolours, in imitation of prints with handwritten inscriptions, illustrating the recovery of the ‘Marquis of Anglesea’ after capsizing in heavy seas. The present image shows the vessel in port broadside view sailing normally on rough waters with six crewmen sitting on the starboard side.

Object Details

ID: PAF7701
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Crawshaw, W. L.
Vessels: Marquis of Anglesea (1816)
Date made: ca.1810
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 302 mm x 407 mm