Two Studies of Ships and Tugs

These two studies show becalmed sailing ships, possibly Blackwall frigates in the Thames. They are being towed by twin-funnelled paddle tugs.

Object Details

ID: PAD0429
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyllie, William Lionel
Date made: Probably late 1860-70s
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: 253 mm x 355 mm