A vignette of the ‘Mary of Norfolk’ with five figures in port broadside view with a view of Cape Henry, Virginia, in the distance on the right featuring its prominent lighthouse. Flanking both sides are two boats of similar build and rig in starboard broadside view; the one on the left is inscribed ‘Wa / of / Nor’ on its mainsail. At far left is a three-masted vessel, square-rigged, also starboard broadside view. Coloured aquatint, 1815. Designed by George Tobin. Print by J. Baily. Published by Joyce Gold.
In 1795, George Tobin was second lieutenant aboard the frigate 'Thetis' which was on active service in the Chesapeake area.