Attempting to put out to sea Athens

This drawing shows the Athens (1856) in Table Bay. Written in the left background is what looks like Blaauberg, a location just north of Cape Town. The Athens was wrecked in Table Bay between Mouille Point and Green Point on 17 May 1865 while attempting to put to sea in a north-west gale.

Object Details

ID: PAD6765
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Short
Vessels: Athens (1856)
Date made: 1865
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 186 mm x 258 mm
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