A coastal fishing smack under sail.

A slightly distant port quarter view of an unidentified type of coastal fishing smack, possibly equipped for oyster dredging, under sail off a cliff lined coast. The boat has a gaff and boom mainsail and a loose footed foresail and has a crew of three. Her dinghy is trailing astern. No indication of location has been given but it is certain that this is in British waters.

Object Details

ID: P38771
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1895-1914
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 82mm x 108mm