Portrait of the 'James Galley'

Portrait of the ‘James Galley’, 30 guns, fourth and later fifth rate. She was built in 1676 and wrecked in 1694. She is viewed from the starboard bow. A Union jack is at the top of the ensign staff.

It was probably based on an offset, carefully and accurately worked up with pencil and wash.

Object Details

ID: PAG6237
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Vessels: James Galley 1676 [British navy]
Date made: 1676
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 245 x 398 mm; Mount: 480 mm x 634 mm
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