Study of the bow of a hooker

A study of the port bow of a hooker, showing the housed bowsprit, the two anchors and the position of the foremost shroud. PAH1908 is a drawing of the whole vessel, also viewed from the port bow.

A free but accurate drawing in black chalk approximately dated by the style and watermark.

Object Details

ID: PAG6269
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1700?
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 277 mm x 366 mm