An English two-decker under easy sail

An English two-decker viewed from abaft the port beam with her mizzen set and topsails atrip. Another ship is under the same sail on her port quarter. The drawing is approximately dated by the style and watermark.

Object Details

ID: PAH1831
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1675?
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 297 x 459 mm; Mount: 480 mm x 630 mm