Slight sketch of 'Newcastle' frigate at Spithead May 7th 1814, the stern of a different vessel, and a moored vessel viewed from the stern with buildings beyond

No. 24 of 30 (PAH3772 - PAH3801)

HMS 'Newcastle' was a 4th rate of 60 guns (pitch pine-built) built by Wigram and Green at Blackwall and launched on 10 November 1813. The ship flies signal flags from the peak of her gaff, perhaps for identification, and a cutter is depicted on her port side.

The drawing is inscribed 'Newcastle frigate at Spithead May 7th 1814'.

Object Details

ID: PAH3795
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Schetky, John Christian
Places: Spithead
Vessels: Newcastle (1813)
Date made: 7 May 1814
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 227 x 365 mm
Parts: Album of Sketches by J.C. Schetky Marine Painter to George IV, William IV and Queen Victoria (Album)
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