'Madagascar', East Indiaman, 1000 tons

Print entitled ' ''Madagascar'', East Indiaman, 1000 tons'. The print is framed and the bears the text which reads 'To Captain Fortescue Wm Harris and the officers of the ship, this print is most respectfully dedicated by the Publisher'. The 'Madagascar' was built in London in 1837, probably by Green's, for their London to India run. The lighthouse on the right is probably the Eddystone, indicating a Channel location.

Object Details

ID: PAJ2918
Collection: Fine art; Special collections
Type: Print
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Foster, William; Dutton, Thomas Goldsworthy Day & Son
Vessels: Madagascar (1837)
Date made: unknown
People: Green Collection
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Green Blackwall Collection
Measurements: Frame: 490 mm x 640 mm x 45 mm