'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.
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Object Details
ID: | PAJ2918 |
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Collection: | Fine art; Special collections |
Type: | |
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 |