Plate

Transfer-printed earthenware plate, inscribed: 'EAST INDIAMAN TAKING A PILOT ON BOARD'. The vessel is wearing the red ensign and Union flag at the fore. The latter is the signal requesting a pilot.

Object Details

ID: AAA6331
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Plate
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 32 x 257 mm
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