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A sketch of the bowsprit of the 'Suzanne'. This was one of a number of sketches by Everett from the deck focusing on one specific feature of the ship. The sail of the ship is painted in a dark grey wash and contrasts with the vivid colours reflected in the sea and sky. The sketch concentrates on the effects of colour coming from the sun although the sun itself is not visible. Everett made his final two journeys in a deep-water ship on board the 'Suzanne', between 1928 to 1929 and 1930. Following the First World War, in which a large number of ships were lost, it became extremely difficult to find a berth. This Danish barque was built in 1880. British owned, she was originally known as the 'Kylemore', became Norwegian in 1907 and Danish in 1915.
Between November 1928 and January 1929 Everett sailed in the 'Suzanne' from Calais to Pointe a Pitre, Guadaloupe. While at Le Havre, Everett heard that the Danish barque was in Calais loading for Martinique and he decided to join her because he wanted another journey under sail. He praised the seamanship on board and said everything was done under sail. Once in Jamaica it took six weeks to unload, and he continued his journey on board SS 'Changuinola', owned by Elder and Fife. On his second journey in the 'Suzanne' in 1930, he sailed from Le Havre to Black River, Jamaica, in November, arriving on 16th December. This was the last voyage Everett ever made in a Sailing ship. The painting is inscribed 'Suzanne' verso.
Title
A Bowsprit from the 'Suzanne'
Date
1928–1930
Medium
oil on paper
Measurements
H 25.3 x W 35.6 cm
Accession number
BHC0127
Work type
Painting
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road, Greenwich, London, Greater London SE10 9NF England
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