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This unsigned ship portrait probably dates to the 1830s or early 1840s at latest. The rig is rather unusual, since while essentially that of a brig it includes a gaff to the foremast rather than a fore-staysail. This probably gave the ship great flexibility – perhaps particularly suitable to Trinity House requirements – either to proceed square-rigged including top-gallants or in effect with a more low-powered fore-and-aft schooner rig. As shown the ship is riding under easy sail on the starboard tack in a lively sea, not hove to but probably not moving forward significantly given that the two fore and aft sails are neither fully deployed: the fore gaff has been reduced by hauling down from the peak, and the main course or 'driver' aft 'scandalized' by hauling up the tack unusually high, though it was often done to a lesser degree to allow the helmsman a clear view forward through the opening produced.
Title
A Trinity House Brig
Date
1830s–1840s
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 53.5 x W 76 cm
Accession number
BHC1163
Work type
Painting
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road, Greenwich, London, Greater London SE10 9NF England
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