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Captain Donald Manson (1792–1880)

Image credit: Aberdeenshire Museums Service

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Donald Manson was the master of several Peterhead whalers, the 'Union' (1815–1816), the 'Superior' (1817–1841 and 1844–1847), and the 'Brilliant' (1855). He subsequently served as Harbourmaster at Peterhead from 1856 to 1874.

Arbuthnot Museum, Peterhead

Peterhead

Title

Captain Donald Manson (1792–1880)

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 76.2 x W 63.5 cm

Accession number

PEHMS:P12263

Acquisition method

gift from Peterhead Harbour Trustees, 1995

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

Captain Donald Manson 1792–1880 Harbour Master at Peterhead 1856–1876. Presented to Peterhead Harbour Trustees by his great great grand-daughter Margaret Christie Manson Aldiss in October 1995. Artist unknown

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