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The ship 'Rifleman' left London on 28th December 1872 with cargo and passengers for Australia. In March 1873, en route, Captain Longmuir, a native of Stonehaven was beaten to death while he slept by the steward, who was over-powered by the second mate. Aberdeen Maritime Museum also displays the gold pocket watch given to the 2nd mate by the grateful owners of the ship.
Title
Clipper Ship 'Rifleman'
Date
c.1860
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 48.8 x W 74 cm
Accession number
ABDAG008048
Acquisition method
bequeathed by Miss Gladys Duthie, 1983
Work type
Painting