HM Packet Brig 'Sheldrake', Lieutenant Passingham Entering Falmouth Harbour

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The Post Office packet 'Sheldrake', is seen in starboard-broadside view off Falmouth in company with the 'Eclipse' and 'Sandwich'. Falmouth was an important base for packet sailings to the west. The term brig was used even when the vessels were barque-rigged and 'Sheldrake' appears in the 'Navy List' with other vessels under the heading 'Her Majesty's Packet Brigs commissioned by the Admiralty'. The 'Sheldrake' flies the red ensign and although the red-and-white pennant at the fore denotes the packet 'Sphinx', the figurehead appears to confirm the former identity. There are a number of sailors visible on the deck. Lieutenant Admiral R. L. Passingham commanded the 'Sheldrake' from 1832 until the end of 1841. Since he had previously commanded the 'Sphinx' he probably transferred her flag when he took command of the 'Sheldrake'.

National Maritime Museum

London

Title

HM Packet Brig 'Sheldrake', Lieutenant Passingham Entering Falmouth Harbour

Date

1834

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 63.5 x W 76.2 cm

Accession number

BHC3636

Work type

Painting

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