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The ‘William Fisher’ has a distinct masthead of a full size male figure, probably William Fisher, pointing the way forward. Liverpool was her home port and she sailed to Montreal, Bahia and Rotterdam. In 1846 when Prince Albert visited Liverpool Docks, the ‘William Fisher’ was described by the Times as a 'large merchant vessel’ with a crew of 250 sailors. She was selected to be the first merchant ship to enter the dock in his presence.
Title
The Barque ‘William Fisher’
Date
1855
Medium
oil on board
Measurements
H 50.3 x W 70.6 cm
Accession number
BHC3719
Work type
Painting