Object Title
Thames Sailing Barge "May" Built Harwich 1891
Object Name
Print
Artist/Maker
Vic Ellis
Date Made
Circa 1970
Materials
Paper --Wood --Glass
Catalogue Number
2007.001.130
Dimensions
Width: 45 cm Height: 57 cm Depth: 3 cm
Description
A colour print entitled "Thames Sailing Barge 'May' Built Harwich 1891". The print depicts a sailing boat with red sails out on the ocean. The artists signature "Vic Ellis" is in the bottom right corner of the print. In the bottom left corner of the white border is "Tate & Lyle Group Services Ltd. London". The painting is set in wooden frame.
History
The Thames Sailing Barge May, was built by John & Herbert Cann of Harwich, Essex and was launched in 1891. The barge had a long working history as a cargo carrier, a vessel used for marine training and a hospitality venue.
