SS Northfleet Painting
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Object number2019.00034
TitleSS Northfleet Painting
DescriptionA painting of the SS Northfleet, completed in 1873.
The painting is of the full ship from its side. The ship is on the open water with a blue-sky background, the outline of a lighthouse, and the silhouettes of crew members aboard the ship. The ship itself has three masts but no sails set. Another vessel is visible behind the Northfleet, smoke coming from its funnel. This painting depicts the moment the Northfleet was struck by the second vessel, which led to her sinking.
Production date 1873 - 1873
Object namepainting
Object categoryart
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Dimensions
- length: 272 mm
width: 368 mm