A spritsail lowered

The sprit slung in the yard tackle with the peak and the throat lowered almost on the deck.

This is an unsigned pencil drawing by the Younger. It has been very approximately dated.

Object Details

ID: PAF6540
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1672?
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Primary support: 144 mm x 200 mm; Mount: 318 mm x 482 mm
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