The ship 'Kenilworth'

A port-broadside depiction of the steel four-masted barque,' Kenilworth', sailing on gentle seas. The name of the ship is inscribed near the bow. Near the gaff of the mizzen mast can be seen the American flag followed by four signalling flags. At the top of the main mast is a flag bearing the letter ‘S’. On the horizon on the left of the image is an indistinct ship.

Object Details

ID: BHC2209
Collection: Fine art
Type: Painting
Display location: Not on display
Creator: British School, 19th century; Chinese School, 19th century
Vessels: Kenilworth (1887)
Date made: 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Macpherson Collection
Measurements: Painting: 450 mm x 595 mm
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