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Brave the dark depths of the ocean with this captivating British Victorian oil painting of a Marine Clipper Ship off the Isle of Wight. Embark on a journey of adventure and discovery - full of excitement and discovery. Let your adventurous spirit take the helm!

Far East & New Zealand interest.

Subject seascape marine portrait of the known British Clipper 3 masted sailing ship Crusader rigged in full sail portrayed in side profile sailing along along facing towards the left side in rough choppy seas. With figures on deck and the name of the vessel showing by the bow. The British Union Jack flag and 4 other ensign flags can be seen hoisted on the stern & middle masts. With cloudy over cast & blue sky showing overhead. To the far right towards the bow of the ship you can view the long sloping coastline cliffs of the Isle of Wight, with another smaller sailing ship closer to the shoreline, with various seagulls flying around. On the other flank another sailing ship heading facing right.

Such a fascinating nautical scene.

Title "Crusader off the Isle of Wight".

Monogram signed by the British School Marine artist PFL.

Oil on canvas.

Provenance ship biography & label verso also an old address on card shown in the corner.

Set in a traditional original gilt frame.

Circa Late 19th Century Victorian era

The clipper ship Crusader made 28 voyages to New Zealand (1871-1898), including thirteen to Lyttelton and averaged 91 days.  This iron ship was built 1865 by Connell, of Glasgow and launched in March 1865. Her registered measurements being: net tonnage 1058; gross 1058; length 210ft; breadth 35.1ft; depth 21.4ft. When she first traded to New Zealand she was owned by the Albion Line, and was painted black, with a yellow streak; and when the company amalgamated in 1883 with the Shaw Savill company, she had painted port holes. The vessel's designation in the flags of the international code H.C.L.B. She was then sold to Norwegian buyers for £2950 & broken up in 1910.

Extract from newspaper article The Star, Monday, March 13 1871 Lyttelton Arrived
March 13 - Crusader, ship, Kerr, from London - off the heads. The s.s. Mullogh was engaged to tow her in. This fine clipper vessel, commanded by Captain Kerr, formerly of the ship Chariot of Fame, arrived and anchored yesterday afternoon off Rhodes' Bay, after a splendid passage of 82 days. She has powder on board, and therefore could not come up to an anchorage off the town. Messrs Cameron Bros. s.s. Mullogh was chartered to take down the health officers, and left the wharf at 3.30 pm. The ship was found to be free from sickness and was passed. The Crusader is a fine vessel, similar to the Zealandia, being a sister ship. She left the docks on the 17th December and the Downs on the 21st. Landed the pilot; and left Start Point on the 22nd; crossed the Equator on January 11; passed the meridian of the Cape on Feb. 4; sighted the Snares on March 8, and Dunedin on the 10th. In the passenger list we notice the names of several old colonists, amongst whom is Mr Hay of Pigeon Bay, who has brought out some valuable stock for himself and for Mr Boag, but we regret to state that during the voyage he lost a valuable Durham cow, and also some fine Leicester ewes. 

The Star Tuesday March 14 1871
Arrived March 13 Crusader, ship, 1058 tons, Kerr, from London.  Passengers onboard- first Cabin Mr and Mrs C.L Bell, Mrs C.L Beckett, Mr A Catlinn, Mr F Gardiner, Miss Ruddiford, Miss Willis, Mr W.J and two children. Second Cabin Mr Campbell, Miss Campbell, Miss M Harrison, Messrs T & R Hay Mr Homey, Mr and Mrs Jones, Mr L Leader, Mr & Miss Marshall, Miss Mathews, Miss L Price, Mr Scanlan, Mr J.B Tribe.
Ref sources nzbound/genealogy/crusader & natlib.govt.nz/records/22354132

Departed     Arrived   Days Captain         
17/12/1870  13/03/1871 86 Kerr      
22/12/1871  31/03/1872 99 Sutherland           
11/10/1872  05/01/1873 81 Sutherland      
03/11/1873  01/02/1874 90 Sutherland          
26/09/1874  31/12/1874 96 Renaut          
31/10/1875  08/02/1876 99 Renaut          
18/10/1876  13/01/1877 87 Llewellyn Davies    
21/07/1877  21/10/1877 83 Llewellyn Davies      
12/07/1878  11/10/1878 91 L Davies     
24/06/1879  24/09/1879 92 L. Davies         
04/07/1880  07/10/1880 95 Llewellyn Davies
15/12/1882  23/03/1883 98 Llewellyn Davies     
11/05/1889  16/08/1889 97 Perriam . 

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display. 

Condition report. 

Offered in fine charming used worn condition. 

The painting front surface in reasonable order having various noticeable craquelure and foxing stains, frame stretcher lines showing. Also various paint loss in places. Frame having some chips, losses & overpainting in places commensurate with usage & age. It will need cleaning and restoration.

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• Period: Victorian
• Sold
• Location: Cheshire
• • Dimensions: H: 80cm (31.50in)
  • W: 102.5cm (40.35in)
  • D: 3.3cm (1.30in)