OIL PAINTING Steam Vessel "Bessie"
CH1972.259
Inscriptions: Not signed or dated. "Bessie" on hull of ship. Chinese stamp on back of canvas in black ink, 2.8 cm square. Two characters in the centre and a border of classical key pattern. Note from George Trotter, stamp probably means "to hang". Subject Matter: Two-masted sailing vessel, Chinese junk and steamship in background. Other: Built 1873 Prince Edward Island. Brigantine 288 tons. Registered 12 February 1878 by John Bateman. She was a wreck lying at Lacepede Island but was repaired in 1889. November 7 sold to Daniel James Avery, a stock dealer of Perth. 12 April 1890 caught fire while lying in trades at Sourabaya, totally destroyed. Master was Captain Harrison.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1972.259 |
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| Accession Date: | 3 Jul 1972 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | Wood, canvas |
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| Wood |
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Measurement
| height | 425mm |
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| width | 582mm | sight |
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| height | 680mm |
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| width | 833mm | frame |
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