Evening Arrival by Robert Taylor, maritime art limited edition print

Description: A stunning piece depicting the historic barque "Falls of Halladale" EVENING ARRIVAL by Robert TaylorThe great sailing ships were built for speed and their fearless captains drove them with every inch of sail, as hard as their straining masts could take. Capable of making 400 miles in a day, they were the culmination of the age of sail. Built in 1886, Falls of Halladale was a magnificent four-masted barque belonging to the Falls Line of Glasgow. Built with a sail plan that was easily handled by a small crew she, and her sister ships of the Falls Line, had all the latest design features. Her snug rig allowed her to press on in heavy weather as long as her gear would stand, minimizing sail handling and the dangers that this brought to the crew. Over 250 feet in Falls of length, these iron and steel vessels regularly took water across their decks, even in ordinary conditions, but the innovative fore and aft lifting bridges vastly reduced the danger of men being swept overboard. Robert’s classic painting portrays Falls of Halladale putting into Liverpool in 1903 – her subsequent voyage to San Francisco shortly afterwards nearly brought about her end. In attempting to sail around Cape Horn she met such ferocious weather that she blew out nineteen sails, sprang numerous leaks forcing most hands to the pumps, and had her fore and aft bridges smashed. Captain Johnson’s decision to turn about and take the long around-world route past Cape of Good Hope instead brought about a mutiny. When she finally arrived in San Francisco 238 days out of Liverpool, with the ringleader secured in irons, she was a sorry sight.A superb collector's piece of maritime art, perfect for anyone with a love of the sea and maritime history.ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED - Please ask for detailsWe will always do our best to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible – please ask.BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in business for over 25 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless specified otherwise.SHIPPING: Larger prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, heavy duty shipping tubes with smaller prints 'flat packed' in custom made packaging. Matted & framed pieces are packed in our custom made boxes. Our shipping is insured and guaranteed. YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't expect our customers to deal with it. So if there are any problems such as with condition, delivery or damages then we will take care of it with a replacement, store credit or your money back.

Price: 325 USD

Location: Ojai, California

End Time: 2024-11-20T22:01:18.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD