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A Frigate Coming to Anchor in the Mersey. An early work by the artist, painted when he was living and working in Liverpool. It is set in the Mersey, looking directly upstream from the river mouth. Perch Rock Fort is shown in the distance to the left of ce
1802
National Maritime Museum

Captain Samuel Hood Linzee, 1773-1820. A half-length portrait slightly to right, wearing captain's undress uniform, over three years, 1795-1812. In 1795, when in command of the 'Nemesis', 28 guns, and while at anchor in the neutral port of
1802
National Maritime Museum

Sailors Carousing. A scene in an unspecified tavern at Portsmouth after one or more ships have been paid off. The painting may be a retrospective celebration of the Battle of the Glorious First of June 1794 since, although executed much later and after Ib
1802
National Maritime Museum

The Ship 'Castor' and Other Vessels in a Choppy Sea. A line of merchant ships with a coastline in the distance. They were engaged in transatlantic trade and on these grounds it has been suggested that they are shown off the coast of New Englan
1802
National Maritime Museum