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The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2014.124.2, Connecticut Historical Society
U.S. Ship Independance
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2014.124.2, Connecticut Historical Society

U.S. Ship Independance

After a work byAfter a work by George Filley American
PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867
PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867
PublisherPublished by D. Needham American, 1808 - 1888
Date1847
MediumLithograpy; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 1/2 x 12 1/16in. (21.6 x 30.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 x 14in. (25.4 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionA three-masted sailing ship is rolling in a heavy squall. Most of her sails are in tatters. Four rows of cannonports are along her side. Two lifeboats are visible. A pennant flies from the top of the vessel's mainmast. The sea is rough, and a wave has just struck the side of the vessel.
Object number2014.124.2
InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "U.S. SHIP INDEPENDANCE. [sic] / razee, bearing the broad pennant of Com. CHARLES STEWART, struck by a Squall, off the coast of America, / Sept. 8th 1842. / Drawn by GEORGE FILLEY, one of the Crew. / 6."

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number
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