Brig Jane and Cutter Beaufoy

Object summary

Title: Brig Jane and Cutter Beaufoy
Object ID: AF-SB-0049
Date made: 1826
Place made: United Kingdom, England
Engraver: Duncan, Edward
Painter, publisher: Huggins, William John
Object type: Etching
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
On view: No

Description

Etching depicting British naval vessels in the antarctic. "To James Weddell Esq. R. N. the Officers and Seamen under his command. The plate representing the brig Jane and Cutter Beaufoy on 20th Feb. 1823, bearing up in 74°, 15' (Being the highest southern latitude ever reached.) Is most respectfully dedcated by their very obedient humble servant, W. J. Huggins.