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The THAMES. East Indiaman, 1424 tons.
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Three-quarters stern view ship portrait of the East Indiaman Thames off a coast, flying a flag with a Union Jack in the canton and a pennant bearing her name. In the background are more ships, including a small yacht with "C" emblazoned on her sail, and a landmass at right. Title printed in lower margin, along with subtitle, "Built for, and employed by the Honble. the East India Company. James Keith Forbes. Commander."
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