The Iron Cutter Yacht Mosquito, 50 Tons. R. T. Y. C.

Object summary

Title: The Iron Cutter Yacht Mosquito, 50 Tons. R. T. Y. C.
Object ID: CC-R-0006
Date made: 1852
Place made: United Kingdom, Greater London, London
Printer: Day & Son Ltd.
Draftsman and lithographer: Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth
Publisher: R. & A. Ackermann
Object type: Lithograph
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Arthur H. Clark Collection
On view: No

Description

A view of the iron cutter yacht, 'Mosquito,' at sea with several ships and yachts in the distance. The 'Mosquito' was a well-known iron cutter yacht famous for her speed and for winning in prestigious cup races. Her winnings are listed in the margin below the title along with two illustrations of a winning cup.