The "Fiona," 78 Tons, E. Boutcher, Esq., Owner, Dismasted off Cherbourg

Object summary

Title: The "Fiona," 78 Tons, E. Boutcher, Esq., Owner, Dismasted off Cherbourg
Object ID: CC-T-0132
Date made: 1869
Place made: United Kingdom, Greater London, London
Publisher: Taylor, Josiah
Object type: Photograph
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Arthur H. Clark Collection
On view: No

Description

A mounted black and white photograph of an unidentified painting or print depicting the yacht 'Fiona' dismasted during a match off Cherbourg on August 17, 1868. The dismasted 'Fiona' is in the left foreground; her mainmast leans over the water on the port side of the yacht. Crewmembers on deck pull the sail in. Behind her, three yachts continue the race.

Inscriptions

Type: stamp
Location: recto, bottom left
Text: Clark Collection MIT

Type: graphite
Location: recto, bottom right
Text: T-132

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