Marine
A Frigate and other vessels in the medway, G W Butland Fl. 1831-1843 |
| signed lower right
oil on canvas
30 x 40 in.
A frigate /ˈfrɪgɪt/ [frĭg'-ĭt] is a warship. The term has been used for warships of many sizes and roles over the past few centuries. In the 18th century, the term referred to ships which were as long as a ship-of-the-line and were square-rigged on all three masts (full rigged), but were faster and with lighter armament, used for patrolling and escort. In the 19th century, the armoured frigate was a type of ironclad warship and for a time was the most powerful type of vessel afloat.
Frigates were perhaps the hardest-worked of warship types during the Age of Sail. While smaller than a ship-of-the-line, they were formidable opponents for the large numbers of sloops and gunboats, not to mention privateers or merchantmen. Able to carry six months' stores, they had very long range; and vessels larger than frigates were considered too valuable to operate independently.
Frigates scouted for the fleet, went on commerce-raiding missions and patrols, conveyed messages and dignitaries. Usually frigates would fight in small numbers or singly against other frigates. They would avoid contact with ships-of-the-line; even in the midst of a fleet engagement it was bad etiquette for a ship of the line to fire on an enemy frigate which had not fired first.
For officers in the Royal Navy a frigate was a desirable posting. Frigates often saw action, which meant a greater chance of glory, promotion. and prize money.
Unlike larger ships that were placed in ordinary, frigates were kept in service in peacetime as a cost-saving measure and to provide experience to frigate captains and officers which would be useful in wartime. Frigates could also carry marines for boarding enemy ships or for operations on shore.
Frigate armament ranged from 22 guns on one deck to up to even 60 guns on two decks. Common armament was 32 to 44 long guns, from 8 to 24 pounders (3.6 to 11 kg), plus a few carronades (large bore short range guns).
The fictitious, but representative, ironclad frigate USS Abraham Lincoln, from the novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeaFrigates remained a crucial element of navies until the mid-19th century. The first ironclads were classified as 'frigates' because of the number of guns they carried. However, terminology changed as iron and steam became the norm, and the role of the frigate was assumed first by the protected cruiser and then by the destroyer.
Frigates are often the vessel of choice in historical naval novels, such at the Patrick O'Brian Aubrey–Maturin series and C. S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower series. The motion picture Master and Commander features a reconstructed historic frigate, HMS Rose to depict Aubrey's frigate HMS Surprise.
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Willem van der Velde II (1633-1707) Sailing Vessels in a Calm Sea |
| Willem van der Velde II (1633-1707) Old Master Dutch Marine painter . |
Willem van der Velde II (1633-1707) Sailing Vessels in a Calm Sea |
| A museum quality oil on panel of sailing vessels in a calm sea by the great Old Master Dutch marine painter Willem van der Velde II (1633-1707) . The painting is in good condition with minor craqueleur . It is presented in a very fine 18th century Dutch compositional giltwood frame . Painting 31cmx25.5cm / 12"x10" , frame 51cmx46cm/ 20"x18" . Provenance . Viewing by appointment . Worldwide shipping available .
Willem van der Velde (1633-1707)
Born Leiden Dec.18th.1633.
Initially a pupil of his father ,also a marine painter, then taught by Simon de Vlieger.
Van der Velde II early works were highly finished , as he got older and more confident his style broadened . His palette changed from the greys of his Dutch period to warmer browns in his English period . He joined his fathers studio in Amsterdam and worked there for twenty years. He and his father then worked in England for the next 35years . In England the Van der Veldes received patronage from King CharlesII and King James II . In 1693 after his fathers death he became marine painter to King William III and Queen Mary .
He died in Greenwich , London April 6th 1707. |
W. L. Wylie, engraving |
| original W. L. Wylie engraving, framed, signed in margin. |
W. L. Wylie, engraving |
| original W. L. Wylie engraving, framed, signed in margin. |
1930s DECO AMBER MARINE FISH LIFE BOWL POSSIBLY JOBLING OR BAGLEY |
| A striking Deco relief moulded bowl, with everted twelve point rim and panelled pedestal base. The bowl is decorated with two large fish, a clam, sea snail, starfish, seaweed, bubbles, and water ripples. Condition: light age and use wear; no damage found. Circa 1930s, maker unknown - if you have any questions about this item, contact me. Seller operates a 100% purchase price money back returns policy if not completely satisfied. 5¼in/13.3cm high, 9ins diameter. |
Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring. |
| Aquamarine and diamond cluster ring; the central circular mixed-cut aquamarine surrounded by single cut diamonds. Mounted in yellow gold. |
Oil on Canvas of Marine Painting |
| Oil on Canvas of Marine Painting. Early Victorian School. C. 1840.
Dimensions : W-63 H-48 (cm)
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