Archive for July, 2007

Further Reading about “Ferriera” ex “Cutty Sark”, “Last Departure”

Saturday, July 7th, 2007

Ferriera Last DepartureStorm damaged Simon Waite Letterin the English Channel, “Ferriera” had put into Falmouth, Cornwall, in distress. Her crew self repaired her and we see her outward bound having, as you can see from the wave pattern, just cleared Carrick Roads into Falmouth Bay. (more…)

useful facts + excellent stories about The Port of Chester (1863)

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007

The Port of Chester (1863)

A civic reception, the ghost of Salty Cyril and a coat of arms

 

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Chester in Cheshire, North West England, a port since Roman times (Chester meaning a camp or fort) represents a perfect example of a Victorian River port.

The Port of Chester (1863) contains the important elements of commerce from that period. This painting is important as a significant piece of art of real historical worth because it faithfully shows the striking contrast between a bygone way of life, and our modern world.

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