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The tea clipper 'Shun Lee', 1866 (coloured lithograph)
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The tea clipper 'Shun Lee', 1866 (coloured lithograph)
7342202 The tea clipper 'Shun Lee', 1866 (coloured lithograph) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 48.8x71.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Goldsworth Dutton (artist & engraver); William Foster (publisher)
Inscribed 'The Shun Lee 700 Tons, Register A1. at Lloyds 14 years... Built by Wm Walker Esq. Lavender Dock, Rotherhithe, London, July 1866'. She was built by William Walker of Lavender Dock, Rotherhithe. Clippers were vessels built to carry the annual tea crop back from India and China in the late 19th century. As the first ship home would be able to command a far higher price for her cargo, speed was essential. This explains their large area of sail and sleek lines. Registered as A1 at Lloyds.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning coloured lithograph captures the majestic tea clipper 'Shun Lee' in all her glory. Built in 1866 by William Walker of Lavender Dock, Rotherhithe, London, this vessel was a true marvel of its time. The inscription on the print proudly states that she was registered as A1 at Lloyds and had been sailing for 14 years.
Tea clippers like the 'Shun Lee' were specifically designed to transport the annual tea crop from India and China back to England with speed being of utmost importance. The first ship to arrive home could command a higher price for its cargo, making swift voyages essential. This explains why clippers like the 'Shun Lee' were built with sleek lines and a large area of sail.
The vibrant colours used in this lithograph bring out the beauty and grandeur of this historic vessel. It is a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of Thomas Goldsworth Dutton, who created this masterpiece.
As you gaze upon this print, you can almost feel the wind in your hair and hear the sound of waves crashing against her hull. The 'Shun Lee' truly embodies an era when sea transport was not just about practicality but also about elegance and speed.
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