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Outer anchorage in a squall, Mazatlan [Mexico], Augt 22nd 1850, 8.am.... "Query, which is the way to the ship?'', 1850 (watercolour)
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Outer anchorage in a squall, Mazatlan [Mexico], Augt 22nd 1850, 8.am.... "Query, which is the way to the ship?'', 1850 (watercolour)
7295622 Outer anchorage in a squall, Mazatlan [Mexico], Augt 22nd 1850, 8.am.... "Query, which is the way to the ship?'', 1850 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 12.5x17.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No. 43 in Fanshawe's Pacific album, 1849-52. Captioned by the artist on the album page below the image, as title. For the circumstances of Fanshawe and the Daphne being at Mazatlan on the Mexican Pacific coast (15 August- 9 October 1850), see PAI4648. This drawing shows Fanshawe being rowed out from shore in his gig in dreadful weather. The conical coastal hill in the background today bears the Mazatlan lighthouse (1879).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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The watercolour print captures the intense moment of Admiral Sir Edward Gennys Fanshawe rowing out from shore in his gig amidst a squall at Mazatlan, Mexico on August 22nd, 1850. The stormy weather and raindrops add drama to the scene as Fanshawe navigates his way towards his ship in the outer anchorage.
Fanshawe's query, "which is the way to the ship?", echoes through time as we witness his daring journey through turbulent waters. The conical coastal hill in the background, now home to the Mazatlan lighthouse, serves as a landmark in this treacherous setting.
This artwork is part of Fanshawe's Pacific album and offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by sailors during the 19th century. The artist's attention to detail and use of colour bring this historical moment to life, showcasing both the beauty and danger of maritime travel.
As we admire this painting, we are transported back in time to experience a slice of naval history captured with skill and precision. It serves as a reminder of the bravery and resilience required for seafaring adventures in an era where nature often dictated one's fate on the open seas.
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