A ritual experienced by all those who went to sea in sailing ships was ‘taking a tow’.
Sailing ships could rarely enter port under sail and had to be towed in to their berth. It was accompanied by much activity by all those on board. Prior to taking the tow line, sail would be reduced so that the speed of the sailing ship could match that of the tug. In this painting the upper sails – topgallants and royals, are furled and the courses are ‘up in their gear’, meaning that they are hauled up to the yards but not furled at this stage. The topsails are always left to last as there might be a reason to abort the tow at the last moment. In this case the sailing ship must have the ability to get going again quickly.
The breeze is setting in towards the land and the sailing ship skipper must judge the right moment to take in the remaining sail. It can be seen that the anchors are already over side, with the mate observing that all is ready for them to be dropped when needed. The ‘heaving line’ was a light, small diameter rope attached to the heavy tow rope. It was weighted at one end. One of the skills necessary for an AB (able seaman) to possess was to coil the heaving line neatly so that it would not tangle and to heave it so that it landed where it could be caught.
As this was an imaginary painting intended to illustrate the activity surrounding ‘taking a tow’ I could choose any two vessels. The Finnish 4-masted barque Olivebank seemed to fit in nicely, as did the tug Waratah, which has been restored and is now operated by the Sydney Heritage Fleet.
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Fine quality giclée print on Chromajet Spectrum 225 gsm satin paper.
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Although the inks used for these giclée prints is guaranteed to last 90 years under normal circumstances, their life will be reduced if hung in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light. They are intended to be framed under UV inhibiting glass, using acid free mounting materials. Non-reflecting glass is also recommended.
Print care
Although the inks used for these giclée prints is guaranteed to last 90 years under normal circumstances, their life will be reduced if hung in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light. They are intended to be framed under UV inhibiting glass, using acid free mounting materials. Non-reflecting glass is also recommended.
Overall: 29.7 x 42 (cm) / 11.7 x 16.5 (in)
Image size: 20.5 x 28.7 (cm) / 8.1 x 11.3 (in)
Shipping locations: We ship to Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA for orders via the shopping cart. For other destinations please contact us for a shipping quote.
$85 AUD (includes shipping)
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Fine quality giclée print on Chromajet Spectrum 225 gsm satin paper.
Print care
Although the inks used for these giclée prints is guaranteed to last 90 years under normal circumstances, their life will be reduced if hung in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light. They are intended to be framed under UV inhibiting glass, using acid free mounting materials. Non-reflecting glass is also recommended.
Print care
Although the inks used for these giclée prints is guaranteed to last 90 years under normal circumstances, their life will be reduced if hung in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light. They are intended to be framed under UV inhibiting glass, using acid free mounting materials. Non-reflecting glass is also recommended.
Image: 40 x 58.5 (cm) / 23 x 15.75 (in) with a white border to allow for framing and matting.
Shipping locations: We ship to Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA for orders via the shopping cart. For other destinations please contact us for a shipping quote.
$175 AUD (includes shipping)
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
- Regular print
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Fine quality giclée print on Chromajet Spectrum 225 gsm satin paper.
Print care
Although the inks used for these giclée prints is guaranteed to last 90 years under normal circumstances, their life will be reduced if hung in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light. They are intended to be framed under UV inhibiting glass, using acid free mounting materials. Non-reflecting glass is also recommended.
Print care
Although the inks used for these giclée prints is guaranteed to last 90 years under normal circumstances, their life will be reduced if hung in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light. They are intended to be framed under UV inhibiting glass, using acid free mounting materials. Non-reflecting glass is also recommended.
Overall: 29.7 x 42 (cm) / 11.7 x 16.5 (in)
Image size: 20.5 x 28.7 (cm) / 8.1 x 11.3 (in)Shipping locations: We ship to Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA for orders via the shopping cart. For other destinations please contact us for a shipping quote.
ADD TO CART$85 AUD (includes shipping)
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
- Large print
-
Fine quality giclée print on Chromajet Spectrum 225 gsm satin paper.
Print care
Although the inks used for these giclée prints is guaranteed to last 90 years under normal circumstances, their life will be reduced if hung in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light. They are intended to be framed under UV inhibiting glass, using acid free mounting materials. Non-reflecting glass is also recommended.
Print care
Although the inks used for these giclée prints is guaranteed to last 90 years under normal circumstances, their life will be reduced if hung in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light. They are intended to be framed under UV inhibiting glass, using acid free mounting materials. Non-reflecting glass is also recommended.
Image: 40 x 58.5 (cm) / 23 x 15.75 (in) with a white border to allow for framing and matting.
Shipping locations: We ship to Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA for orders via the shopping cart. For other destinations please contact us for a shipping quote.
ADD TO CART$175 AUD (includes shipping)
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
A ritual experienced by all those who went to sea in sailing ships was ‘taking a tow’.
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Sailing ships could rarely enter port under sail and had to be towed in to their berth. It was accompanied by much activity by all those on board. Prior to taking the tow line, sail would be reduced so that the speed of the sailing ship could match that of the tug. In this painting the upper sails – topgallants and royals, are furled and the courses are ‘up in their gear’, meaning that they are hauled up to the yards but not furled at this stage. The topsails are always left to last as there might be a reason to abort the tow at the last moment. In this case the sailing ship must have the ability to get going again quickly.
The breeze is setting in towards the land and the sailing ship skipper must judge the right moment to take in the remaining sail. It can be seen that the anchors are already over side, with the mate observing that all is ready for them to be dropped when needed. The ‘heaving line’ was a light, small diameter rope attached to the heavy tow rope. It was weighted at one end. One of the skills necessary for an AB (able seaman) to possess was to coil the heaving line neatly so that it would not tangle and to heave it so that it landed where it could be caught.
As this was an imaginary painting intended to illustrate the activity surrounding ‘taking a tow’ I could choose any two vessels. The Finnish 4-masted barque Olivebank seemed to fit in nicely, as did the tug Waratah, which has been restored and is now operated by the Sydney Heritage Fleet.
PRINT DETAILS – select Regular or Large
Fine quality giclée print on Chromajet Spectrum 225 gsm satin paper.
Print care
Although the inks used for these giclée prints is guaranteed to last 90 years under normal circumstances, their life will be reduced if hung in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light. They are intended to be framed under UV inhibiting glass, using acid free mounting materials. Non-reflecting glass is also recommended.
Overall: 29.7 x 42 (cm) / 11.7 x 16.5 (in)
Image size: 20.5 x 28.7 (cm) / 8.1 x 11.3 (in)
Shipping locations: We ship to Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA for orders via the shopping cart. For other destinations please contact us for a shipping quote.
$85 AUD (includes shipping)
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Fine quality giclée print on Chromajet Spectrum 225 gsm satin paper.
Print care
Although the inks used for these giclée prints is guaranteed to last 90 years under normal circumstances, their life will be reduced if hung in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light. They are intended to be framed under UV inhibiting glass, using acid free mounting materials. Non-reflecting glass is also recommended.
Print care
Although the inks used for these giclée prints is guaranteed to last 90 years under normal circumstances, their life will be reduced if hung in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light. They are intended to be framed under UV inhibiting glass, using acid free mounting materials. Non-reflecting glass is also recommended.
Image: 40 x 58.5 (cm) / 23 x 15.75 (in) with a white border to allow for framing and matting.
Shipping locations: We ship to Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA for orders via the shopping cart. For other destinations please contact us for a shipping quote.
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
- Regular print
-
Fine quality giclée print on Chromajet Spectrum 225 gsm satin paper.
Print care
Although the inks used for these giclée prints is guaranteed to last 90 years under normal circumstances, their life will be reduced if hung in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light. They are intended to be framed under UV inhibiting glass, using acid free mounting materials. Non-reflecting glass is also recommended.
Overall: 29.7 x 42 (cm) / 11.7 x 16.5 (in)
Image size: 20.5 x 28.7 (cm) / 8.1 x 11.3 (in)Shipping locations: We ship to Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA for orders via the shopping cart. For other destinations please contact us for a shipping quote.
ADD TO CART$85 AUD (includes shipping)
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
- Large print
-
Fine quality giclée print on Chromajet Spectrum 225 gsm satin paper.
Print care
Although the inks used for these giclée prints is guaranteed to last 90 years under normal circumstances, their life will be reduced if hung in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light. They are intended to be framed under UV inhibiting glass, using acid free mounting materials. Non-reflecting glass is also recommended.
Print care
Although the inks used for these giclée prints is guaranteed to last 90 years under normal circumstances, their life will be reduced if hung in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light. They are intended to be framed under UV inhibiting glass, using acid free mounting materials. Non-reflecting glass is also recommended.
Image: 40 x 58.5 (cm) / 23 x 15.75 (in) with a white border to allow for framing and matting.
ADD TO CARTShipping locations: We ship to Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA for orders via the shopping cart. For other destinations please contact us for a shipping quote.
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.