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Dramatic Victorian Seascape Marine Oil Painting 5 Masted Steel Hull Sailing Ship Potosi Navigating Drakes Passage.
Impress your clients & guests make an art statement with this breathtaking nautical masterpiece to display on your office wall space or home interior.
Inscribed verso Potosi Launched June 8th 1895.
Signed in the bottom corner by the British artist Job.
C1900 beginning of the 20th century.
Oil on canvas set in original decorative gilt frame.
Large proportion sized frame being 110 cm wide and 79.5 cm high.
Title “Steel Hull Barque 5 Masted Ship Potosi Navigating Drakes Passage” C1900 by artist Job.
Your focus is first drawn to the large Potosi sailing ship in side profile heading to the right. In the notorious dangerous Drakes Passage. Bravely sailing along fierce large whitewater cap waves which are breathtaking. The ship is has 5 tall masts, the top section sails have been folded away. In the distance on the left flank is a steam ship and on the opposite flank a tall sail ship by Cape Horn Lighthouse.
Potosi was a five-masted steel hull barque bulk, nitrate carrier built in 1895 by Joh. C. Tecklenborg ship yard in Geestemünde, Germany, for the sailing ship company F. Laeisz as a trading vessel. The naval architect was Dr Georg Wilhelm Claussen. Built at yard number 133. Tonnage 4,027 GRT, displacement 8350 ts, length 436ft (133 m), beam 49.7 ft (15.1m) height 210.96 ft (64.30m) & draft 25.49 ft (7.77m/). 2 continuous decks, poop, midship & forecastle decks. Its primary purpose was as a "nitrate clipper" collecting guano in South America for use in chemical companies in Germany (mainly for making explosives and fertiliser). As its shipping route was between Germany, Bolivia until 1870 but, during the "pacific War" was transferred to Chile, it was designed to be capable of withstanding the rough weather encountered around Cape Horn.
Potosi was named after the Bolivian town of Potosí (the highest city in the world), its name beginning with "P" according to a Laeisz' tradition begun in the 1880s. The Potosi and sister ships became known as the Flying P Line and were described by Robert Carter as "without doubt, the most successful fleet of sail-driven ships ever assembled under one flag. Potosi had five masts and was rigged as a barque, meaning that the first four masts were square-rigged, each carrying six sails, and the fifth mast carried three fore-and-aft-sails. She was the third windjammer in the world merchant fleet with that kind of rigging, after the France I of the Antoine-Dominique Bordes line of Bordeaux, and the first German (auxiliary) steel barque Maria Rickmers of the Rickmers line.
In total, within the world merchant fleet, there were only six windjammers of this class of five-masted barque rigging, with four masts having carried five, six or partly seven sails on each mast: France I, Maria Rickmers(carried seven sails (skysails) on fore, main, mizzen masts, jigger mast with six sails), Potosi, R.C. Rickmers, France II (carried five sails as a bald header), and København The Potosi's shipping line sister ship, Preussen also had five masts, but was square rigged on each mast.
The idea of building such a ship for the Laeisz fleet came from the famous Laeisz-captain Robert Hilgendorf, who was to become the Potosi's first master. His considerations and ideas had a great influence on the ship's design and he was the supervising ship officer when the huge barque was under construction. She was assigned the call sign RKGB, and as with all P-liners her hull was black with a white waterline and a red underwater ship—the colours of the German flag at that time. Author Daniel S. Parrott describes the features of the "Flying P-Liners" and says "The effectiveness of the Flying P-Line lay not only in the construction of the vessel but also in their management." He also points out that "none of the four- or five-masted Laeisz ships ever foundered or was dismasted in a Cape Horn storm in the course of countless voyages."
During World War I, she was interned in Chile, and was then given away as reparation Under Chilean ownership, she was renamed the Flora(sign QEPD). In 1925, she caught fire in the Atlantic and eventually had to be sunk by artillery. Tonnage 4,027 GRT, displacement 8350 ts, length 436ft (133 m), beam 49.7 ft (15.1m) height 210.96 ft (64.30m) & draft 25.49 ft (7.77m/). 2 continuous decks, poop, midship & forecastle decks.
The most dangerous treacherous voyages for ships to travel is the sea route between Hamburg and Chile, involving the waters around Cape Horn, is the Drake Passage, known for its powerful currents, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, waves top 40ft (12m) high waves, and unpredictable weather. It is a 620 mile stretch of water between the tip of South America & the Antarctica Peninsula. The passage is named after the 16th century English Explorer and privateer Sir Francis Drake. The Drake passage is narrowest choke point around Antarctica, its shape strongly influences the circulation of water the global oceanic circulation as well as the global climate.
Provenance private southern shire estate, labels verso southern shire high end auction, Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD & museum exhibited.
Hanging thread on the back ready for immediate wall display.
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Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.
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We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
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WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
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Impress your clients & guests make an art statement with this breathtaking nautical masterpiece to display on your office wall space or home interior.
Inscribed verso Potosi Launched June 8th 1895.
Signed in the bottom corner by the British artist Job.
C1900 beginning of the 20th century.
Oil on canvas set in original decorative gilt frame.
Large proportion sized frame being 110 cm wide and 79.5 cm high.
Title “Steel Hull Barque 5 Masted Ship Potosi Navigating Drakes Passage” C1900 by artist Job.
Your focus is first drawn to the large Potosi sailing ship in side profile heading to the right. In the notorious dangerous Drakes Passage. Bravely sailing along fierce large whitewater cap waves which are breathtaking. The ship is has 5 tall masts, the top section sails have been folded away. In the distance on the left flank is a steam ship and on the opposite flank a tall sail ship by Cape Horn Lighthouse.
Potosi was a five-masted steel hull barque bulk, nitrate carrier built in 1895 by Joh. C. Tecklenborg ship yard in Geestemünde, Germany, for the sailing ship company F. Laeisz as a trading vessel. The naval architect was Dr Georg Wilhelm Claussen. Built at yard number 133. Tonnage 4,027 GRT, displacement 8350 ts, length 436ft (133 m), beam 49.7 ft (15.1m) height 210.96 ft (64.30m) & draft 25.49 ft (7.77m/). 2 continuous decks, poop, midship & forecastle decks. Its primary purpose was as a "nitrate clipper" collecting guano in South America for use in chemical companies in Germany (mainly for making explosives and fertiliser). As its shipping route was between Germany, Bolivia until 1870 but, during the "pacific War" was transferred to Chile, it was designed to be capable of withstanding the rough weather encountered around Cape Horn.
Potosi was named after the Bolivian town of Potosí (the highest city in the world), its name beginning with "P" according to a Laeisz' tradition begun in the 1880s. The Potosi and sister ships became known as the Flying P Line and were described by Robert Carter as "without doubt, the most successful fleet of sail-driven ships ever assembled under one flag. Potosi had five masts and was rigged as a barque, meaning that the first four masts were square-rigged, each carrying six sails, and the fifth mast carried three fore-and-aft-sails. She was the third windjammer in the world merchant fleet with that kind of rigging, after the France I of the Antoine-Dominique Bordes line of Bordeaux, and the first German (auxiliary) steel barque Maria Rickmers of the Rickmers line.
In total, within the world merchant fleet, there were only six windjammers of this class of five-masted barque rigging, with four masts having carried five, six or partly seven sails on each mast: France I, Maria Rickmers(carried seven sails (skysails) on fore, main, mizzen masts, jigger mast with six sails), Potosi, R.C. Rickmers, France II (carried five sails as a bald header), and København The Potosi's shipping line sister ship, Preussen also had five masts, but was square rigged on each mast.
The idea of building such a ship for the Laeisz fleet came from the famous Laeisz-captain Robert Hilgendorf, who was to become the Potosi's first master. His considerations and ideas had a great influence on the ship's design and he was the supervising ship officer when the huge barque was under construction. She was assigned the call sign RKGB, and as with all P-liners her hull was black with a white waterline and a red underwater ship—the colours of the German flag at that time. Author Daniel S. Parrott describes the features of the "Flying P-Liners" and says "The effectiveness of the Flying P-Line lay not only in the construction of the vessel but also in their management." He also points out that "none of the four- or five-masted Laeisz ships ever foundered or was dismasted in a Cape Horn storm in the course of countless voyages."
During World War I, she was interned in Chile, and was then given away as reparation Under Chilean ownership, she was renamed the Flora(sign QEPD). In 1925, she caught fire in the Atlantic and eventually had to be sunk by artillery. Tonnage 4,027 GRT, displacement 8350 ts, length 436ft (133 m), beam 49.7 ft (15.1m) height 210.96 ft (64.30m) & draft 25.49 ft (7.77m/). 2 continuous decks, poop, midship & forecastle decks.
The most dangerous treacherous voyages for ships to travel is the sea route between Hamburg and Chile, involving the waters around Cape Horn, is the Drake Passage, known for its powerful currents, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, waves top 40ft (12m) high waves, and unpredictable weather. It is a 620 mile stretch of water between the tip of South America & the Antarctica Peninsula. The passage is named after the 16th century English Explorer and privateer Sir Francis Drake. The Drake passage is narrowest choke point around Antarctica, its shape strongly influences the circulation of water the global oceanic circulation as well as the global climate.
Provenance private southern shire estate, labels verso southern shire high end auction, Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD & museum exhibited.
Hanging thread on the back ready for immediate wall display.
We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.
We provide our clients with friendly professional expert customer service.
International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.
Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.
Browse our other exciting Fine Arts, antiques & collectibles available in our shop gallery.
We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
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DimensionsDimensions in centimetres of the frame
High (79.5 cm)
Wide (110 cm)
Depth (4.5 cm)
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date 1900
1900s Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin English
Condition Condition report.
Offered in fine used condition.
Painting surface is overall good condition, canvas having various craquelure & foxing stains commensurate with usage & age. Frame which has various general wear, scuffs, chips, losses & repairs with some minor paint touch ups to the corners.
Item code as1013a1202
Status For Sale
£5000.00 
$6584.00
€5921.50
$6584.00
€5921.50
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We offer Free Delivery to Mainland England, Wales mainland & Scottish lowlands mainland areas only!
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
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For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
View all stock from
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Private dealer, by appointment only.71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
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