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Cargo Ship Adventurer Oil Painting By Cape Town
1 Fine British Work of Art Marine Oil Painting Cargo Ship Adventurer Approaching Cape Town South Africa Table Mountain.
Subject side profile view of the British merchant cargo ship Adventurer, steaming along such a beautiful seascape view of the ship as it nears Cape Town with the iconic views of Table mountain in the background, with its unusual flat peaks which are so impressive. Smoke coming out of the ships single funnel with Union Jack Ensign flag shown on red background on the aft. Also at the aft you can see the name of the ship. Superb attention to detail showing rigging lines and 2 life boats shown also 2 other flags flying high near the bow section. Sailing on choppy high seas with blue sky above with only a few scattered light clouds.
Title "Adventurer" Approaching Cape Town.
A nice size with the frame being 49 cm wide and 39 cm high.
Medium oil on canvas.
Signed by the known British artist Les Cowle.
Provenance artist label verso also title.
A fine rare example of his work.
Cowle was born in Glasgow, he joined the Merchant Navy in 1950s as marine engineer. Sailed Blue Funnel, Brocklebanks, Ellerman Papayannis, Canadian Pacific. 2nd & chief engineer steamships and motorships: USA, India, Middle East, Burma, Ceylon.He grew up in Birkenhead, Merseyside. Served apprenticeship with Alfred Holt as marine engineer. On completion joined sea staff as 5th on Euryades 1952. He painted calendars, greetings cards, Xmas cards for the Blue Funnel Assoc
Ref sources redbubble.com/people/LesCowleArt also sunderlandships/view.php?ref=101571. The artist has had one of his others works sell at Christies in 2002.
Set in a later contemporary frame.
Circa late 20th century.
Ship biography. Motor Vessel ADVENTURER built by William Doxford & Sons Ltd. in 1960 for Charente. Year built 02/1960, Date launched, 21/07/1959. Official number 301316 Flag GBR IMO 5003576
Vessel type Cargo Heavy Lift Vessel description Steel Motor Vessel.
Builder William Doxford & Sons Ltd., Pallion . Pallion Yard no 834 .Tonnage 8971 grt /4794/ 10900dwt / Length 490 ft 3 in. Breadth 65ft 3 in Depth 37ft 10 in Draft 28ft 11in.
Engine builder Doxford, William & Sons (Engineers) Ltd.
Engine detail Oil 2SA 6cyl (670 x 2320mm), 6900bhp, 1 screw.
First owner Charente S.S. Co. Ltd. - T. & J. Harrison, Liverpool
First port of register Liverpool also other names 1980 ELEFTHERIA
Subsequent owner and registration history 1980 Prospel Maritime Ltd., Piraeus
Remarks 1 x 180t Stulcken derrick End year 1985 Fate / Status Broken Up 20/04/1985
Disposal Detail Arrived at Gadani Beach for breaking by Haji Abdul Karim & Co. ADVENTURER
Image courtesy of : Anthony Renton collection.
Cape Town (Afrikaans: Kaapstad, [ˈkɑːpstat] Xhosa: iKapa, [íkáːpa]), nicknamed the Mother City, is South Africa's oldest city. It serves as the country's legislative capital, being the seat of the South African Parliament.[10] It is the country's second-largest city (after Johannesburg) and the largest in the Western Cape. The city is part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. The city is known for its harbour, its natural setting in the Cape Floristic Region, and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Such a delightful scene to the eye.
Highly sought after due to the collectible nature of the marine subject matter.
With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.
Incredible conversation piece for your guests.
We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.
We provide our clients with friendly professional 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.
Checkout our exciting other available Fine Art, antiques & collectibles in our gallery.
Dimensions in centimetres of the frame approximate
High (39 cm)
Wide (49 cm)
Depth thickness of frame (2.5 cm) We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
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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.
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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71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
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Subject side profile view of the British merchant cargo ship Adventurer, steaming along such a beautiful seascape view of the ship as it nears Cape Town with the iconic views of Table mountain in the background, with its unusual flat peaks which are so impressive. Smoke coming out of the ships single funnel with Union Jack Ensign flag shown on red background on the aft. Also at the aft you can see the name of the ship. Superb attention to detail showing rigging lines and 2 life boats shown also 2 other flags flying high near the bow section. Sailing on choppy high seas with blue sky above with only a few scattered light clouds.
Title "Adventurer" Approaching Cape Town.
A nice size with the frame being 49 cm wide and 39 cm high.
Medium oil on canvas.
Signed by the known British artist Les Cowle.
Provenance artist label verso also title.
A fine rare example of his work.
Cowle was born in Glasgow, he joined the Merchant Navy in 1950s as marine engineer. Sailed Blue Funnel, Brocklebanks, Ellerman Papayannis, Canadian Pacific. 2nd & chief engineer steamships and motorships: USA, India, Middle East, Burma, Ceylon.He grew up in Birkenhead, Merseyside. Served apprenticeship with Alfred Holt as marine engineer. On completion joined sea staff as 5th on Euryades 1952. He painted calendars, greetings cards, Xmas cards for the Blue Funnel Assoc
Ref sources redbubble.com/people/LesCowleArt also sunderlandships/view.php?ref=101571. The artist has had one of his others works sell at Christies in 2002.
Set in a later contemporary frame.
Circa late 20th century.
Ship biography. Motor Vessel ADVENTURER built by William Doxford & Sons Ltd. in 1960 for Charente. Year built 02/1960, Date launched, 21/07/1959. Official number 301316 Flag GBR IMO 5003576
Vessel type Cargo Heavy Lift Vessel description Steel Motor Vessel.
Builder William Doxford & Sons Ltd., Pallion . Pallion Yard no 834 .Tonnage 8971 grt /4794/ 10900dwt / Length 490 ft 3 in. Breadth 65ft 3 in Depth 37ft 10 in Draft 28ft 11in.
Engine builder Doxford, William & Sons (Engineers) Ltd.
Engine detail Oil 2SA 6cyl (670 x 2320mm), 6900bhp, 1 screw.
First owner Charente S.S. Co. Ltd. - T. & J. Harrison, Liverpool
First port of register Liverpool also other names 1980 ELEFTHERIA
Subsequent owner and registration history 1980 Prospel Maritime Ltd., Piraeus
Remarks 1 x 180t Stulcken derrick End year 1985 Fate / Status Broken Up 20/04/1985
Disposal Detail Arrived at Gadani Beach for breaking by Haji Abdul Karim & Co. ADVENTURER
Image courtesy of : Anthony Renton collection.
Cape Town (Afrikaans: Kaapstad, [ˈkɑːpstat] Xhosa: iKapa, [íkáːpa]), nicknamed the Mother City, is South Africa's oldest city. It serves as the country's legislative capital, being the seat of the South African Parliament.[10] It is the country's second-largest city (after Johannesburg) and the largest in the Western Cape. The city is part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. The city is known for its harbour, its natural setting in the Cape Floristic Region, and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Such a delightful scene to the eye.
Highly sought after due to the collectible nature of the marine subject matter.
With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.
Incredible conversation piece for your guests.
We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.
We provide our clients with friendly professional 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.
Checkout our exciting other available Fine Art, antiques & collectibles in our gallery.
Dimensions in centimetres of the frame approximate
High (39 cm)
Wide (49 cm)
Depth thickness of frame (2.5 cm) 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.
Price
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 21/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
DimensionsDimensions in centimetres of the frame approximate
High (39 cm)
Wide (49 cm)
Depth thickness of frame (2.5 cm)
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date 1990's
1990s Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin British
Condition Condition report.
Offered in fine used condition.
Front painting surface in very good overall order. Having some minor stains foxing to the canvas surface. The frame is in great order having general wear & some scratches commensurate with usage.
Item code as1013a817
Status For Sale
£2500.00 
$3154.50
€3001.25
$3154.50
€3001.25
Conversion rates as of 21/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
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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.
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.
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.
Terms and conditions
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 primary preferred payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed. International transfers are required within 5 days of point of sale.
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.
Payment is preferred by Bankers transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using PayPal. Or with you or your own courier paying cash on collection. 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 primary preferred payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed. International transfers are required within 5 days of point of sale.
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.
Payment is preferred by Bankers transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using PayPal. Or with you or your own courier paying cash on collection. 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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