Estridge off dover (cropped), by robert salmon. Estridge is flying a naval pennant from the main, and a british ensign aft mast, and the singular “w” code flag. At this time, with the full hostilities of the napoleonic campaign embroiling the world, british merchant ships flew identity flags as assigned from the holyhead station before liverpool. Twenty-five years would pass before the establishment of the marryat code would become the standard. The ship is undoubtedly under government contract in transporting either troops or supplies. The eye for detail shows, such as the name of the merchant vessel subtle yet visible on the stern counter rail. Date: circa 1800.
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