Jacob Petersen - Frederik den Sjette - 1829, Jacob Petersen, circa 1829

The frigate frederik den siette of the danish asiatic company was previously named christianshavn, but changed name in 1828 in gratitude of a royal grant for a much needed overhaul. Jacob petersen made this painting in pen and watercolour, probably for the captain, c. C. Tronier, commemorating the ships's departure for china in 1829. Size 51 x 67 cm. Original at danish maritime museum native name: m/s museet for søfart location helsingør, denmark coordinates: 56° 02′ 20. 29″ n, 12° 36′ 58. 18″ e   established: 1914 authority file: q5219764 viaf: 124161087 isni: 0000000121068969 lccn: n81119663 nla: 35402300 gnd: 1040988-9 worldcat source: hanne poulsen, danske skibsportrætmalere, page 91. Date: circa 1829.