A dismasted ship scudding in a heavy sea RMG PV5340, circa 1700

A dismasted ship scudding in a heavy sea to the left is a starboard bow view of a ship just showing from behind a wave, scudding before the wind under her fore course. The mainmast has been carried away. Another ship appears in the distance, in a similarly perilous situation. A dismasted ship scudding in a heavy sea. Date: circa 1700. Dimensions: Primary support: 140 mm x 185 mm; Mount: 318 mm x 481 mm. Collection: Fine art.