English ships under way in a moderate breeze RMG PW6987, circa 1700

English ships under way in a moderate breeze a rapid drawing showing on the right, a vice-admiral under topsails viewed from slightly on the starboard bow with the wind on the starboard quarter. There is a yacht on her starboard beam and another ship under her stern, close-hauled on the port tack. An admiral and other vessels in the left background. This drawing by the younger is signed ‘w. V. Vj. ’ it is in black chalk on grey paper heightened with white and with a few touches in brown ink. English ships under way in a moderate breeze. Date: circa 1700. Dimensions: Sheet: 206 x 318 mm; Mount: 402 mm x 553 mm. Collection: Fine art.