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C1866
The New Mission Ship John Williams.
Artist:
Colonial engraving of the 2nd John Williams, a missionary ship under the command of Captain Robert Clark Morgan (1798–1864) and owned by the London Missionary Society. She was named after John Williams (1796–1839), a missionary who had been active in … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The New Mission Ship John Williams.
Date:
C1866
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
238mm
x 165mm
Paper Size:
285mm
x 188mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1866
Description:
Colonial engraving of the 2nd John Williams, a missionary ship under the command of Captain Robert Clark Morgan (1798–1864) and owned by the London Missionary Society. She was named after John Williams (1796–1839), a missionary who had been active in the South Pacific. She was paid for by the contribution of English school children. She sank in 50 fathoms after drifting onto a reef at Danger Island (Pukapuka) on 16 May 1864. The passengers and crew were rescued.
From the original edition of The Illustrated Sydney News.
Samuel Calvert (1828 - 1913)
Samuel Calvert (1828-1913) English painter and engraver who moved to Adelaide after his older brothers John and William migrated to South Australia in 1843. By 1850 Calvert had set up on his own account in King William Street then then moved to Melbourne as an engraver in 1853. He was a prolific and left a large body of work.
