Attributed to Joseph Schranz (German 1803-c.1866)
Attributed to Joseph Schranz (German 1803-c.1866)

H.M.S. Salamander off la Torre de Hercules at the entrance to the harbour of La Coruña towing a British frigate, flying the flag of the Governor of the port, to sea

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Attributed to Joseph Schranz (German 1803-c.1866)
H.M.S. Salamander off la Torre de Hercules at the entrance to the harbour of La Coruña towing a British frigate, flying the flag of the Governor of the port, to sea
oil on canvas, unframed
14 x 19 in. (35.6 x 48.3 cm.)

Lot Essay

The newly-built paddle steamer H.M.S. Salamander operated on the Spanish coast during the First Carlist War. Early paddle steamers were used as gunboats, despatch vessels, troop and transports or, as in this case, towing sailing ships seawards to find the wind. In this view off la Torre de Hercules, Coruña, H.M.S. Salamander is towing a British frigate, while the frigate, which is flying the flag of the Governor of the port, is firing a salute to starboard as she is towed to sea.

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