Funchal Roads Madeira
pen and ink, drawing
Accession Number

NAM.1992-07-18-45

Description

Funchal Roads Madeira. Pen and ink drawing by Lt Herbert Delmé Radcliffe, 23rd Regiment of Foot (Royal Welch Fusiliers), 1857. A man diving from the stern of a ship to rescue a man in the sea whilst another man stands at the stern holding a life-saving ring. A small rowing boat sails near to the man in the water from the left, onboard a man holds out his arm and the flat of his hand towards the larger ship. From album of pencil, pen and ink, and watercolour drawings, 1855-1858.