Frederick J. Tudgay (1841-1921) The sailing barque City of Amoy

Frederick J. Tudgay (1841-1921)

The sailing barque City of Amoy, in the English Channel with the Needles in the background

Signed and dated 1873

Oil on canvas

51 x 76cm; 20 x 30in

The City of Amoy was built on the Clyde in 1863 by Barclay Curle and Co. and was operated by George Smith and Co. of the City Line of steam and sailing ships. It was wrecked off the Faulkland Islands in 1872, so this is, perhaps, a commemorative portrait.