USS Alligator, Sail and Rigging Plan | Charles Ware | 19th Century

The schooner Alligator is presented in precise broadside profile, with her sails spread and a fine network of rigging articulated against the pale sheet. Delicate shading gives volume to the canvas, while the American flag supplies a concentrated accent of colour. The clear separation of hull, spars and sail plan reflects Charles Ware’s practical experience as a sailmaker at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The drawing preserves both the working structure of an early American naval schooner and the elegance of its proportions.

Print:

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art paper with a smooth matte finish. All unframed prints include a 0.25 inch white border.

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• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
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Sizes:

18 × 12 inches — 45.7 × 30.5 cm

24 × 16 inches — 61.0 × 40.6 cm