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To E. Boutcher, Esqre. this Print of his Cutter Yacht "Fiona," 78 Tons, In the Royal Thames Yacht Club Match, June 17th, 1868.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

A starboard-side view of the cutter yacht off a coast. In the right background is a row of cutter yachts that disappear into the horizon. A small dinghy is in the right foreground; a seaman stands up and waves to the crew on the 'Fiona.' The 'Fiona' was famous for being one of fastest and finest racing cutters of its time. She began her career with the regatta of the Royal Western at Queenstown on June 19th 1865.


ship portraits
1869-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Taylor, Josiah
ink; paper
18 3/4 in x 26 in
Britain: London