Shipping on the Thames off Deptford, by William Anderson.

Shipping on the Thames off Deptford. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: BHC1872

Description: A frigate is visible in the foreground, either drying its sails or preparing to come alongside in a light breeze. More ships can be seen alongside. To the right is Deptford, with a timber store in the foreground, together with a crane for hoisting the wood ashore. Two small boats are being rowed and to the left is a coastal craft under sail. Behind it, to the right, is Greenwich Hospital.

Creator: William Anderson

Date: c. 1820

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London