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Brigs becalmed off the Isle of Dogs, by Thomas Rowlandson.
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| Brigs becalmed off the Isle of Dogs, by Thomas Rowlandson. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: PW5933 |
| Description: This image of brigs becalmed off the Isle of Dogs demonstrates one of the difficulties faced by sailing ships heading into and out of London. The lack of wind, or an adverse wind, could delay a ship in the Thames for days or weeks. |
| Creator: Thomas Rowlandson |
| Date: 1803 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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