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Jack in a White Squall, Amongst Breakers - on the Lee Shore of St. Catherines (caricature).
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| Jack in a White Squall, Amongst Breakers - on the Lee Shore of St. Catherines (caricature). |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Description: During the early 19 century, the area around the St. Katharine and London Docks was full of brothels, lodging-houses and taverns that catered for the visiting sailors. In this caricature, a sailor is being accosted by women to whom he owes money. |
| Creator: Thomas Tegg [publisher] |
| Date: 16 August 1811 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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