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Description
This painting shows the 'Henry and Dora' at Naples in 1863.
The brigantine was built in 1849 by the brothers John and Henry Harries.
The following appeared in a contemporary newspaper of 1849:
'The brigantine 'Henry and Dora' was launched in the presence of hundreds of spectators. A beautiful model, and appears a very fast sailer and is intended for the Mediterranean and Baltic trade. David Rees, commander'.
David Rees (1822-1885) was the son of Jenkin Rees, master mariner of the Sailors Arms, Aberaeron.
Source: 'Aberayron 1971 Exhibition of Paintings of Sailing Ships and Ships Equipment by Gwilym M. Jones' (Exhibition Catalogue)
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