Painting of the ship 'Henry and Dora' which sailed from Aberaeron harbour (1 of 2)
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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