Three Masted Barque 'Penang' in Dry Dock at Millwall | 1932 Size:11"x14" viewed from the port bow

viewed from the port bow

Fought from 1 June to 4 June 1666 in the Julian or Old Style calendar that was then used in England

This 19th Century fine art print is a faithful reproduction of the HMS Queen lying in Grand Harbour

On the left of the picture another ship's boat is making for the shore

The expedition ended in tragedy with the deaths of Scott and his polar party

Three Masted Barque 'Penang' in Dry Dock at Millwall | 1932 Size:11"x14" viewed from the port bowThe three masted barque "Penang" sits in dry dock at Millwall in 1932, towering above the crowded riverside homes and narrow alleyways of London's East End. The striking contrast between the great sailing vessel and the modest working class neighbourhood highlights a bygone era when tall ships were still a familiar sight along the Thames. Children and washing lines in the foreground add a human touch, capturing everyday life beneath the shadow of one