Keelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight | Joseph Mallord William Turner | 1835 Size:16"x12" painting at first thought to

painting at first thought to be HMS Belvidera escaping from USS President

Many others drowned below decks

These are Thames sailing barges with their masts and sails lowered

Wyllie has fused a synthesis of artistic concerns with a social commentary on men working in boats on the river

Commissioned in 1823

Keelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight | Joseph Mallord William Turner | 1835 Size:16"x12" painting at first thought toJoseph Mallord William Turner. The keelmen who are employed on the river Tyne are a remarkably hardy, robust, and laborious class of men, and are distinguished for their great muscular strength. Their employment requires uncommon exertions. Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or