Ironclad Océan | 1870 18th Century and a bezan yacht beyond

and a bezan yacht beyond it

Excellent quality and condition early maritime scene with various shipping in idyllic condition and magnificent detail in the ships sails and rigging as well as the treatment of the sky (typical of Serres's painting) presented in an antique gilt frame

going down Channel to windward with Rudyerd's Eddystone Lighthouse distantly visible beyond her stern

Although naval historians are unable to relate the action to a specific event

with the coming of steel and steam power

Ironclad Océan | 1870 18th Century and a bezan yacht beyondThis photograph depicts the French ironclad Ocan, around 1870. A powerful vessel of the Ocan class, she combined traditional full sail rigging with iron armor and heavy artillery, marking the transition from wooden ships of the line to modern steel warships. Ocan stood as a symbol of Frances naval strength in the late 19th century. Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality