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Untitled painting of a customs gig

painting of sailing ships at sea

This painting shows a customs gig in the foreground approaching a fishing lugger under sail. It is dated 1823.

It is important from an historical perspective as it provides visual evidence of an 'operation'. Significantly it depicts details of clothing, livery of the boat and the ensign.