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269 - FRANK WATSON WOOD (BRITISH, 1862-1953)
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FRANK WATSON WOOD (BRITISH, 1862-1953) H.M. Cruisers 'Glasgow' and 'Southampton' in New York Harbour passing the Statue of Liberty, 31st May 1939 Signed and dated 'Frank W. Wood 1939' (lower right) Watercolour heightened with white 10 x 20¼in. (25 x 51.5cm.) The cruisers H.M.S. Glasgow and Southampton escorted the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Australia when she carried King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their historic pre-Second World War visit to Canada and the U.S.A., beginning in May 1939. As the flagship for the 2nd Cruiser Squadron, Southampton can be seen flying the flag of Vice-Admiral Frederick Edward-Collins.
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Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & ArtAuction house
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