Millennium of Sailing in Marshall Islands - British Merchant Ship Britannia
by Keith Reynolds
Title
Millennium of Sailing in Marshall Islands - British Merchant Ship Britannia
Artist
Keith Reynolds
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
In September 1797, the handsome "merchantman" ship Britannia set sail for China. While en route, Ailinglapalap and Kili of the Marshall Islands were sighted. Captain Thomas Denet gave the order to dock, and according to the ship's records, the crew carried on trade with the friendly Marshallese. Breadfruit, mats and skirts were among the goods that changed hands during the Britannia's visit. Though this was an amiable encounter, merchantman ships, especially those which ventured to the Far East, were typically fitted with armament as a safeguard against attack. The Britannia was no exception, for this teakwood craft of over 500 tons is listed as having carried 12 guns.
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