Thermopylae - Geoffrey Huband

Original oil on canvas signed lower left.

Canvas size - 24 x 36 inches (61cm x 91.5cm)

Thermopylae was an extreme composite clipper ship built in 1868 by Walter Hood & Co of Aberdeen, to the design of Bernard Waymouth of London. Designed for the China tea trade, she set a speed record on her maiden voyage to Melbourne of 63 days, still the fastest trip under sail.

A larger photo is available on request.