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THE SCHOONER GOVERNOR AMES NEAR A LIGHTHOUSE

Offered by: Levy Galleries

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THE SCHOONER GOVERNOR AMES NEAR A LIGHTHOUSE
Pastel on paper Late 19th Century
unsigned
17 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches.
Framed: 21 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches.

The Governor Ames was launched on December 1, 1888, by the Leavitt-Storer shipyard in Waldoboro, Maine as the world’s largest cargo vessel and the first five-masted schooner. She was named for Oliver Ames (1831-1895), the Governor of Massachusetts, and was operated by the Atlantic Shipping Company for the firm’s dealings in the lumber trade. Disaster struck on her maiden voyage when the foremast snapped, creating a domino effect on the remaining masts and resulting in their complete destruction. Rehabilitated with shorter masts, she continued to operate out of Pacific ports before transitioning to the coal trade in the fall of 1894. She wrecked in a gale on December 13, 1909, wherein all but one of her crewmembers died and the entirety of her railroad tie cargo was lost.

$3,850

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For over 100 years and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top-quality Americana, working with some of the most prestigious private and public collections worldwide. We invite you to explore our varied collections of Americana, including American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework, and paintings, at our New York City loft space in Chelsea. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.628.7088 or email frank@levygalleries.com.