Schooner, Castletown Harbour

Date made: 1884-1933

Artist: Knox, Archibald

Description: A watercolour by Archibald Knox (1864-1933) depicting a vessel in Castletown harbour, tied up on the quayside by the Umber house with Bridge House and the footbridge across the harbour entrance in the background. Castletown had been a major trading centre and originally the Island's capital, but by the early 20th century its commercial importance had declined although a variety of fishing and trading vessels could still be seen in its harbour, including some of the last vessels sailing under sail.

Measurements: unframed artwork: 42.5 cm x 56.5 cm

Materials: watercolour on paper

Photograph and description courtesy of Manx National Heritage via the link at imuseum.im.