HMS Tonnant was an 80 gun ship built in Toulon 1791/92 & was captured by Nelsons ships at the battle of the Nile in 1798 after receiving a severe battering, she was refitted in Plymouth in 1801 & as was common to both French & English navies her original name was retained as a trophy snub to each other, Tonnant much of her time at sea from 1803 upto the battle of Trafalgar in 1805 patroling off the Spanish , Portugese and French Atlantic coasts. After the battle of Trafalgar in which she received little damage HMS Tonnant remained in service until she was broken up in 1821 at Plymouth FOR SALE
"A Class Start Auckland Anniversary Regatta 29th January 1907"Anthony D.Blake oils on canvas 56cm x 84cm dated 1993 $Price on Application
This painting depicts the start of the 'A' class fleet for the Auckland Anniversary Regatta. The flagship, decked out in flags and packed with sightseers, is the Huddart Parker steamship Victoria. The yachts , from left to right , areMoana, Thelma Rainbow (in the foreground), Ariki and Aorere. Thelma won the race.
Also in the foreground is a small launch powered with the 'new' petrol engine. In the background, on the right, is the paddle wheeled ferry Victoria.
AD Blake's historical marine oil paintings range from gaff-rigged classic yachts, square-sailed sailing ships to historical America's Cup races and contemporary sailing scenes. His historical maritime art is painted in a traditional style showing the beautiful details of the yachts and their rigging. The paintings are often historic yachting harbour scenes, including Newport, Nantucket, New York, Martha's Vineyard, Marblehead, Boston, Cowes, Isle of Wight, Auckland and Venice; or blue-water ocean races. Most of the historical America's Cup races have been captured including the first race around the Isle of Wight won by the yacht "America.
His family has deep roots in maritime history with sailing ship captains in both his and his wife's families. He was fascinated by the stories of his wife's grandfather of his voyages around the world as captain of a sailing ship. His brother, the late Sir Peter Blake, was one of the world's revered sailors. Tony presently races a 57ft gaff- rigged cutter, designed and built in New Zealand in 1894 and restored to perfection in 1994. He is chairman of the New Zealand Classic Yacht Association and is passionate about preserving these beautiful historic boats.His paintings reside in collections worldwide including the New York Yacht Club, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and the Herreshoff Marine Museum.
"Into the Storm" 760mm x380mm oils on panel by Paul Deacon
HMS Trident a 64 gun ship circa 1796 shown in heavy weather with her fore and main upper topgallant yards taken down to minimise windage during the storm.
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"Battle of Quiberon Bay" 20th November 1759 by Paul Deacon SOLD
In stormy weather the British Fleet drove into Quiberon Bay -Brittany forcing the French to fight and run ashore or seek shelter.
Admiral Edward Hawke
oil on panel 1200mm x 300mm
"Punching Through" by Colin Wynn.
Can you see the profile of a famous sailor in the spray ahead of the bow.
oils on board framed 926mm x 675mm
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"Channel Skirmish" Paul DeaconSOLD
"North Sea Skirmish" by Paul Deacon oils on canvas SOLD
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"HMS Bellona" Paul DeaconSOLD
