Great Lakes Art Database

Half Model of a Great Lakes Ship

Description
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Creators
Gray, John M., Artist
Gray, Charles P.
, Artist
Item Type
Paintings
Description
Late 19th century half-model of a Great Lakes sailing vessel, made by Erie-based mariner John Gray, probably during his retirement. Gray experienced first hand life on these vessels as he sailed out of Erie from 1847-1868, first as a sailor and later as captain. During this era, these types of ships carried mainly coal, iron ore, grain, and wood. The background for the model was painted by his son, noted cartographer Charles P. Gray, and depicts a shoreline recognizably typical of Lake Erie and the Erie area.
Date of Original
approx. 1876-1925
Dimensions
Width: 28.5 in
Height: 22.5 in
Subject(s)
Model ships
Ships
Geographic Coverage
  • Erie
    Pennsylvania, United States
    Latitude: 42.12922 Longitude: -80.08506
Copyright Statement
Copyright status unknown. Responsibility for determining the copyright status and any use rests exclusively with the user.
Contact
Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
Website:
https://aglmh.net

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Half Model of a Great Lakes Ship


Late 19th century half-model of a Great Lakes sailing vessel, made by Erie-based mariner John Gray, probably during his retirement. Gray experienced first hand life on these vessels as he sailed out of Erie from 1847-1868, first as a sailor and later as captain. During this era, these types of ships carried mainly coal, iron ore, grain, and wood. The background for the model was painted by his son, noted cartographer Charles P. Gray, and depicts a shoreline recognizably typical of Lake Erie and the Erie area.