Artist unknown :H M brig Osprey, 12 guns. Day & Son lithographers. London, Ackermann, [1844 or 1845?]

Content Partner: Alexander Turnbull Library. The Osprey in full sail in the foreground with the brigs Mutine far left, Pantaloon, left and Espiegle in the right background An additional title: The experimental brigs, runs along the top above the image The National Maritime Museum's copy of this lithograph is attributed to H. John Vernon as the 'engraver'. Its record also mentions that the Mutine, Espiegle and Osprey were all constructed in 1844, giving an earliest date for the print. Other Titles - The experimental brigs The Osprey was wrecked 11 March 1846, 18 miles north of Hokianga, according to 'New Zealand shipwrecks' Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 250 x 360 mm (image) on sheet 339 x 449 mm