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Description: The Southwell Frigate: tradeing on the Coast of Africa

TitleThe Southwell Frigate: tradeing on the Coast of Africa

Creator namePocock, Nicholas

Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)

Creator roleDraftsman

Creation datec. 1760–1770

Object typeDrawing

MaterialsPen and wash

DimensionsUnknown

LocationBristol City Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, United Kingdom

Accession numberM669

SubjectsShips in artImperialismSlave trade in artDrawing, British

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