British School (c. 1900) Evening and Ebb Tide, Wickham Reach on the Medway Oil on canvas 60.5 x 123cm (23¾ x 48¼ in.) The present work is believed to depict the sun setting behind the Cobham Hills. The tall chimneys of Martin Earl & Company's cement works can be seen in the distance. The barges' masts are lowered ready to pass under the Rochester bridge. It is believed that the two rowing boats with single occupants are Medway Hufflers waiting for sailing barges similar to those shown under sail. The huffler would board the barge and for a shilling steer it through the three bridges leaving the Captain of the barge free to help the mate lower and then raise the masts and sails. The steam tug is believed to be 'Panther' dating the work to circa. 1905.
British School (c. 1900) Evening and Ebb Tide, Wickham Reach on the Medway Oil on canvas 60.5 x 123cm (23¾ x 48¼ in.) The present work is believed to depict the sun setting behind the Cobham Hills. The tall chimneys of Martin Earl & Company's cement works can be seen in the distance. The barges' masts are lowered ready to pass under the Rochester bridge. It is believed that the two rowing boats with single occupants are Medway Hufflers waiting for sailing barges similar to those shown under sail. The huffler would board the barge and for a shilling steer it through the three bridges leaving the Captain of the barge free to help the mate lower and then raise the masts and sails. The steam tug is believed to be 'Panther' dating the work to circa. 1905.
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