Slave ship, 1878
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Franklin Stanwood (1852-1888) painted this large canvas of a slave ship escaping from a British cruiser.
In 1820, the U.S. Congress declared that anyone engaged in the slave trade was guilty of piracy. Though the penalty-if convicted of this offense-was death, the potential profit, plus the high wages, meant there was never a shortage of men willing to risk their lives in this endeavor.
Other Information
- Title: Slave ship, 1878
- Creator: Stanwood, Franklin
- Creation Date: 1878-01-01
- Subject Date: circa 1877
- Media: Oil painting
- Dimensions (cm): 102 x 152
- Local Code: A86-938
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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Sailing ships
Ships
Slave ships
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