Dutchman off Leith (Martello Tower in Background)

Category

Library Item

Item no

5680

Title

Dutchman off Leith (Martello Tower in background)

Description

A ship flying a Dutch flag sails through the waves on the River Forth towards Leith, Edinburgh. Two other vessels are beside the Dutchman on the choppy waters. In the distance a steamboat passes by a Martello tower close by the piers of the dock. The outline of Calton Hill is visible on the skyline.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1820

Size

33 x 41.7 cm

Type

Oil painting

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Leith is situated in the north of Edinburgh where the Water of Leith joins the Firth of Forth. It has acted as Edinburgh's maritime connection for many centuries, and continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports. It was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920 having previously been a separate burgh. It is now home to the Scottish Executive's main offices, Edinburgh's Sikh temple, the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal, a large shopping and entertainment complex.

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Landscape > Water > Rivers and streams

Landscape > Water > Waves

Military > Military facilities > Martello towers

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Water > Ships

Transport > Water > Steamboats

(55°58′52″N, 3°10′36″W)

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