Off the Coast of Gibraltar by kenwas
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Description
The USS Constitution ventured into the Mediterranean in 1803 when she was only 6 years old. Her mission was to threaten and disrupt the activities of the Barbary Coast pirates. Although she was only a 4th rate by British standards (44 to 54 guns), she was very fast (13 + knots whish is about 15+ mph) and carried more sail that most frigates of that class on her extremely large masts and yards. She carried a crew of 250 plus or minus.
The scene depicts the Constitution having passed by a British first rate (100 + guns) ship of the line which had a top speed of 8+ knots 0r 9+ mph and a crew of 850. Although the British and Americans were at peace at this time, the British would have a keen interest in this super frigate of the young American Navy.
A few years later, 1812, they would have the opportunity to find out exactly how troublesome this ship could be. They would loose 4 engagements to her in that brief war.
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Comments (63)
Dramatic scene! Wonderful work!
Wonderful! Great render! Very realistic! Very well done!
very fine image!
Nice work, very realistic!
Very beautiful image and excellent work!!
That water is fantastic. I can feel the spray it is so realistic!
Beautiful"Foto"!!!
Outstanding work Ken and I've said it before; the history lesson that goes with your renders is great. :-)
Love that!
Cool POV. Turan
Excellent Ken...!!!!
Excellent!
Beautiful work here Love the detail in the sails most of all Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful work here!!!
A beautiful scene and amazing work!
Great work, amazing waves.
thanks again for excellent details shading scene colors i fill like i'm on the ship
Very beautiful image and excellent work!!
Wow...this is spectacular!!! Yes, I'm sure the British were interested in such a beautiful ship!! Well, now they can go to Boston to see it, LOL
Excellent picture
Awesome work!!!
I've missed allot of your work and I always love the ship scenes best, this one is gorgeous. Land ho!
great composition and feel of movement
A superb ship scene!
Outstanding Image:)
Wonderful work!
Stunning work!
gorgeous!!!
Excellent sea scene!
So very realistic!