Off the Coast of Gibraltar by kenwas
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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)
E.Houser
Dramatic scene! Wonderful work!
Crudelitas
Wonderful! Great render! Very realistic! Very well done!
koosievantutte
very fine image!
thefixer
Nice work, very realistic!
kftate
Very beautiful image and excellent work!!
Trouble
That water is fantastic. I can feel the spray it is so realistic!
Naoo
Beautiful"Foto"!!!
Vege-Mite
Outstanding work Ken and I've said it before; the history lesson that goes with your renders is great. :-)
tiff666
Love that!
TuranMirza
Cool POV. Turan
kenmo
Excellent Ken...!!!!
embou
Excellent!
Steeleyes101
Beautiful work here Love the detail in the sails most of all Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!
wybob
Beautiful work here!!!
Seahorse
A beautiful scene and amazing work!
Ailig68
Great work, amazing waves.
thgirw
thanks again for excellent details shading scene colors i fill like i'm on the ship
jclP
Very beautiful image and excellent work!!
Erestorfan
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
ascoli00
Excellent picture
webdancer
Awesome work!!!
bkhook
I've missed allot of your work and I always love the ship scenes best, this one is gorgeous. Land ho!
Ken _Gilliland
great composition and feel of movement
lior
A superb ship scene!
artistheat
Outstanding Image:)
zollacce
Wonderful work!
dragonmuse
Stunning work!
bimm3d
gorgeous!!!
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent sea scene!
choronr
So very realistic!