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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Vue 7.5, Poser, Painter
Comments (63)
Renderholic
Fantastic render!
bigbraader
Excellent as always. 5*
3x3
wonderfull work mate x
FrenchKiss
This one's beautiful, Ken! Well done!
wabe
Hey, excellent one (how surprising). And with a smiling eye I see the word Painter here. Nice!
A_
wow, the water is wonderful. you can almost taste the salt in the air. well done.
debbielove
Stunning scene.. Outstanding details.. Amazing.. Rob
PhG47
Haughtiness... Bravo!
thecytron
Wonderful artwork!
romanceworks
A marvelous pov here, full of action. I was astounded by how large the crews were on these massive ships. Fine work. CC
drgnmztr
Awesome pic. And thank you for the story behind it as well as the history. Full size view is a must. Love the water FX as she slices through.
Gionni
Incredible! Great!
DireWolf3
Once again absolutely awesome!
Orinoor
Your water is getting impossibly good. I can't tell that it isn't real. Wonderful image and story.
Penters
A perfect image..top marks
LaurentR
What an outstanding image, Ken! I'm very impressed by the top quality level of the waves you've created in foreground! Truly exceptional!!
Richardphotos
the water is outstanding as well the models.I could have sworn that some mist hit my face
icerian
Fabulous work in Vue. Very well done sea atmosphere!!! 5+
Traligill
very fine work!
kjer_99
Like the set up of this render very much! Fine water work too.
ledwolorz
Awesome work.
TH
excellent as ever. :-))))
gmvgmvgmv
Wonderful scene, superb work on the waves and sea textures. Fantastic!!
chabot
fantastic sea-work!
Stardust_Crossing
Exciting and impressive scene! Great details and texture!
bruno021
Amazing level of detail in the water, Master Ken.
MarkHirst
Very nice indeed, especially the water.
Cosme..D..Churruca
what to say... a gem!
tetsu-pino
So cool!! Very realistic and splendid composition!! Great work!!
rofocale
Excellent historical art!