Active from 1890 through the 1930's, Purvis was a sea captain who painted marine subjects in his leisure. He regularly plied the route between California, Hawaii, and Hong Kong. His ship portraits show his thorough knowledge of seagoing craft.
Clan Lindsay measured: 109.8 metres long, 360.2 ft., speed of 11 knots.
Built for 'The Clan Line of Steamers Limited' ('Clan'), of Glasgow. Clan became 'Cayzer, Irvine & Company, Limited' in 1907.
The vessel was requisitioned during the period of 1917/19 by the British Government for service during WW1.
On May 3, 1916, the vessel was attacked by gunfire from a submarine, when in the Bay of Biscay - but escaped.
On Jan. 20, 1931, the vessel arrived at the T. W. Ward Ltd. ship breaking facilities at Inverkeithing, Firth of Forth, Scotland, to be broken up.
Condition is excellent, mounted under glass, and with its original frame.
OTE; From Joes private collection
