A fishing boat in Galilee, RI, with an unusual name: Natator. That blue thing on the side of the boat, I've learned, is called a trawl door. One on each side drag along the sea bottom and keep the net spread out. 16x20 inches, oil on linen panel.
Showing posts with label Rhode Island. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rhode Island. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Natator
A fishing boat in Galilee, RI, with an unusual name: Natator. That blue thing on the side of the boat, I've learned, is called a trawl door. One on each side drag along the sea bottom and keep the net spread out. 16x20 inches, oil on linen panel.
Monday, August 30, 2021
Karen Elizabeth
The era of masted boats continues somewhat with trawlers, this one, the Karen Elizabeth, from Galilee in Rhode Island. All those metal posts are used to deploy the nets instead of sails. They have a rich graphical quality, just like the old masts. I also love the combination of the hard boat and the soft, reflective water. 16x20 inches, oil on linen panel.
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
In Galilee
Last week I visited Galilee, a fishing village in Narragansett, RI, where I found this wooden boat. Across the bay is another fishing village called Jerusalem, directly reachable only by boat or walking on water. 16x20 inches, oil on linen panel.
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