It is the intention, to illustrate the
text with pictures of ships figureheads, to provide some form of historical
connection -
- Firstly - this is because the illustrations will
inevitably provide additional interest and colour.
- Secondly because such items were within hearing
of the sailors as they sang at the forebits of their ships. and as
it was aboard those same ships, that many of the songs we concern
ourselves within this site were used.
The ilustrations used
here, have been somewhat randomly chosen, to fit the context, place
of collection and whether, in my collection I have taken a suitable
picture.On the other hand I have gone to some pains to research each
item, the ships and carvers etc. and therefore it does provide a useful
guide to the subject of ship ornamation as well as commenting on the
preservation of this type of art. It is hoped over the years this particular
spin off illustration might provide a regerence or archive source in
its own right
By ensuring the descriptions
of each figurehead and the ship upon which it was carried are authoritive,
the reader is directed to where the original might now be located. Similarly
it was felt the reader might be interested in a brief historical overview
of the subject.
The table below, provides
a simple list of the figurehead illustrations used on this site, and
consequently, provides a convenient way to access all the available
information.
On the History page, there
is a list of sites which may provide you with addittional links and
information.
It is the intention in
the future to replace this page with a searchable database.
Unfortunately the death of my son has reduced thispossibility to the
future -
