Commented in “Aviation” as well. You and these Sailors are forever honored in my book. A technical comment here might be the dock on the right…seems off to me.

Thomas

I think it’s the way it’s cropped, the original has it connected to the Bank.
Jim

Wonderful WC, Jim!

Regards
Udo

Thanks Udo, it’s all in big boxes these days, and mostly crewed from the Far East.
Jim

Nice watercolour Jim. I like the juxtaposition of ship with primitive dhow. Your story rings true too of course.

Thanks. “You never miss the water till the Well runs dry” compared to the past Britain has no Merchant Navy. Most ‘British’ Shipping Companies are foreign owned in whole or part. Most crews are also foreign as well, paid ridiculously low wages.
An interesting fact. When ‘Cruise Ships’ visit here in Scotland, it isn’t the ‘High End’ souvenir shops that have a bonanza from the rich tourists. It’s the ‘Charity Shops’, and the crew’s filling suitcases with top quality clothing!. They make a big profit back in their own country. Not to worry, life goes on. I did my bit. Now I paint it!
Jim