Ship UNITED STATES Aground off the Highlands of Navesink

James Edward Buttersworth, artist. Painting, oil on canvas; framed. UNITED STATES aground off the Highlands of Navesink. Ship built in 1839 in Bath by TD Robinson, owner. James Butterworth came to America from England in 1848; he was one of the most skilled marine artists of his time. Currier and Ives frequently published his ship pictures. For many years James Chisam was master of the UNITED STATES. 11"H x 2'5-1/4"W