HMS MANCHESTER - TYPE 42 DESTROYER (MP176)

Max Cosby (1988).  Watercolour signed (LR) and inscribed “HM Destroyer MANCHESTER” (LL)

The 4 beautiful ships of Batch III of the Sheffield Class, MANCHESTER, GLOUCESTER, EDINBURGH and YORK are some 50 feet longer than their earlier 10 sisters. Completed in 1982 MANCHESTER has served all over the world: indeed the whole the class has been heavily employed in the many tasks that have come the Royal Navy’s way these past three decades since SHEFFIELD, first of class, entered service. Now nearing the end of their careers the Batch III’s still delight the eye with their long, lean bows and business like appearance qualifying them for a worthy place amongst the ranks of handsome looking British destroyers that have gone before.

Max Cosby has long been an admirer of warships and all things nautical and has been drawing and painting them for a while.

Limited Edition: 49 copies worldwide

Standard size: 12 x 6 inches (30.5 x 15.5 cms) approx ) Price band (mounted/matted): £50-60

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