“The Apprentice”

EFFIE M. MORISSEY following the DOROTHY M. SMART

Off the Grand Banks in1894

24” x 36”

Oil on Canvas

 

On board the Gloucester Schooner EFFIE M. MORRISSEY in the turbulent waters off the Grand Banks, a young Clayton Morrissey is the first one out on the bowsprit to bring in the jib of the 112’ schooner. At 18 years old, he is accompanied by seasoned fisherman, getting his chance to prove himself in heavy seas. Clayton Morrissey became captain of the EFFIE M. MORRISSEY one year later.