Monumental marine oil by J.W. Carmichael

Excellent work by marine master J.W. Carmichael showing a ship in distress. Label on reverse reads J.W. Carmichael, oil on canvas, molded gold frame. 58 x 85”.  Offloading crew from grounded British frigate. A rescue ship is anchored off and a longboat with eight valiant heroes row towards the foundering frigate with many aboard waiting their fate.