Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Last year as part of the 175th Anniversary
of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, Robert was commissioned
to produce the official celebratory painting featuring three
of their vessels in Douglas Harbour – the Steam Packet
Company is the oldest continuously operational passenger shipping
company in the world, formed in 1830.
The Above picture is of, Artist Robert Lloyd
with Mrs Gelling and the second is of Hamish Ross, managing
director pictured with Robert Lloyd, Joan Gelling and Juan
Kelly, Chairman of the Company. Photographs courtesy of Island
Connections Magazine.
‘A major addition to the Company’s
boardroom is the specially commissioned oil painting of the
fleet in port at Douglas. It was commissioned from one of
the world’s leading maritime artists, Robert Lloyd whose
work is highly valued and much sought after. Robert himself
visited the island to present the picture at a reception in
the company’s head office. It was unveiled by Mrs Joan
Gelling, wife of the island’s Chief Minister who had
in 1998 launched the Company’s flagship, Ben My Chree.’
Courtesy of Island Connections Magazine.
The Above pictures shows Mrs Joan Gelling
unveiling the painting & "The fleet at Douglas"
the painting itself.
Set of Stamps from the Manx Post office
Robert’s work was featured in a set
of postage stamps produced by the Manx Post office as part
of the 175th Anniversary of the Steam Packet Company. Out
of the eight stamps produced, Robert’s work encompassed
four paintings. On the 29p stamp was a painting of the SS.
King Orry pictured serving in wartime livery. The 40p stamp
featured a later King Orry at the Pier Head, Liverpool. The
66p stamp featured the Ben My Chree at Douglas and a further
66p stamp features the Lady of Mann leaving Douglas on a stormy
day.
The stamps are not only in general circulation
but are also produced as special First Day Covers as well
as commemorative sheet sets and booklets. For further information
please contact stamps@iompost.com
In addition to the stamps, the Post Office
also commissioned a Limited Edition print of the Lady of Man
from the painting commissioned by Miles Cowsill which was
countersigned by the Chairman of the Isle of Man Post –
Pamela M. Crowe MLC. For further details on Limited Edition
prints of the Lady of Mann please contact Ferry Publications,
at ferrypubs@manx.net
or lilypubspat@aol.com
For further details on the Steam Packet and
it’s services go to: www.steam-packet.com
Army and Navy Club celebrate the Battle
of Trafalgar
The Army and Navy Club in London celebrated
the Battle of Trafalgar by commissioning Robert Lloyd to paint
a contemporary view of today’s Navy in Action in the
Persian Gulf. This large scale painting depicts, HMS Ocean
in the Arabian Gulf taking part in operation TELIC on the
night before the assault on Iraq's Al Faw Peninsular. The
scene is set at about 18.00 on the 20th of March 2003 and
comprises HMS Marlborough, HMS Edinburgh, HMS Ocean, HMS Sandown
and the Royal Fleet Auxiliaries Argus and Fort Victoria.
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The painting was
un-veiled by Sir Admiral Jock Slater – First Sea
Lord at a luncheon at the Club attended by the various
Commanders of the vessels depicted as well as representatives
from 845 and 847 Squadrons who’s helicopters are
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New book published to critical acclaim
Following publication of Robert’s first
book, ‘The British Merchant Navy – Images and
Experiences’ to much acclaim, Robert has followed up
with a second entitled ‘The World’s Merchant Ships
– Images and Impressions'. The book containing over
65 of Robert’s paintings reproduced in full colour
and also includes sketches and over 40 black and white photos.
Voted Book of the month
in Ships Monthly
The World's Merchant ships:
Images and Impressions
"Following the success of The
British Merchant Navy: Images and Experiences, this
very impressive sequel featuring a selection of over
55 paintings by noted maritime artist Robert Lloyd has
been published.
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A range of classic freighters and cargo ships
is featured, with a worth selection of prominent passenger
ships such as Andes, Bremen, Iberia, Kungsholm and Mauretania
to name but a few. Roy Fenton's concise and informative text,
plus recollections from those involved with the various ships,
provides a deep insight into the vessels captured so fabulously
on canvas by this very talented maritime artist."
If you'd like to contact me please email
info@robertlloyd.co.uk
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