The screw propelled steam/sail warship H.M.S. Hero was the fourth British warship to carry this name. A 91-gun Second Rate, HERO was launched in 1858 and stayed on the list of the British Navy until 1871.

A strong starboard profile with almost all sails up, the coloration of this British Sailor’s woolwork picture remains quite vivid and true, and in its original period birds-eye maple frame.