Original artwork description:

In the navy flags are hoisted on the yardarn in the sequence of Alpha,delta,two and eight to signify an extra ration of rum will be issued in celebration of a major event. This is called,"Splice the Main Brace".
This painting has been created using professional grade acrylics on archival quality 118 lb canvas paper. The overall size is 16X20 inches which is 40X50 centimeters.

Materials used:

acrylics, canvas paper

Tags:

#sailors #military #sailor #navy #military art #uniforms #military history #naval ship #sailor suit #seamen #naval flags #naval tradition #bravo zulu