PKTER PETT, 1610-1670, MASTER BUILDER OF THE X AW. 

 (From a Painting in the possession of the Eakl of Vakucjkougii) 



This painting is identical with one in the National Portrait 

 Gallery, London, and the above title is that which is given in 

 the official catalogue of the Gallery. The ship is the famous 

 Sovereiiin of the Seas, launched in 1637. 



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