
Sinking Ship
View of New Bedford port is enjoyble from the other side of the water in FairHaven. Growing up in a land-locked country, Nepal, I am fascinated with marine life. I have been spending some time painting near a shipyard and I was drawn to an old ship. It is sinking, falling apart and looking abandoned. Ironically, the name of the ship is Challenge. I am happy to have completed two paintings of my favorite ship earlier this summer.

Sinking Ship, 9.5″ x 13.75″, Oil, 2013
The ship has been there for a year or two. It is not repairable and no longer salvageable. I think it may be cut up for scrapes next year. Thanks to a gentleman John who has been living in this area for a long time, I have learned a lot about this ship including a picture posted below.

Challenge in its glory
- Built in 1964 by Newbert & Wallace, Thomaston, Maine
- Length x Breadth x Depth 56.7 x 17 x 7.8
- 350 Horse Power
- Owned by Challenge Inc, New Bedford, MA