Sutcliffe Gallery Whitby The Flag of Distress

A dramatic vintage print from The Sutcliffe Gallery, Whitby, titled The Flag of Distress. The image depicts a Whitby sailship fishing vessel caught in heavy seas close to the beach, its tall sails straining against the waves. The composition conveys the peril and vulnerability of the vessel, highlighting the raw power of the sea and the precarious nature of maritime life.
A distinctive item for collectors of Yorkshire heritage, maritime art, and vintage gallery prints.

Whitby Maritime Heritage & Collectable Sutcliffe Prints

Frank Meadow Sutcliffe, celebrated Victorian photographer, became renowned for his evocative studies of Whitby’s people and seascapes. Prints from The Sutcliffe Gallery continue that tradition, portraying authentic scenes of working life and the dramatic moods of the North Sea.

This Flag of Distress print embodies Whitby’s maritime heritage, offering both nostalgic appeal and historical interest. It’s perfect for display in a coastal collection, framed as decorative wall art, or kept as part of a broader archive of Yorkshire memorabilia, fishing heritage, and vintage collectables

This Sutcliffe Gallery Print is in original packaging as per the scanned pictures. Size 280 x 212mm