Charles J Lundgren (New York, Connecticut, 1911 - 1988) "USSR Sedov" Signed lower right. Original oil painting on Masonite. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the USSR 32k Sedov stamp issued September 18, 1981. By far the largest square-rigger of our time, the Sedov shadows even the massive Kruzenshtern. This monumental four-masted bark stretches a full 388 ft., has a net tonnage of 3,516, and can reach and maintain speeds of up to 15 knots with over 4,611 square feet of sail embracing the wind. The Sedov is owned by the Ministry of Fisheries of the U.S.S.R. and bears the name of the famous Russian polar explorer George Sedov. She was built by the renowned Krupp shipyard in Kiel, Germany, and commissioned on September 19, 1921. For several years thereafter, she carried bulk cargo between ports of Europe, Australia, South America, and the Pacific. In 1936, the Magdalene Vinnen, as she was then called, was sold to the North German Lloyd. Under her new owner, she was fitted with accommodations for ninety German cadets and thus began her new life as a training vessel. In 1946, she was taken over by the Soviet fleet, renamed the Sedov, and used for combined oceanographic and training purposes. This magnificent square-rigger is presently being completely refitted specifically for cadet training purposes. Sea specialists and seamen throughout the world are looking forward to the return of this unique and largest of square-riggers of our time. Image Size: 19.25 x 21.75 in. Overall Size: 25 x 27 in. Unframed. (B07354)