Yachts


L.S. Lowry

R.B.A., R.A.





lowry, Yachts, limited edition print

Yachts
Limited edition print of 850
Published by Henry Donn
Painted in 1959
Image size 23"x17"
Overall size with frame 29" x 35"

What is the difference between a boat and a yacht? A yacht is a larger, recreational boat or ship.
The word 'Yacht' comes from Dutch origin and was originally defined as a light, and fast sailing vessel used by the Dutch navy to find and capture pirates.
A boat, on the other hand, is smaller in size and can be anything from a fisherman's boat to a sailboat.
Can a yacht cross the ocean?
Both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans can be crossed in a yacht. You can cross the Pacific and Atlantic oceans on a sailing yacht or a motor yacht.
Some yachts will not hold enough fuel to complete the trip and will typically be shipped on freighters designed for this