Tug William F. McCauley, Atlantic Towing Company, Savannah, Georgia
Date1934
Mediumpencil and crayon on paper
DimensionsSight: 9 × 12 inches (22.9 × 30.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase.
Object number2009.23
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextGolding, an African American seaman, made this drawing and others while undergoing treatment at the Savannah Marine Hospital in the 1930s. Tricked aboard a vessel at the Savannah waterfront as a child in the 1882, Golding spent decades at sea before returning home. His nautical drawings include sailing vessels, and scenes of exotic ports he claimed to have visited during his 50 years as a sailor. Here Golding depicts the tugboat William F. McCauley, in one of only a few known images by the artist to depict the Savannah Riverfront. Golding includes downtown landmarks such as the Savannah Morning News building on Bay Street. Built in 1894, the McCauley was based in Savannah and commissioned by the U.S. Navy during World War I.Subject MatterSavannah River, River Street, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America
