Keith Reynolds (American, B. 1929) "Schooner Victoria" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Canvas Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Republic of the Marshall Islands $3.00 Schooner Victoria stamp issued May 5, 1995. Records show that on May 31, 1834, the crew of the Schooner Victoria, in search of provisions, came ashore at Bikini atoll in the Ralik chain of the Marshall Islands. After two days, however, the crew came under attack and the captain was killed. Subsequently, the Victoria set sail on June 3. Naval research reveals that two vessels by the name of "Victoria" apparently sailed the seas during this same time period. Both were connected with the business of whaling. This same source also suggests that the schooner shown here most likely had a displacement of more than 350 tons. Image Size: 16 x 24 in. Overall Size: 20 x 24 in. Unframed. (B14998)