Kingston Peridot (H591) Hull Northern Fishing Co. Ltd Lost in Arctic Gale Jan 68

Description

Kingston Peridot (H591) — Hull Northern Fishing Co. Ltd (Hellyer Bros Ltd) Lost in the Arctic Gale, January 1968

Subject & Medium
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated 1999
By Larry Malkin (b. 1948)
A commanding marine memorial title Kingston Peridot masterpiece painting depicting the final catastrophic moments of the Hull distant-water trawler Kingston Peridot (H591) as she is overwhelmed by Arctic storm and ice accumulation in January 1968.

Composition & Technique
The composition is structured around sharp diagonal tension. The hull lists violently, mast and rigging cutting across the pictorial field while the sea rises in muscular, cresting forms. Every structural line reinforces instability.
Malkin employs a restrained, storm-laden palette: slate blacks, iron greys, deep indigo blues and cold steel-toned greens dominate the sea and sky. These are punctuated with thick impasto whites describing spindrift, breaking surf and airborne spray. Subtle rust and ochre notes along the hull lend industrial authenticity.
The sky is oppressive and weighty, layered with storm-darkened pigment. Light barely penetrates the cloud mass, creating a cold, diffused illumination that heightens the sense of isolation and inevitability.
Heavy palette-knife passages give the waves sculptural presence. Directional brushwork follows the movement of the swell, and under natural light the textured surface catches highlights dramatically.
This is industrial maritime realism charged with emotional intensity.

About the Trawler
The Kingston Peridot (H591) was built in 1948 by Cook, Welton & Gemmell Ltd., Beverley (Hull), as a steel-hulled side trawler designed for Arctic service.
Specifications:
Approx. 55.4 metres length
9.4 metres beam
4.6 metres depth
658 gross registered tons
Diesel-powered for extended distant-water voyages
Originally owned by Kingston Steam Trawling Co. Ltd (1948–1966), she later operated under Hull Northern Fishing Co. Ltd (Hellyer Bros Ltd) from 1966 until her loss.
On 26 January 1968, she radioed that severe ice build-up on her superstructure was affecting stability. No further communication was received. She is believed to have foundered on or about 27 January 1968 with the loss of all 20 crew members.
Only the cook, William Goode, survived — having been put ashore in Reykjavík earlier due to injury.

Historical Significance
Her loss occurred between the sinkings of the St Romanus and the Ross Cleveland, forming part of what became known as the Triple Trawler Tragedy, in which 58 Hull fishermen perished.
Public protest led by Lillian Bilocca and the “Headscarf Revolutionaries” forced sweeping safety reforms within Britain’s distant-water fishing industry.
This painting therefore functions not merely as maritime art, but as a visual memorial to Hull’s fishing community and a defining chapter in British industrial history.

About the Artist
Larry Malkin (b. 1948), based in East Yorkshire, is known for his disciplined depictions of North Sea trawlers and working maritime life.
His work is distinguished by:
Structural vessel accuracy
Industrial authenticity
Expressive, textured paint handling
Focus on twentieth-century steel fleets rather than romantic sail
Malkin’s paintings are held in private collections in the UK and internationally. His mature works, such as this signed 1999 example, demonstrate confident handling of atmosphere, movement and dramatic tension.

Signed Inscribed and dated 1999 verso.

Framed
Presented in a wooden frame with gilt inner slip.
Understated and complementary. Ready to hang.

Size
Canvas:
75 cm × 39.5 cm

Framed: 82 cm Wide × 46.5 cm High × 2 cm depth

Provenance
Private Collection, Thomas Cawood, Art Dealer, Essex
Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Why You’ll Love It
Historically significant subject tied to the Triple Trawler Tragedy
Powerful emotional impact — tension, drama, and memorial depth
Rich impasto surface with dynamic, light-catching texture
Authentic industrial maritime focus — steel hull realism, not romantic sail
Strong East Yorkshire heritage connection
Signed and dated example from a respected regional marine artist
Clear provenance and professionally curated
A meaningful conversation piece with national historical relevance
Ready to hang and beautifully presented
This is a painting with presence — visually commanding, historically grounded, and emotionally resonant.

Condition Report
Good overall presentation condition.
Canvas stable and well-stretched
No visible tears or repairs
Surface texture consistent with artist’s technique
Colours strong and well preserved
Some foxing stains present
Frame in good order with wear & some losses

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