An oil painting of a three-masted sailing ship -- the Merlo -- flying Canadian colours, found in the Maritimes. The painting is entitled "Outward Bound" with the ship coming forward through the waves under full sail; a passenger vessel is seen in the background. Signed lower right H. Went___. Painted on a coarse cloth and mounted under glass. There is a small tear below the signature and minor paint loss in the upper left and upper right corner. Late 19th century. Sight: 19.5" x 24.5". Frame: 26" x 30.75" x 2.5". From the Collection of Scott Ferguson and Ron Van Horne.