Andy Peters has just published a new book that gives a valuable insight into the almost forgotten craftsmanship of figurehead carvers, focusing on the life and times of two of its most famous families, the Hellyers and the Dickersons, you can pre-order a copy at the following link.
Whittles Publishing
Featured Image above HMS Trincomalee
The book cover shows Andy Peters restoring the figurehead from HMS Arethusa, a 50 gun frigate launched at Pembroke dockyard on the 20th June 1849
Photo Richard Sibley
Categories: Figureheads, News, the lost art of the ships carver
Good luck wishes to Andy Peters on the launch of his book
Thank you I will pass it on ☺️