Attack on the Dutch warsteamer Medusa opposite Simonoseki Japan On th July the Dutch warship Medusa came under fire from forces of the rebel Choshu clan when trying to pass through the narrow Shimonoseki Strait The Medusa succeeded in passing through returning the Japanese fire as it did but suffered considerable damage and casualties The Choshu clan were opposed to the growing foreign presence in Japan following the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa in and proceeded to fire on ships belonging to several nations trying to sail through the strait After a series of further incidents a combined American British French and Dutch naval squadron bombarded the Choshu shore positions and destroyed their ships in a two day bombardment on thth September The Choshu clan surrendered two days later The accord drawn up after the surrender compelled the Tokugawa Shogun to pay an indemnity of million

Transportation Art

Partake in a sailing regatta or feel the wind in your hair cruising in a ‘Vette. Go places without leaving home. Give wings to self-expression with our transportation art collection.

Pick the perfect ride for your walls from mega jets, cool kayaks to vintage race cars. Get them wall-ready and fabulous in our handcrafted frames, starting at $59. Famous works of art from this collection include Monet’s Sailboat, Sleep Balloon by Nancy Tillman. Vapor Helicopter by Banksy.