Perseus and Andromeda (Leighton) by killing the monster. The couple fell in love but the Princess was already betrothed to Phineus. Perseus argued with Phineus at the wedding, but the fight was drawn to a conclusion when Phineus was turned to stone after Perseus brandished the head of the defeated Medusa. The mythological theme of Andromeda is depicted in a dramatic manner. The scene is a representation of the myth set on a rocky shore. Perseus is depicted flying above the head of Andromeda, on his winged horse Pegasus. He is shooting an arrow from the air, that hits the sea monster, who turns
Perseus (1799 ship) when she was three to four leagues from Scilly she struck a sunken rock. On 22 February she started unloading to facilitate repairs. The damages required "Perseus" to undergo a "large repair". In 1830 Jackson was still master of "Perseus", but ownership had changed to Gillespie. In 1835 "Perseus"s master was G. Bruce, her owner was Holderness, she was registered at Hull, and she was sailing between Hull and Liverpool. In 1840, "Perseus"s master was Rowan, and she was sailing between London and "Mermc". This entry continues essentially unchanged through 1844. "Perseus" is no longer listed in 1845. Notes Citations