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) ships to their owners. By 1809-10 "Perseus" was a transport operating out of Cowes. In 1815 "Perseus" disappears from the "Register of Shipping" as she was undergoing some repairs. She returned to the "Register" in 1816 with Baynes, master, changing to Richards, and trade London—Baltic, changing to London—Archangel. In 1825 "Perseus"s master was Jackson, and she was sailing from Plymouth to Quebec, and from Quebec to New York. On 28 January 1825 "Perseus" put into Plymouth. She had sailed from Liverpool on 6 January, and on the 18th had encountered gales at that caused her to spring a leak. Then,