Sail Ho!

“Sail Ho!” painting by Alton R. Lowe

In this painting, two young Bahamian girls are at Gillam Bay on Green Turtle Cay. They have walked over from the village of New Plymouth in search of whelks and curbs. The whelks were stewed and the curbs were used in salads. Both were (and still are) much enjoyed by local families. The sloop in the distance is inside the reef, near enough for one of the girls to shout “Sail Ho! in greeting. Frequently, the sailors would reply with a friendly greeting. Simple pleasures and pleasant memories on a quiet summer day. -Alton