Vintage Charles W. Morgan Whaling Ship Ceramic Tray

This rectangular ceramic tray features a high-relief, bas-relief design of the Charles W. Morgan, the last surviving wooden whaling ship from the 19th-century American fleet. The tray is crafted from a glazed earthenware or pottery material, characterized by its warm earthy tones including shades of ochre, tan, and cream, with black and white accents highlighting the ship’s hull and sails. The central motif depicts the ship under full sail on stylized cresting waves, flanked by a compass rose on the upper left and the ship's name, 'Charles W. Morgan', prominently scripted on the upper right. Additionally, 'The Bark' is inscribed near the top left, referring to the ship’s rig. The background is finished with a wood-grain textured glaze that provides a rustic, nautical aesthetic. In terms of condition, the tray appears structurally intact with no large chips or cracks visible; however, there is a prominent retail price sticker and barcode on the right side which may leave residue upon removal. The piece likely dates to the mid-to-late 20th century, produced as a souvenir or maritime decor item. The craftsmanship is typical of commercial decorative ceramics of that era, utilizing a mold-pressed technique followed by hand-tinted glazing to accentuate the three-dimensional nautical scene.