Judge — August 27, 1921 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This illustration depicts two sailors working on a sailing vessel, drawn by Gordon Grant (a noted maritime illustrator). The title "Close Hauled" is a nautical term meaning sailing as near to the wind direction as possible. The image shows working sailors performing actual ship labor—hauling ropes and managing sails on what appears to be a tall ship. Given Judge magazine's satirical nature, this likely comments on maritime labor or naval affairs of its era, though without additional context or caption text visible, the specific satirical point remains unclear. The dramatic composition emphasizes the physical demands and skill required of sailors.