The Bosun Cat

This striking portrait captures The Bosun—a temperamental, independent, and utterly fearless boat cat who earned both respect and adoration through sheer force of personality and impressive hunting skills.

The Bosun wasn't just any cat; this was a feline with a job, a territory, and an attitude to match. Living aboard a boat requires a special kind of cat—one who's brave enough to handle the water, independent enough to patrol their domain, feisty enough to defend it, and skilled enough to keep it rodent-free. The Bosun excelled at all of these, though always on their own terms. Temperamental? Absolutely. But that's what made this cat so special and so deeply adored.

This photograph celebrates the unique character of boat cats and working felines—those independent spirits who choose their own path, demand respect rather than asking for it, and somehow capture our hearts completely despite (or perhaps because of) their feisty nature. Perfect for anyone who's ever loved a cat with attitude, appreciates the tradition of ship's cats, or knows that the best companions are the ones who keep you on your toes.

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Each print captures the independent, brave spirit of The Bosun. The original image was taken shortly after he had brought a present home to go on the BBQ we were attending on the canal bank with friends