Topic: Set of mold blown "bubble" goblets w/ etched boat on base. Identify?

[dorian_graye]

Hello to all.  I could use some help identifying this set of wine glasses or goblets.  I believe these are mold blown, but not too sure.  There is a seam that runs down the sides of the body.  They have "bubbles" and a solid, thick stem.  The most curious part about these is the sandblasted/etched boat or barge on the base of each.  Is this a maker's mark or simply an import mark?  The rims of the glasses are polished as well.  I thought they were very unusual and modern.  Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

[Frank]

Possibly commission for a shipping company.

[dorian_graye]

That's an interesting thought and thinking outside of the box.  Thanks for your input.

[Cathy B]

Might help if you could go a bit larger with the photos - can barely see what's going on there!

[flying free]

I can't help but that looks like a specific type of boat.  Is it a trawler or tug perhaps    sorry, despite my family's naval background I'm pretty useless but just wondered if finding the type of boat might help.
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[dorian_graye]

It is some type of barge.  I thought for sure someone would have seen this mark before.  I'm surprised.

[glassobsessed]

Perhaps not a barge, more of a coaster or freighter, it could represent a dredger too.

Doesn't help much with who made the glasses though.

John

[flying free]

darn it I didn't mean tug, I meant dredger 
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[dorian_graye]

Google image search for "ocean barge":

[flying free]

oh reckons that's an oil tanker.  He says your etching is a coaster  :huh:
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