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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Boulogne Harbour

c.1870 after an earlier original

Carbon print of an original albumen photograph | 10.1 x 13.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2800754

Photograph of a view of the harbour at Boulogne with boats docked; the boat in the centre background may be HMY Fairy, which was in operation between 1845 and 1863 as a tender to HMY Victoria and Albert. There are a large number of buildings in the background and a wooden structure in the foreground. Two people stand on the structure, towards the right side of the photograph.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Fairy (HMY)
  • 10.1 x 13.9 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • France
          • Boulogne-sur-Mer [Pas-de-Calais]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Waterway engineering
          • Harbours
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Boats
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Buildings
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs