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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

HMS Euryalus in Funchal Bay, 24 May 1860

24 - 24 May 1860

Albumen print, arched top | 6.8 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2800829

Seascape with HMS Euryalus at sea in Funchal Bay, the ship is partly obscured by billowing smoke. The foreground of the photograph shows the tide coming into shore.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    HMS Euryalus
    Royal Navy
    Royal Navy

  • 6.8 x 5.6 cm (image)

    17.1 x 13.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • From an album containing works collected and arranged by Prince Albert (before 1861) and by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Portugal
          • Madeira Islands [Portugal]
            • Funchal [Madeira]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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