Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)
HMS Hannibal, fitting for the Black Sea fleet Dec 1853
Albumen print | 17.0 x 22.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2906194
Photograph of HMS Hannibal in dry dock being fitted for active service.
The British ship is being prepared to leave for the Black Sea. At the time, a Russian force had destroyed part of the Turkish fleet during the Battle of Sinope, precipitating events which led to the outbreak of the Crimean War.
The British ship is being prepared to leave for the Black Sea. At the time, a Russian force had destroyed part of the Turkish fleet during the Battle of Sinope, precipitating events which led to the outbreak of the Crimean War.
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Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
Subject(s)
HMS Hannibal (ship of the line, launched 1854; sold 1904) -
17.0 x 22.4 cm (image)
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From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Warships
- Battleships
- Warships
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
- visual works
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