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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

'HMS "'Victory" in harbour'

1893 copy after an original of 11 March 1854

Carbon print | 10.7 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906004

Photograph of view of a harbour. HMS Victory is located in the background, at the centre of the photograph. The large ship is surrounded by other ships. There are a series of small boats in the foreground, on the right. 
  • Creator(s)

    After Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    HMS Victory
  • 10.7 x 15.5 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Warships
            • Battleships
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Ships
        • Waterway engineering
          • Harbours
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs