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EC DYER (ACTIVE 1858-66)

'Ichthyon', Taunton, Somerset

1858

Albumen print | 14.1 x 19.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2932784

Photograph showing a boat with two giant drills attached underneath, on a trailer by a river. A Union Jack flag flies to the rear of the craft. House to right. Ichthyon, an experimental model steam ship, 3 tons burden, invented by Captain Beadon, RN, AINA, of Creechbarrow, Taunton.

  • Creator(s)

    EC Dyer (active 1858-66) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Ichthyon [model steam ship]

  • 14.1 x 19.1 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Ships
            • Steamships
          • Boats
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Somerset [England]
              • Taunton [Somerset]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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