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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

'Sir C. Napier going off'

11 Mar 1854

Albumen print | 13.6 x 22.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2906007

Photograph of a shingly beach at Southsea on which a small gathering of people watch the departure of Sir Charles John Napier (1786-1860) in a steamboat, visible in the background of the photograph, to join the Baltic fleet at Spithead.

  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 13.6 x 22.4 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Boats
            • Steam boats
        • Vehicles
          • Bathing machines
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Hampshire [England]
              • Portsmouth [Hampshire]
                • Southsea [Hampshire]
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