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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

'Spithead after the departure of the Fleet'

11 Mar 1854

Albumen print | 14.4 x 21.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906010

Photograph of tall ships on the open water at Spithead following the departure of the Baltic fleet. The silhouettes of groynes can be seen on the shoreline in the foreground.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 14.4 x 21.7 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Ships
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Hampshire [England]
              • Portsmouth [Hampshire]
                • Southsea [Hampshire]
            • The Solent [England]
              • Spithead [Solent]
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
                • Crimean campaign (Crimean War)