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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

? GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

The Aberdeen Docks

1856

Albumen print | 15.8 x 20.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906239

Photograph of docks with a tall masted ship moored on the right of the foreground of the picture, with a smaller ship in front. Next to the ships stands a goods waggon. In the background are moored further vessels, including a steamer.
  • Creator(s)

    ? George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

  • 15.8 x 20.7 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Aberdeen [Aberdeenshire]
                • Aberdeen Harbour
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Waterway engineering
          • Docks
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Tall Ships
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs