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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

'The Fleet at Spithead'

20 - 20 Aug 1853

Albumen print | 9.6 x 20.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2905950

Photograph of a faintly visible line of ships taken from a distance, lying of the coastline at Spithead. In the foreground is the shoreline in silhouette.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

  • 9.6 x 20.1 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
            • The Solent [England]
              • Spithead [Solent]
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Naval formations & units
          • Squadron sections. Individual fleets (Navy)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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