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RICHARD POATE (1811-78)

The Victoria and Albert

c.1858

Salted paper print | 17.5 x 24.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2932767

Photograph of the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert on the water with the shoreline in the foreground. The yacht has two funnels and three masts with the ensign flying to the rear of the yacht. A second unidentified vessel can be seen on the left.

  • Creator(s)

    Richard Poate (1811-78) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    HMY Victoria and Albert II (royal yacht, launched 1855; scrapped c. 1904)

  • 17.5 x 24.6 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Boats
            • Yachts
            • Paddle Steamers
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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