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PRINCE ALFRED, DUKE OF EDINBURGH AND SAXE-COBURG & GOTHA (1844-1900)
View of ship deck
circa 1860Albumen print | 7.2 x 7.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2917634
In early 1860, Prince Alfred made a significant purchase of photographic equipment, chemicals and plates. The Prince had learnt photography, and this purchase preceded his voyage to South Africa while serving as a midshipman on board HMS Euryalus. During his trip, from July to September 1860, Prince Alfred took a series of photograph of his surroundings. This photograph depicts the deck of HMS Euryalus.
