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Roger Fenton (1819-69)

'Spithead after the departure of the Fleet' 11 - 11 Mar 1854

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

'Spithead after the departure of the Fleet'

Roger Fenton (1819-69)

'Spithead after the departure of the Fleet' 11 - 11 Mar 1854

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

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.

Provenance

From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Roger Fenton (1819-69)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

14.4 x 21.7 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
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)

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