-
1 of 253523 objects
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)
HMS Hannibal, fitting for the Black Sea fleet Dec 1853
Albumen print | 17.0 x 22.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2906194
-
Photograph of HMS Hannibal in dry dock being fitted for active service.
The British ship is being prepared to leave for the Black Sea. At the time, a Russian force had destroyed part of the Turkish fleet during the Battle of Sinope, precipitating events which led to the outbreak of the Crimean War.
Provenance
From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
-
Creator(s)
(photographer)Acquirer(s)
-
Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
17.0 x 22.4 cm (image)
Category
Object type(s)
