H.M.S. Phoenix and H.M.S. Diligence, Lieveley : 'Lievely; 'Phoenix' and 'Talbot'' 1854
Albumen print | 14.1 x 19.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2510483
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Photograph of the harbour at Lieveley, now known as Godhavn, on the south west coast of Disko Island off Greenland. In the centre of the picture is HMS Phoenix and to the right of the picture is HMS Diligence. Both ships as used by Sir Edward Inglefield during the search for Sir John Franklin. Snow capped mountains stand in the background.
Provenance
Presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert by Captain Edward Augustus Inglefield in 1854
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
14.1 x 19.8 cm (image)
Alternative title(s)
HMS's Phoenix and Diligence in the harbour, Lieveley, Greenland, 1854 [Album: HMS's Phoenix and Talbot in search of Sir John Franklin, 1854].