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Roger Fenton (1819-69)

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

Albumen print | 14.4 x 21.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906009

'Spithead after the departure of the fleet'

Roger Fenton (1819-69)

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

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Description

Photograph of the few remaining war ships of the British Fleet as they depart from Spithead for the Baltic. Sea shore with groynes in the right of the foreground.

Provenance

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

Creator(s)

Search the collection View the person page 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 21.6 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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Photograph of two boys, the Comte d'Eu and Duc D'Alencon, sat on a stone bench

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