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EC Dyer (active 1858-66)

'Ichthyon', Taunton, Somerset 1858

Albumen print | 14.1 x 19.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2932784

'Ichthyon', Taunton, Somerset

EC Dyer (active 1858-66)

'Ichthyon', Taunton, Somerset 1858

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'Ichthyon', Taunton, Somerset

EC Dyer (active 1858-66)

'Ichthyon', Taunton, Somerset 1858

©

Description

Photograph showing a boat with two giant drills attached underneath, on a trailer by a river. A Union Jack flag flies to the rear of the craft. House to right. Ichthyon, an experimental model steam ship, 3 tons burden, invented by Captain Beadon, RN, AINA, of Creechbarrow, Taunton.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection EC Dyer (active 1858-66)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Ichthyon [model steam ship]
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

14.1 x 19.1 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Vessels (marine)
Ships
Steamships
Boats
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Somerset [England]
Taunton [Somerset]
References

Other number(s)

C&C : Dimond, F. & Taylor, R., 1987. Crown & Camera. The Royal Family and Photography 1842-1910, Harmondsworth – C&C 92

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