H.M.S. 'Royal Sovereign', 1880 - 1889
Scope and Contents
240 x 154 mm. Showing the twin funnelled battleship under way, probably in Plymouth harbour. The caption continues 'the largest fighting ship afloat. Flagship of the Channel Squadron. Vice Admiral Sir Henry Fairfax KCB. Commissioned at Portsmouth 30th May 1892'.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 - 1889
Creator
- From the Fonds: Tyers, Sydney, fl1863 - 1896 (Lieutenant Colonel) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poor condition, waterstaining and some marking on print.
General
WS.
Finding aid date
2004-09-01 12:25:45+00:00
Repository Details
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