View from Dinner Island, China Strait showing 'H.M.S. Nelson' and 'H.M.S. Espiegle' at anchor, 1884
Scope and Contents
285 x 230 mm. A view of the harbour from the water's edge, with native canoes on the beach and in the harbour. A photograph taken just after the proclamation at the mission house, when Nelson fired a 21 gun salute and both ships decked themselves with flags. H.M.S. Nelson (the further ship) can be seen flying the Union Jack from her jack staff, with Middle Island in left background.
Dates
- Creation: 1884
Creator
- From the Fonds: Angerer, C, fl1884 (photographer) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, some fading in from edges.
Finding aid date
2011-02-02 12:15:03+00:00
Geographic
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