'R.I.M.S. Hardinge accompanying Ships of the Royal East Indian Squadron.' Photographer: Unknown

Photo 49/1/2

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The record is made up of 1 b&w silver gelatin The principal photographic process used for black and white photography from the 1870s. print. It was created in Nov 1903. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: Visual Arts.

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View showing R.I.M.S. Hardinge (at centre) accompanying ships of the Royal East Indian squadron on Lord Curzon's tour of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. in November 1903. At least seven craft – some steamers and at least one sailing boat – are visible along the horizon line. The precise location is unidentified.

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Ink, below image: 'R.I.M.S. Hardinge accompanying Ships of the Royal East Indian Squadron.'

Extent and format
1 b&w silver gelatin The principal photographic process used for black and white photography from the 1870s. print
Physical characteristics

Dimensions:

140 x 200 mm

Condition:

The print is in good condition, though the mounting paper is heavily foxed and crumbling.

Foliation:

‘2’

Process:

Silver gelatin The principal photographic process used for black and white photography from the 1870s.

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English in Latin script
Type
Photograph

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Original held at
British Library: Visual Arts
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Unrestricted

Archive reference
Photo 49/1/2

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Date(s)
Nov 1903 (CE, Gregorian)

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'R.I.M.S. Hardinge accompanying Ships of the Royal East Indian Squadron.' Photographer: Unknown, British Library: Visual Arts, Photo 49/1/2, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024111424.0x000008> [accessed 25 November 2024]

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