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Spithead showing the position of the Fleet for the Review of 26th of June, 1897

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Technique includes engraving. Depicts the position of the fleet at Spithead for the Diamond Jubilee Review. 165 ships of the Royal Navy were drawn up to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria's rule in Ireland, Great Britain, and India. The chart includes a scale of latitude and distance, a legend to indicate the different berths, and the names of all the vessels next to their positions.


maritime events
1897-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Malby & Son
paper; ink
27 in x 39 1/4 in
Britain: Spithead