'R.I.M.S.
Hardingeaccompanying Ships of the Royal East Indian Squadron.' Photographer: Unknown
Date:
1903/1903
Description:
Genre/Subject Matter: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 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.Inscriptions:Ink, below image: 'R.I.M.S. Hardinge accompanying Ships of the Royal East Indian Squadron.'1 b&w silver gelatin printDimensions:140 x 200 mmCondition:The print is in good condition, though the mounting paper is heavily foxed and crumbling.Foliation:‘2’Process:Silver gelatin