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C1891
The Gun-boat Albert (Colony of Victoria).
Colonial engraving of HMS Albert. HMVS Albert was built by Armstrong, Mitchell and Co. of Elswick, United Kingdom. Completed in early 1884, she made the voyage to Victoria in company with HMVS Victoria and HMVS Childers, arriving on 25 June. … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Gun-boat Albert (Colony of Victoria).
Date:
C1891
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
114mm
x 90mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1891
Description:
Colonial engraving of HMS Albert.
HMVS Albert was built by Armstrong, Mitchell and Co. of Elswick, United Kingdom. Completed in early 1884, she made the voyage to Victoria in company with HMVS Victoria and HMVS Childers, arriving on 25 June. Her time in service with the colonial navy was brief and uneventful, receiving an update for her main gun in 1890 before being paid off to reserve in 1893. In 1897 she was sold to the Victorian Public Works Department. During World War I, Albert was requisitioned with the intention of converting her to a tug, however this was cancelled before work began and she was disposed of in 1917.
From the original edition of the Illustrated London News.
