The "Excellent", Portsmouth Harbour. Great gun practice c. 1861, George Washington Wilson, circa 1862

Photograph of hms excellent in harbour at portsmouth as viewed from the rear. Smoke can be seen emerging from the port side of the ship as its guns are fired. Two men can be seen standing in the rigging at the top of the ship. Smaller vessels including sailing boats surround the excellent. Provenance: from an album of photographs collected and arranged by albert, prince consort between 1860 and 1861, victoria continued the collection after his death. Object Type: photograph. Date: circa 1862. Dimensions: height: 7.4 cm (2.9 in); width: 7.3 cm (2.8 in). Medium: albumen print. Depicted Place: Portsmouth Harbour. Collection: Royal Collection. The Excellent, Portsmouth Harbour. Great gun practice c. 1862 - RCIN 767411-1529579742 (cropped)