Search

Container Reference (shelfmark) WD3110 Digitised Content Yes (available) Material Type Archives and Manuscripts

1. WD3110, f 1a

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3110, f 1a
Title:
'His Majesty’s experimental frigate Vernon drawn at sea Jany. 10th 1834 in Persian Gulf' by Godfrey Thomas Vigne (1801–63)
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: This detailed maritime scene shows the experimental frigate Vernon at sea in the Persian Gulf in January 1834. In the background high, white cliffs are visible at left. A smaller boat, perhaps a dhow, flies a red flag at left. The frigate flies a Red Ensign as well as a re...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Jan 1834
Extent:
1 watercolour drawing on paper

2. WD3110, f 63a

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3110, f 63a
Title:
‘Aden. Port as seen on approach from Bombay' by Godfrey Thomas Vigne (1801–63)
Scope & Content:
Genre/Subject Matter: This incomplete pencil sketch shows the harbour at Aden from on board ship. Jagged peaks – described as volcanic on the verso – line the horizon from left to right with two smaller spits of rock jutting into view at either side of the scene. A three-master is indicated a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Jun 1839
Extent:
1 pencil drawing on paper

Limit your search