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The Royal Yacht leaving Cowes, Isle of Wight, 6 August 1902. Creator: Unknown
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The Royal Yacht leaving Cowes, Isle of Wight, 6 August 1902. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Yacht leaving Cowes, Isle of Wight, 6 August 1902. HMY Victoria and Albert leaving Cowes for Portsmouth on Wednesday afternoon, 6 August, with King Edward VII on board, bound for his coronation which took place on 9 August. HMY Victoria and Albert was designed by the Chief Constructor of the Royal Navy Sir William White, launched in 1899 and ready for service in 1901. This was the third yacht to be named Victoria and Albert and she was fitted with steam engines fired by Belleville water-tube boilers. She served four sovereigns, and was decommissioned as royal yacht in 1939, served in the Second World War, and was broken up in 1954. From " The Sphere", [1902]
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Coronation Cowes Edward Vii Isle Of Wight King Edward Vii King Of Britain King Of Great Britain And Ireland Prince Albert Edward Prince Edward Prince Of Wales Royal Event Royal Yacht Steam Ship Steamship Victoria And Albert Wettin Yacht
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The Royal Yacht leaving Cowes, Isle of Wight, 6 August 1902. This print captures a historic moment as HMY Victoria and Albert sets sail from Cowes to Portsmouth with King Edward VII on board. The date marks the beginning of a significant journey for the king, who was bound for his coronation taking place on 9 August. Designed by renowned Chief Constructor of the Royal Navy Sir William White, HMY Victoria and Albert was an impressive vessel fitted with steam engines fired by Belleville water-tube boilers. Launched in 1899 and ready for service in 1901, this majestic yacht served four sovereigns before being decommissioned as a royal yacht in 1939. The image showcases the grandeur of this third iteration of Victoria and Albert against the backdrop of picturesque Cowes. Its monochrome tones add a timeless quality to the scene, transporting viewers back to an era when such regal voyages were celebrated events. Beyond its role as a royal transport vessel, HMY Victoria and Albert also played its part during World War II before meeting its end in 1954 when it was broken up. Preserved through this remarkable photograph from 'The Sphere', we are reminded of both its historical significance and its contribution to British maritime history.
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