Connaught (1860); Munster (1897); Melampus (1890); Kingstown (Dun Laoghaire), Ireland

CONNAUGHT (1860); A starboard quarter view; Moored in Kingstown Harbour as spare boat. Distant. Francis Frith & Co negative no. 39308.; MUNSTER (1897); A starboard quarter view; At quayside, Kingstown. On the left of the picture. Distant. Francis Frith & Co negative no. 39308.; MELAMPUS (1890); A starboard quarter view; Anchored in harbour at Kingstown dressed overall. Extremely distant. Francis Frith & Co negative no. 39308.; Looking north-by-east across the harbour to the entrance and
lighthouse. In the foreground the ferry MUNSTER (1897) is at the quayside and the paddle steamer CONNAUGHT (1860) is at moorings. HMS MELAMPUS (1890) is at moorings in the distance, dressed overall. Holidaymakers stroll along the east breakwater and a small detail of Marines preceded by a colour sergeant and sergeant march shorewards. Francis Frith & Co negative no. 39308.

Object Details

ID: G2855
Type: Glass photonegative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Francis Frith & Co
Places: Dun Laoghaire
Vessels: Munster 1897; Melampus (1890) Munster (1897) Connaught (1860)
Date made: ca.1897
People: Laird Bros Ltd; Laird, John, & Sons & Co
Measurements: 150 mm x 217 mm