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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 3755/2/2
Alt Ref No2
TitleSaluting the Admiral
DateAugust 1903
Extent1 photograph
Creator NameWilliam Clark Souter (1880 - 1959), ophthalmologist
Description'H.M.S. Minerva in Gibraltar Bay giving a full admiral's salute of 13 (?) guns for Vice-Admiral Sir Compton Domville, Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron of the British Fleet. The cruiser is nearly enveloped in smoke as port and starboard guns alternately were fired.'
Access StatusRestricted
Access ConditionsThe collection has been digitised and is available online. Therefore the originals may only be consulted following permission from the University Archivist.
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