Home > Mary Evans Prints Online > New Images July 2023
Submarine mine demonstration, Royal Naval Exhibition
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Submarine mine demonstration, Royal Naval Exhibition
Submarine mine demonstration, Royal Naval Exhibition of 1891 in London
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 32382102
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
1891 Demonstration Mine Submarine
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Royalty
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images July 2023
> Services
> Royal Navy
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Royal Naval Exhibition of 1891 in London, where the world was introduced to the revolutionary submarine mine. The image showcases a group of onlookers, including military personnel and civilians, gathered around a large tank filled with water. In the center of the tank, a submarine mine is suspended, ready to be demonstrated. The submarine mine, an essential component of naval warfare, was a significant innovation in military technology during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Unlike traditional surface mines that relied on the tide to bring ships into contact with them, the submarine mine could be placed at any depth and wait for its target to pass overhead. This new technology represented a major shift in naval warfare strategy and was a source of great intrigue and fascination during the exhibition. The photograph, taken from the Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was on the cusp of a new technological era. The intricate details of the submarine mine, the attentive expressions of the onlookers, and the overall atmosphere of excitement and innovation are all beautifully captured in this stunning lantern slide. This photograph is not only a testament to the ingenuity of the past but also a reminder of the enduring fascination with naval technology and the role it plays in shaping our world.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
