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Photo #: NH 89536

Funchal, Madeira


View of Funchal harbor, taken by local photographer M.d.O. Perestrello during the 1870s or 1880s.
Four British battleships are present, among them two of the three "five masters" (Minotaur, Agincourt and Northumberland). The ship at far right, partially hidden by the land, appears to be HMS Monarch.

Collection of Captain E.L. Bennett, USN.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 14 February 2006