The S S Pioneer, off Staffa

Category

Library Item

Item no

24444

Title

The S S Pioneer, off Staffa

Description

A small steam powered boat sits in the middle of calm water, with the mountains of the Isle of Mull in the backgroud.

Artist / maker

Valentine, James

Date

1865

Size

11.6 x 17.5 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Staffa is a small island in the Southern Hebrides. It is located nearly 6 miles west of the Isle of Mull the island is 33 hectares and the highest point is 42 metres (138 ft) above sea level. The boat in the picture is off the east coast of Staffa and Ben More, one of the peaks on the Isle of Mull, can be seen in the background.

A watercolour image inspired by this picture can be seen at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania's website.

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Landscape > Water > Seas

Landscape > Water > Waves

Places > Scotland > Mull

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Transport > Water > Boats

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