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Royal Yacht 'Britannia' at Leith
Unknown, 1958, Photograph
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Royal Yacht 'Britannia' at Leith
Royal Yacht 'Britannia' at Leith
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4930
Title
Royal Yacht 'Britannia' at Leith
Description
A large yacht is moored beside a flat open dock. The lower part of the ship is black and the upper decks are white. There is a flag flying from the top of one of the three tall masts and a union jack flag waves in the wind at the bow. There is a gangway extending from the ship to the wharf and there are three people walking beside the boat.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1958
Size
11.5 x 15.7 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Leith is situated in the north of Edinburgh where the Water of Leith joins the Firth of Forth. It has acted as Edinburgh's maritime connection for many centuries, and continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports. It was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920 having previously been a separate burgh. It is now home to the Scottish Executive's main offices, Edinburgh's Sikh temple, the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal, a large shopping and entertainment complex.
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