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Bridge across river. A wooden bridge over a river with people perhaps washing clothes on the bank in the middle distance. The location is probably Holsteinsborg, where there is a small river close to the town. Masked by paper on the emulsion side of the n
8-17 June 1854
National Maritime Museum

Hans Elberg and family. A group photograph believed to be of Hans Elberg, Assistant [Lieutenant Governor] at Holsteinborg 1850-54, and later Governor 1854-73, with his wife Martha and three children. Their clothes represent a fusion between Inuit and Nord
8-17 June 1854
National Maritime Museum

HMS Phoenix (1832), HMS Talbot (1824) and HMS Diligence (1814) at anchor, Holsteinborg. A view looking northwest from the settlement of Holsteinborg across the harbour towards the mountains skirting the north side of the bay. At anchor are (l-r) the store
8-17 June 1854
National Maritime Museum