Prince Albert's Personal Papers
Papers relating to Prince Albert’s personal life and enthusiasms
SIR GEORGE COCKBURN, 10TH BARONET (1772-1853)
Letter from Sir George Cockburn to Prince Albert
1 Aug - 30 Sep 1843Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/51/182
Sir George Cockburn reports favourably on the new yacht 'Victoria & Albert' after her trial in rough weather in the Channel between Brighton and Fécamp. However, he mentions that the engines of the yacht need further examination by the makers Messrs Mawdesleys & Field.
Creator(s)
Sir George Cockburn, 10th Baronet (1772-1853) (writer)
View person pagePrince Albert, Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-61) (addressee)
1 document (3 pages) (whole object)