The medical quarters of the Melbourne, a ship of the Line: a ward deck, above, and an operating theatre, below. Wood engraving, 1860.

On the ward hanging trays are suspended above each bunk. The surgical room is top-lit and lined with bottles on shelves. The Surgeon-Captain stands by an operating table, examining a bottle

The Melbourne was one of two hospital ships fitted out for an expedition to China in 1860

[London], 1860.

1 print : wood engraving ; image and border 17.5 x 23.4 cm

The hospital department and surgery.

Wellcome Collection 39506i