negative 1900,VIctorian era. VIctorian Navy colours, before the introduction of Battleship Grey & funnel bands to aid identification of indiVIdual ships within a class.Centre foreground: "Formidable"Class Battleship, class of 3 ships, completed 1901-1902.Right: A "Royal Sovereign" Class Battleship, class of 7 ships, completed 1892-1894 .Left: An "Admiral" Class Battleship, class of 5 ships, all completed 1888-1889.. Spithead Naval reVIew 1902