[Instantaneous view of the Prince of Wales' ship Hero firing a salute, Portland, Maine]

Embarkation of the Prince of Wales on board the Hero, at Portland, Maine, October 20, 1860, the yards being manned, and a royal salute fired as he steps on board

Reception of the Japanese Embassy, New-York, June 16, 1860. Procession advancing

His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, with Mayor Howard of Portland on his left; and in front, Lord Lyons with the Duke of Newcastle on his left; photographed just prior to departure on board his fleet, at Portland, Maine, October 20, 1860

Commodore Seymour, Commander Sterling, and Officers of H. M. Ship Hero, (the Prince's), 90 guns

[Gun deck of the Prince of Wales' ship Hero, at Portland, Maine harbor, 1860]

The Prince of Wales' dog Carlo and his keeper, on board the Hero, (Prince's ship,) Portland, Maine

Prince of Wales' dining room on board the Hero. On the left may be seen a book-case made from the wood of the Victory, (Nelson's ship,) built 1767; above it hangs a picture of Lord Nelson

H. M. Ship Hero, specially detailed to convey the Prince of Wales and suite to North America, lying in Portland harbour, Maine