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Raising of the Dahomey Blockade, shipping the First Instalment of the Oil intended for the Indemnity to the British Government at Whydah (engraving)
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Raising of the Dahomey Blockade, shipping the First Instalment of the Oil intended for the Indemnity to the British Government at Whydah (engraving)
1049572 Raising of the Dahomey Blockade, shipping the First Instalment of the Oil intended for the Indemnity to the British Government at Whydah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raising of the Dahomey Blockade, shipping the First Instalment of the Oil intended for the Indemnity to the British Government at Whydah. Illustration for The Graphic, 21 July 1877.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23541988
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Benin British Government Hms Sirius Intended Lost Raising Shipping Whydah Indemnity
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The captivating engraving titled "Raising of the Dahomey Blockade, shipping the First Instalment of the Oil intended for the Indemnity to the British Government at Whydah" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print captures a crucial event that occurred on July 21,1877. The scene depicts French factories and ships along with a French man-of-war vessel in Whydah town's coastal waters. The purpose of this gathering is to ship the first instalment of oil as part of an indemnity owed to the British government. This transaction was necessary due to losses suffered during the Dahomey blockade. Intriguingly, several notable vessels are visible in this artwork, including HMS Sirius, SS Volta, SS Gambia, and HMS Boxer. These ships played vital roles in ensuring safe passage and successful delivery of goods along Benin's coast. This engraving not only showcases maritime activities but also highlights historical diplomacy between nations. It serves as a reminder of how trade and negotiations shaped international relations during that era. Preserved within a private collection today, this image offers us insight into past events while inviting contemplation about our interconnected world then and now.
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