Delagoa Bay Collection

Delagoa Bay, 1902. Creator: Donald McCracken
Delagoa Bay, 1902. Maputo Bay formerly Delagoa Bay, an inlet of the Indian Ocean on the coast of Mozambique, a strategic position, in terms of trade, transport and labour links

The Anglo-Portuguese Crisis (engraving)
1626747 The Anglo-Portuguese Crisis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-Portuguese Crisis)

Sketches in Amatongaland, South-East Africa (engraving)
1595096 Sketches in Amatongaland, South-East Africa (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Amatongaland, South-East Africa)

The Portuguese in Africa, Steam-Ship Passengers waiting for Passports at Delagoa Bay (engraving)
1626754 The Portuguese in Africa, Steam-Ship Passengers waiting for Passports at Delagoa Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Portuguese in Africa)

Great Britains Naval Preparations (engraving)
1605003 Great Britains Naval Preparations (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Britains Naval Preparations)

The Crisis in South Africa, British Fleet on the Cape of Good Hope Station (litho)
1604984 The Crisis in South Africa, British Fleet on the Cape of Good Hope Station (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in South Africa)

The Portuguese at Delagoa Bay (engraving)
1626774 The Portuguese at Delagoa Bay (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Portuguese at Delagoa Bay)

The Transvaal Crisis (b / w photo)
1592561 The Transvaal Crisis (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 September 1899)

Opening of the New Railway from Delagoa Bay to the Transvaal (engraving)
1037922 Opening of the New Railway from Delagoa Bay to the Transvaal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dispute with Portugal (engraving)
1626718 The Dispute with Portugal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dispute with Portugal)

Alkmaar, Transvaal (b / w photo)
3092342 Alkmaar, Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alkmaar, Transvaal)

The Dispute with Portugal (engraving)
1626656 The Dispute with Portugal (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dispute with Portugal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 January 1890)

Great Britains Naval Preparations (b / w photo)
1605005 Great Britains Naval Preparations (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Britains Naval Preparations)

Great Britains Naval Preparations (litho)
1605004 Great Britains Naval Preparations (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Britains Naval Preparations)

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Delagoa Bay, a historical hub of intrigue and conflict, captured in captivating lithographs, engravings, and photographs. In 1902, Donald McCracken immortalized this tumultuous era through his artistry. "The Difficulties in Portuguese South Africa" lithograph transports us to an era fraught with challenges. The image reveals the struggles faced by the Portuguese settlers as they navigated their way through unfamiliar territories. Amidst "The Anglo-Portuguese Crisis, " an engraving showcases the tension between two powerful nations. It serves as a reminder of the political turmoil that plagued Delagoa Bay during this time. In "Sketches in Amatongaland, South-East Africa, " we are transported to a land rich with culture and diversity. These engravings provide glimpses into the lives of indigenous communities who coexisted alongside European colonizers. "The Portuguese in Africa" engraving depicts steamship passengers anxiously awaiting passports at Delagoa Bay. This scene encapsulates the bureaucratic hurdles faced by travelers during this period of heightened tensions. Meanwhile, "Great Britain's Naval Preparations" engraving highlights the military build-up taking place around Delagoa Bay. It reflects how global powers were positioning themselves strategically amidst regional conflicts. As "The Crisis in South Africa" unfolds before our eyes through a lithograph capturing British naval presence on Cape Good Hope Station, we witness history being made on these shores. Another engraving titled "The Portuguese at Delagoa Bay" sheds light on Portugal's colonial ambitions and their impact on local populations. It invites contemplation about power dynamics within imperialist endeavors. Photographs like "The Transvaal Crisis" and "Alkmaar, Transvaal" offer stark black-and-white snapshots of life during these turbulent times. They serve as reminders that behind every grand narrative lies individual stories waiting to be discovered.