Massowah Collection

Massowah, in the Red Sea, One of the Landing-Places of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (engraving)
1620737 Massowah, in the Red Sea, One of the Landing-Places of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Massowah)

With Admiral Sir W Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia (engraving)
1061672 With Admiral Sir W Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Abyssinian Expedition (engraving)
1588452 The Abyssinian Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Abyssinian Expedition)

The War in the Soudan, Massowah, from the Second Island, showing the Causeway (engraving)
1622640 The War in the Soudan, Massowah, from the Second Island, showing the Causeway (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan)

The Italian Occupation of Massowah Red Sea (engraving)
1044866 The Italian Occupation of Massowah Red Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian Occupation of Massowah Red Sea)

The War in the Soudan, Black Troops leaving Massowah to join the Forces at Souakim (engraving)
1622387 The War in the Soudan, Black Troops leaving Massowah to join the Forces at Souakim (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in the Soudan (engraving)
1622372 The War in the Soudan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 February 1884)

Massowah, on the Red Sea Coast, occupied by the Italian Troops (engraving)
1594711 Massowah, on the Red Sea Coast, occupied by the Italian Troops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Massowah, on the Red Sea Coast)

The Italian Occupation of Massowah, Red Sea, Hoisting the Italian Flag (engraving)
1044914 The Italian Occupation of Massowah, Red Sea, Hoisting the Italian Flag (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian Occupation of Massowah)

The Italian Occupation of Massowah, Red Sea, View of the Town (engraving)
1044844 The Italian Occupation of Massowah, Red Sea, View of the Town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian Occupation of Massowah, Red Sea)

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Black troops leaving Massowah - Troops preparing to embark. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - View of Massowah - Men on causeway - some diving into water; some carrying loads etc. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Massowah - Natives on quayside - some diving into sea. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Source Size = 5784 x 2124
Massowah, in the Red Sea, One of the Landing-Places of the British Expedition to Abyssinia, 1867

The Italpan Occupation of Massowah, Red Sea, View of the Town

The Italian Occupation of Massowah, Red Sea, Hoisting the Italian Flag

The Italpan Occupation Of Massowah, Red Sea, View Of The Town

The Italian Occupation of Massowah, Red Sea, Hoisting the Italian Flag

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Massowah, a historic port city located on the Red Sea coast, holds a significant place in the annals of history. Engravings depicting various events shed light on its importance during crucial periods. One such engraving portrays the Italian Disaster in Abyssinia, highlighting Massowah's role as a landing place for the British Expedition to Abyssinia. Another engraving showcases Admiral Sir W Hewett's Embassy to King John of Abyssinia, emphasizing Massowah's diplomatic significance. The engravings also depict scenes from The Abyssinian Expedition and The War in the Soudan, illustrating Massowah's involvement in these conflicts. From Black Troops leaving Massowah to join forces at Souakim to the Italian Occupation Red Sea, these images capture pivotal moments. Notably, an engraving shows the Italian troops hoisting their flag upon occupying Massowah while another provides a view of this bustling town. These visuals offer glimpses into how this strategic location became occupied by different powers throughout history. Furthermore, an engraving related to Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign highlights black troops departing from Massowah. This image underscores not only its military significance but also its multicultural nature during times of conflict.