Suez Canal Collection (page 2)

Ismailia, on the Suez Canal (coloured engraving)
6028888 Ismailia, on the Suez Canal (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ismailia, on the Suez Canal)

Port Said, Egypt, entrance to the Suez Canal from the Mediterranean (engraving)
5207266 Port Said, Egypt, entrance to the Suez Canal from the Mediterranean (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port Said, Egypt)

Bend near Ismailia, Suez Canal. Postcard sent in 1913
660599 Bend near Ismailia, Suez Canal. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Fellaheen at work on the canal (engraving)
FEH328977 Fellaheen at work on the canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from The Land of the Pharaohs: Egypt and Sinai by the Rev)

The late M Ferdinand de Lesseps (engraving)
728937 The late M Ferdinand de Lesseps (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late M Ferdinand de Lesseps)

The Quay at Port Said, c. 1878 (b / w photo)
473808 The Quay at Port Said, c.1878 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port Said is the city that grew about the port at the northern end of the Suez)

The Suez Canal, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
473807 The Suez Canal, c.1875 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suez Canal)

Navires de guerre russes dans le canal de Suez (colour litho)
2787100 Navires de guerre russes dans le canal de Suez (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Navires de guerre russes dans le canal de Suez)

Jetty and Railway at Port Said (engraving)
3638018 Jetty and Railway at Port Said (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jetty and Railway at Port Said)

The Russian Baltic Fleet passing through the Suez Canal (colour litho)
3097448 The Russian Baltic Fleet passing through the Suez Canal (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crisis in Egypt (engraving)
1621937 The Crisis in Egypt (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt)

Our Special Artist En Route to Burmah (engraving)
1623058 Our Special Artist En Route to Burmah (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Special Artist En Route to Burmah)

The Steam-Ship Hindoo, for the Wilson Line to India by the Suez Canal (engraving)
1589027 The Steam-Ship Hindoo, for the Wilson Line to India by the Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Steam-Ship Hindoo)

Orient Line Steamship Ormuz (engraving)
1594864 Orient Line Steamship Ormuz (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orient Line Steamship Ormuz)

Indian Transport Ships leaving the Suez Canal, Departure of the Bengal and Oriflamme (engraving)
1590081 Indian Transport Ships leaving the Suez Canal, Departure of the Bengal and Oriflamme (engraving) by English School

The Bitter Lakes, Suez Canal (engraving)
1099403 The Bitter Lakes, Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bitter Lakes, Suez Canal)

Entrance to the Suez Canal, Port Said, Egypt (chromolitho)
1093589 Entrance to the Suez Canal, Port Said, Egypt (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Suez Canal, Port Said, Egypt)

The Indian Relief Trooping Season, passing through the Suez Canal (engraving)
1036383 The Indian Relief Trooping Season, passing through the Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Relief Trooping Season)

The French and Austrian Imperial Yachts entering the Red Sea from the Suez Canal (engraving)
1104421 The French and Austrian Imperial Yachts entering the Red Sea from the Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of the Suez Canal, Festival at Ismailia (engraving)
1104403 Opening of the Suez Canal, Festival at Ismailia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Suez Canal, Festival at Ismailia)

Opening of the Suez Canal, the Empress of the French, on Board the Aigle, entering the Canal at Port Said (engraving)
1104393 Opening of the Suez Canal, the Empress of the French, on Board the Aigle, entering the Canal at Port Said (engraving) by English School

The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Bird s-Eye View of Entrance to the Canal from the Red Sea, with New Harbour, Docks
1104071 The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Bird s-Eye View of Entrance to the Canal from the Red Sea, with New Harbour, Docks, and Town of Suez (engraving) by English School

The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal (engraving)
1103875 The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal)

On the Way to India, the Journey of the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1049419 On the Way to India, the Journey of the Prince of Wales (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to India, the Journey of the Prince of Wales)

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1061057 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Graphic)

To India through the Suez Canal (engraving)
1060477 To India through the Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To India through the Suez Canal)

A Birds Eye View of the Suez Canal (chromolitho)
1061374 A Birds Eye View of the Suez Canal (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Birds Eye View of the Suez Canal)

The New Suez Canal Agreement, Conference between M de Lesseps and the Council of the London Chamber of Commerce
1044715 The New Suez Canal Agreement, Conference between M de Lesseps and the Council of the London Chamber of Commerce (engraving) by English School

Boat navigating a curve in the Suez Canal, Egypt (coloured photo)
6033735 Boat navigating a curve in the Suez Canal, Egypt (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boat navigating a curve in the Suez Canal, Egypt)

"Mose in Egitto!!!"(engraving)
2777106 " Mose in Egitto!!!" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Mose in Egitto!!!" Cartoon, 11 December 1875)

The Suez Canal, General View of the Town of El-Girsh, taken from the Mounds thrown up in excavating the Trench or
1588171 The Suez Canal, General View of the Town of El-Girsh, taken from the Mounds thrown up in excavating the Trench or Rigole de Service for the Maritime Canal (engraving) by English School

Une tranchee au canal de Suez (engraving)
3655484 Une tranchee au canal de Suez (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une tranchee au canal de Suez)

Residence of the late M Ferdinand de Lesseps (engraving)
728938 Residence of the late M Ferdinand de Lesseps (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Residence of the late M Ferdinand de Lesseps)

The Suez Canal: Dredges at Work (engraving)
671429 The Suez Canal: Dredges at Work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suez Canal: Dredges at Work)

The British Frigate Jumna passing through the Suez Canal (engraving)
2772249 The British Frigate Jumna passing through the Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Port Said, the Northern Entrance to the Suez Canal (engraving)
2791376 Port Said, the Northern Entrance to the Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port Said, the Northern Entrance to the Suez Canal)

Dredging Machinery used in the Suez Canal (engraving)
2791384 Dredging Machinery used in the Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dredging Machinery used in the Suez Canal)

Ferdinand de Lesseps residence in Ismailia, developer of the Suez Canal, Egypt (b / w photo)
6033731 Ferdinand de Lesseps residence in Ismailia, developer of the Suez Canal, Egypt (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The War in Egypt, the Orient Steam-Ship, with Scots Guards, at Port Said, entering the Suez Canal for Ismailia
1622284 The War in Egypt, the Orient Steam-Ship, with Scots Guards, at Port Said, entering the Suez Canal for Ismailia (engraving) by English School

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1622002 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 August 1882)

The Crisis in Egypt (engraving)
1621934 The Crisis in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1882)

Egypt: HM Transport Ship "Crocodile, "in the Suez Canal (b / w photo)
6009651 Egypt: HM Transport Ship " Crocodile, " in the Suez Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HM Transport Ship " Crocodile)

Suez Canal at El Qantara, c. 1900 (colour photochrom)
5322737 Suez Canal at El Qantara, c.1900 (colour photochrom); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suez Canal which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez was)

Port Said, Suez, c. 1900 (colour photochrom)
5322732 Port Said, Suez, c.1900 (colour photochrom); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suez Canal which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez was constructed by)

Port Said, entrance to the Suez Canal, c. 1900 (colour photochrom)
5322731 Port Said, entrance to the Suez Canal, c.1900 (colour photochrom); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suez Canal which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez)

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"The Suez Canal: A Gateway of Imperialism and Strategic Importance" The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters. An American cartoon from 1882 depicting John Bull (England) as the octopus of imperialism grabbing land on every continent, serves as a chilling reminder of the historical significance surrounding the Suez Canal. This man-made sea-level waterway located in Egypt connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. Dating back to its construction in 1869, this engineering marvel has played a pivotal role in shaping global trade routes and geopolitical dynamics. As depicted in a map from 1897, it served as a vital link between Africa and Europe, facilitating maritime commerce and opening up new avenues for colonial powers seeking dominance over territories. The strategic importance of the canal is highlighted by various maps showcasing military campaigns such as those during World War I. From February 1915 to May 1916, Egypt became a battleground where forces clashed for control over this crucial waterway. Maps from that era depict not only Egypt but also neighboring regions like Darfur and Abyssinia, emphasizing how conflicts often spilled beyond borders due to their proximity to this key artery. A black-and-white photograph captures an image of the canal itself during its early years under construction—a testament to human ingenuity overcoming geographical obstacles. The completion of this ambitious project revolutionized international shipping by providing a shortcut between continents while avoiding treacherous journeys around Africa's Cape Horn or through stormy seas near Gibraltar. Fast forward to more recent times; even aerial warfare recognized its significance with an illustration showing Air Force restrictions banning flights above not just land but also airspace spanning across the Red Sea towards Indian Ocean—an indication that controlling access points like these holds immense strategic value. Furthermore, another lithograph titled "The Partition of Africa" highlights how European powers carved up African territories during colonization—each vying for control over resources and trade routes including those facilitated by the Suez Canal.