Suez Canal Collection (page 4)

Lysanders, over the Suez Canal (b / w photo)
6001042 Lysanders, over the Suez Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lysanders, over the Suez Canal)

Egypt: Kantaras Station, on the Suez Canal (b / w photo)
6009653 Egypt: Kantaras Station, on the Suez Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kantaras Station, on the Suez Canal)

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1622282 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 September 1882)

New Screw Steam-Ships (engraving)
1613536 New Screw Steam-Ships (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Screw Steam-Ships. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 February 1872)

Port Tewfic, entrance to the Suez Canal, c. 1900 (colour photochrom)
5322733 Port Tewfic, 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)

Destruction of the wreck of the British ship Chatham in the Suez canal (colour litho)
3097535 Destruction of the wreck of the British ship Chatham in the Suez canal (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Building the Suez Canal, cutting through the desert (b / w photo)
3099676 Building the Suez Canal, cutting through the desert (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building the Suez Canal, cutting through the desert)

Life on Board an Indian Troopship (engraving)
1044517 Life on Board an Indian Troopship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life on Board an Indian Troopship)

Birds Eye View of the Suez Canal (engraving)
1056929 Birds Eye View of the Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds Eye View of the Suez Canal)

From the Thames to the Nile, all the Way by Sea in a P and O Boat avoid Quarantine (engraving)
1045706 From the Thames to the Nile, all the Way by Sea in a P and O Boat avoid Quarantine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Thames to the Nile)

The Rebellion in the Soudan, British Officers En Route for El Teb (engraving)
1061713 The Rebellion in the Soudan, British Officers En Route for El Teb (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the Soudan)

The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Labourers removing Earth (engraving)
1103884 The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Labourers removing Earth (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal)

The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Breakwater at Port Said, and Mediterranean Entrance to the Canal (engraving)
1103874 The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Breakwater at Port Said, and Mediterranean Entrance to the Canal (engraving) by English School

Opening of the Suez Canal, Blessing the Canal at Port Said, in Presence of the Imperial and Royal Visitors (engraving)
1104430 Opening of the Suez Canal, Blessing the Canal at Port Said, in Presence of the Imperial and Royal Visitors (engraving) by English School

The Suez Canal (engraving)
1103929 The Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suez Canal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Suez Canal, the Bazaar at Suez (engraving)
1103928 Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Suez Canal, the Bazaar at Suez (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of Lower Egypt, showing the Lines of Railway and Projected Isthmus of Suez Canal (engraving)
1098101 Map of Lower Egypt, showing the Lines of Railway and Projected Isthmus of Suez Canal (engraving) by Dower, John (fl.c.1845-55); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Lower Egypt)

The British Light Cruiser HMS Euryalus passing an Egyptian mine spotting post on the Suez Canal. 27th October 1942

HMS Barham was a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship seen here transiting the Suez Canal. Circa January 1936

At the Suez Canal, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
At the Suez Canal, 1898. Am Sues-Kanal - camels on the bank of the canal, Egypt. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Canal de Suez. La Tribune des Souverains, 1869. Creator: Riou, Edouard (1833-1900)
Canal de Suez. La Tribune des Souverains, 1869. Found in the Collection of Musee national du chateau de Compiegne

Inauguration Ceremony of the Suez Canal at Port-Said, 17 November, 1869, 1869. Creator: Riou
Inauguration Ceremony of the Suez Canal at Port-Said, 17 November, 1869, 1869. Found in the Collection of Musee national du chateau de Compiegne

The Turkish Defeat on the Suez Canal, c1915, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The Turkish Defeat on the Suez Canal, c1915, (1919). Scene from the First World War: The Turkish attacks on the Suez Canal [in Egypt] resulted disastrously

Steamers Passing in the Suez Canal, c1930. Creator: ENA
Steamers Passing in the Suez Canal, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

Ships on the Suez Canal, Kantara, Egypt, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd
Ships on the Suez Canal, Kantara, Egypt, 1895. The Suez Canal, designed by French engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps, opened on 17 November 1869

The entrance to the Suez Canal at Port Said, Egypt, 1895. Creator: Unknown
The entrance to the Suez Canal at Port Said, Egypt, 1895. The city, on the coast of the Mediterranean, was established in 1859 during the construction of the canal

Opening of the Suez Canal, 1869, (c1871). Creator: Martin
Opening of the Suez Canal, 1869, (c1871). The Suez Canal in Egypt, designed by French engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps, opened on 17 November 1869

Steamer Point II. Aden, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Steamer Point II. Aden, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

The Landing Stage. Aden, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
The Landing Stage. Aden, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Kantara - The Suez Canal, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Kantara - The Suez Canal, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Steamer Point in Aden, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Steamer Point in Aden, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Ismailia - The Canal, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Ismailia - The Canal, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Port-Said - Entrance of the Canal, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Port-Said - Entrance of the Canal, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Kantara - British Ship passing the Suez Canal, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Kantara - British Ship passing the Suez Canal, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Canal of Suez - The Station of Terreplain, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Canal of Suez - The Station of Terreplain, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Suez - The Docks, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Suez - The Docks, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Port-Said - General view and Statue of Lesseps, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Port-Said - General view and Statue of Lesseps, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Canal of Suez - The curve of el-Guersh, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Canal of Suez - The curve of el-Guersh, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Post Office and Bay, Aden, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Post Office and Bay, Aden, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Kantara - Camels passing the Suez Canal, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Kantara - Camels passing the Suez Canal, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Port-Said - The Plan of the Canal, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Port-Said - The Plan of the Canal, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Ismailia - Lac Timsah, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Ismailia - Lac Timsah, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Suez - View of the toun during high waters, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Suez - View of the toun during high waters, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Ismailia - The flood-gate downwards, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Ismailia - The flood-gate downwards, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Canal of Suez. The bitter lakes - The north light-house, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Canal of Suez. The bitter lakes - The north light-house, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Port Said. - Statue of Ferdinand de Lesseps, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Port Said. - Statue of Ferdinand de Lesseps, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Port Said. - Lesseps Statue and entrance to the Suez Canal - LL. c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Port Said. - Lesseps Statue and entrance to the Suez Canal - LL. c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Canal of Suez - Tussun curve, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Canal of Suez - Tussun curve, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

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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.