Suakin Collection

Women bewailing the garrison of Sinkat in the streets of Suakim, The Rebellion in the Soudan, from The Graphic
XJF315727 Women bewailing the garrison of Sinkat in the streets of Suakim, The Rebellion in the Soudan, from The Graphic, 8th March 1884 (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection

The Rebellion in the Soudan, Hicks Pasha and his Staff of British Officers leaving Suakin for Khartoum (engraving)
1044256 The Rebellion in the Soudan, Hicks Pasha and his Staff of British Officers leaving Suakin for Khartoum (engraving) by Durand

Sketches at Suakin, showing the Enemys Position (engraving)
1626141 Sketches at Suakin, showing the Enemys Position (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Suakin, showing the Enemys Position)

The Battle of Gemaizeh, Suakin, 20 December, British Cavalry charging the Enemy towards the End of the Fight (engraving)
1055328 The Battle of Gemaizeh, Suakin, 20 December, British Cavalry charging the Enemy towards the End of the Fight (engraving) by Charlton

Sketches at Suakin (engraving)
1626315 Sketches at Suakin (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Suakin. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 March 1889)

A Night Alarm at Souakim (engraving)
1622595 A Night Alarm at Souakim (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Night Alarm at Souakim)

The War in the Soudan (engraving)
1622371 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)

The Advance in the Soudan (litho)
1042703 The Advance in the Soudan (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance in the Soudan)

Inhabitants of both coasts of the Red Sea (coloured engraving)
998056 Inhabitants of both coasts of the Red Sea (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in the Soudan, Destruction of Transport near Souakim (engraving)
1591068 The War in the Soudan, Destruction of Transport near Souakim (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan)

British Bristol Bulldog fighter aircraft of the RAFs No 3 Squadron flying over the city of Suakin, Sudan (b / w photo)
6014682 British Bristol Bulldog fighter aircraft of the RAFs No 3 Squadron flying over the city of Suakin, Sudan (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Fight between Egyptian Troops and Arabs outside Souakim (engraving)
1622642 Fight between Egyptian Troops and Arabs outside Souakim (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in the Soudan, Arab Sheikh and his Followers visiting Baker Pasha in Camp at Souakim (engraving)
1622636 The War in the Soudan, Arab Sheikh and his Followers visiting Baker Pasha in Camp at Souakim (engraving) by Woodville

The War in the Soudan (engraving)
1622632 The War in the Soudan (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 March 1884)

The War in the Soudan, Arrival of the 10th Hussars at Souakim, Baker Pashas Visit to his Old Regiment (litho)
1622442 The War in the Soudan, Arrival of the 10th Hussars at Souakim, Baker Pashas Visit to his Old Regiment (litho) by Prior

The Battle at Suakin, Black Soudanese Battalion taking the Enemy in Reverse
1626652 The Battle at Suakin, Black Soudanese Battalion taking the Enemy in Reverse and capturing One of their Guns behind the Trenches (engraving) by Overend

The Relief of Suakin, Charge of the 20th Hussars on the Enemys Cavalry in the Action at Gemeizeh (engraving)
1626650 The Relief of Suakin, Charge of the 20th Hussars on the Enemys Cavalry in the Action at Gemeizeh (engraving) by Woodville

Map of the Eastern Soudan, showing the Route from Souakim to Berber (engraving)
1590963 Map of the Eastern Soudan, showing the Route from Souakim to Berber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Eastern Soudan)

The Campaign at Suakin (engraving)
1041796 The Campaign at Suakin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Campaign at Suakin)

The Re-Opening of the Trade Route between Suakin and Berber, the First European to cross the Desert since 1883 (litho)
1042725 The Re-Opening of the Trade Route between Suakin and Berber, the First European to cross the Desert since 1883 (litho) by Small

British Awards for Valour on Sea and Land during the Last Fifty Years (chromolitho)
1047353 British Awards for Valour on Sea and Land during the Last Fifty Years (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rebellion in the Soudan (engraving)
1044168 The Rebellion in the Soudan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the Soudan)

The War in the Soudan (engraving)
1591067 The War in the Soudan (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 April 1885)

The War in the Soudan, Australian (New South Wales) Infantry marching into Camp at Souakim (engraving)
1591066 The War in the Soudan, Australian (New South Wales) Infantry marching into Camp at Souakim (engraving) by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan)

The War in the Soudan, a Night Attack on the Camp at Souakim (engraving)
1591208 The War in the Soudan, a Night Attack on the Camp at Souakim (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan)

The War in the Soudan, Admiral Sir W Hewett going his Rounds at Souakim (engraving)
1622429 The War in the Soudan, Admiral Sir W Hewett going his Rounds at Souakim (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan)

The War in the Soudan, Head-Quarters Camp, outside Souakim, Prisoners at Work cleaning the Camp (engraving)
1622360 The War in the Soudan, Head-Quarters Camp, outside Souakim, Prisoners at Work cleaning the Camp (engraving) by English School

The War in the Soudan, Capture of Three Hundred Camels by Major-General Sartorius in a Reconnaissance from Souakim
1622354 The War in the Soudan, Capture of Three Hundred Camels by Major-General Sartorius in a Reconnaissance from Souakim (engraving) by Schonberg

En Route to Souakim (engraving)
1622339 En Route to Souakim (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Route to Souakim. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 January 1884)

Suakin, from the Entrance to the Harbour (engraving)
1595910 Suakin, from the Entrance to the Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suakin, from the Entrance to the Harbour)

After the Battle of Gedaref, welcoming Colonel Parsons on his Return to Suakin (litho)
1051374 After the Battle of Gedaref, welcoming Colonel Parsons on his Return to Suakin (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Battle of Gedaref)

Colonel H C Chermside, RE (engraving)
1051264 Colonel H C Chermside, RE (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel H C Chermside, RE, British Commissioner in Crete)

British Naval and Military Medals (engraving)
1047354 British Naval and Military Medals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Naval and Military Medals)

With the British Garrison at Suakim, Red Sea (engraving)
1045528 With the British Garrison at Suakim, Red Sea (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the British Garrison at Suakim, Red Sea)

Arrival of the Tenth Soudanse Battalion and Egyptian Mounted Infantry at Suakin (engraving)
1055354 Arrival of the Tenth Soudanse Battalion and Egyptian Mounted Infantry at Suakin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Osman Dignas Camp at Handoub, near Suakin, now deserted (engraving)
1055496 Osman Dignas Camp at Handoub, near Suakin, now deserted (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Osman Dignas Camp at Handoub, near Suakin, now deserted)

Major-General Sir Francis W Grenfell, KCB (engraving)
1055332 Major-General Sir Francis W Grenfell, KCB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major-General Sir Francis W Grenfell, KCB)

The Battle of Gemaizeh, Suakin, 20 December (engraving)
1055329 The Battle of Gemaizeh, Suakin, 20 December (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Gemaizeh, Suakin, 20 December)

Cavalry going out on a Reconnaissance at Suakin (engraving)
1595907 Cavalry going out on a Reconnaissance at Suakin (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cavalry going out on a Reconnaissance at Suakin)

Tent-Pegging Extraordinary at Souakim (engraving)
1591156 Tent-Pegging Extraordinary at Souakim (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tent-Pegging Extraordinary at Souakim)

The Relief of Suakin, the Sirdar congratulating Egyptian Officers and distributing Gratuities to Soldiers (engraving)
1626216 The Relief of Suakin, the Sirdar congratulating Egyptian Officers and distributing Gratuities to Soldiers (engraving) by English School

The Relief of Suakin (engraving)
1626160 The Relief of Suakin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Suakin. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 January 1889)

The Soudan Rebellion (engraving)
1063803 The Soudan Rebellion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Rebellion)

Encounter between Lieutenant J R Beech, 21st Hussars, and Two Dervishes, near Suakin (engraving)
1626358 Encounter between Lieutenant J R Beech, 21st Hussars, and Two Dervishes, near Suakin (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in the Soudan, Fort Euryalus, Souakim, Ready for the Enemy (engraving)
1622434 The War in the Soudan, Fort Euryalus, Souakim, Ready for the Enemy (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan, Fort Euryalus)

The War in the Soudan, Reception of the Holy Sheikh, Syud Osman El Maghrani, by Baker Pasha at Souakim (engraving)
1622383 The War in the Soudan, Reception of the Holy Sheikh, Syud Osman El Maghrani, by Baker Pasha at Souakim (engraving) by English School

Sketches from Souakim (engraving)
1591148 Sketches from Souakim (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Souakim. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 June 1885)

The War in the Soudan, Disembarkation of the 15th Sikhs at Souakim (engraving)
1591040 The War in the Soudan, Disembarkation of the 15th Sikhs at Souakim (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan)

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Suakin, a historical gem nestled in the north-eastern region of Sudan, holds tales of bravery and resilience. Known for its vibrant culture and rich history, this coastal city has witnessed remarkable events throughout the ages. In ancient times, Suakin was renowned for its production of daraga - shields made from the hide of Sudanese hippopotamuses. These sturdy shields were not only used for protection but also symbolized the strength and unity of the people. The buildings in Suakin stand as silent witnesses to its glorious past. Each structure tells a story, reflecting architectural influences from various civilizations that once thrived here. From intricate carvings to grand archways, these edifices transport visitors back in time. One engraving depicts women bewailing the garrison of Sinkat on the streets during The Rebellion in the Soudan in 1884. This poignant image captures their anguish and highlights their unwavering spirit amidst adversity. Another engraving portrays Hicks Pasha and his British officers leaving Suakin for Khartoum during The Rebellion in the Soudan. Their departure marked a pivotal moment in history as they embarked on a perilous journey towards an uncertain future. Sketches at Suakin reveal strategic positions held by enemies during battles fought with determination and valor. One such sketch showcases British cavalry charging towards victory at Gemaizeh on December 20th – an awe-inspiring display of courage against all odds. Amidst conflict, life continued within these walls; depicted through engravings capturing everyday scenes like night alarms or inhabitants going about their daily routines. These glimpses into ordinary life remind us that even amidst chaos, humanity endures. The war-torn landscape surrounding Suakin bears witness to destruction caused by conflicts that ravaged this land. Yet it is also a testament to resilience as communities rebuild what was lost with unwavering determination.