Suez Collection

Poster for Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line to Australia
Poster for the Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line: cruises to Australia via the Suez Canal and Colombo (one class only)

Ships trapped in Suez Canal, Six-Day War
Fifteen ships trapped in the Suez Canal as a result of the Six-Day War (5-10 June 1967) between Israel and Egypt. Although the war was short

Poster of the Suez Canal
Poster for the Empire Marketing Board, showing a view of the Suez Canal from on board ship

Suez Crisis 1956, The aircraft carriers HMS Theseus (nearest camera) and HMS Bulwark docked at Portsmouth, In the background can be seen the cruiser HMS Glasgow July 1956

Antique map of Arabian peninsula and Persia

Map of Suez Canal 1897

The Bentinck steamer
The steamship Bentinck, moored in the Thames, off Blackwall. The ship was owned by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P & O)

Poster advertising Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line cruises from England to Australia, via the Suez Canal and Colombo

Entrance to the Suez Canal at Port Said
Port Said - Harbour and entrance to the Suez Canal, Egypt

Egypt / Port Said / Docks
Ships load and unload at docks in Port Said, at the Northern entrance to the Suez Canal

The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas)
989488 The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); 80x58.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barber of Suez. Leon Bonnat (1833-1922). Oil on canvas

The Suez Canal - The Casino. 1934

Suez Canal 1915
A view of the Suez Canal looking along it from Port Said. Date: 1915

World War 1: Anzac Day on the Suez Canal, Egypt
3786885 World War 1: Anzac Day on the Suez Canal, Egypt; (add.info.: World War 1: Anzac Day celebrations on the Suez Canal, Egypt, 25 April 1916)

Cartoon, The Sphinx is Silent (Disraeli foreign policy)
Cartoon, The Sphinx is Silent -- Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative Prime Minister, depicted as the Sphinx, with people below begging him to speak

Sir Anthony Eden on his way to lunch with the Queen - Eden has shortly prior to this issued his ultimatum to Israel and Egypt to withdraw their forces after Israel had invaded Egypt

Anti-British First Day Cover - Port Said Raid - Suez Crisis
Anti-British Egyptian First Day Cover (printed in Alexandria) - critical of British military operations in the 1956 Suez Crisis - November, 1956

Camel train on a chain ferry at Kantara, Egypt
A Camel caravan on the the rope ferry at Kantara, crossing the Suez Canal (Egypt) with several passengers. The ferry was operated by means of an underwater rope

HMS Monmouth Passing Under the Suez Canal Bridge at Al Qantara, Egypt
Type 23 frigate HMS Monmouth passes under the Suez Canal Bridge at Al Qantarah in Egypt during her passage to the Middle East

Suez Canal under construction, 1869
Dredges beiginning to build the Suez Canal, 1869. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Steamer on the Suez Canal Victorian period

Suez Canal, Egypt

Suez Canal Docks, Port Said, Egypt - L.L. postcard Leon and Levy

Suez Canal Office Port Said Egypt L Postcard
Suez, Canal, Office, Port, Said, Egypt, L, postcard, Leon, and, Levy, , 13974385

The Suez Canal Custom's Quay, Port Said, Egypt - L.L. postcard Leon and Levy

P and O RMS China entering the Suez Canal at Port Said, Egypt - L.L. postcard Leon and Levy

Statue of Lesseps, Port Siad, Egypt, meeting point of Mediterranean and Suez Canal - L.L. postcard Leon and Levy

El Qantara, Egypt, Victorian period

Suez Canal at Port Said, Egypt, Victorian period

WW2 - Wellesley Bombers Over Suez
A photograph of some British WW2 Vickers Wellesley bomber planes flying in formation, over Suez, north-eastern Egypt. Date: circa 1940s

Entrance to the Suez Canal - Port Said, Egypt. Date: 1908

Poster, Ellerman's City & Hall Lines, Suez Canal scene
Poster, Ellerman's City & Hall Lines to and from Egypt, India, Ceylon - showing the City of Benares on the Suez Canal with the Ferdinand de Lesseps statue in the right background Date: circa 1936

Empress Eugenie's visit to Egypt in November 1869 for the opening of the Suez Canal. Date: 1869

Cover design, P&O Pencillings, illustrated by W W Lloyd, rare hardbound volume, published by Day and Son, London with lithography by Emrik and Binger

Statue and Suez Canal Office, Port Said, Egypt
Queen Victoria's Statue and the Office of the Suez Canal Company, Port Said, Egypt

Office of Suez Canal Company, Ismailia, Egypt

Ellerman Lines Advertisement
Advertisement for Ellerman City Hall and Bucknall Lines. Promoting a Winter sunshine voyage round Africa to Bombay, returning via the Suez Canal

Pavilion of Suez Canal Company, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Pavilion of the Suez Canal Company, Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

HMS Swiftsure - Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship
Royal Navy - HMS Swiftsure, the lead ship of the Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship, moored up. Originally known as Constitucion, ordered by the Chilean Navy

Map showing the Suez Canal, a man-made sea-level waterway in Egypt, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea
6428050 Map showing the Suez Canal, a man-made sea-level waterway in Egypt, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez

Rush at the Suez Station (engraving)
1056935 Rush at the Suez Station (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rush at the Suez Station)

Ship passing through Suez Canal, late 19th century (colour litho)
3245409 Ship passing through Suez Canal, late 19th century (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Suez Tornado Ridden By J.Fortune 25 March 1997 Date: 25 March 1997

The Suez Canal (b / w photo)
7160741 The Suez Canal (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suez Canal)

Percement de l isthme de Suez (engraving)
7179590 Percement de l isthme de Suez (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Percement de l isthme de Suez)

View of the city of Suez (Egypt), drawing by Grenet, to illustrate an excursion to
LSE4325052 View of the city of Suez (Egypt), drawing by Grenet, to illustrate an excursion to the Suez Canal, in 1862, by Paul Merruau

Ceremony of the inauguration of the Suez Canal at Port Said (Port-Said) November 17
JLJ4683796 Ceremony of the inauguration of the Suez Canal at Port Said (Port-Said) November 17, 1869 Painting by Edouard Riou (1833-1900) 1869 Compiegne, Musee national du chateau by Riou

View of the Suez Canal inaugurates on 09 / 17 / 1869. Chromolithography of the 19th century
AIS5359567 View of the Suez Canal inaugurates on 09/17/1869. Chromolithography of the 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); eIberfoto; out of copyright

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"Suez: A Gateway to History and Adventure" Step into the world of maritime exploration with this captivating collection of hints showcasing the significance and allure of Suez. From vintage posters enticing travelers to embark on Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line cruises, to the enthralling sight of ships trapped in the Suez Canal during the Six-Day War, these snapshots offer a glimpse into a rich tapestry of events. The iconic poster for Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line to Australia beckons wanderlust souls seeking new horizons. Imagine setting sail on one of their majestic vessels, ready to embark on an unforgettable journey across vast oceans. In contrast, images depicting ships trapped in the Suez Canal during the tumultuous Six-Day War serve as a stark reminder that even such vital waterways can become arenas for conflict. These scenes encapsulate both tragedy and resilience as vessels navigate through treacherous waters amidst political turmoil. The historic map showcases an antique depiction of Arabian Peninsula and Persia, reminding us how trade routes have shaped civilizations throughout time. The intricate details invite contemplation about ancient voyages undertaken by brave explorers who braved unknown territories. Meanwhile, another map from 1897 highlights the strategic importance and engineering marvel that is the Suez Canal itself. This man-made wonder connects continents while facilitating global trade—a testament to human ingenuity and ambition. Delve deeper into history with glimpses at The Bentinck steamer—an emblematic vessel that plied its trade along this iconic route—and immerse yourself in vibrant artistry with "The Barber of Suez, " an oil painting capturing life along these bustling shores. As you explore further, discover enchanting sights like "The Casino" alongside Port Said's entrance to the Suez Canal—testimonies to leisurely pursuits enjoyed by those fortunate enough to traverse this gateway between East and West. Finally, let your imagination run wild as you envision yourself strolling through Egypt's Port Said docks, where bustling activity and cultural exchanges have thrived for centuries.