Suez Canal Company Collection

Suez Canal, ship entering the Red Sea near Port Tewfic, c. 1900 (colour photochrom)
5322734 Suez Canal, ship entering the Red Sea near Port Tewfic, c.1900 (colour photochrom); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Lake Timsah, Suez from opposite the chalet, 1856-60 (albumen print)
5322730 Lake Timsah, Suez from opposite the chalet, 1856-60 (albumen print) by Good, Frank Mason (fl.1860-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Workshops, Suez Canal Company, Port Said (colour photo)
3093699 Workshops, Suez Canal Company, Port Said (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Workshops, Suez Canal Company, Port Said)

The Suez Canal (engraving)
1107455 The Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suez Canal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Suez Canal, entrance to Lake Timsah, c. 1900 (colour photochrom)
5322736 Suez Canal, entrance to Lake Timsah, 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)

Suez Canal, ship and dredging machine, c. 1900 (colour photochrom)
5322735 Suez Canal, ship and dredging machine, c.1900 (colour photochrom); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suez Canal which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez)

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)

Ismailia - Office of the Suez Canal Co. c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Ismailia - Office of the Suez Canal Co. 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

Port-Said - Queen Victorias Statue and the Office Suez Canal Co. c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Port Said. - The entrance to the canal and Offices to the Company, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Port-Said. - General view harbour. - LL. c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Port-Said. - General view harbour. - LL. c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

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The Suez Canal Company: A Gateway to Global Trade Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating history of the Suez Canal Company. This remarkable company played a pivotal role in connecting continents, revolutionizing global trade, and shaping the world as we know it today. Imagine witnessing a majestic ship entering the Red Sea near Port Tewfic, circa 1900. The vibrant colors of this photochrom capture the grandeur and significance of this momentous occasion. It symbolizes the beginning of an extraordinary journey through one of mankind's greatest engineering marvels – the Suez Canal. Travel further along this historic waterway to El Qantara, where another stunning photochrom from 1900 awaits you. Here, at this strategic location on the canal's route, you can almost feel its immense importance for international commerce. Ships passing through here carried goods that connected nations and fueled economies across continents. Port Said emerges next on our visual voyage through time. In another mesmerizing color photochrom from around 1900, witness its bustling activity as ships eagerly await their turn to enter or exit the canal. This vibrant port city thrived thanks to its proximity to this vital artery of maritime trade. As we venture deeper into history with an enchanting engraving depicting "The Suez Canal, " we gain insight into how monumental human effort transformed a vision into reality. The determination and ingenuity required are palpable within every stroke of this artwork. Lake Timsah beckons us next with an albumen print dating back to 1856-60—a true treasure capturing a serene moment opposite a chalet by its shores. This tranquil scene belies the tireless work undertaken by countless individuals who labored relentlessly under extreme conditions during construction. Delve further into Port Said's past with yet another striking color photochrom showcasing workshops belonging to none other than the esteemed Suez Canal Company itself.