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Sketches in the Persian Gulf - Margill, the Residence of the British Consul, near Bussorah, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Sketches in the Persian Gulf - Margill, the Residence of the British Consul, near Bussorah, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in the Persian Gulf - Margill, the Residence of the British Consul, near Bussorah, [Basra], 1857. Engraving after a sketch by an officer belonging to the expeditionary force...Margill...is three miles above Bussorah. In front of the residence lies the Honourable East India Company's armed steamer Comet, Captain Selby commanding. This small vessel, styled by the wild Arabs "the Swift Firefly, " is literally armed to the teeth with offensive and defensive weapons, and is held in great terror by the predatory tribes of the coast'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This evocative black and white engraving depicts the residence of the British Consul, Margill, situated near Bussorah in the Persian Gulf during the Anglo-Persian War of 1857. The image, taken from an sketch by an officer of the expeditionary force, showcases the tranquil yet strategic location of the residence, with the Honorable East India Company's armed steamer, Comet, anchored in front. The Comet, commanded by Captain Selby, was a formidable vessel, locally known as 'the Swift Firefly,' and was armed to the teeth with offensive and defensive weapons. Its presence instilled great fear among the predatory tribes of the coast. Margill, a three-mile distance from Bussorah, served as a crucial outpost for British influence in the region. The serene landscape, dotted with palm trees and boats, contrasts sharply with the imposing presence of the steamship, symbolizing the clash of cultures and the power dynamics of the time. This wood engraving was published in the Illustrated London News in 1857, offering a glimpse into the geopolitical tensions of the Persian Gulf during the nineteenth century.
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