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Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Trinkitat - Signalling

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Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Trinkitat - Signalling

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Trinkitat - Signalling - Signaller with flags, seaman with telescope, crows nest on ship. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

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This evocative photograph captures a moment during the Mahdist War in Sudan, specifically the Sudan Campaign at Trinkitat in the late 1880s. The image showcases the intense focus and collaboration between British troops as they engage in signalling communications from the deck of a ship. A signaller, dressed in military uniform and holding flags, is seen intently signalling to another ship or land-based unit. A seaman, equipped with a telescope, scans the horizon for any potential threats or enemy movements from the crow's nest above. The ship's lantern illuminates the night sky, adding to the sense of urgency and tension. The Mahdist War, also known as the Sudanese War or the Mahdist Revolt, was a prolonged conflict between the Mahdist state and the Anglo-Egyptian forces, with the ultimate goal of controlling Sudan. This photograph offers a glimpse into the complex and intricate communication systems employed by the British forces during this time, as they navigated the treacherous waters of the Nile River and the vast Sudanese landscape. The image is part of the Boswell Collection, which documents the Sudan War in great detail, providing valuable historical insights into this significant period in African history.

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