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Port Tewfik, Suez C1900
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Port Tewfik, Suez C1900
General view of Port Tewfik, Suez, showing steamships at the entrance to the Suez Canal. Date: circa 1900
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C1900 Canal Steamships Suez Tewfik
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This photograph, dated circa 1900, offers a general view of Port Tewfik in Suez, Egypt. The image showcases the bustling activity of the port as steamships of various sizes and shapes navigate their way through the entrance of the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal, a vital waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, played a significant role in global trade and transportation during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Port Tewfik, located at the northern end of the canal, served as the primary port for the Suez Canal Company and was a hub for the transfer of goods between ships and canal transit. The steamships in the photograph, with their tall smokestacks billowing out plumes of smoke, are a testament to the industrial might of the time. The busy scene is further enhanced by the presence of smaller boats and vessels, as well as the cranes and other infrastructure that supported the loading and unloading of cargo. The photograph also provides a glimpse into the unique architectural and cultural landscape of the time, with the backdrop of the port's buildings and the desert landscape beyond. The image is a fascinating window into the past, offering a glimpse into the history of global trade and transportation, as well as the rich cultural heritage of Egypt and the Suez Canal.
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