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Tippoo Tibs Grand Canoes on the Congo River, 1888

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Tippoo Tibs Grand Canoes on the Congo River, 1888

Engraving showing Tippoo Tibs grand canoes travelling down the Congo River during Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, 1888. Emin Pasha (1840-1892), the German doctor, explorer, linguist and Governor of the Egyptian Equatorial Province had retreated to Wadelai, near Lake Albert, with 10, 000 followers during the Mahdi Rising. Cut off from all communication Emin Pasha was considered lost, so the British government sent out a rescue party led by H.M. Stanley (1841-1904). Stanley enlisted the aid of the Tibboo Tib, an Arab-African warrior, adventurer and slaver, as he was one of the most powerful men in the Congo region at that time. Date: 1889

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1840 1841 1888 1889 1892 Arab Canoes Communication Congo Considered Doctor Emin Enlisted Equatorial Explorer Followers Governor Linguist Lost Mahdi Morton Pasha Rescue Retreated Rising Stanley Tippoo Travelling Wadelai Albert


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This engraving, titled 'Tippoo Tib's Grand Canoes on the Congo River,' depicts an intriguing moment during Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition in 1888. The German doctor, explorer, linguist, and Governor of the Egyptian Equatorial Province, Emin Pasha, had retreated to Wadelai, near Lake Albert, with 10,000 followers during the Mahdi Rising, leaving all communication channels cut off, and was considered lost by the British government. In an attempt to rescue Emin Pasha, a relief expedition was sent, led by the renowned British explorer, Sir Henry Morton Stanley. To aid Stanley in his mission, he enlisted the help of Tippoo Tib, an Arab-African warrior, adventurer, and slaver, who was one of the most powerful men in the Congo region at that time. Tippoo Tib's grand canoes, as shown in this engraving, are a testament to the impressive logistical capabilities of the local leaders and their people. The canoes, adorned with intricate designs and carrying numerous passengers and supplies, are making their way down the Congo River, providing essential support to Stanley's expedition. This image, published in the Illustrated London News on December 21, 1889, offers a glimpse into the complex dynamics of the late 19th-century African exploration scene, where European explorers relied on local leaders and their resources to navigate the uncharted territories.

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