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The Bombardment of Alexandria, 11 July 1882, Position of the British Ironclads at the Beginning of the Action, 7 AM (engraving)
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The Bombardment of Alexandria, 11 July 1882, Position of the British Ironclads at the Beginning of the Action, 7 AM (engraving)
1061375 The Bombardment of Alexandria, 11 July 1882, Position of the British Ironclads at the Beginning of the Action, 7 AM (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Alexandria, 11 July 1882, Position of the British Ironclads at the Beginning of the Action, 7 AM. Illustration for The Graphic, 24 July 1882.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23038328
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Alexandra Beginning Bombardment Of Alexandria Breakwater Fires Forts Inflexible Invincible Ironclads Penelope Pompeys Pillar Position Sailing Vessels Sultan Temeraire Fort Mex Fort Pharos
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The Bombardment of Alexandria, 11 July 1882 - A Glimpse into the Chaos
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. This engraving by William Lionel Wyllie takes us back to a pivotal moment in history - the Bombardment of Alexandria on 11 July 1882. The image captures the position of the British Ironclads at the beginning of this intense action, precisely at 7 AM. As we delve into this intricate artwork, our eyes are drawn to a bustling harbor filled with sailing vessels and mighty ironclads. The old canal fort stands stoically at the entrance, while fires rage across Marabout Isle and smoke billows from various points around town. Inflexible and Invincible take their positions alongside Monarch and Penelope as they prepare for battle. The scene is rich with historical landmarks - Eunostos Lighthouse illuminates the chaos, Pompey's Pillar stands tall amidst it all, and Ras Said Pasha's Palace adds an air of grandeur to this tumultuous event. Forts Mex, Ada, Nepoleon, Pharos, and many others dotting the landscape remind us of Egypt's turbulent past. Through Wyllie's masterful engraving technique, we witness not only a visual spectacle but also feel transported back in time to experience firsthand the beginning stages of this significant conflict. It serves as a poignant reminder that history is not just words on paper; it is alive within these prints that capture moments frozen in time.
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