Atbara Collection

"Atbara: A Historic Battlefield in the Heart of Sudan" Step into the realm of history and witness the echoes of past conflicts at Atbara

No 3408 Ophir
4-4-0 Atbara Class locomotive, built 1901. Later renamed Killarney in 1907

Africa / Sudan Wars
The Seaforth Highlanders storming the Zareba at the Battle of Atbara

Locomotive No 3374, Britannia
4-4-0 Atbara class locomotive. Built 1900. Named Britannia for Royal Trains between 7/3/1902 and 10/3/1902. Normal name Baden Powell

Locomotive No 3374, Baden Powell, c. 1910
The Atbara class locomotive, built in 1900, can be seen decorated for the a Royal Train. It has a crown on the front and royal coat of arms on each side

SUDAN: ATBARA BATTLE, 1898. British forces, under the command of Horatio Herbert Kitchener, battling the Khalifas army of dervishes at the Battle of Atbara in the Sudan, 8 April 1898

Brothers in Arms, mutual congratulations after the Battle of the Atbara (litho)
1039533 Brothers in Arms, mutual congratulations after the Battle of the Atbara (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brothers in Arms)

Map Showing The Battle Of Atbara During The Second Sudan War Also Called The Mahdist War, The Mahdist Revolt, Anglo-Sudan War Or The Sudanese Mahdist Revolt, 1898

A nomad riding a camel in the desert

Battle of Atbara River, Sudan, the Final Charge - The Cameron Highlanders at Close Quarters, 8 April 1898. Date: 1898

Africa, Sudan Wars, 1898: aftermath of the Battle of Atbara
After the Battle of Atbara; in the enemy's trenches. Date: August 1898

The rocket detachment at the Atbara (litho)
3091483 The rocket detachment at the Atbara (litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rocket detachment at the Atbara)

Enforcing Law and Order in the Soudan (litho)
1063939 Enforcing Law and Order in the Soudan (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enforcing Law and Order in the Soudan)

Between Atbara and Wad Habesha, shooting Geese from the Roof of one of the Barges (engraving)
1606527 Between Atbara and Wad Habesha, shooting Geese from the Roof of one of the Barges (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Bivouac of the 11th Soudanese on the Atbara (engraving)
1039531 A Bivouac of the 11th Soudanese on the Atbara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bivouac of the 11th Soudanese on the Atbara)

Building the Bridge over the Atbara River in the Soudan (b / w photo)
1592556 Building the Bridge over the Atbara River in the Soudan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The advance in the Soudan, an Incident in the Battle of the Atbara (litho)
1039570 The advance in the Soudan, an Incident in the Battle of the Atbara (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The advance in the Soudan)

A Rest Camp of the Seaforth Highlanders on the Atbara (litho)
1039530 A Rest Camp of the Seaforth Highlanders on the Atbara (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Rest Camp of the Seaforth Highlanders on the Atbara)

The Khalifas Last Defeat, Dervishes advancing to the Attack at the Battle of Gedaref (litho)
1063992 The Khalifas Last Defeat, Dervishes advancing to the Attack at the Battle of Gedaref (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Khalifas Last Defeat)

The Queen at Netley, Her Majesty visiting the Sick and Wounded from the Soudan (litho)
1064059 The Queen at Netley, Her Majesty visiting the Sick and Wounded from the Soudan (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen at Netley)

The Battle of the Atbara, 8 April 1898 (litho)
1063821 The Battle of the Atbara, 8 April 1898 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of the Atbara, 8 April 1898)

The Soudan Advance, a Sick convoy from Berber embarking at Shalal (engraving)
1063616 The Soudan Advance, a Sick convoy from Berber embarking at Shalal (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Advance)

The Soudan Advance (litho)
1598187 The Soudan Advance (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Advance. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 December 1897)

The Capture of Omdurman, in and about the Town with a Camera (litho)
1063787 The Capture of Omdurman, in and about the Town with a Camera (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of Omdurman)

After the Battle of the Atbara, an Operation in the Camp at Darmali (litho)
1039572 After the Battle of the Atbara, an Operation in the Camp at Darmali (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Battle of the Atbara)

The Development of the Soudan, bridging the Atbara (b / w photo)
1051814 The Development of the Soudan, bridging the Atbara (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Development of the Soudan)

Our Success in the Soudan (b / w photo)
1606495 Our Success in the Soudan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Success in the Soudan)

After the Battle of Omdurman, bringing the Sick and Wounded down to Cairo (litho)
1063861 After the Battle of Omdurman, bringing the Sick and Wounded down to Cairo (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Battle of Omdurman)

For the Khalifas Benefit, embarking Siege Guns for Omdurman (litho)
1063756 For the Khalifas Benefit, embarking Siege Guns for Omdurman (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: For the Khalifas Benefit)

The British Advance in the Soudan (litho)
1039450 The British Advance in the Soudan (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Advance in the Soudan)

No 3390 Terrible
4-4-0 Atbara class locomotive. Built 1900

No 3385 Powerful
4-4-0 Atbara class locomotive. Built 1900

City Class, No 3405, Mauritius
4-4-0 City class locomotive. Built 1902 as a rebuild of an Atbara class locomotive. Later renumbered 3705

Various grains and spices on sale at the Atbara Souq, Sudan, Africa

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"Atbara: A Historic Battlefield in the Heart of Sudan" Step into the realm of history and witness the echoes of past conflicts at Atbara. This captivating region, known for its tumultuous past, holds tales that have shaped Africa's destiny. Amidst this land lies No 3408 Ophir, a symbol of resilience and strength. The African/Sudan Wars left an indelible mark on Atbara's landscape. It was here that Locomotive No 3374, Britannia, once roared through the vast plains carrying soldiers to battle. Another locomotive, Baden Powell from c. 1910, stands as a testament to the courage displayed during those turbulent times. In 1898, British forces commanded by Horatio Herbert Kitchener clashed with their adversaries in what would be forever remembered as the Battle of Atbara. Brothers in Arms embraced each other after this fierce encounter - a moment frozen in time through lithography. Maps depicting this historic event reveal how it unfolded during the Second Sudan War or Mahdist Revolt - part of Anglo-Sudanese conflict also known as Sudanese Mahdist Revolt. These maps are reminders of Field Marshal Lord Kitchener's life and his dedication to empire-building. As you explore Atbara today, you may come across nomads gracefully riding camels across desert landscapes reminiscent of ancient trade routes. Their presence serves as a reminder that life has persevered throughout centuries despite turmoil. Immerse yourself further into history by visiting the site where Battle River reached its climax – where brave warriors made their final charge towards victory or defeat; their stories etched forever within these hallowed grounds. Photographs capture poignant moments like Mahmud in his bloodstained Jibba – an image that encapsulates both triumph and tragedy experienced by those who fought valiantly on these very soils. Today, amidst tranquility and serenity found in Atbara, one can't help but feel the weight of history.