Lesseps Collection (#4)

Jacques de Lesseps arrival at Dover in his Bleriot XI
Jacques de Lesseps arrival at Dover in his Ble

Lesseps monoplane fitted with an Anzani engine

Ferdinand de Lesseps (1805-94) French diplomat and entrepreneur. Suez Canal: Panama Canal. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, London, November 1869, during construction of the Suez Canal

Vicomte M. Ferdinand De Lesseps, The French Developer Of The Suez Canal, France, 1893 Engraving

Lesseps, Ferdinand, vicomte de (1805-1894). French

Lesseps, Ferdinand, vicomte de (1805-1894). French diplomat, maker of the Suez Canal (1859-1869). Portrait from 1894

PANAMA CANAL, 1888. American dredgers at work on Ferdinand de Lesseps attempt to dig a canal across the isthmus of Panma. Wood engraving, English, 1888

PANAMA CANAL, 1888. Ferdiand Lesseps canal under construction. Wood engraving, English, 1888

FERDINAND de LESSEPS (1805-1894). Vicomte Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps. French diplomat and promoter of the Suez and Panama Canals

LESSEPS (1805-1894). Vicomte Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps. French diplomat and promoter of the Suez and Panama Canals. Wood engraving, French, 1869

Port Said, Egypt - Statue of Ferdinand de Lesseps (1805 - 1894) - French developer/engineer on the project to construct the Suez Canal

Port Said, Egypt - Children in the Street
Lesseps Street, Port Said, Egypt - hildren playing in the street

Egypt - Port Said - Statue of Ferdinand de Lesseps
Egypt - Port Said - Inauguration of a Statue of Ferdinand de Lesseps. Ferdinand Marie, Vicomte de Lesseps, GCSI (1805 - 1894) was the French developer of the Suez Canal

De Lesseps Honoured
DE LESSEPS HONOURED - the French engineer is guest of honour at a reception at the Dutch consulate at Alexandria - a young girl presents him with a beribboned pick !

De Lesseps Monoplane
The La Fregate monoplane of Robert de Lesseps, with wings designed to act like those of a bird

De Lesseps Gill Cartoon
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French diplomat and engineer responsible for the Suez Canal

DE LESSEPS FREGATE
LA FREGATE of Robert De Lesseps is an elegant monoplane whose dipped wing- tips are designed to resemble those of a bird, containing the air for lift and stability

Lesseps and Engineers
Ferdinand de Lesseps with his team of engineers during the early days of the French project, which collapses for financial and other reasons

Cite De Lesseps
The Cite de Lesseps, where the canal cuts into the Chagres River

Ferdinand De Lesseps
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French engineer, responsible for the Suez Canal

De Lesseps Amand
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French diplomat and engineer responsible for the Suez Canal

De Lesseps Lafosse
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French diplomat and engineer

Lesseps Academician
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French engineer, presented to the Academie Francaise by Pailleron and Victor Hugo

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Ferdinand de Lesseps, a name synonymous with engineering marvels and visionary achievements. Known for his pivotal role in building the Panama Canal, this French diplomat left an indelible mark on history. In the heart of Panama, amidst the bustling Railway Station, Lesseps' grand vision came to life. The canal became a lifeline connecting oceans and nations, forever changing global trade dynamics. A Lance of progress piercing through geographical barriers. A testament to his legacy stands tall in Port Said, Egypt - the majestic Statue overlooking the entrance of the Suez Canal. This iconic figure symbolizes determination and innovation that reshaped maritime routes. In 1909, Paul de Lesseps soared high above ground in a Bleriot Monoplane, embodying family's passion for aviation alongside their groundbreaking feats in engineering. Ellerman's City & Hall Lines immortalized Lesseps' triumphs through captivating posters depicting scenes from the Suez Canal - a gateway to prosperity and unity among nations. The arduous task of constructing the Panama Canal required relentless efforts. Dredgers tirelessly worked along Fox River under de Lesseps' watchful eye as he stood front right with an umbrella shielding him from both sun and rain alike. Nestled by shimmering waters lies Casino Palace Hotel in Port Said – a jewel adorning Egypt's landscape where travelers can bask in luxury while paying homage to Ferdinand de Lesseps' enduring influence on this region. His residence in Ismailia serves as a reminder of his deep connection with Egypt; it is here that he resided during his time overseeing operations at the Suez Canal Company headquarters – an office buzzing with ambition and ingenuity. Excavators relentlessly dug into earth's depths under de Lessep’s guidance as they transformed dreams into reality while building the Panama Canal - an awe-inspiring feat etched into history books forevermore.