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The Cholera at Malta: the 100th Regiment encamped on the glacis of Fort Manoel, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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The Cholera at Malta: the 100th Regiment encamped on the glacis of Fort Manoel, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Cholera at Malta: the 100th Regiment encamped on the glacis of Fort Manoel, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Captain Cecil Lyon. 'This regiment, under the command of Major H. Cook, was moved from Lower St. Elmo Barracks on the 26th of July, when, owing to several cases of cholera having occurred amongst the men, his Excellency the Governor, Sir Henry Storks, with his usual foresight, ordered the regiment to be placed at once under canvas. The result of this change has been most beneficial, no fatal case having occurred for the last month. The road in the centre of the camp leading to the marquee used for the officers' mess, as well as the jetty [in the foreground], was constructed by the labour of the troops themselves. The building on the right is Fort Manoel, the head-quarters of the 8th (the King's) Regiment, and those on the left, and which are situated on the Valetta side of the quarantine harbour, are the Floriana suburbs and the barracks of the 4th Regiment. The lower range of building directly above the camp is the Lazaretto, or quarantine station, where persons arriving from infected ports undergo their prescribed term of confinement before they are allowed to enter the town or to have any intercourse with the population'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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**The Cholera at Malta: A Glimpse into History**
This striking print, created in 1865, captures a poignant moment in history - the encampment of the British Army's 100th Regiment on the glacis of Fort Manoel during an outbreak of cholera. The photograph shows soldiers from the regiment under Major H. Cook, who were relocated to this site after several cases of cholera emerged among their ranks.
The camp was set up in response to Governor Sir Henry Storks' foresight and swift action, which ultimately prevented any further fatalities. Note the makeshift road constructed by the troops themselves, leading to the officers' mess marquee, as well as the jetty in the foreground - a testament to their resourcefulness during challenging times.
In this scene, Fort Manoel serves as headquarters for the 8th (the King's) Regiment, while buildings on either side represent Floriana suburbs and barracks of the 4th Regiment. The Lazaretto or quarantine station can be seen in the distance, where individuals arriving from infected ports underwent their prescribed confinement before entering Valetta.
This powerful image offers a glimpse into life during times of crisis, highlighting both the resilience of soldiers and the importance of swift action by authorities to mitigate public health crises.
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