Serving food on the Refugee Ship North Britain, 1882
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Serving food on the Refugee Ship North Britain, 1882
Engraving showing the doling out of food, by Egyptian men in fezes, to a group of Egyptian and European refugees on board the North Britain, 1882
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving, titled 'Decorations and Scenes on Board the North Britain, 1882: Showing the Doling Out of Food by Egyptian Men in Fezes to a Group of Egyptian and European Refugees,' is a poignant reminder of a significant historical moment. The North Britain was a British ship that was used to evacuate European and Egyptian civilians from Alexandria, Egypt during the Anglo-Egyptian War in 1882. The image depicts Egyptian men in traditional fezes, serving food to a diverse group of refugees, both European and Egyptian. The scene exudes a sense of communal resilience and solidarity amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the time. The North Britain's voyage was a crucial part of the larger exodus of Europeans from Egypt, which was instigated by the escalating conflict between the British and the Egyptian nationalist movement led by Urabi Pasha. The evacuation marked the beginning of the end of Egyptian independence and the start of British colonial rule. This engraving, published in the Illustrated London News on December 2, 1882, offers a unique perspective on the human side of this historical event. It portrays the refugees not as mere statistics, but as individuals in need, being cared for by their fellow human beings. The image also underscores the multicultural nature of the refugee population, with Europeans and Egyptians coming together in the face of adversity. The North Britain's voyage and the events it represents are an important chapter in the history of Egypt and the broader history of European colonialism. This engraving serves as a visual testament to the complexities and challenges of the past, and the enduring human spirit that continues to find ways to persevere in the face of adversity.
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