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Sultan Mehmed VI leaving the HMS Superb
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Sultan Mehmed VI leaving the HMS Superb
Sultan Mehmed VI leaving the HMS Superb, at anchor in the Bosphorus, Constantinople, Turkey. Mehmed VI Wahid ed-din (Turkish: Mehmed Vahideddin or Mehmet Vahdettin) (1861 1926) was the 36th and last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, reigning from 1918 to 1922. The brother of Mehmed V, he succeeded to the throne as the eldest male member of the House of Osman after the 1916 suicide of Abdulazizs son Yusuf Izzettin, the heir to the throne. In the rear one can see the Turkish State Barge, the Seughudlu, built by Sir W G Armstrong, Whitworth & Co. Ltd. of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Launched at the Elswick shipyard by the Turkish Ambassadress in 1903. Date: circa 1920
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In this photograph, Sultan Mehmed VI, the last ruler of the Ottoman Empire, is seen bidding farewell to the British warship HMS Superb as it anchors in the Bosphorus, Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey). Mehmed VI, also known as Mehmed Vahideddin or Mehmet Vahdettin, ascended to the throne in 1918, succeeding his brother Mehmed V. He became Sultan following the suicide of Yusuf Izzettin, the heir apparent, in 1916. The image captures a significant moment in history as the Sultan departs from the HMS Superb, a powerful British vessel that served as a symbol of the Ottoman Empire's declining power. In the background, the Turkish State Barge, Seughudlu, is visible. Built by Sir W G Armstrong, Whitworth & Co. Ltd. of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and launched at the Elswick shipyard in 1903, the Seughudlu was a grand testament to the Ottoman Empire's former naval prowess. This photograph offers a glimpse into the historical context of the Ottoman Empire's transition into a modern, secular Turkish republic. The image is a poignant reminder of the empire's rich history and its eventual demise, as well as the influence of foreign powers, such as the British, during this period. The Bosphorus, a strategic waterway connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, played a crucial role in the Ottoman Empire's maritime history and its interactions with European powers. The photograph's timeless composition and the intriguing narrative it presents make it an essential addition to any collection focusing on Turkish, Ottoman, or maritime history.
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