Bombardment Of Alexandria Collection

The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving)
1060974 The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Alexandria)

Bombardment of Alexandria by the British fleet (engraving)
819075 Bombardment of Alexandria by the British fleet (engraving) by Schonberg, M. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardment of Alexandria by the British fleet)

Mansheyya Square after the Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (b / w photo)
476191 Mansheyya Square after the Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (b/w photo) by Zangaki Brothers (fl.1870s-90s); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British in Egypt (litho)
1042053 The British in Egypt (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British in Egypt)

The Bombardment of Alexandria, 11 July 1882, Position of the British Ironclads at the Beginning of the Action
1061375 The Bombardment of Alexandria, 11 July 1882, Position of the British Ironclads at the Beginning of the Action, 7 AM (engraving) by Wyllie

The Bombardment of Alexandria, Landing Party from HMS "Invincible, "under Lieutenant Barton R Bradford
1061324 The Bombardment of Alexandria, Landing Party from HMS " Invincible, " under Lieutenant Barton R Bradford

The Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (engraving)
671153 The Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882)

Palace Zizinia, 1882 (b / w photo)
476194 Palace Zizinia, 1882 (b/w photo) by Zangaki Brothers (fl.1870s-90s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palace Zizinia was built was a wealthy Greek Shipping magnate)

Ruins and Artillery in Fort Meks, 1882 (b / w photo)
476192 Ruins and Artillery in Fort Meks, 1882 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Square Destroyed by the British Bombardment, Alexandria, 1882 (b / w photo)
476190 Square Destroyed by the British Bombardment, Alexandria, 1882 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Punch cartoon: Lord Charles Beresford, Anglo-Irish admiral and Conservative politician (engraving)
6034961 Punch cartoon: Lord Charles Beresford, Anglo-Irish admiral and Conservative politician (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bombardment of Alexandria, 11 July 1882 (chromolitho)
729824 Bombardment of Alexandria, 11 July 1882 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardment of Alexandria, 11 July 1882. English)

The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan (litho)
1063795 The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan)

The Bombardment of Alexandria, "Well Done, Condor! ", the Men of the "Invincible"cheering
1061325 The Bombardment of Alexandria, " Well Done, Condor! ", the Men of the " Invincible" cheering the " Condor" after the Attack on Fort Marabout (engraving)

Before the Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving)
1061322 Before the Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Bombardment of Alexandria)

The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving)
1060975 The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Alexandria)

The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving)
1060979 The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Alexandria)

The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan (litho)
1063794 The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan)

The Fortress of Qaitbey after the Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (b / w photo)
476193 The Fortress of Qaitbey after the Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (b/w photo) by Zangaki Brothers (fl.1870s-90s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Built on Pharos Island)

"Well Done Condor". The Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (colour litho)
726537 " Well Done Condor". The Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (colour litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Well Done Condor")

The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving)
1060976 The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Alexandria)

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"The Devastating Bombardment of Alexandria: A Glimpse into the Destruction and Chaos" In 1882, the tranquil city of Alexandria was shaken to its core as it became a battleground for one of history's most destructive events. The Ras el-Tin Palace, once an opulent symbol of grandeur, now stood in ruins after the merciless bombardment. Captured in a black and white photograph, its crumbling walls silently testified to the horrors that unfolded. Engravings vividly depicted the relentless assault by the British fleet upon this ancient Egyptian city. With cannons ablaze and smoke billowing across the sky, these images captured both the sheer power unleashed upon Alexandria and its devastating consequences. Mansheyya Square suffered a similar fate as buildings crumbled under heavy fire. Another haunting monochrome image froze this square in time - a stark reminder of lives shattered amidst chaos. The lithograph titled "The British in Egypt" portrayed foreign forces descending upon Egyptian soil with their own agenda. This depiction highlighted not only military might but also political motives behind this ruthless act. An engraving illustrating "The Bombardment of Alexandria" at 7 AM showcased how strategic positioning played a crucial role in unleashing destruction upon unsuspecting targets. It revealed how ironclads positioned themselves menacingly before launching their deadly assault on this historic city. Meanwhile, another engraving depicted Lieutenant Barton R Bradford leading his landing party from HMS "Invincible. " Their mission? To destroy guns at Fort Mex – an emblematic representation of British determination to dismantle any resistance encountered during their campaign. Palace Zizinia found itself caught up in this maelstrom too; reduced to rubble by unrelenting firepower. Its former splendor now lay buried beneath layers of debris - forever lost to time. Ruins and artillery within Fort Meks were captured through yet another somber black and white photograph - remnants standing as silent witnesses to the devastation caused by this merciless bombardment.