Tugela Collection

Boer Bridge over the Tugela River, South Africa

How Bethunes Mounted Infantry crossed the Tugela (litho)
1048559 How Bethunes Mounted Infantry crossed the Tugela (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Bethunes Mounted Infantry crossed the Tugela)

The Zulu War, Troops crossing the Tugela under the Inspection of Lord Chelmsford (engraving)
1106651 The Zulu War, Troops crossing the Tugela under the Inspection of Lord Chelmsford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Zulu War, the naval brigade landed from HMS Active
The Zulu War - the naval brigade landed from HMS Active. A sketch at the Lower Tugela Drift

The Campaign from the Boer Side (litho)
1599611 The Campaign from the Boer Side (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Campaign from the Boer Side)

With Buller to Ladysmith, Scenes on the Tugela (b / w photo)
1599430 With Buller to Ladysmith, Scenes on the Tugela (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Buller to Ladysmith, Scenes on the Tugela)

The 12-Pounder Guns of HMS "Terrible"firing in Support of the Left Flank during the Advance of the Irish
1599235 The 12-Pounder Guns of HMS " Terrible" firing in Support of the Left Flank during the Advance of the Irish Brigade in the Endeavour to force the Passage of the Tugela

The Fortune of War (b / w photo)
1599345 The Fortune of War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune of War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 March 1900)

Bridge of Sleepers, taken up from the Main Line of the Natal Government Railways
1599554 Bridge of Sleepers, taken up from the Main Line of the Natal Government Railways, thrown over the Tugela by the Boers (b/w photo) by English Photographer

With Buller to Ladysmith (litho)
1599404 With Buller to Ladysmith (litho) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Buller to Ladysmith, the Attack on the Vaal Krantz Range)

Major-General the Honourable Neville Gerald Lyttelton, commanding the 4th Brigade in South Africa
1599217 Major-General the Honourable Neville Gerald Lyttelton, commanding the 4th Brigade in South Africa, the First General to cross the Tugela (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The War in the Transvaal (engraving)
1599170 The War in the Transvaal (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

The Zulu War, Colonel Pearsons Column crossing the Tugela (engraving)
1106745 The Zulu War, Colonel Pearsons Column crossing the Tugela (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Invalided Home, rather Better than the Tugela (litho)
1048565 Invalided Home, rather Better than the Tugela (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invalided Home, rather Better than the Tugela)

The Zulu War, the Relief of Ekowe (engraving)
1058868 The Zulu War, the Relief of Ekowe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, the Relief of Ekowe)

The River Tugela (b / w photo)
1599349 The River Tugela (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The River Tugela. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 March 1900)

Scenes at the Seat of War (b / w photo)
1599400 Scenes at the Seat of War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes at the Seat of War)

Operations in Natal (litho)
1599332 Operations in Natal (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Operations in Natal, the Retreat over the Tugela after Spion Kop)

Lord and Lady Roberts, with their Only Son (killed on the Tugela) and One of their Daughters (b / w photo)
1593035 Lord and Lady Roberts, with their Only Son (killed on the Tugela) and One of their Daughters (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Boers crossing the Tugela to capture the British guns (litho)
3623433 The Boers crossing the Tugela to capture the British guns (litho) by Read, Edward (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boers crossing the Tugela to capture the British guns)

The Restoration of Cetewayo, the Military Escort crossing the Tugela on their Way to meet the King (engraving)
1043963 The Restoration of Cetewayo, the Military Escort crossing the Tugela on their Way to meet the King (engraving) by English School

The Zulu War in South Africa (engraving)
1106517 The Zulu War in South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War in South Africa)

The Zulu War, the Relief of Ekowe (engraving)
1058884 The Zulu War, the Relief of Ekowe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, the Relief of Ekowe)

The First Crossing of the Tugela by General Lytteltons Brigade at Potgieters Drift on 16 January (litho)
1048803 The First Crossing of the Tugela by General Lytteltons Brigade at Potgieters Drift on 16 January (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Final Advance to Ladysmith (b / w photo)
1599485 The Final Advance to Ladysmith (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Final Advance to Ladysmith)

Dublins and Inniskillings across the Tugela (engraving)
1599156 Dublins and Inniskillings across the Tugela (engraving) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dublins and Inniskillings across the Tugela)

The War, with General Buller on the Tugela (litho)
1600511 The War, with General Buller on the Tugela (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, with General Buller on the Tugela)

The War In South Africa, The Boers Reject The British Beyond The Tugela River (Colour Litho)
2798280 The War In South Africa, The Boers Reject The British Beyond The Tugela River (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War In South Africa)

With Buller to Ladysmith, Scenes on the Tugela (b / w photo)
1599431 With Buller to Ladysmith, Scenes on the Tugela (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Buller to Ladysmith, Scenes on the Tugela)

With General Buller in Natal (litho)
1599312 With General Buller in Natal (litho) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: With General Buller in Natal)

Bivouac of the 3rd Kings Royal Rifles on 16 January during the Crossing of the Tugela (litho)
1599295 Bivouac of the 3rd Kings Royal Rifles on 16 January during the Crossing of the Tugela (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rising of the Tugela, Boers cut off at Hlangwani Hill (engraving)
1599262 The Rising of the Tugela, Boers cut off at Hlangwani Hill (engraving) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising of the Tugela)

The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)
1599873 The War in the Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

The Zulu War, General Lord Chelmsford reviewing the Native Contingent on the Banks of the Tugela
1106753 The Zulu War, General Lord Chelmsford reviewing the Native Contingent on the Banks of the Tugela, Natives shouting " H-H-Ooo

A Picket Of 13Th Hussars Surprised Near The Tugela River, Hussar Hill, Kwazulu-Natal Province, South Africa During The Second Boer War

Taking A 4. 7 Naval Gun Across The Tugela River During The Battle Of Colenso, Natal, South Africa In 1899
Taking A 4.7 Naval Gun Across The Tugela River During The Battle Of Colenso, Natal, South Africa In 1899. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Illustration in the London News of troops crossing the river Tugela, hand in hand
Illustrated London News record of Transvall War 1899-1900. The chievements of the home and colonial forces in the great conflict with the Boer Republics. Spencer Wilkinson record

Potgieters Drift, Spion Kop, Natal Province, South Africa
Potgieters Drift on the Tugela River, Spion Kop, Natal Province, South Africa, scene of the Battle of Spion Kop on 23-24 January 1900 during the Second Boer War (1899-1902). Date: circa 1904

Lower Tugela, Colenso, Natal Province, South Africa
Eshowe Railway Terminus, Lower Tugela (Thukela), Colenso, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: 1905

Tugela River, Colenso, Natal Province, South Africa
Eagles Nest and Tugela River from Pieters Hill, Colenso, Natal Province, South Africa, location of Pieters Hill Battle, 27 February 1900

Tugela Heights, Colenso, Natal Province, South Africa
Tugela (Thukela) Heights, Colenso, Natal Province, South Africa, location of a battle, 14-27 February 1900 which led to the lifting of the Siege of Ladysmith during the Second Boer War (1899-1902)

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Second Boer War. 1899-1902. The Boers defended in trenches along the Tugela river during the British offensive of 1900. Engraving

Source Size = 3596 x 2101
The Zulu War: Mouth of the River Tugela, from Fort Pearson, 1879

Source Size = 3570 x 1523
The Zulu War: Fort Tenedos, on the Lower Tugela, 1879

Source Size = 3600 x 2561
The Zulu War: Colonel Pearsons Camp on the Lower Tugela, 1878

The Restoration of Cetewayo: the Military Escort Crossing the Tugela on their Way to Meet the King, 1883

BOER WAR: PONTOON BRIDGE. British soldiers constructing a pontoon bridge over the Tugela River, South Africa. Photographed 1900

Low angle view of the Amphitheatre mountain from the Tugela River, Drakensberg uKhahlamba National Park, South Africa
Royal Natal, Drakensberg Ukhahlamba National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site. It is one of the more popular attractions in Kwazulu-Natal. Offering many trails that can be hiked by the adventurous

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The Tugela River, located in South Africa's Natal Province, holds a significant place in history. It witnessed the events of the Zulu War and served as a crucial crossing point for troops and brigades. One notable feature is the Boer Bridge over the Tugela River. This bridge stood as a testament to engineering prowess, allowing safe passage across its mighty waters. Another site, Potgieters Drift at Spion Kop, also played a role in this war-torn region. Bethunes Mounted Infantry left their mark on history by successfully traversing the Tugela River. A lithograph captures this daring feat that showcased their bravery and determination. Lord Chelmsford inspected troops crossing the Tugela during the Zulu War. An engraving immortalizes this momentous occasion when soldiers braved turbulent currents under his watchful eye. Even naval forces were involved in these historic events; HMS Active's naval brigade landed near the riverbanks to contribute to efforts during the Zulu War. From another perspective, lithographs depict scenes from "The Campaign from The Boer Side, " shedding light on how both sides strategized around this vital waterway. Scenes captured by black-and-white photographs show us what it was like along the banks during those tumultuous times. One such photo showcases Buller's advance towards Ladysmith while 12-pounder guns fired supportively from HMS Terrible's left flank. "The Fortune of War" is embodied within these images too - capturing moments where fate determined outcomes amidst conflict along this iconic riverfront. Boers demonstrated resourcefulness by constructing a makeshift bridge using sleepers taken up from Natal Government Railways' mainline thrown over Tugela - an image that speaks volumes about their resilience and ingenuity. Major-General Neville Gerald Lyttelton became known as one of South Africa's pioneering figures after being recognized as its first general to cross the Tugela. A black-and-white photograph immortalizes this historic achievement.