The Voyage of Cleopatras Needle to England, 1878
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The Voyage of Cleopatras Needle to England, 1878
Engraving showing the obelisk ship Cleopatra (nearest) and its tug, in the background, crossing the Bay of Biscay on passage from Egypt to London, 1878. The obelisk ship was a specially constructed vessel carrying Cleopatras Needle, an ancient Egyptian obelisk, which had been presented to Britain in recognition of its victories in the Napoleonic Wars. Date: 26 January 1878
Media ID 4397435
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1878 Back Ground Biscay Cleopatras Constructed Crossing Nearest Needle Obelisk Passage Presented Specially Voyage
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