Framed Prints
Framed Print of The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal: breakwater at Port Said, and Mediterranean entrance... 1869. Creator: Unknown
The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal: breakwater at Port Said, and Mediterranean entrance to the canal, 1869. View from the sea of the new port and western breakwater. This harbour has been constructed by running out into the sea two breakwaters, or moles, which are formed of huge blocks of concrete. Each block measures twelve cubic yards, and weighs twenty-two tons, and is composed of two thirds sand and one third hydraulic lime. The lime is imported from France, the sand is dredged up here in the harbour. Each block cost about £13. They are not laid as in masonry, but thrown down loosely. The breakwaters are intended to answer the double object of protecting vessels from heavy seas and of arresting the alluvium brought down by the river Nile in its passage towards the bay of Pelusus, so as to prevent its choking up the channel...the harbour is well protected from the strong and prevailing northwest winds. The portion of the harbour affording shelter to vessels is nearly 500 acres in extent; and, although the depth of water is not sufficient for the largest men-of-war, it is quite sufficient for ordinary merchantmen'. From Illustrated London News, 1869. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 38815334
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.9cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
