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Framed Print of New breakwater in the harbour of Alexandria, 1872. Creator: Unknown
New breakwater in the harbour of Alexandria, 1872. The newly-constructed breakwater...is part of the system of harbour-improvement works undertaken in that place by the Egyptian Government...This much-frequented harbour was dangerous in winter, being exposed to north-west gales, and with a bar or sandbank, through which vessels had to pass by one of several narrow channels. Along this sandbank, for the length of a mile and a half, the new break-water is made...and there will be a lighthouse at each end. The materials of the breakwater are huge blocks of stone...Each block weighs about twenty tons, and 30, 000 were required for the breakwater alone: they were not built in regular masonry, but cast into the sea confusedly upon each other, leaving interstices which the sand will soon fill up...The contractors for these works are Messrs. Greenfield and Co. Mr. Elliott, M.P. Mr. Maclean, M.P. and Mr. Kennard. The view which our Artist has sketched will show to those acquainted with the place what is the position of the breakwater, as it includes the lighthouse on shore and the palace of the Khedive, to the right of the lighthouse. Among the shipping, further to the right hand, is the Khedive's yacht'. From Illustrated London News, 1872. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 40621491
Alexandria Egypt Breakwater Lighthouse Mediterranean Sea Sand Sandbank Sandy Shipping Industry Steam Ship Steam Ships Steamship Steamships Wave Waves
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"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 11.4cm (9.6" x 4.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
