Image of The Great South Taku Fort

The Great South Taku Fort

Image description: Thornton Collection: Views in China, Suakin and In Author: Thornton, Robert John / Illustrator: Beato, Felice 25 Aug 1860 Source/Shelfmark: OIOC Photo 353/(11), left hand side A view of the Great South Taku Fort, showing its defences towards the sea & the river and the scene of the unsuccessful attack by the flotilla of gunboats under the command of Admiral Hope in 1859. Panoramic view composed of three joined prints, taken from the battlements of the South Taku Fort. The interior of the fort is shown, with the quarters of the Chinese garrison. Image taken from Thornton Collection: Views in China, Suakin and India. Originally published/produced in 25 Aug 1860.
Photo credit: From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
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