rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) I've come across another photo album of my Grandfather's, made up of photos he took when serving with the Seaforth Highlanders during their time in Crete in 1897 as part of an international peacekeeping force. There were two companies of the Seaforths based in Candia (now modern day Heraklion), as well as one battalion of the Welsh-Fusiliers and six mountain guns artillery. There were also two companies of the Seaforths based in Canea. Other countries making up this peacekeeping force were from Austria and Hungary, France, Germany, Italy and Russia. The photos are of mixed quality, and I have tried to improve them were possible. I am happy to do close ups for anyone if required. The descriptions are exactly as they are in the album, written in my grandfather's hand. Enjoy! Edited January 21, 2011 by rusticalex
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "Men-of-war outside Candia harbour. Standia in distance"
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "Greek Hospital used as British Barracks, Candia"
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "Street in Candia. Deserted Christian shops"
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "Funeral at Mahometan Cemetary outside town-gate, Candia"
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "Turkish Officers, gardens in Candia"
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "Christian insurgents on British Man-o-War, Candia harbour"
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) "Mahometan shop at Candia" Edited January 20, 2011 by rusticalex
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "Admiral & his Captains on British Man of War"
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "Christian Cretans & British Officers on coast near Candia"
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "Detachment of Seaforths marching out to repair water supply cut by insurgents"
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "Seaforths firing a salute on Jubilee Day, ramparts, Candia"
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "Seaforth Guard relieving Welsh Fusilier Guard on international Redoubt, Candia"
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "Parade of Turkish soldiers in Candia on the Sultan's birthday"
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "British Troops marching past International Admirals, Jubilee Day, Candia, Crete - Welsh Fusiliers"
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "Same as last, showing Seaforth Highlanders"
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 "Salute by ships outside Candia, Crete on Jubilee Day"
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