rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Candia Harbour, Crete" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Candia Harbour, Crete" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Candia from ramparts" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Men-of-war outside Candia harbour. Standia in distance" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Greek Hospital used as British Barracks, Candia" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Street in Candia. Deserted Christian shops" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Funeral at Mahometan Cemetary outside town-gate, Candia" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Turkish Governor's House, Candia" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Turkish Officers, gardens in Candia" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Christian insurgents on British Man-o-War, Candia harbour" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Group of Mahometans at Candia" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) "Mahometan shop at Candia" Edited January 20, 2011 by rusticalex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Admiral & his Captains on British Man of War" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Market Place, Candia" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Christian Cretans & British Officers on coast near Candia" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Ditto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Detachment of Seaforths marching out to repair water supply cut by insurgents" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Seaforths firing a salute on Jubilee Day, ramparts, Candia" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Seaforth Guard relieving Welsh Fusilier Guard on international Redoubt, Candia" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Parade of Turkish soldiers in Candia on the Sultan's birthday" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Italian Troops in ditch, Candia" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "British Troops marching past International Admirals, Jubilee Day, Candia, Crete - Welsh Fusiliers" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Same as last, showing Seaforth Highlanders" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusticalex Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 "Salute by ships outside Candia, Crete on Jubilee Day" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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