casernet du yacht impérial L’Aigle

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casernet du yacht impérial <I>L’Aigle</I>

The inauguration ceremonies for the Suez Canal
took place from 16th to 20th
November 1869 with the Empress Eugénie presiding.
On arriving in Suez on 20th November at 11-30am,
the Empress had this sheet of paper signed by all her
companions on the voyage and the officers of the
Aigle. The signature of Ferdinand de Lesseps
is immediately above that of Eugénie.

Date :
1869
Place held :
Paris, Association du Souvenir de Ferdinand de Lessepset du Canal de Suez
Photo credit :
Association du Souvenir de Ferdinand de lesseps et Canal de Suez
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