Engraving published in Le Monde illustré, n°662,
19th December 1869. The inauguration
ceremonies for the Suez Canal
took place from the 16th to 20th
November 1869 with the Empress Eugenie presiding.
Egypt. Inauguration of the Suez Canal. Three salvoes from Suez in salute of the entry of the ships arriving from Port-Saïd and entering lake Timsah.

- Date :
- 1869
- Technique :
- Engraving after a sketch by Lix
- Place held :
- Paris, Centre historique des Archives nationales
- Photo credit :
- Centre historique des Archives nationales