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"Reached Suez, at 11 a.m. Total of hours spent, 158+; or, in days, six days and a half." P. Fogg


We are arriving in Suez today, with a new lecture now available on our 80 DAYS site.


The Suez Canal opened in 1869 and Phileas Fogg travelled through it, just three years later, in 1872. Roger Butler tells us about this engineering miracle which was the brainchild of Frenchman Ferdinand de Lesseps. Thousands of workers toiled in the desert to link the Mediterranean with the Red Sea and the grand opening ceremony was attended by guests from across the world. The story is told through early photographs and paintings as well as contemporary images and landmarks - and there’s a surprising story about the Statue of Liberty.


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What an incredible journey through time! It’s fascinating how travel experiences from historical adventures like Mr. Fogg’s highlight the challenges and wonders of exploration. While reading this, I couldn’t help but draw parallels to modern challenges in the maritime world. Just as Phileas Fogg navigated the Suez, today's businesses navigate the complexities of the Java Sea, as we've explored in our latest post here. The evolving maritime landscape continues to shape global connectivity, reminding us how pivotal it remains in the fabric of global commerce and culture. Fantastic post!

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