Sails drying - Arab Dhows in the harbour at Beirut, Lebanon
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Sails drying - Arab Dhows in the harbour at Beirut, Lebanon
Sail drying - Arab Dhows in the harbour at Beirut, Lebanon. Photograph taken by Colonel David Sutherland of SBS and SAS, was part of a 12-man Special Boat Service unit which made a daring raid on the occupied Greek island of Rhodes. Sutherland then took part in Operation Albumen on Crete, when 29 German aircraft were destroyed for the loss of one officer, and afterwards escaped with several Cretans who feared German reprisals. Date: 1942
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1942 Aegean Arab Beirut Boast Colonel Dhow Dhows Dock Forces Lebanese Lebanon Mediterranean Operation Quay Quayside Sail Sails Special Sutherland Albumen
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Sails Drying: Arab Dhows in the Harbour at Beirut, Lebanon (1942) - A Timeless Scene of Maritime Tradition Amidst the Tumult of War This evocative photograph captures the tranquil scene of Arab dhows with their sails spread out to dry along the quayside at Beirut harbour, Lebanon, in 1942. The serene image stands in stark contrast to the tumultuous events unfolding in the Mediterranean and Aegean theatres of World War II. The photograph was taken by Colonel David Sutherland, a British military officer who had distinguished himself in several daring raids during the conflict. Sutherland was part of a 12-man Special Boat Service (SBS) unit that made a daring raid on the occupied Greek island of Rhodes. Following this operation, he took part in Operation Albumen on Crete, where 29 German aircraft were destroyed for the loss of one officer. After escaping with several Cretans who feared German reprisals, Sutherland captured this moment of respite amidst the chaos of war. The Arab dhows, traditional sailing vessels of the Middle East, have long been a part of the rich maritime history of the region. Their distinctive silhouettes have graced the waters of the Mediterranean and Red Sea for centuries, providing a vital means of transportation and trade. The sight of these dhows docked at Beirut harbour serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring connection between the region's people and their ancient seafaring traditions. This photograph, taken during a time of global upheaval, offers a glimpse into a simpler world where the rhythms of daily life continue uninterrupted. The sails drying in the sun, the boats bobbing gently on the water, and the bustling quayside all combine to create a scene that transcends the boundaries of time and conflict.
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