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1882 in Great Britain — Page 3

Explore 82 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1882.

Historical records for Great Britain in 1882

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Steam Engines Removed From Vessel

Great Britain, SS · Great Britain · Science / Civil Engineering

The vessel was converted to sail only service and its steam machinery was removed for cargo operations.

Suez Canal

Gladstone, William Ewart · Prime Minister of Great Britain · Warfare / Anglo-Egyptian War

The invasion of Egypt protects the Suez Canal and prevents anarchy in the wake of the Urabi Revolt and the riots in Alexandria and protects the interests of British investors with assets in Egypt and boosts the political popularity of the Liberal Party

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