Sheik Artillery, Hong Kong

 

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Sheik Artillery, Hong Kong

This picture shows a squad of men forming part of this fine regiment of Sheiks, from East India, under command of their Subadar, or native commissioned officer. They may be seen working the 12 ton cannon in North Point Fort.

The Phonoscope, 08/1898

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1 Edison n.c. (MU 506).  
2 James White. Frederick Blechynden  
3 07-31/03/1898. © Thomas A. Edison, 22/06/1898 50 ft
4 Chine. Hong Kong. North Point Fort.  

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