The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Arrival of the Naval Brigade
Arrival of the Naval Brigade in camp at Prahsu (on the river Prah, which had to be crossed to reach the coast). The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British. Both were trying to secure the coastal town of Elmina on the West Coast of Africa also known as the Gold Coast
Picture No
10221508
Media ID
46015075
Size
5875px x 4125px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in The Illustrated London News', 14 February 1874, page 145
Date
1874
