Maritime opportunities also increased with the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869.

It was commissioned to mark the opening of the Suez Canal two years earlier.

Greatest growth followed the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869.

The volume of trade continued to increase with the opening of the Suez Canal in the 1860s.

Its apogee came with the opening of the Suez Canal.

In 1869 she returned to the Mediterranean, and was present at the opening of the Suez Canal.

With the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 it gained huge strategic importance.

With the opening of the Suez Canal, the island's fortunes waned.

The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 was a vital economic and military link.

The palace was built and first used for guests attending the 1869 opening of the Suez Canal.