The United States Bureau of Naval Personnel presents a comprehensive report on the construction, operation, and impact of the Maritime Canal of Suez, one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century. It discusses the political, economic, and military implications of the canal, as well as its effects on international trade and relations. With detailed maps, charts, and diagrams, this book is a fascinating glimpse into the global transportation network of the Victorian era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.