Year 1899

In 1899, from 19th to 22nd August, the English Mediterranean Fleet visited Sanremo. It was commanded by Admiral Noel and was composed of the Revenge, Royal Oaks, Caesar, Illustrious, Hood, Ramilles, Empress of India, Anson and 4 Cruisers.

The visit was motivated by the fact that Queen Victoria, who was staying in Menton, had to move to Bordighera where she was expected by the numerous English Colony. 

But she was prevented from doing so by the outbreak of the Anglo-Boer War which forced her to return home.

(Dino Taulaigo Collection)

The '800 was coming to an end but new naval teams returned to visit Sanremo also in the new century 1900.