| The massive naval harbour that bites into Algeciras Bay was a Victorian achievement, that was only properly completed in the 1900's after which the dry docks were laid down. |
| The Hannibal was unable to join them, and reanchored at Algeciras. |
| On the opposite side of the bay was a town of considerable size, which the captain told him was Algeciras. |
| Algeciras had become a fortress of great strength and magnificence, and Gibraltar was a mere sort of outlying post. |
| Still, we should like to know the nature of the explosive that blew Algeciras across the Straits. |
| It is exposed to strong cross winds around the rock and across the Bay of Algeciras, making landings in winter particularly uncomfortable. |
