Abstract: This part is mainly composed of interdepartmental correspondence discussing repairs and alterations to the lighthouse buildings on Quoin Island and, to a lesser extent, those on Tamb Island (also written in the correspondence as Tanb Island).Most of the part focuses on the details and costs of proposed repairs and alterations to the lighthouse buildings on Quoin Island, covering the period 1919-1926. Also discussed are details of the work required and costs involved for repairs to the lighthouse buildings and the
kutcharoad [makeshift, dirt road] on Tamb Island, covering the period 1919-1923.Some of the correspondence touches on the more general issue of financing lighting and buoying in the Persian Gulf.Notable correspondents include the following: the Viceroy of India; the Director of the Royal Indian Marine; officials of the India Office, the Foreign Office, the Treasury, the Government of India's Department of Commerce, and the Government of India's Marine Department.Physical description: 1 item (86 folios)