Abstract: Distinctive Features:Watercolour, pen and ink and pencil on paper.The topographical view of a coastal region near Aymaun [Ajman, United Arab Emirates] drawn by Lieutenant Michael Houghton. The view was sketched from on board ship and shows the settlement with location of ‘Sheiks House’ indicated. In the foreground a dhow sails from left to right across the scene.Physical description: Materials: Pen and ink with wash on paperDimensions: 40 x 307 mm
Abstract: Distinctive Features:Depths shown by soundings.Hand drawn nautical chart of the shores of the Persian Gulf compiled from the survey carried out by the Bombay Marine’s officers in 1822 showing Aymaun [‘Ajmān] with the location of fresh water wells marked.Place name given both in English and Arabic.Includes note with remarks on latitude and longitude variations and water levels observation details.Physical description: Materials:Pen and ink on paperDimensions:401 x 490 mm, on sheet 475 x 569 mm