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1. 'File 33/11 VII Naval Base at Jufair'
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- Abstract: The file contains the following title deeds: title deed in Arabic, with plan on reverse, and accompanying translation in English, recording exchange of land by the British Government of a piece of land at Ghosaibia, Manamah [Manama] with the Government of Bahrain, for a plot of land situated at Ummul Hassam, Manamah for a sum of 3304 rupees dated 1 February 1944, by which the piece of land situated at Ghosaibia became the property of the Bahrain Government; and title deed in Arabic, with plan on reverse, and accompanying translation in English, recording transfer by the Bahrain Government of a piece of land situated at Umm al Hasam, Manamah to the British Government in exchange for a plot of land owned by them at Qadhaibieh, Manamah for a sum of 3304 rupees, dated 3 February 1944, by which the piece of land situated at Umm al Hasam became the property of the British Government;The file also contains a covering memorandum from the Political Agent, Bahrain, Major Tom Hickinbotham, to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, dated 15 April 1944, explaining that in order to provide the necessary separation between transmitters and receivers situated in the Royal Navy base [at Jufair] it had been necessary to acquire a transmitting site in the area by exchanging a piece of land at Qudhaibia belonging to the Royal Air Force for a property belonging to the Sheikh of Bahrain at Umm al Hassan.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation system in use commences at 1 on the front cover, and continues through to 7 on the back cover. The sequence is written in pencil, enclosed in a circle, and appears in the top right hand corner of the recto page of each folio. A second sequence, numbered 24-30, appears on all the pages bearing text between ff. 2-6. This sequence is also written in pencil, and appears in a similar position to the main sequence.
2. 'Muscat Cove'
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- Abstract: Genre/Subject Matter:View of a cove at Muscat showing a British naval squadron. At least six Royal Navy vessels at anchor in the middle-ground and background. Rocky hills rise in the background and various fortifications are visible on the rocky coastline to the right of the image.Inscriptions:Lower right, in pencil alongside image: '47'Lower left, in pencil alongside image: 'a'Below image, in pen: 'Muscat Cove'Physical description: Dimensions:155 x 208 mmFormat:Albumen print on paperCondition:The print is in good condition with staining in the sky and sea areas, particularly in the upper left and right corners, and minor surface dirt and toning throughout.Foliation:‘a’; ‘47’Process:Albumen print
3. 'Muscat Cove'
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- Abstract: Genre/Subject Matter:View of a cove at Muscat showing a British naval squadron. At least six Royal Navy vessels at anchor in the middle-ground and background. Rocky hills rise in the background and various fortifications are visible on the rocky coastline to the right of the image.Inscriptions:Lower right, in pencil alongside image: '47'Lower left, in pencil alongside image: 'a'Below image, in pen: 'Muscat Cove'Physical description: Dimensions:155 x 208 mmFormat:Albumen print on paperCondition:The print is in good condition with staining in the sky and sea areas, particularly in the upper left and right corners, and minor surface dirt and toning throughout.Foliation:‘a’; ‘47’Process:Albumen print
4. 'His Majesty’s experimental frigate Vernon drawn at sea Jany. 10th 1834 in Persian Gulf' by Godfrey Thomas Vigne (1801–63)
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- Abstract: Genre/Subject Matter:This detailed maritime scene shows the experimental frigate Vernon at sea in the Persian Gulf in January 1834. In the background high, white cliffs are visible at left. A smaller boat, perhaps a dhow, flies a red flag at left. The frigate flies a Red Ensign as well as a red pennant.A small unfinished sketch on the verso appears to depict the stern of a sailing ship.Inscriptions:Verso:Upper left to centre, in pen: ‘His Majesty’s experimental frigate Vernon drawn at sea Jany. 10th 1834 in Persian Gulf’Physical description: Dimensions:176 x 252 mmMaterials:Watercolour and body colour on watercolour paperCondition:Thick surface dirt throughout, especially on verso. Large dark stain – perhaps ink – right and above centre; smaller areas of staining elsewhere.
5. 'Zanzibar'. Photographer: Sir John Kirk
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- Abstract: Genre/Subject Matter:This panoramic view of the waterfront in Zanzibar is composed of five joined albumen prints. Taken from an elevated position, this view looks out onto the harbour, with the dhow fleet at anchor from centre to right of the image and several British naval vessels at left.In the middle- and foreground to the right stone-built fortifications enclose an area occupied by palm-frond and wooden structures. At far right and far left flag-staffs may indicate the presence of British colonial buildings.Immediately right of centre three cannon point out to sea from the quayside. Several flat-roofed buildings occupy the foreground at the centre of the image while at left of centre a large warehouse-like structure dominates the middle-ground. At far left stands a white-washed, crenellated building.The image is captioned, dated and signed in pencil on the reverse of the leftmost image by Sir John Kirk, who was British Consul General in Zanzibar at this time.Inscriptions:Verso, in pencil: 'Zanzibar 1875 - J Kirk'Below image, in pen: 'Zanzibar'Physical description: Dimensions:126 x 985 mm[R‒L: 126 x 204 mm; 126 x 191 mm; 126 x 176 mm; 126 x 201 mm; 126 x 204 mm]Format:Albumen print on paper, backed and jointed with linenCondition:The prints are in good condition with minor surface dirt throughout. The furthermost print on the right is stained heavily in the sky area, likely due to the influence of the paste underneath. The furthermost print to the left is severely creased, particularly at left. The print second from left is heavily toned in the left of the image. All other images are also creased, near or at the joints.Foliation:‘120’Process:Albumen print
6. 'Zanzibar'. Photographer: Sir John Kirk
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- Abstract: Genre/Subject Matter:This panoramic view of the waterfront in Zanzibar is composed of five joined albumen prints. Taken from an elevated position, this view looks out onto the harbour, with the dhow fleet at anchor from centre to right of the image and several British naval vessels at left.In the middle- and foreground to the right stone-built fortifications enclose an area occupied by palm-frond and wooden structures. At far right and far left flag-staffs may indicate the presence of British colonial buildings.Immediately right of centre three cannon point out to sea from the quayside. Several flat-roofed buildings occupy the foreground at the centre of the image while at left of centre a large warehouse-like structure dominates the middle-ground. At far left stands a white-washed, crenellated building.The image is captioned, dated and signed in pencil on the reverse of the leftmost image by Sir John Kirk, who was British Consul General in Zanzibar at this time.Inscriptions:Verso, in pencil: 'Zanzibar 1875 - J Kirk'Below image, in pen: 'Zanzibar'Physical description: Dimensions:126 x 985 mm[R‒L: 126 x 204 mm; 126 x 191 mm; 126 x 176 mm; 126 x 201 mm; 126 x 204 mm]Format:Albumen print on paper, backed and jointed with linenCondition:The prints are in good condition with minor surface dirt throughout. The furthermost print on the right is stained heavily in the sky area, likely due to the influence of the paste underneath. The furthermost print to the left is severely creased, particularly at left. The print second from left is heavily toned in the left of the image. All other images are also creased, near or at the joints.Foliation:‘120’Process:Albumen print
7. 'Bassidore Station'
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- Abstract: Genre/Subject Matter:Scene showing a settlement and Indian troops on parade at Bassidore (Basaidu) Station on the western extremity of Qeshm (Kishm) Island.The mud and reed-built two-storey building behind the troops is surrounded by a fence. To the left of the image in the middle-ground hessian or jute sacks are piled in a large heap. A number of figures, aside from the troops on parade are visible seated on the ground near the sacks as well as on the terrace of the building.In the background a paddle steamer is visible at anchor in the bay beyond.Inscriptions:Upper right, in pencil alongside image: '49', 'b'Below image, in pen: 'Bassidore Station'Physical description: Dimensions:157 x 200 mmFormat:Albumen print on paperCondition:The print is in good condition with staining in the sky areaand minor surface dirt throughout.Foliation:‘b’ (crossed out); ‘49’Process:Albumen print
8. 'Bassidore Station'
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- Abstract: Genre/Subject Matter:Scene showing a settlement and Indian troops on parade at Bassidore (Basaidu) Station on the western extremity of Qeshm (Kishm) Island.The mud and reed-built two-storey building behind the troops is surrounded by a fence. To the left of the image in the middle-ground hessian or jute sacks are piled in a large heap. A number of figures, aside from the troops on parade are visible seated on the ground near the sacks as well as on the terrace of the building.In the background a paddle steamer is visible at anchor in the bay beyond.Inscriptions:Upper right, in pencil alongside image: '49', 'b'Below image, in pen: 'Bassidore Station'Physical description: Dimensions:157 x 200 mmFormat:Albumen print on paperCondition:The print is in good condition with staining in the sky areaand minor surface dirt throughout.Foliation:‘b’ (crossed out); ‘49’Process:Albumen print
9. 'File 11/27 Assistance to Political Officers in the Persian Gulf (Defence)'
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- Abstract: This file contains a copy of a memorandum from the Persian Gulf Residency in Bahrain to the Political Agencies in Muscat, Bahrain and Kuwait concerning the circumstances in which Royal Navy ships could be called upon to render assistance to political officers in the Persian Gulf (folios 2-3). Also contained is a letter from the Foreign Office sent to the Political Residency in Bahrain concerning the strength of the Persian Gulf Naval Squadron (folio 4-5).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 6, these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
10. 'File 2/11 Formation of an Iraqi river fleet'
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- Abstract: This file contains correspondence between the India Office and the British Embassy in Basra on the formation of a small river fleet in Iraq to protect the Shatt al-Arab waterway during the Second World War. The papers cover the size and armament of the fleet of six boats, the projected cost of the fleet, and the amount of time it would take the government of Iraq to pay for the fleet.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 13; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 3-9; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled and are crossed out.
11. Vol 246: Squadron, Persian Gulf
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- Abstract: This volume consists almost entirely of letters received by the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Navy from the senior Indian Navy officer in command of the Persian Gulf Squadron (acting or otherwise). Most of the letters are addressed to a named recipient and the bulk of these are addressed to Rear Admiral Sir Henry John Leeke; the remaining letters are addressed to Leeke's successor, George Greville Wellesley. The first correspondent stated as being in command of the Persian Gulf Squadron is Commodore Richard Ethersey; the second correspondent to appear in this role is Acting Commodore John William Young. Ethersey and Young are succeeded in this role by James Rennie, who is credited initially as Acting Commodore and later as Senior Naval Officer in command of the Persian Gulf Squadron. Most of the letters in this volume are from James Rennie.Some of the letters contain enclosures from other correspondents including: Major William Henry Rhodes Green; Gordon Asher, Assistant Surgeon in Medical Charge of the Honourable Company steam frigate, the Feerooz; Commander William Beaumont Selby, Indian Navy, Commander of the Euphrates flotilla.Only one of James Rennie's letters is addressed to a recipient other than the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Navy. The letter in question is addressed to Robert Barclay Chapman, Officiating Under-Secretary to the Government of India.The letters primarily discuss the movements of vessels belonging to the Persian Gulf Squadron. A couple of letters include lists of vessels which have arrived and/or sailed from Bushire, along with details of their cargo. Several of the letters concern the Persian Gulf Squadron's involvement in the Anglo-Persian War and in the Battle of Mahomerah [Khorramshahr, Iran] in particular. Other subjects covered include: matters relating to naval officers, including appointments, examinations, resignations and deaths; the states of repair of some of the Squadron's ships; the discovery of two shoals in the Persian Gulf which do not appear in existing charts; accounts of coal reserves at Bushire, Bassadore [Bāsaʻīdū] and Muscat; the state of the pier at Bassadore.Physical description: Foliation: There is a foliation sequence, which is written in pencil, in the top right corner of the recto of each folio. It begins on the first folio after the front cover, on number 1, and ends on the inside of the back cover, on number 169. This is the sequence which has been used by this catalogue to reference items within the volume.
12. Ext 6485/45 'Senior Naval Officer - Persian Gulf Question whether he should be stationed ashore or afloat'
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- Abstract: This file consists of several telegrams discussing the migration of the Senior Naval Officer of the Persian Gulf's headquarters. The correspondence is between the Government of India, External Affairs Department, the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, and the Secretary of State for India.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 6; these numbers are written in pencil and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
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