Coll 1/53 'Aden. Enlargement of naval oil fuel storage' [‎77r] (153/184)

,C0PY CEinC.
0150/34/45a.
f CONFIDENTIAL.
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j December ,1934.
Sir,
{ 1954 J
I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of
the Admiralty to refer to your letter No.S.32967/S.6
of the 23rd February 1934, and to Admiralty letter
CEinC.1029/34/21c of the 18th June 1934, in reply,
concerning the proposed extension of the Admiralty Oil
Fuel Depot, Maala Plain, Aden, and to acquaint you,
for the information of the Air Council, that They are
advised that the area most suitable for the purpose is
that indicated on print No.859/34, three copies^of
which are forwarded herewith, showing in red the area
to be surveyed, and, in blue, the area on which
contours at five feet intervals are required. My Lords
understand that the area in question is vested in the
Aden Settlement Authority by the Government of India.
My Lords would be glad if the survey of the
site could be made as soon as convenient to the Air
Council, as a charge to Navy Vote 10. They desire that
the survey should show the boundaries of the existing
Oil Fuel Installation; Protestant and Mohammedan
Cemeteries, Isolation Hospital, any reserved area for
development, and any roads or water courses in existence.
The survey should extend as far South and West as the
50 ft. contour line. The levels of oil pipes and floor
level in pumping station are also required.
My Lords would be pleased to be supplied with
any information likely to be helpful in the preparation
of contract particulars, such as the nature of soil and
sub-soil and depths, rock and masonry for roads,
foundations of tanks and "bunds etc., water supply for
domestic and boiler purposes, and whether electric light
and power are available.
Two copies of Chart No.3660, Aden Harbour
are forwarded herewith as requested.
he Secretary,
Air Ministry,
Adastral House,
Kingsway, W.C.2.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
SSIgnecf) V W. BADDELEV