File 50/1914 Pt 4 'Persian Gulf: Lights and Buoys; Expenditure'

Content

This file contains papers relating to the construction and maintenance of buoying and lighting facilities in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , primarily for the Quoin Island Lighthouse. The letters are exchanges between the Government of India and British Authorities in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and mainly discuss the cost and logistical arrangements for the construction of the permanent navigation equipment in the Gulf.

Extent and format

1 volume (208 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 210; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/L/PS/10/440

Former external reference(s)

P 50/1914 Pt 4

History of this record

Date(s)

1912-1922 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

maritime transportHarboursMarine navigationMaritime equipment

Places

Persian Gulf

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File 50/1914 Pt 4 'Persian Gulf: Lights and Buoys; Expenditure', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/440, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x00014f> [accessed 11 May 2024]

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