Coll 29/29(4) 'Bahrain: launches'

Content

The file concerns motor boats and launches for the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. .

The file covers:

• delays in delivery of new engine to Bahrain
• order of spare parts for the engine
• purchase of a launch from Aramco.

The file is composed of correspondence between the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Foreign Office, the 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. , the Government of India, the Admiralty, and the Bergius Company Ltd.

Extent and format

1 file (95 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 front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 97; 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/12/3589

Former external reference(s)

Coll 29/29(4)

History of this record

Date(s)

22 May 1941-18 Aug 1947 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Diplomatic serviceConsular servicesLaunchesBritish

People & organisations

Government of IndiaPersian Gulf Political ResidencyForeign OfficeAdmiralty

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