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takes of! west at 29 miles, is navigable for a distance of 7 miles^
The only difficulty arises from the invisibility of the edges of the
channel except at low water. The principal anchorages are com
pletely protected from all winds, and easily defended against
attack from the open sea. Water is procurable from the Jarrahi
river, and the climate is less trying than in some parts of the Gulf*
The chief natural anchorage might require adaptation to form
a good harbour ;'and the bar would require dredging to admit ships
at all states of the tide.
Roadstead.—-The inner anchorage is If miles from the Customs
House landing place in Khur Sultani.
Buahire. There is room for mooring 15 or 17
vessels of the British India type in 18' of water. The outer anchor
age is 4 to 5 miles from the shore, and has room for a large num
ber of steamers in 4 to 5 fathoms.
Coast.—The coast is shelving, generally sandy, but rocky
in places. Cliffs run from the south end of the town for | mile
to the south. Thence no more cliffs ocour till Rishahr, 5| miles
south of Bushire.
Entrance to harbour.—The shoal water between the outer and
inner anchorages forms a bar, and vessels drawing over 13' should
wait for half tide. There is 11' water at low springs, 17' at high
water springs, and 16' at high water neaps.
Tugs and launches.—Only the Persian Customs and British
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. have launches.
Dredging.—The port would be greatly improved by dredging.
Landing places for troops.—In addition to the usual landing
place at the Customs House, a landing can be effected almost
anywhere on the beach to the south of the town. A convenient
place at Bushire itself is abreast the town 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. , on a sandy
and rocky beach. The most convenient place outside the town
is a natural landing stage, below the cable house at Rishahr point.
Boats can get alongside at any state of the tide, but landing here
would be impossible if the south-east wind were blowing hard,
as the surf often becomes dangerous. The embarkation and
disembarkation of animals from June to September when the
monsoon swell runs up the Gulf would present considerable
difficulties.
Landing facilities.—About 100 harbour boats with a capacity
of 30—50 men are usually available. There are no wharves, but
considerable storage accommodation in commetcial godowns.