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'Sea-going launch for the Political Agent, Bahrain. Corr. re: Kelvin Engine.' [‎124v] (282/398)

The record is made up of 1 volume (199 folios). It was created in 7 Apr 1934-14 May 1937. It was written in English and Arabic. The original is part of the 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. .

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Schedule of Outfit included with RD/6 Type Marine Engine
The items enumerated undet A, B and C below ate snpplied when a Standard set STnpplied tt
as increased lengths of Stern gear, intermediate shafting, fuel tanks, piping and other installation items, can b pp
extra coSt.
ENGINE EQUIPMENT AND REVERSE GEAR.
Tools— continued.
OUTFIT A and B.
Engine complete with reverse gear and controls.
Sea-inlet with Strainer, cock and fixing screws.
Skin fittings for exhauSt outlet and fixing screws.
Fuel filter.
Silencer (fitted on engine).
Holding-down bolts with nuts.
Ignition switch and connefting wire.
Connexions for fitting to fuel, water and exhauSt pipes.
i set of tools and spares in padlocked box, comprising ;
Spares.
i inlet (or exhauSt) valve.
3 main valve springs.
3 auxiliary valve springs,
i valve washer.
3 valve cotters.
6 sparking plugs,
i complete set of jointing.
Tools.
i set of double-ended set spanners fo i n - to 1 i n -
i 14-in. shifter.
1 sparking plug spanner with tommy bar.
1 magneto spanner.
1 carburetter jet key.
1 reverse gear spanner.
1 tappet adjusting spanner.
1 hammer.
1 screwdriver.
1 pair pliers.
1 oil feeder.
1 petrol feeder.
1 filling funnel with strainer.
OUTFIT C.
Stern Gear.
6-ft. tailshaft with half-coupling.
Coupling bolts and nuts.
4-ft. Stern tube with gland, lubricator and aft end nut.
Fixing screws for above.
Spanner for adjusting gland.
Propeller and nut.
OUTFIT D.
Extra spare gear recommended when engine is to be used
in a remote diStrift:—
8 inlet (or exhauSt) valves complete with main springs,
auxiliary springs, washers and cotters.
1 complete set of springs.
2 complete sets of jointing.
1 pair of brasses of each kind fitted.
1 bush of each kind fitted.
1 set of magneto spares.
1 8-in. shifting spanner.
1 4-in. shifting spanner.
Assortment of bolts, nuts, split-pins, etc.
INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT.
Under Outfit " E " below, is given a suggested size of fuel tank and lengths of copper piping for fuel, circulating water
onrl t-esneftivelv which will be suitable in many cases. , , r . .
Where modificadons^o ^he capacity, shape, or number of tanks and additional lengths of ptping are necessary,
quotation will be given.
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OUTFIT E.
For Paraffin Engine.
One 50-gallon cylindrical tinned Steel paraffin tank (diam.
22 in., length 42 in.) with deck filler, sump, drain plug and
shut-off cock.
Two brass Straps for above with wood screws.
One 6-gallon cylindrical brass petrol tank (diam. 113 in.,
length ivi in.) with plain filling cap, sump, drain plug and
shut-off cock.
Two brass Straps for above with wood screws.
35 ft. | in. (outside) copper fuel pipe with connections.
Eight brass clips for above with wood screws.
15 ft. copper exhauSt pipe, z\ in. (outside) with connexions.
12 ft. copper water pipe 1 in. (outside) with connections.
For Petrol Engine.
One 50-gallon cylindrical brass petrol tank (diam. 22 in.,
length 42 in.) with deck filler, sump, drain plug and
shut-off cock.
Two brass Straps for above with wood screws.
25 ft. | in. (outside) copper fuel pipe with connexions.
Eight brass clips for above with wood screws.
15 ft. copper exhauSt pipe 2| in. (outside) with connexions.
12 ft. copper water pipe 1 in. (outside) with connexions.
Fuel pressure feed fittings can be supplied when required
at extra coSt.
ELECTRIC STARTING AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT (C.A.V. 12-volt type).
Main lighting switch with six fused distribution points
and two-pin plug for inspeXion lamp.
4 ceiling lamps, clear well glass with screwed retaining
ring and polished refleXor complete with bulbs.
5 ceiling lamps, froSted glass with screwed retaining ring
and polished refleXor complete with bulbs.
8 switches.
Two 12-ft. lengths of cable for dynamo, battery and
switchboard.
STARTING ONLY.
Charging dynamo, 12-volt, 11 amperes.
Battery, no ampere hours capacity, in teak box.
Switchboard, with ammeter (charge and discharge),
dynamo switch and two-pin plug for inspeXion lamp.
Automatic cut-out.
Brass inspeXion lamp on 10-ft. wandering lead.
Starting motor and switch.
Two 12-ft. and one 15-ft. lengths of cable for dynamo,
battery and Starting motor.
LIGHTING ONLY.
Charging dynamo. , . ^ , , ,
go ampere hour battery, in teak box. As tor
Switchboard and fittings. r "Starting
Automatic cut-out. 1 Only.
Brass inspeXion lamp.
COMBINED STARTING AND LIGHTING.
This embodies the equipment detailed above under
"Lighting Only," and in addition. Starting motor and
switch and 15-ft. Starter cable, and no ampere hour
battery instead of 90 ampere hour.
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Correspondence discusses the new launch Felix Jones for the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Bahrain and includes:

  • Brochure for a Kelvin Diesel engine by the Bergius Company, Glasgow.
  • Diagram and description for a new reversing gear for marine engines, product of John I. Thorneycroft.
  • Supply of Thornycroft engine by distributers, A.M. Yateem Brothers, Bahrain .
  • Estimates for building new Felix Jones including materials used.
  • Sketch diagrams for building a harbour for Felix Jones Bushire pier (folio 59).
  • Advertisement for Thornycroft RD/6 Type Marine Engine with photo of Starboard side view of Engine with Reverse Gear (folio 122).

Correspondents include: Khalil bin Ibrahim Kanoo; Lieut-Colonel Gordon Loch, Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. Bahrain; 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. Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; John Thorneycroft and Co Ltd; M.Worth, the Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , Bahrain; Captain J.V. Creagh, Senior Naval Officer, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Division. A.M. Yateem Bros, Bahrian.

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1 volume (199 folios)
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The papers are arranged chronologically from the rear to the front of the file.

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There are a couple of incomplete foliation sequences and one complete foliation sequence. The complete sequence is circled in pencil, near the top of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. of each folio. It begins on the front cover, on number 1, and ends on the inside of the back cover, on number 182. Foliation errors: f.1 is followed by ff.1A-O; f.7 is followed by f.7A; f.13 is followed by f.13A

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