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'History of the Indian Navy. (1613-1863).' [‎373] (392/622)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (575 pages). It was created in 1877. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: Printed Collections.

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HISTORY OF THE INDIAN NAYY.
373
against Mohamra, and of the signal success with which they
were crowned.
44 The Governor-General in Council has further remarked,
with the highest gratification, the distinguished conduct of
Commander J. Rennie, who, since the departure of Captain
Young, has most efficiently commanded the naval forces in the
Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . In the enterprising advance upon Ahwaz, the
signal success obtained was due, in a very large measure, to the
judgment and resolute gallantry of this able officer. The
acknowledgments of the Government are also due to Com
mander Selby, of the 4 Semiramis Commander Grieve, of the
' CliveActing-Commander Manners, of the 4 Victoria;' and to
Lieutenants-Commanding Tronson, of the 4 Falkland,' and
Worsley, of the 4 Ajdaha,' who contributed largely to the success
of the day; and the special thanks of the Government are
claimed for Commander Adams, for the efficient manner in
which he seconded the attack on the northern forts at Mohamra.
Acting-Commodore Young has commended the conduct of Lieu
tenant Chitty, commanding the 'Berenice;' of Commander
Nesbitt, agent for transports; and of Acting-Masters Com
manding McLaurin, of the 4 Napier;' Holland, of the 4 Comet;'
Fletcher, of the 4 Planet;' Neale, of the 4 Assyria;' Davies, of
the 4 Ethersey,' flat; and Darke, of the 4 Hugh Lindsay,' for
the effective aid which they respectively rendered in the attack
on Mohamra; and the Governor-General in Council has great
pleasure in acknowledging their good services.
"Finally, the Governor-General in Council wishes to offer
his hearty thanks to all the officers and non-commissioned
officers, of whatever designation, and to all the soldiers and
sailors of the force, for the bravery, the endurance, and good
conduct which they have displayed during the several opera
tions in which they have been engaged. It will afford the
Governor-General in Council the highest gratification to re
commend the arduous and successful services of the military
and naval forces on the coasts, and in the interior of Persia, to
the most favourable consideration of the Honourable Court of
Directors and Pier Majesty's Government."
On the 2nd of October, 1857, Bushire was evacuated, and,
soon after, the troops stationed at the island of Kharrack also
retired. ^ On the 16th of October, the 4 Ferooz,' under the com
mand of Lieutenant Tronson, arrived at Bombay from Bushire,
maKurrachee, having on board Brigadier-General John Jacob,
O.B., commanding the Field Force left at Bushire until the
execution of the terms of the treaty concluded at Paris on the
4th of March, 1856, with his staff and some European and
iNative troops. In General Jacob's^ General Order of the 18th
* T ^ S n n a 0bl ® soldier and remarkable man, who, in many points of character,
resembled bir Charles Napier, died on tlie 6tli ol" December, 1858, at Jacobabad

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History of the Indian Navy. (1613-1863).

Author: Charles Rathbone Low.

Publication Details: London: Richard Bentley and Son, New Burlington Street.

Physical Description: initial Roman numeral pagination (i-vi); octavo.

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1 volume (575 pages)
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This volume contains a table of contents giving chapter headings and page references. Each chapter heading is followed by a detailed breakdown of the contents of that chapter.

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Dimensions: 229mm x 140mm

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