'Sketch of the Course of the Shat Ul 'Arab from the Entrance to Mahomerah' [‎1r] (1/2)

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'Sketch of the Course of the Shat Ul 'Arab from the Entrance to Mahomerah'

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Ref: Mss Eur F126/101

The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in 7 Mar 1857. It was written in English and Persian. 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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Lithographed A lithograph is an image reproduced from a printing plate whose image areas attract ink and non-image areas repel it. in the Office of the Chief Engineer of P.W. by H Essoobyee, and F de Jesus, Bombay, 7 March 1857.

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Below title the note: 'by Captain Felix Jones, Resident Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and Captain M. Green, Sind Horse, constructed while reconnoitring the Enemy's position at Mahomerah [Khorramshahr] in Company with Commander Ethersey and Captain J.W. Young. J.N. in February 1857’.

Shows the course of the Hugh Lindsay by blue line.

The place names are given in English and Persian.

Extent and format

1 map

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Scale

Scale 1:63,360

Scale designator

Horizontal

Orientation

North

Degree coordinates

Top-left: 30° 29' 56.63" N, 48° 6' 59.88" E
Top-right: 30° 29' 56.63" N, 48° 37' 38.32" E
Bottom-left: 29° 45' 27.98" N, 48° 6' 59.88" E
Bottom-right: 29° 45' 27.98" N, 48° 37' 38.32" E

Physical characteristics

Dimensions: 1130 x 425 mm; on sheet 1180 x 524 mm or smaller.

Foliation: The map sheet has been foliated in the top right hand corner of the folio with a pencil number enclosed in a circle.

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English and Persian in Latin and Arabic script

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Reference: Mss Eur F126/101
Title: 'Sketch of the Course of the Shat Ul 'Arab from the Entrance to Mahomerah'
Pages: 1r:1v
Author: East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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