![File 619/1907 Pt 7 'Arms traffic: Persian Gulf. Debai incident.' [‎221r] (123/142)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x000008/IOR_L_PS_10_115_0446.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "File 619/1907 Pt 7 'Arms traffic: Persian Gulf. Debai incident.' [‎221r] (123/142)")
File 619/1907 Pt 7 'Arms traffic: Persian Gulf. Debai incident.' [221r] (123/142)
The record is made up of 1 item (70 folios). It was created in 12 Sep 1910-21 Feb 1911. It was written in English. 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. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
73
Telegram No. 105, dated 10th (received 11th) November 1910.
From His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief,
To The Secretary to the Government of India, Marine Department.
Reference is invited to my telegram No. 102. The Senior Naval Officer,
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, telegraphed on the 9th November the following details regarding
the affair at Bris:—The Prosperpine at 1 P.M.,on 2nd November, landed seven
miles west of Bris a force of 60 officers and men under Commander Marshall.
The landing was carried out without opposition, and a position on the nearest
hill was taken up, a maxim gun being mounted. As there were no indications
of the enemy, the party divided to carry out a search: one under
Lieutenant Gresson proceeding inland, the other under Commander
Marshall moving to the left flank. When leaving the knoll to rejoin
rest, the enemy who were invisible opened fire at a distance of about
lOo'yards, two officers and one man, as already reported, being wounded.
Lieutenant Gresson then assumed command; the enemy, to the number
of about 40, retiring hurriedly, leaving behind some loaded rifles, and
were not seen again. The party embarked about 8 P.M., and during the night
search-lights were used and a few shells fired to prevent removal of arms. On
daylight of 3rd November the Perseus arrived, landing 250 men including
50
sepoys
Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank.
from Charbar. After careful search arms were discovered in
crevice of hills and the ammunition buried in the sand by the side of the
dhow
A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean.
which had been beached and abandoned. On 4th November further search
was made,
dhow
A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean.
was burnt and ship left. Maskat had stated that
carried 400 rifles ; 360 rifles and 30,000 rounds were actually taken. The
wounded are progressing favourably.
About this item
- Content
The correspondence discusses an incident at Debai [Dubai] on 24 December 1910 in which a landing party from HMS Hyacinth entered Debai to search a house for illegally trafficked arms and came under fire from local residents.
The correspondence includes detailed accounts of the incident by British naval officials, and discussions regarding the terms and conditions that were imposed on the Sheikh of Debai [Shaikh Buṭṭī bin Suhayl Āl Maktūm] in the aftermath of events.
The principal correspondents include 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. (Percy Zachariah Cox), the Naval Commander-in-Chief of the East Indies Station (Edmond John Warre Slade), the Foreign Secretary to the Government of India (Arthur Henry McMahon), the Viceroy of India (Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst), the Secretary of State for India (Robert Crew-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe), the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Sir Edward Grey), and representatives of 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. and the Foreign Office.
- Extent and format
- 1 item (70 folios)
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at f 160, and terminates at f 230, as part of a larger physical volume; 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 View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
File 619/1907 Pt 7 'Arms traffic: Persian Gulf. Debai incident.' [221r] (123/142), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/115/2, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100026116665.0x00002e> [accessed 23 August 2026]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100026116665.0x00002e
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100026116665.0x00002e">File 619/1907 Pt 7 'Arms traffic: Persian Gulf. Debai incident.' [‎221r] (123/142)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100026116665.0x00002e"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x000008/IOR_L_PS_10_115_0446.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x000008/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/L/PS/10/115/2
- Title
- File 619/1907 Pt 7 'Arms traffic: Persian Gulf. Debai incident.'
- Pages
- 160r:199v, 200v:203v, 204v:230v
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence