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detained, pending the appearance of his brother, the owner, ta give reason
dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. should not be condemned. b ailing ^ such appearance, the
why the anow suoum uuo ———• appearance, the
Nakhoda to be treated as an accomplice and kept m detention at JasHor
the period of one month, or until fate of dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. has been finally decided.
7. Looking to me prouamn^ ui ucx u C x±i 5 ^uucmucu <js prize, i called
for an estimate of the vessel’s present value from Major Lane, Officer Com.
nianding Troops and Acting Intelligence Officer at Jask (see “IT” attached)
This estimate of Ks. 1,000 ( rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. one thousand) does not err on the side of
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geration, seeing that the dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. is a fast passenger badan in very good
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conuition and with new sail.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
I\ W. Caulfield,
Captain and Senior Raval Officer,
Persia Gulf Di
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Telegram, No. 565 P. G., dated the 9th May 1914. ( ;i •
Prom—The Officer Commanding Troops at Jask,
To—The Senior Naval Officer, H.M.S. “ Fox^ Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
There is no evidence forthcoming against the two crew under detention of
“Sphinx’s” badan. This badan was measured by Lieutenant Maltby this
morning. Following are dimensions: length overall 50 feet 6 inches, beam
13 feet, D clepth 6 feet. Her present value complete as handed over is estimated
at one thousand rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. .
Evidence of Crew of badan captured otf Maskat by H.M.S. “Fox” on 5th May 19H.
On 5th to 7th May the following evidence was obtained on board H.M.S,
“ Fox ” through Senior Naval Officer’s Interpreter under the direct super
vision of Lieutenant B. Gordon, an officer well versed in these matters.
The Nakhoda and every member of the crew was examined but the
evidence of only three men proved to be of any material value in view of the
fact that the remainder had joined since 16th January 1914i (date on which the
dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. landed the rifles at Puzim in Hashadi Bay).
All witnesses were of course examined separately.
Statement of the Nakhoda Juma-bin-Abed, age about 38, native of Barka,
Q. How long have you been Nakhoda of your present badan ?
A. I have just joined.
"Who is the owner of the badan ?
My brother Saiyid-bin-Abed of Barka.
Ho you know who was Nakhoda before you ?
Yes, Abdulla-bin-Suaid of Barka. > ' '
How long was Abdnlla in the badan to your knowledge ?
Since badan w T as built. I do not know when that was.
Are there any of the last Nakhoda’s crew serving with you ?
Yes, several.
"What are their names ?
Juma-bin-Salim, Safe-bin-Ahmed and Sitin.
Ho you know anything about your badan’s previous voyages?
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