'File 3/3 Persian Navy' [84r] (167/200)
The record is made up of 1 file (98 folios). It was created in 5 Feb 1932-29 Dec 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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Translation of an article which appeared in the "THAGHR"
newspaper of Basra, dated the 21st Jamad thani 1S52 (9th Octo-
October 1933).
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BRI'TISH FLOTILLA AT EUWAIT ~ f IHE SITUATION OF ARABIA ,
By the special correspondent of the "Thaghr".
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On Saturday the 11th Jamad thani 1352 (1.10.33)
a Flotilla of nine ships of the British Mediterranean fleet
under the leadership of the warship "DUNCAU" jcn board of
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which was Captain Harris, the Chief of the Flotilla^ They
were joined by H.M.S.SHOREHAM with His Excellency the Senior
Naval Officer in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
on board and all arrived
at the port of Kuwait at 3 0* Clock Arabic time. As soon
as they anchored the launch of His Excellency the Political
Agent at Kuwait left for the leader ship, and he (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.
) was greeted by the Senior Naval Officer,
the Commander of the Flotilla and other officers. A few
minutes later the Amir’s launch "NAYIF” left the pier with
His Excellency the Ruler of Kuwait on board to visit His
Excellency the Senior Naval Officer and the Officer Commanding
the Flotilla. He was received with great kindness and friend
-liness (which indeed he deserved) by both His Excellency
the Senior Naval Officer and the Officer Commanding the
Flotilla.
After receiving the general salute, the Amir
inspected the guard of honour, which was drawn up for the
occasion, and then carefully visited the whole ship,
attentively examining the various parts (machinery). He
was able to observe to what extent of efficiency a modern
navy has reached. He then retired to the stateroom, where
he took some refreshment. Finally when he wished to return
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This file concerns visits of Persian warships to Arab ports. The two main issues discussed are whether Arab rulers in the Gulf should be formally notified prior to any visits to their ports by Persian warships, and, in cases where notification has not been received, whether a call to visit should be accepted. Much of the file consists of copies of telegrams relating to this matter between 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. , the Government of India's Foreign and Political Department, and the British Minister, Tehran. Other correspondents include the following: 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. , Kuwait; the Secretary to 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. ; the Secretary of State for India; the Foreign Office; the Senior Naval Officer, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; the Ruler of Kuwait, Shaikh Ahmad al-Jabir as-Sabah [Shaikh Aḥmad al-Jābir Āl Ṣabāḥ].
Other matters discussed in the file include: a reported incident of an officer of a Persian warship hauling down a British flag at Basidu [Bāsaʻīdū]; a subsequent tour of the Gulf by a flotilla of eight British destroyers, and its perceived effect on opinion in Kuwait.
The file also includes a copy of an address, given by 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. to the Trucial Chiefs [rulers of the Trucial states A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. ] at Dibai [Dubai], on 23 September 1933.
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- 1 file (98 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 100; 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. Two additional foliation sequences are also present in parallel between ff 2-99, and ff 3-99; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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