‘File No. 16/77 Fisheries – Reports etc’ [31r] (61/144)
The record is made up of 1 file (70 folios). It was created in 6 Nov 1948-30 May 1950. 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. .
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BAHREIN, 22nd JUNE 1949.
MEMORANDUM!
Some six weeks ago we received a call from
a Mr. R,G. Rowe who informed us that he intended
setting up an organisation to Investigate the
possibilities of commercial fishing in the Persian
Gulf. From his conversation we gathered that he
had himself formerly been a professional fisherman
and was about to leave his present employment with
ARAMCG for a Partnership with one or more other
ex employees of Aramco in a Venture to be called
"The
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Associates".
Mr. Rowe has apparently done some initial
"Prospecting" and has told us that the inaications
are favorable. He is purchasing a motor launch
from The Mercury Boat Lines for immediate purposes
and re understand that one of his Associates has
investigated the building in United Kingdom of a
trawling vessel having refrigerated space. It is
apparently the .Intention to undertake fishing on a
fairly large scale and perhaps erect a canning
establishment in Bahrein. According to Mr. Rowe,
the Adviser to the Bahrein Government has been kept
fully informed and has given his approval to the
Venture.
Gray Mackenzie has been asked to undertake
a certrin amount of
Agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
work for tho craft which
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Associates may owns at the outset
these duties will merely consist of giving assistance
in a general manner at the various ports in the Gulf
where such crafts may call.
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
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Correspondence relating to the fishing industry in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and discussions regarding the industry’s expansion using modern technologies such as trawlers and refrigerated storage. The file includes:
- requests from the British Government (Foreign Office and Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries) for details of Bahrain’s fishing industry, including import/export regulations;
- correspondence relating to the Ruler of Bahrain’s [Shaikh Salmān bin Ḥamad Āl Khalīfah] wish to increase the local fish supply in Bahrain, with investments in the islands’ fishing industry;
- Foreign Office papers concerning the development of the Persian Gulf’s fishing industry, with a particular focus on Muscat and Bahrain. The papers include correspondence from George Colin Lawder Bertram, Fisheries Expert for the British Middle East Office (BMEO), relating to the prospects of improving fisheries at Bahrain (ff 17-18);
- correspondence from and regarding the commercial company Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Associates, set up by former employees of the Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO) who intend to establish a large-scale fishing operation at Bahrain.
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- 1 file (70 folios)
- Arrangement
The file’s contents are arranged in approximate chronological order, from the earliest item at the front to the latest at the end. The file notes at the end of the file (ff 67-71) mirror the chronological arrangement.
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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 72; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-8; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- ‘File No. 16/77 Fisheries – Reports etc’
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