'OBOKH'

IOR/L/PS/20/60, f 3 2

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The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in 1895. It was written in English and French. 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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The map shows a region of eastern Africa around Obokh [Obock] at the northern entrance to the Gulf of Tajura, indicating buildings, hydrology, soundings Measurements of the depth of a body of water. and navigation lights, with short descriptions of vegetation and tidal conditions, and a brief note on the visibility of buoys. The map was compiled 'From French Government Surveys.'

Sheet 'No. 696-I., 95.' appears in the lower margin, and a printing statement reads, 'Intelligence Branch. Topographical. Dy. No. 1,163. Exd. C.J.A., March 1895.' A hand stamp reads, 'Intelligence Division 15 Jan 1896'.

Extent and format
1 map
Area map covers
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Scale
Scale approximately 1:41,180
Scale designator
Horizontal
Orientation
North
Degree coordinates
Top-left: 11° 59' 22.92" N, 43° 16' 55.92" E
Top-right: 11° 59' 22.92" N, 43° 20' 5.64" E
Bottom-left: 11° 57' 5.4" N, 43° 16' 55.92" E
Bottom-right: 11° 57' 5.4" N, 43° 20' 5.64" E
Physical characteristics

Materials: Printed on paper

Dimensions: 110 x 170mm, on sheet 510 x 565mm

Written in
English and French in Latin script
Type
Map

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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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Unrestricted

Archive reference
IOR/L/PS/20/60, f 3 2

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Date(s)
1895 (CE, Gregorian)
Places
Obokh

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