'PERSIAN GULF AND GULF OF OMAN. RESOURCES AND COAST DEFENCES. 1903.' [‎33r] (72/120)

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Close to the large well is an elevated covered cistern,
filled from the well by a Persian wheel.
AVater from this well is used by the 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. for
drinking and cooking, and is conveyed to their barracks
on bullocks.
The supply is fairly abundant at all seasons, and the
water, though slightly brackish, is quite palatable.
These wells are within the limits of the station, and are
not used by natives from the village.
(2) Well W. of the sepoy 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. lines. Water used by 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. for
washing. Wells sunk round the lines and telegraph
buildings supply only brackish water unfit to drink.
(3) Small tank close E. of the telegraph office, supplied with
water (for purposes other than drinking and cooking)
from the main well (1).
(4) " West water tank,’ 5 lined with concrete and paved with
stone ; capacity about 57,000 gallons.
(5) “ East water tank,” lined with concrete; capacity about
77,000 gallons.
Each of the tanks (4) and (5) is surrounded by a wall 3 feet
high, and roofed over. Rain-water flows into them by cemented
channels cut in the surrounding ground.
In January 1903 the tanks were full and the supply was
sufficient for 18 months’ consumption (allowing for 12 adults
and three children).
The tanks are entirely dependent on the rainfall, which some
times fails for several successive years. The water has to be
filtered before use.
When the tanks fail water for drinking has to be brought
from the main well (1).
The water supply of the station could be increased by con
structing additional rain-water tanks and by sinking more wells
in the vicinity of the main well (1), where it is understood
water of a similar quality can be relied on.
Fond. —Sheep, fowls, &c. can be obtained, but not in large
quantities.
Vegetables and fodder cannot be obtained.
Fish is plentiful.
There are no roads to the interior.
Steamers .—There is fortnightly communication with India and
the Gulf by the “ British India” Gulf mail steamers.
Telegraph .—The cables are as follows :—
(1.) To Gwadar and Karachi”! Indo . European Telegraph
( 2 .)
(3.)
( 4 .)
Bush ire and Fao
Maskat
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Department.
- Indo-European Telegraph
Company,
Communica
tions.