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File 50/1914 Pt 1 'Persian Gulf: Lighting & Buoying; General Arrangements' [194r] (392/396)
The record is made up of 1 file (194 folios). It was created in 1911-1912. 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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As regards the cost of the scheme it is not possible to form a reliable
estimate owing to the fact that the amount of both the initial and recurring
charges depends largely on the local circumstances and can only be
estimated on the spot. It should be explained, however, that the establish
ment of lights involves the provision of a small vessel fitted as a
lighthouse tender, besides the necessary plant for the manufacture of the
gas for supplying the unwatched lights.
As regards diplomatic difficulties, we note that our proposals will
presumably involve arrangement with the Persian authorities, the Sultan
of Muscat, the Sheikhs of Koweit and Bahrein, or any others who may
be interested.
It seems desirable, therefore, to arrange in order of their importance the
lights required for the navigation of the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
. This order is
considered to be as follows :—
(1.) Musandim.
(2.) Maskat.
(3.) Bushire.
(4.) Shat-el-Arab (a light vessel).
(5.) Muharrack (Bahrein).
(6.) Fasht-ad-Dibal (Bahrein).
(7.) Jezirat Kubbar (Koweit).
(8.) Bandar Abba-s.
(9.) Ras-al-Arz (Koweit).
(10.) Linga.
5. (c) Maintenance of Lights and Buoys .—It is suggested that the
Government of India should be invited to arrange for the maintenance of the
buoys and lighthouses in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
by the Royal Indian Marine, or in
whatever manner they should think fit.
6. (d) Apportionment of Cost .—It is suggested that the cost should be
divided equally between British and Indian revenues, this being the
principle usually followed with regard to Persian expenditure.
As to the amount, it has been already explained (paragraph 4) that no
reliable estimate can be at present furnished.
A. Mostyn Field.
Edmond J. W. Slade, D.N.I.
J. E. Ferard.
19th September 1908.
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This file contains papers relating to the instalment and maintenance of lighting and other navigation facilities in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and particularly around the Shatt-al-Arab waterway. Most of the papers pertain to the capital expenditures of the new navigation aids for ships. A minority of the papers document some geo-political concerns regarding the presence of Turkish ships in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and the Ottoman State's possible intention to maintain a permanent presence in the Gulf.
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- 1 file (194 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 196; 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.
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- Title
- File 50/1914 Pt 1 'Persian Gulf: Lighting & Buoying; General Arrangements'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:176v, 178r:182v, 184r:195v, back-i
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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