"ملخص المراسلات المتعلقة بإدارة ميناء البصرة وإجراءات للسيطرة على حركة الملاحة البحرية في بلاد الرافدين." [ظ‎‎١‎١] (١٣٤/٢٢)

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The present German wharf at Magill to be extended loO # feet towards No. 2
Berth. The stranded vessel between the German wharf and No. 2 Berth to be
removed if practicable without damaging the channel.
Landing places for boats at one or two places at and between the German
wharf and No. 5 jetty. It is also for consideration ofG.H. Q. whether additional
wharfage for river craft should not be constructed on the left bank North of the
Flying Corps wharf. If it is intended to embark or land troops on that side of
the river, it is certainly necessary. If later it is found more wharfage is required
for ocean-going vessels, separate proposals will be submitted,
(Sd.) W. B. HUDDLESTON, Captain, RJJ1.,
Principal Marine Transport Officer, I. E r Force " D"
Copy to I. G. C.,
B. G. R. E.
MARINE TRANSPORT NOTE No. 2.
The present new berths alongside the bank in the Magill Reach of the river
are numbered from North to South beginning with No. 1 Berth which was formerly
Ship wharves. called the Magill wharf and comprises 6
berths for ocean-going vessels. These are
at present merely temporary substitutes for wharves and are suitable for present
urgent work ; but in order to cope with future requirements, it is proposed that as
speedily as possible heavier and more
substantial wharves be erected in this
bie. place to allow vessels to he alongside with
out the agency of mahailas which form
their structure, material and size are only adapted for use as atemporary measure.
Wharves are required to be continuous in order that more vessels can lie along
side and to take every advantage of the deep river frontage there available, I
propose therefore that steel screw piled
Advantages of dsop nver frontage. wharves with a. with of 20 feet be sub-
stituted for the present arrangements when apportunity offers. These wharves.
Necessary fittings for wharves. will require fittings width bollards, cranes,,
etc., as necessary, and tram lines to rapidly
clear them of cargo. It is estimated that berths for at least 8 vessels would be
thus secured. This in itself will, to a very great extent, solve the mahaila ques
tion and give the maximum rapidity in disembarkation of troops and stores.
For lighter craft, it is proposed that the whole front from the R. E. Park
Small craft jetties and wharves. ^ the South QS far as the piCSGllt Small
jetty now used for discharging firewood to
the North should be connected by numerous continuous wharves and landing
places with occasional landing steps for boats. The want of these facilities
greatly hampers my department.
If approved I request that necessary action may be taken by the B. G. R. E.
at the earliest possible time to give effect to this proposal.
(Sd.) W. B. HUDDLESTON, Captain,
Principal Marine Transport Officer, I. E. Force " D. r '
Copy to I. G» C.
No. A.-25. 20-12-15,
To the G. H. Q.
MARINE TRANSPORT NOTE 4.
I o obtain the most rapid disembarkation of troops, animals and stores and
The object of wharves is to obtain rapid dis- to do this efficiently and with the greatest
embarkation of troops and stores. economy, it is essential to have as many
wharves in suitable places on the river front as we have material and labour to