"الخليج الفارسي وخليج عُمان. الموارد والدفاعات الساحلية. ١٩٠٣." [و‎‎١‎٧] (١٢٠/٤٠)

BUBIYAN CMKA8R AND ADJACENT WATERWAYS. 29
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It seems possible that Ilas-al-Geit may appear to the Turkish
nuthonties a suitable site for one of the two heavy batteries
vtuch, it is stated, have been proposed for the E. shore of
.oiibiyan as part of the defences for the Khor Abdalla. (See
Appendix, p. 82). v
UMKASR AND ADJACENT WATERWAYS.
Admiralty Chart 3,293.*)
Hr sea-gomg vessels the approach is through the Khor Sea approach.
Abdullah (already described, p. 27). At the head of this deep
inlet (and N. of Bubiyan Island) is Warba Island, which is 7
miles long, roughly N.E. and S.W.
There are channels N. and S. of this island which were
examined in February 1902.
Channel N. of Warba Island, and Khor Umkasr.
I he channel N. of Warba Island would be available for
vessels of any draught but for an obstruction off the E. end of
Warba Island over which the channel is narrow. At this point
there is, however, at least 18 feet at high water and probably
more, and in February 1902 it was considered that this shallow
part might be dredged if necessary.
At about 7 miles from the E. end of Warba Island the channel
is joined by the Khor Umkasr. The lower part of the Khor
Umkasr is a broad and deep waterway running roughly N.W.
and S.E., and the shallow upper part is understood to extend
into the interior at times nearly as far as Rafdieh, 6 miles short
of Zobeir (about 30 miles N.W. of Umkasr).
There is good accommodation for ships close to the shore near
the point marked “good landing” on Chart 3,293f.
Umkasr.
Lmkasr is situated about 4 miles up the Khor Umkasr on
the W. shore.
For distances, see under Khor Abdalla. Distances.
Apparently there is no town at present, and the site is only
marked by the enclosure occupied by the Turkish garrison.
Umkasr and the surrounding country are claimed by the
Sheikh of Koweit, on somewhat doubtful evidence. In February
1902 there was a camp of Koweit tribesmen 2 £ miles from the
Turkish camp.
The Turkish camp in February 1902 was about 2 miles N.W. Turkish
of “ good landing ” on Chart 3,293, situated in a rectangle cam P*
° Issued for fleet purposes, 2nd June 1902.
t Sec note as to site for railway terminus, p. 31.