"الخليج الفارسي وخليج عُمان. الموارد والدفاعات الساحلية. ١٩٠٣." [و‎‎٢‎٤] (١٢٠/٥٤)

KIIOIJ MLSA DILAM—KHARAG ISLAND,
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KHOR MUSA.
(See Admiralty Chan 2,837b and Map 1 in Pocket.)
Khor Musa lies to the E. of the Shatt-al-Arab mouth, the
ilireet distance of Kabr (an islet in the mouth of the Khor) from
l ao bort, being about 32 miles. 7 miles N. of Kabr, the Khor
dmdes into two branches. The E. branch retains the name
of Musa lor about 17 miles, when it in turn divides into two
branches, viz., hhor Mashur and Khor Dorak. The W. branch
is called Khor Bukhader, and extends to a point close to the
course of the Karun River.
The Khor Musa has only recently been explored, and as yet
few details have been received * It appears, however, that a
defensdile naval station could perfectly well be established on
the Khor. Ihere is plenty of water, and the approach from the
sea would be difficult to an enemy. The surrounding country
is fertile and populous, and its generally level nature would
facilitate railway construction.
I he anchorages used by the “ Sphinx ” during a visit in 1903
are marked by anchors on Map 1.
DILAM.
(See Admiralty Chart 2,837b and Map 1 in Pocket.)
According to a report of June 1903 the seaport of Dilam,
situated about 58 miles E. of the entrance to Khor Musa, is in
telegraphic communication with Bushire by an overland wire.
Dilam lias about 1,000 inhabitants. Considerable quantities of
grain are exported.
KHARAG ISLAND.
(See Admiralty Chart 2,837b, and inset.)
Kharng Island is about 30 miles W.N.W. of Bushire, and is
under the governor of that town.
It is 4 miles long (N. and S.) by about 2 miles broad. The
highest point is 284 feet above the sea.
The only place of interest is the village at the N.E. point,
which contains about 400 men, mostly fishermen.
For distances sec under Bushire, p. 44. Distances
There is only an open roadstead off the village, protected from Anchorage,
winds between N. and W. It is unsafe when S. and S.E. gales &c.
set in.
" A detailed report has since been received. The anchorage marked
(3) on Map 1 is considered the most suitable site for a harbour. The
Khor Bukhader is navigable for any draught ship, but narrow. At
anchorage (3) the depth is 51 fathoms in the centre, and the channel is
about 400 yards wide.