"الخليج الفارسي وخليج عُمان. الموارد والدفاعات الساحلية. ١٩٠٣." [و‎‎٣‎٥] (١٢٠/٧٦)

CHAHBAR.
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CHAHBAR.
( See Admiralty Chart 38, with inset.)
Chahbar is on the Persian coast between the Gulf entrance
and the Indian frontier.
It is rumoured that the Russians desire to establish a coaling
station here.*
The population of the town in January 1903 was about 3,000,
chiefly Haluehis, engaged in seafaring pursuits.
The government is administered by the chief Persian custom
house official.
There is considerable trade.
The approximate distance of Chahbar from— Passage
Cape Jashk - - - is 162 miles. distances.
Gwadar - - - ,, 104 „
Maskat - - - ,, 150 „
The bay is miles broad at the entrance and 10 miles Chahbdr Bay.
deep. The town of Chahbar is on the shore close inside the E.
point of the bay. There is an anchorage for moderate draught
vessels abreast of the town. There is also an anchorage on the
W. side of the bay N. of Kuhlab point. The best landing place
at Chahbar is close to the fort on the sandy beach. A report
of January 1903 stated that there is good landing opposite the
telegraph station, and it was understood that men and stores
could easily be landed except on very rare occasions.
Coal. —There is no coal. Supplies.
Water. —There is good water in wells among the gardens close
S. of the fort. ( See also under “ Telegraph Station.”)
Food. —Sheep and bullocks can be procured from the country,
but time is necessary.
Vegetables, fish, &c. can be obtained.
(See also under Telegraph Station.)
There are no roads to the interior. Communica-
Mails are brought from Gwadar by camel, taking about three tlons ‘
days.
Steamers. —A steamer calls every three months with stores
and food for the native guard at the Telegraph Station.
Telegraph. —Chahbar is a telegraph station on the land line
from India to Cape Jashk. The telegraph line is double.
There is an old fort at Chahbar, 300 yards from the shore. Old fort.
It is square, with towers at the angles. Its condition is not
known.
* A report of June 1903 states that Chahbar is not naturally fitted for
the purpose of a large naval station, and that extensive engineering works
would be necessary.