!['File 9/7 Lighthouse and leading lights' [‎6r] (11/20)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000881.0x000067/IOR_R_15_6_328_0011.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "'File 9/7 Lighthouse and leading lights' [‎6r] (11/20)")
'File 9/7 Lighthouse and leading lights' [6r] (11/20)
The record is made up of 1 file (8 folios). It was created in 19 Mar 1949-7 Dec 1949. It was written in English and Farsi. 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. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
A
BKITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. (£)
\l;
(Inoobporatbd in England.)
S.S.
W B A R A L A"
388
His Britanic Majesty 1 s Consul
Muscat.
, i
Voy. ISo.
18th March, 294 9
Dear Sir,
LEADING LIGHTS.
This is to inform you that as I was on the point of
entering harbour this morning, solely depending on the Leading
Lights, the white upper one was suddenly extinguished. Fortu
nately I Just had turning room so ; was able to lie off until
daylight but I do wish to indicate the very serious results
which might result from such an unusual action. I shall
certainly not risk arriving before daylight in future whereas
there can be no doubt of the advantages under fine weather
condition of being able to do so.
Relevant times are Time of sunrise 0610 Hrs. L.M. T.
w Light was extinguished 0537 Hrs.L^r
/i 3
I am. Dear Sir,
Yours faithfully.
y
Master.
lA\A~>
^ |3 j L t*.
About this item
- Content
Correspondence concerning repairs required at Muscat Harbour. The papers consist of numerous reports of lights not working and other needs for repair and replacement. Also included in the file is the proposal to make the Secretary, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Lighting Service, responsible for disseminating navigational information in the Gulf.
Correspondence comes from: the Government of Iran; the British India Steam Navigation Company Limited; the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Lighting Service; the Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. , Bahrain; and the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , Muscat.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (8 folios)
- Arrangement
The file is arranged in rough chronological order, from the rear to the front.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 10; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 4-9; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
- Written in
- English and Farsi in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
'File 9/7 Lighthouse and leading lights' [6r] (11/20), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/6/328, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100063776745.0x00000c> [accessed 6 November 2024]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100063776745.0x00000c
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100063776745.0x00000c">'File 9/7 Lighthouse and leading lights' [‎6r] (11/20)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100063776745.0x00000c"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000881.0x000067/IOR_R_15_6_328_0011.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000881.0x000067/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/R/15/6/328
- Title
- 'File 9/7 Lighthouse and leading lights'
- Pages
- 6r
- Author
- British India Steam Navigation Company Limited
- Copyright
- ©P&O Heritage
- Usage terms
- Creative Commons Non-Commercial Licence