'Report of a committee of enquiry on the lighting and buoyage of the Persian Gulf. 1909' [4v] (8/18)
The record is made up of 1 volume (9 folios). It was created in 1909. It was written in English. 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. .
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neighbourhood be re-surveyed, the position and extent of the Madura shoal
verified, and the absence of other dangers placed beyond doubt. The result
of this survey may conceivably indicate the necessity for modifications in the
position and type of the outer light proposed for this port.
With regard to the proposal to place an unwatched light on the existing
beacon at Ras al Arz, it is found that the beacon is not suitably constructed
for supporting a light.
A 12-mile light on a new structure adjacent to the site of the existing
beacon is recommended.
As it is necessary to maintain a watchman to guard the day mark at
Kas al Arz from depredation by Bedouin, it would be inadvisable to place an
unwatched light at this point.
The
Political Agent
A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency.
anticipates no danger of interference if local light
keepers are employed.
Sheikh Mobarak of Koweit appears to be much interested in the proposal
to light the port, and is unlikely to place any difficulty in the way.
Good water is available within a mile of the Uas al Arz site, but
arrangements for storage of water would be necessary on Kubbar,
There are three buoys marking the anchorage, maintained by the British
India Steam Navigation Company. No additional buoyage is required as
far as the anchorage is concerned. The
Political Agent
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desired that the
question of the channel into Shweikh should be gone into in view of possible
future developments.
It is considered that two small mark buoys will suffice, and that these
should be preferably provided and maintained by local arrangement, as this
Khor is only used as an anchorage for the
Political Agent
A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency.
's launch, the
Sheikh's steam yacht, and other small craft.
The light, fixed red, visible five miles, recently established at the
Agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
by the Indian Government, meets all requirements as a harbour light.
Bahrein.
The Admiralty Conference propose the erection of—
(1) a 20-mile light on Fasht ad Dibal, and
(2) a 12-mile light on Muharrak.
While the usefulness of the former is apparent, the proposed light on
Muharrak is considered to be situated too far from the navigable channel to
ofi'er complete facilities for entering the port by night.
It is possible that the establishment of a light on that island would not
be altogether palatable to the Sheikh, but, in the Resident's opinion, his
objection could be overcome. In any case it is recommended that, instead
of this lighthouse, a small light vessel, or gas boat, be established half a mile
outside the shoal near the present outer buoy, and that the existing Kaseifa
and West Spit buoys be replaced by lighted buoys, the Jadum buoy being-
retained in its present position.
A 10-mile floating light at the entrance to the channel as above suggested
would actually illuminate a more useful area than a 12-mile light on
Muharrak, while it would indicate, without doubt, the entrance to the
channel, which is necessary, if any scheme is to be effective.
A making light for the port from the east and north is necessary, and a
light having a range of about 20 miles on the north side of the reef at Fasht
ad Dibal would be in the best position.
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A report of a committee of enquiry on the lighting and buoyage of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , 1909.
The report discusses the existing lighting facilities in the Gulf (at Kuwait and Fao) and the details of a proposed scheme to construct a comprehensive network of lights at the following locations: Muscat, Musandam, Bunder Abbas, Tanb, Lingah, Shaikh Shuaib, Ras Al Mutaf, Bushire, Shatt Al Arab Bar, Koweit [Kuwait], Bahrein [Bahrain] and Debai [Dubai].
The members of the committee are listed as follows:
- Major Percy Zachariah Cox, Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
- Mr. D W Hood, A.M. Inst. C.E., Trinity House.
- Commander S Litchfield, R.N., H.M.S "Sphinx".
- Commander W G Beauchamp, R.I.M., in charge of the Marine Survey of India.
The report includes an appendix (folio 8-9v) entitled 'Correspondence Regarding Buoys of the British India Steam Navigation Company'.
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Condition: A report bound with string.
Foliation: The file's foliation sequence commences at the first folio and terminates at the last folio; 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. This is the sequence which has been used by this catalogue to reference items within the volume.
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