'Report of a committee of enquiry on the lighting and buoyage of the Persian Gulf. 1909' [7r] (13/18)
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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The works of Messrs. Lynch at Basra were, however, visited, and the
opinion formed that that firm would be capable of executing most general
repairs.
Depot.
15. The establishment of a Depot at Basra offers advantages, but there
are political objections to that course, and the distance up the river is a
considerable inconvenience.
Other places were considered and examined in this connection, notably,
Koweit, which is the only port in the Gulf where a vessel of even moderate
draught can approach near the shore. Land could be obtained there on the
mainland opposite Jezirat Kurein.
The Committee consider that Koweit will be the most convenient place
for the establishment of a Depot.
The requirements of the Depot will be detailed in a separate report by
Mr. Hood.
Gas Buoys.
1G. The scheme proposed concentrates practically all the gas buoys at
one end of the Gulf, which is an important consideration in view of their
maintenance by the lighthouse tender.
Maintenance.
1 7. From the point of view of practical convenience and expedience, apart
from any question of the incidence of cost, it appears to the Committee that
the Government of India are clearly in the best position to undertake the
arrangements necessary for the up-keep of the lights and buoys decided upon,
and for the administration of the lighting system generally, assuming that no
international complications arise to interfere with such a course.
Estimates.
18. The question of estimates of first cost and maintenance will be dealt
with in detail in a supplementary report by Mr. Hood.
Light Dues.
19. The problem of the recovery of light dues has not been overlooked
Imt it appears to the Committee to be one of great complication, the discussion
of which does not fall within the scope of their instructions.
20. A general chart of the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
showing the suggested positions
of the lights and the usual steamer routes is forwarded herewith.
21. The Committee desire to place on record their appreciation of the
ready assistance given by the Commander and officers of the H.I.M.S.
" Lawrence."
P. Z. Cox, Major.
David W. Hood.
S. Litchfield.
W. G. Beacchamp.
R .I. M.S. " Lawrence," at Bushire,
29th April 1909.
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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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