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Coast from Ras Moosendem to Perforated Rock. 'Continuation' [‎4v] (2/2)

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Ref: IOR/X/10310/3

The record is made up of 1 watercolour view. It was created in before 1825. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: Map Collections.

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Watercolour, pen and ink and pencil on paper.

The sketch drawn by Lieutenant Michael Houghton shows three sequential topographical views of the coastal region at the Ras Moosendem [Ra’s Musandam, Oman].

The views were sketched from on board ship and show landmarks inscribed respectively: ‘Coomza’[Kumzār], ‘Jezeerat Aburashid’, ‘Mishean Rocks’, ‘Jezeerat Gunnum’ [Jezirat al Ghanam] and ‘Perforated Rock’; some with latitude reported. The location of three coves also indicated.

The bottom view features two dhows sailing away from the ‘Perforated Rock’.

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North
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Top-left: 26° 24' 49.37" N, 56° 17' 4.65" E
Top-right: 26° 24' 49.37" N, 56° 27' 52.91" E
Bottom-left: 26° 16' 25.69" N, 56° 17' 4.65" E
Bottom-right: 26° 16' 25.69" N, 56° 27' 52.91" E
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Materials: Pen and ink with wash on paper

Dimensions: 55 x 341 mm or smaller

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IOR/X/10310/3
Title
Coast from Ras Moosendem to Perforated Rock. 'Continuation'
Pages
4r:4v
Author
Houghton, Michael
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