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'BAHREIN. SITE of POSSIBLE NAVAL BASE. (From Admty Chart No. 3540).' [‎6v] (2/2)

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Ref: IOR/L/PS/12/3840, f 6

The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in Apr 1933 - 4 May 1937. 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 map shows part of Bahrein [Bahrain] Island including al Menama [Manama] and Muharrak [Muharraq]. Inscribed 'N.S.(P.D.) April 1937'. A note states that 'The area enclosed by the dotted line is Government land'. The map includes manuscript annotations in red ink signed by JGL [John Gilbert Laithwaite of the 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. ]. Scale: 5 cables = 37mm.

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1 map
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Orientation
North
Degree coordinates
Top-left: 26° 15' 44.36" N, 50° 34' 32.64" E
Top-right: 26° 15' 44.36" N, 50° 37' 36.95" E
Bottom-left: 26° 11' 34.35" N, 50° 34' 32.64" E
Bottom-right: 26° 11' 34.35" N, 50° 37' 36.95" E
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Materials: Printed on paper with manuscript additions in red ink.

Dimensions: 290 x 207mm on sheet 330 x 230mm.

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IOR/L/PS/12/3840, f 6
Title
'BAHREIN. SITE of POSSIBLE NAVAL BASE. (From Admty Chart No. 3540).'
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6r:6v
Author
East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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