‘Arabian Gulf. Piracy by the Mahara Arabs in 1836 of a Native vessel called the “Bhowany Pursad”.’

Content

The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, an extract from a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. [Mumbai] to the East India Company Court of Directors The London-based directors of the East India Company who dealt with the daily conduct of the Company's affairs. , dated 31 December 1845.

The item relates to the fate of the Bhowany Pursad [ Bhavani Parsad ], a ‘native’ [non-European] vessel which sailed under British colours and was seized by the Mahara [Al-Mahrah] tribe of Wadee [ Wadi A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows. ] in 1836. The item consists of correspondence between the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. , the Court of Directors The London-based directors of the East India Company who dealt with the daily conduct of the Company's affairs. , and Stafford Bettesworth Haines, 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. at Aden. They discuss what has happened to the vessel since its capture, in particular:

• The effects of failed attempts to recapture the vessel
• Claims for compensation made by the firm Dhurmsey Luckmeedass [Dharmse Lakhmidas], who own the vessel
• The sale of vessel at Mocha
• The perceived waste of money spent maintaining the vessel before its sale.

The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political Department’, ‘P.C. [Previous Communication] 5191, Draft 282/46’, ‘Collection N. 2 of N. 149’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’.

Extent and format

1 item (19 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the item. The item also contains a table of contents (ff 99-100), noting ‘No’, ‘From’, ‘To’, ‘Subject’, ‘Date & No. of Document’ and ‘Date & No. of Cons[ultation]’.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 98, and terminates at f 116, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival item

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/F/4/2132/101276

History of this record

Date(s)

14 Dec 1842-31 Dec 1845 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

AuctionsSeizure of vessels and cargoesClaims

Places

AdenMocha

People & organisations

Political AgentBhavani ParsadGovernment of BombayCourt of Directors

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‘Arabian Gulf. Piracy by the Mahara Arabs in 1836 of a Native vessel called the “Bhowany Pursad”.’, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/F/4/2132/101276, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100098003070.0x000001> [accessed 2 October 2024]

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