‘Proceedings adopted in consequence of the depredations committed by the Joasmee Pirates in the Persian Gulph,’ Vol. 2

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This item consists mostly of copies of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, letters to and 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. . It is the second in a series of eight items on the subject of the alleged piracy of the Joasmee [ al-Qawāsim One of the ruling families of the United Arab Emirates; also used to refer to a confederation of seafaring Arabs led by the Qāsimī tribe from Ras al Khaima. , also referred to as Joassmee] (the others are: IOR/F/4/648/17850, IOR/F/4/649/17852, IOR/F/4/650/17853 and 17854, IOR/F/4/651/17855, and IOR/F/4/652/17856 and 17857). The main subjects are:

• Reports of sightings of Joasmee ships and of their attacks against merchant shipping, particularly in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , off the coasts of Scind [Sindh] and Guzerat [Gujarat], and off the Malabar Coast
• Measures taken to tackle Joasmee piracy, including providing convoys for merchant ships between Surat and Mocha as well as up and down the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and sending ships to cruise off the coasts of Scind and Cutch [Kutch]
• The capture by the Joasmees of the East India Company Pattamar Durria Dowlut [ Darya Dawlat . Also referred to as Derriah Dowlut and Deria Dowlet ] and reports of its capture and the fate of its crew, including depositions from two of them
• An incident in which the Vestal fired on ships from Muscat, believing them to be Joasmee pirates, and a subsequent investigation into the incident. It includes an extract of the log of the Vestal from 1-12 May 1817 (ff 104v to 105v)
• The activities in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. of Rahma bin Jaubir, who is now opposed to the Joasmee
• Concerns that the forces deployed against the Joasmee pirates are insufficient, and suggestions that a larger expedition should be carried out against them.

The main correspondents are: Francis Warden, Chief Secretary, 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. ; Henry Meriton, Superintendent of Marine; Charles William Elwood, Agent at Porebunder [Porbandar]; William Bruce, Resident at Bushire; the East India Company’s Broker Often a local commercial agent in the Gulf who regularly performed duties of intelligence gathering and political representation. at Muscat; Captain William Hill, Commander of the Towey ; and Lieutenant Frederick Faithful, Commander of the Vestal .

The title page (f 5) of the item contains the following references: ‘PC 16, Draft 383, 1821/2’; and ‘Examiner’s Office, 1821’.

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1 item (133 folios)

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Board's Collections Vol 649

746 images

Ref: IOR/F/4/649

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English in Latin script

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Archival item

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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.

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Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/F/4/649/17851

History of this record

Date(s)

26 Oct 1816-24 Dec 1817 (CE, Gregorian)

Related material

Related primary sources

Bombay Pol 7 Aug 1822, draft 383/1821-22, IOR/E/4/1042 pp 68-128. See also IOR/F/4/541/13141

People & organisations

Government of Bombay, Chief SecretaryChief of the Āl Jalāhimah ClanToweyCommander of the ToweyDarya DawlatNative AgentVestalCommander of the Vestal

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