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161. IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 104

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 104
Title:
Survey of the Cape of Aden
Scope & Content:
The survey indicates some elevation heights, the contours and quality of the terrain and its suitability or not for defences. Original was signed Robert Foster, Captain Engineers, Aden, 1 April 1839. Copied in the Chief Engineer Office, Bombay [Mumbai], 16 April 1839.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Apr 1839
Extent:
1 map sheet

162. IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 599

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 599
Title:
Plan and Section of the Fort at Munora at Kurachee
Scope & Content:
Plan and section of the fort at Munora [Manora] at Kurachee [Karachi], by Captain H C Harris, Field Engineer, Sinde [Sindh] Reserve Force (SRF). The scale of the plan is 40 feet to an inch; the scale for the section 25 feet to an inch.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Mar 1839
Extent:

1 plan sheet

163. IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 632

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 632
Title:
Compass Sketch of the Creek Leading to GHARRA
Scope & Content:
Sketch of the creek leading to Gharra [Gharo], represented on a ‘Scale of one Inch to the Mile, of 2040’ (the scale is stated, not drawn). By Lieutenants J Buckle and J S Greive IN [Indian Navy], Karrachi [Karachi], 21 March 1839. The sketch commences at ‘Munharo [Manora] Point’ (western side) ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
May 1839
Extent:
1 map sheet

164. IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 633

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 633
Title:
COMPASS SKETCH of the CREEK Conducting from Gisree to the Village of GAHRAH
Scope & Content:
Sketch of the creek leading to Gahrah [Gharo, also spelled Gharra in this item], as surveyed by Lieutenant J S Grieve, IN [Indian Navy]. Represented on a ‘Scale of 1 inch to the miles of 2040 yards’ (the scale is stated and also drawn on). The sketch commences at ‘Munharo [Manora] Point’ (west...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
May 1839
Extent:
1 map sheet

165. IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 133

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 133
Title:
‘MILITARY SURVEY OF THE PENINSULA OR CAPE OF ADEN ON THE COAST OF YEMEN A PROVINCE OF ARABIA FELIX’
Scope & Content:
Printed map showing Aden town; defences of entire peninsula, road network; distribution of the population including European settlements and the Jewish quarter; the new town; location of old ruined water tank; market. The map is signed by Captain Robert Foster, Chief Engineer’s Office, Bombay [...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Sep 1839
Extent:
1 map

166. IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 134

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 134
Title:
‘MILITARY SURVEY OF THE PENINSULA OR CAPE OF ADEN ON THE COAST OF YEMEN A PROVINCE OF ARABIA FELIX’
Scope & Content:
Printed map showing Aden town and proposed site of new Aden town, cantonments and communications routes. The map includes a key to numbered places on the map, and two tables of defences against a large or small naval force. The map is signed by Captain Robert Foster, Chief Engineer’s Office, Bo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Sep 1839
Extent:
1 map

167. IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 135

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 135
Title:
‘SKETCH of the Arabian Coast East and west of ADEN shewing the Western Bay and opposite Coast of CAPE St ANTHONY’
Scope & Content:
Printed map showing different settlements around the coast and its proximity, as well as the Turkish wall and the nature of the terrain. The map is signed by Captain Robert Foster, Chief Engineer’s Office, Bombay [Mumbai], and 12 September 1839.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Sep 1839
Extent:
1 map

168. IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 136

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 136
Title:
‘GENERAL OUTLINES of CAPE ADEN’
Scope & Content:
Three printed drawings, as follows: ‘No 1 Panoramic Outline of the Range of Mountains and lower Hills surrounding the Valley of Aden from Seera to Shersurra as taken from the top of a Minaret in the Town marked with a cross in the Plan’ ‘No 2 Outline of Munsooree Range with Seera on the left and...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Aug 1839
Extent:

3 drawings (1 folio)

169. IOR/L/PS/5/385, f 435

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/385, f 435
Title:
‘PLAN of the City of BUSSORAH’
Scope & Content:
This sketch map shows a plan of the city of Bussorah [Basra]. A numbered list identifies major buildings, and also indicates the city walls and gates, bazars [bazaars], and ruins. The Shatt al-Arab (labelled as the Euphrates), other hydrology, and vegetation are also indicated. The map is a cop...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1840
Extent:
1 map sheet

170. IOR/L/PS/5/385, f 790

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/385, f 790
Title:
‘Ground Plan of the Building Magheil’
Scope & Content:
The plan shows the ground floor of the building at Magheil [Al Ma‘qil]. The different rooms and other spaces are labelled.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1840?
Extent:
1 map