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Collection Area Map Collections Place Aden, Arabian Peninsula Material Type Archives and Manuscripts

1. IOR/X/3233

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/3233
Title:
‘Sketch in Outline of the Isthmus at Aden showing the manner in which the Special Committee propose to defend the Flanks of their Position’
Scope & Content:
Distinctive Features: Outline plan compiled by a Special Committee on the Aden Defences formed of Engineers William Jacob and C.W. Grant, Bombay 15 July 1843. Shows the proposed site of military camp in Aden with fortifications and position of guns of batteries, barracks and water supply reser...
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1844
Extent:

1 map

2. IOR/X/3234

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/3234
Title:
'Survey of the Northern or Munsooree Range together with the Isthmus of the Peninsula of Aden’
Scope & Content:
Distinctive Features: Compiled and signed by a Special Committee on the Aden Defences formed of Engineers William Jacob and C.W. Grant, Bombay 11th September 1843. Relief shown by contours. Shows the proposed site of military camp in Aden with works recommended by Lieutenant J.A. Curtis to ...
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1844
Extent:
1 map

3. IOR/X/3235

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/3235
Title:
‘Plan of Ras-ul-Girreff shewing the junction with the proposed line of works across the Isthmus with the Tunnel and projected Scarping and ultimate Batteries on the hill’ and ‘Plan of Gibul Hudeed and the end of the Spur from Durub-ul-Hosh shewing the junction with the projected line of works across the Isthmus with the ultimate Defences on Gibul Hudeed and the Pier’
Scope & Content:
Distinctive Features: Compiled and signed by a Special Committee on the Aden Defences formed of Engineers William Jacob and C.W. Grant, Bombay 11th September 1843. Relief shown by shading. Shows proposed road and tunnel connecting the two portions of lines with a section through the tunnel....
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1844
Extent:
2 plans on 1 sheet

4. IOR/X/3236

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/3236
Title:
‘Plans and Sections of the several redoubts and connecting rampart and ditch forming the proposed new line of works across the Isthmus of Aden’
Scope & Content:
Distinctive Features: Compiled and signed by a Special Committee on the Aden Defences formed of Engineers William Jacob and C.W. Grant, Bombay 11th September 1843. Contains five plans lettered for reference with corresponding sections and measurements reported. Inscriptions: Bottom right: ...
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1843
Extent:
5 plans on 1 sheet

5. IOR/X/3237

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/3237
Title:
Plans and sections of proposed reservoirs, piers and redoubts in Aden
Scope & Content:
Distinctive Features: Compiled and signed by a Special Committee on the Aden Defences formed of Engineers William Jacob and C.W. Grant, Bombay 11th September 1843. Contains: 1. ‘Plans and Sections of the Open and Enclosed Reservoirs for the Supply of Water to the Troops in the New Cantonmen...
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1843
Extent:
3 plans on 1 sheet

6. IOR/X/3238

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/3238
Title:
Plans and technical drawings of devices in Aden proposed by Lieutenant Colonel C.W. Grant
Scope & Content:
Distinctive Features: Compiled and signed by a Special Committee on the Aden Defences formed of Engineers Major Artillery William Jacob and Major C.W. Grant, Bombay 23rd April 1844. Contains: 1. ‘FURNANCE for heating SHOT’. 2. ‘Raft for extending a Pier into deep water Composed of Hollow ...
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1844
Extent:
1 sheet

7. IOR/X/3239

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/3239
Title:
‘Outline Plan and Sections of the Promontory of Marshag on the S.E. side of the Peninsula of Aden’
Scope & Content:
Distinctive Features: Compiled and signed by a Special Committee on the Aden Defences formed of Engineers Lieutenant Colonel C.W. Grant and Major Artillery William Jacob, Bombay 23rd April 1844. Relief shown by contours. Contains an outline plan and sections of Ras Marshag (also known as Stea...
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1844
Extent:
1 sheet

8. IOR/X/3240

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/3240
Title:
‘Plans and Sections of the sea defences on Marshag, Aden’
Scope & Content:
Distinctive Features: Compiled and signed by a Special Committee on the Aden Defences formed of Engineers Lieutenant Colonel C.W. Grant and Major Artillery William Jacob, Bombay 23rd April 1844. Contains ‘PLAN of the BATTERY & TOWER on the Extreme or SOUTHERN POINT of MARSHAG’ and ‘PLAN o...
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1844
Extent:
1 sheet

9. IOR/X/3241

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/3241
Title:
‘Outline Plan and Sections of the Island of Seera on the S.E. side of The Peninsula of Aden’
Scope & Content:
Distinctive Features: Compiled and signed by a Special Committee on the Aden Defences formed of Engineers Lieutenant Colonel C.W. Grant and Major Artillery William Jacob, Bombay 23rd April 1844. Lettered for reference with corresponding sections. High water levels shown by horizontal dotted li...
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1844
Extent:
1 sheet

10. IOR/X/3242

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/X/3242
Title:
‘Plans and Sections of the proposed sea defences on Seera Island, Aden’
Scope & Content:
Distinctive Features: Compiled and signed by a Special Committee on the Aden Defences formed of Engineers Lieutenant Colonel C.W. Grant and Major Artillery William Jacob, Bombay 23rd April 1844. Contains plan showing position of Lower Tower and batteries with traversing platforms on the summi...
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1844
Extent:
1 sheet

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