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Archive Reference (shelfmark) IOR/R Language Arabic Subject Launches

1. IOR/R/15/2/1087

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1087
Title:
File 3/6 II Purchase, upkeep and repair of launches
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence primarily with the Political Agency at Bahrain and the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf on the purchase, upkeep and repair of launches, and centres primarily on the need to purchase a new engine and the difficulties in doing so owing to World War Two. This...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
23 Feb 1941-3 Nov 1944
Extent:
1 file (439 folios)

2. IOR/R/15/2/1088

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1088
Title:
File No 3/6 III Bahrain Agency Launch
Scope & Content:
The correspondence in the file relates to the upkeep, maintenance and replacement of the launches owned by the Bahrain Political Agency. Much of the discussion relates to the Political Agency's launch Felix Jones, which was damaged during a trip from Bahrain to Shiraz in June 1948, and the Polit...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
22 Sep 1944-19 Dec 1950
Extent:
1 file (331 folios)

3. IOR/R/15/2/1090

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1090
Title:
File 3/7 Launch establishment and their pay and kit
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence concerning the crew of the Agency launch: applications for employment, certificates of reference; and invoices for kit. Correspondents include the Political Agent, Bahrain and the Marine Store Officer, Royal Indian Marine Dockyard, Bombay.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
28 Oct 1929-3 Mar 1941
Extent:
1 volume (151 folios)

4. IOR/R/15/2/1101

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1101
Title:
Sea-going launch for the Political Agent, Bahrain. Corr. re: Kelvin Engine.
Scope & Content:
Correspondence discusses the new launch Felix Jones for the Political Agent, Bahrain and includes: Brochure for a Kelvin Diesel engine by the Bergius Company, Glasgow. Diagram and description for a new reversing gear for marine engines, product of John I. Thorneycroft. Supply of Thornycroft eng...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
7 Apr 1934-14 May 1937
Extent:
1 volume (199 folios)

5. IOR/R/15/2/1103

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1103
Title:
File 3/19 Crew for the Felix Jones Launch of the Political Agent, Bahrain
Scope & Content:
Correspondence discusses crew for the Felix Jones launch of the Bahrain agency including: Possible alternative employment opportunities. Applications for employment as nakhuda and other crew. List of tools used by the crew. Conditions of service and informal person specification for a carpenter...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
7 Feb 1934-24 Feb 1938
Extent:
1 volume (114 folios)

6. IOR/R/15/2/1598

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1598
Title:
File 17/2 I Stores for Agency Steam Launch etc etc — From April 1926
Scope & Content:
The file concerns the acquisition of tools, materials, and supplies for the Bahrain Agency's launch the John Lambert. This includes arrangements made for repairs, maintenance, and modifications to the launch. Most of the file is made up of account statements, invoices, bills, and receipts. It al...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
14 Apr 1926-18 Nov 1933
Extent:
1 file (337 folios)

7. IOR/R/15/5/4

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/5/4
Title:
‘No. I/34. Launch establishment’
Scope & Content:
Correspondence concerning employees of the Kuwait Political Agency motor launch. The bulk of the file’s correspondence concerns Cyril Bayer, Inspector in general charge of the launch, and relates to his role, his failing health, subsequent retirement to India, financial provision for him in reti...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
19 Feb 1926-23 Sep 1944
Extent:
1 file (105 folios)