Gheria, Bkik Bunder. The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
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About 500 yards upstream where Clive landed his military contingent and field guns. They took up a position on the hill over against the landward face of the fort.
Viziadrug Creek, The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
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Viziadrug is about 5 miles by water, around the distant point. In former times Kharepatan, at the head of the River Wagotan tidal waters was a place of importance both as a local mart and port of transhipment (ex small craft) for the hinterland via the Phonda Ghaut. Shortly after the Mutiny the...
Malwan, The Konkun Coast. A large pattimar waiting to enter the port. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
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Fort Padamgad to starboard, the high tide having covered the dangerous reefs as seen in the upper picture (196). Malwan, at one time belonging to the State of Kolhapore, but named Fort Augustus when held by Bombay troops after its capture in 1768 pending payment of the indemnity imposed by the ...
Vengurla Head, The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
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Genre: Landscape Photography The Custom's Karkun and his peon rowing out to give clearance to a ferry steamer. At this period (1930) these vessels were converted mine sweepers. Their R.N. names being: H.M.Ss - Salford, Repton, Appledore, Bradfield, Wem, Monaghan, Instow.
Vengurla Head, The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
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Passenger taraffas alongside a steamer. They ware punted with long bomboos in preference to rowing, wherefore the broad gun?nles. The Indian passengers squatted on the bottom. The topee-wallahs sitting on the seats.
Binghi Bay, Angediva Island. The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
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Genre: Landscape Photography The only landing place on the island. On the left is the only dwelling house, that of the Portuguese customs officer. The same boat (a dug-out) as above. Whilst the eastern side of Angediva has some vegetation, elsewhere it is bleak and barren.
Rajamundrug to Kumpta. The North Canara Coast Photographer: Venn, T.W.
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Genre: Landscape Photography A breezy day among coconut palms, where life is at its simplest and probably not fifty rupees in cash in the whole village.