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211. Photo 146/1(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(17)
Title:
Bombay Harbour. The yachtlike Royal Indian Marine Steamer 'Clive'. On her port side is another ship cadaver in the last stages of disintegration. To all outward appearance she was many years prematurely delivered to the knacker's yard. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The Dharookhana, site of the H.E.I.C's gunpowder factory at Mazagon, the foreshore where ships were run aground for breaking up. This work was done entirely by sledge hammers in the hands of 'ghattis' or men from the Western Ghauts, more sinewy and powerful than their compatriots of Bombay City.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

212. Photo 146/1(18)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(18)
Title:
Bombay Harbour. The S.S. Bahaduri. Many years commodore ship of the Bombay Steam Navigation Co. Ltd. The binnacle compass by which she had been steered through 45 years of monsoon & fair weather watches the progress of demolition. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The Dharookhana, site of the H.E.I.C's gunpowder factory at Mazagon, the foreshore where ships were run aground for breaking up. This work was done entirely by sledge hammers in the hands of 'ghattis' or men from the Western Ghauts, more sinewy and powerful than their compatriots of Bombay City.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

213. Photo 146/1(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(19)
Title:
Shipbreaking Yard, Bombay. Name of steamer unrecorded. The one on the right is the Royal Indian Marine Ship 'Clive'. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The Dharookhana, site of the H.E.I.C's gunpowder factory at Mazagon, the foreshore where ships were run aground for breaking up. This work was done entirely by sledge hammers in the hands of 'ghattis' or men from the Western Ghauts, more sinewy and powerful than their compatriots of Bombay City.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

214. Photo 146/1(20)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(20)
Title:
'Lot's Wife', Bombay Harbour. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The government shooner used by the Commisioner of Salt and Excise Department of the Bombay Presidency. In the left background is Trombay Island (so-called). On the right is Karanja. Two toneys or dug-out canoes are near ship.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

215. Photo 146/1(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(21)
Title:
Bombay Harbour, S.S. Rukmavati. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Landing passangers by boat at Elephanta, one of the daily calls on her service of the eastern islands and creek of Bombay Harbour. In the background is the southern shore of the Panwell or Ulwa Creek.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

216. Photo 146/1(171)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(171)
Title:
Toolsoonda Cove, The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography An almost embayed inlet opposite Moosakazi. It is said that the European pirates who operated in these waters between, say, 1698 and 1720, careened and provisioned their ships here. Avery, Robt. Glover in "Resolution", Bowen - "Speedy Return", "Prosperous", Captain ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

217. Photo 146/1(288)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(288)
Title:
H.M.I.S 'Hindustan' 1930. Karwar, The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Kona Point and flagstaff on the right. Modern Karwar is among the casuarina plantations. The bungalows of Government officials extend along the bright of the bay.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930
Extent:
1 item

218. Photo 146/1(289)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(289)
Title:
Beitcul Cove, Karwar. The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography The former coaling depot is across the cove, opposite the quay. The lighthouse island (a 1st Class Light) is on the left. The old ramshackle Grand Hotel, of happy memories, was against the hillside facing the quay.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930
Extent:
1 item

219. Photo 146/1(438)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(438)
Title:
Mangalore, The South Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
The craft astern is a sea-going buggalow. She is engaged in making a new suit of sails. This is usually done under the advice of a local expert sailmaker.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

220. Photo 146/1(439)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(439)
Title:
Mangalore, The South Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
The two 'manjies' (harbour craft) are drying sails after a squall.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

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