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1. IOR/R/15/2/716

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/716
Title:
‘File 28/26 Admiralty war requirements’
Scope & Content:
The file comprises copies of correspondence related to enquiries from British naval authorities in the Persian Gulf and Suez Canal, asking after the availability of various marine resources (motorised and sailing dhows, divers, barges) for procurement by the naval authorities for military means....
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Feb 1941-22 Dec 1941
Extent:
1 file (39 folios)

2. IOR/R/15/2/731

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/731
Title:
‘File 28/37 Dhow launches &c. for war purposes’
Scope & Content:
The file comprises correspondence relating to miscellaneous calls and requests for dhows and other watercraft, to perform various tasks related to wartime measures, including: transport of war equipment; use as floating craft platforms for wireless observation equipment; to assist in importing p...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Apr 1942-17 Oct 1943
Extent:
1 file (49 folios)

3. IOR/R/15/2/1117

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1117
Title:
File 3/31 Survey for tonnage measurement of steel barges
Scope & Content:
Correspondence concerning a request for tonnage measurements of steel barges. Vessels mentioned include: Ras Mishaab, Ras Mushut, Karzakkan, Muharraq, Iffley, Amirah. Correspondents include Ministry of Transport; Under Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations; Secretary to the Political Re...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Sep 1947-20 Apr 1950
Extent:
1 volume (130 folios)