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441. IOR/L/PS/12/1961, f 21

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1961, f 21
Title:
‘Airstrip at Fort Mushirif Layout’
Scope & Content:
The map illustrates the layout of the Kuwait Oil Company's proposed new aerodrome near Fort Mushirif [Qaşr Mushrif]. It shows the proposed dimensions of the landing strip, along with the location of the terminal building, the airstrip maintenance building, and the aircraft hangar. Contour lines ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 May 1948
Extent:
1 map

442. IOR/L/PS/12/1972, f 133

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1972, f 133
Title:
‘A piece of land situated at Moharraq’
Scope & Content:
A sketch map sent to the Political Agent at Bahrain by Charles Belgrave, Adviser to the Government of Bahrain (see folio 132), for the purpose of coming to a definitive arrangement with the Royal Air Force (RAF) respecting the Muharraq Aerodrome. It is divided into three sections: "A" area owned...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Feb 1944
Extent:
1 map

443. IOR/L/PS/12/1972, f 245

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1972, f 245
Title:
‘PERSIAN GULF: PLANS OF THE NORTH EAST COAST OF BAHRAIN ISLAND’
Scope & Content:
A map included to illustrate proposals for an alighting area at Manama to facilitate the introduction of flying boat services by Imperial Airways via Bahrain. It illustrates the seaborne approaches to Bahrain Harbour and Khor Kaliya [Khawr al Qulay‘ah]. The map shows Bahrain island and the surro...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1937
Extent:
1 map

444. IOR/L/PS/12/1978, f 48

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1978, f 48
Title:
Sketch Map of Dubai Creek
Scope & Content:
A map illustrating Dubai Creek created as a result of a survey undertaken between 11-14 January 1941 by Bernard Whitteron, Chartered Civil Engineer, on behalf of the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC). It is appended to a report: see folios 43-47. The purpose of the survey is to investig...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1941
Extent:
1 map

445. IOR/L/PS/12/1978, f 53

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1978, f 53
Title:
Sketch showing Sharjah Creek
Scope & Content:
A sketch map showing Sharjah Creek (also referred to as Shajah Khor) created as a result of a survey undertaken by the Nearchus: this survey shows the whole creek. An appended note dated 5 January 1940 by John Baron Howes, Political Officer for the Trucial Coast can be found on folio 54. The purp...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1940
Extent:
1 map

446. IOR/L/PS/12/1978, f 55

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1978, f 55
Title:
Sketch map of Sharjah Creek
Scope & Content:
A sketch map showing a section of Sharjah Creek (also referred to as Shajah Khor) created as a result of a survey undertaken by the Nearchus: a sketch map of the whole creek can be found on folio 53. An appended note dated 5 January 1940 by John Baron Howes, Political Officer for the Trucial Coas...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1940
Extent:
1 map

447. IOR/L/PS/12/1978, f 56

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1978, f 56
Title:
Sketch map of Sharjah Creek
Scope & Content:
A sketch map showing a section of Sharjah Creek (also referred to as Shajah Khor) created as a result of a survey undertaken by the Nearchus: a sketch map of the whole creek can be found on folio 53. An appended note dated 5 January 1940 by John Baron Howes, Political Officer for the Trucial Coa...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1940
Extent:
1 map

448. IOR/L/PS/12/1979, f 19

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1979, f 19
Title:
‘ROUGH SKETCH Showing SHUWĀIKH area to be reserved for K.O.C. use’
Scope & Content:
A rough sketch of the Shuwāikh [Bandar ash Shuwaykh] area – outlined in red crayon – to be reserved for the use of the Kuwait Oil Company. It also shows Graain Island [Jazīrat Qurayn], a cement jetty, Al Ghanim's Quarry, a disused quarry, and an octagonal tower. The coast-line has been highlight...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Nov 1936
Extent:
1 map

449. IOR/L/PS/12/1993, f 104

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1993, f 104
Title:
Sketch map of proposed route for Gilgit flight, 1936
Scope & Content:
The map shows the proposed route for the annual Royal Air Force flight to Gilgit, planned for the end of October 1936, shown by a red dotted line; it is proposed to try a more direct route than that taken previously in order to determine its suitability for civil aircraft. The flight path passes...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Oct 1936
Extent:
1 map

450. IOR/L/PS/12/1993, f 117

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/1993, f 117
Title:
Sketch map showing areas reconnoitred during the Gilgit Flight in October 1935
Scope & Content:
The map illustrates the river valleys reconnoitred around Gilgit by a flight of Royal Air Force planes in October 1935. The areas reconnoitred are highlighted by orange dashes within a green box. The scale is 16 miles to 1 inch.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Oct 1935
Extent:
1 map