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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 146 Material Type Photographs

181. Photo 146/1(181)

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Photo 146/1(181)
Title:
Gheria, The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
This sketch plan appeared in a 1758 monthly issue of the Gentlemen's Magazine. The scale given must be a mistake of cartographer's as the fort cannot be more than 800 yards from East to West, at its longest, and less from North to South. The Sahou Rajah (Sow Roger as corrupted in early English a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

182. Photo 146/1(182)

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Photo 146/1(182)
Title:
Gheria, The Konkun Coast. A nameless grave. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Believed to be that of the British Army officers killed in the action of the Bombay Marine brig of war Ranger, 12 guns, Capt. Ashmean Pruen, 8th April 1783 - Killed Major Shaw. Died of wounds at Gheria Lt. Col. Humberstone.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

183. Photo 146/1(183)

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Photo 146/1(183)
Title:
Rameshwar Temple, Gheria. The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography 1 mile eastward of the fort and that in the patronage of the Angrias of Gheria. The gallery over the elephant archway was for the musicians and tumboors to herald the approach of the Chief. The gun in the foreground would have been for saluting purposes. I was a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

184. Photo 146/1(184)

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Photo 146/1(184)
Title:
Viziadrug Creek, The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

185. Photo 146/1(185)

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Title:
Wagotan Quay, The Konkun Coast. The ramp steps. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
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 Indian Government constructed a quay at Wagotan and connected i...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

186. Photo 146/1(186)

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Photo 146/1(186)
Title:
Wagotan Quai, The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Accessible at all tides to country craft up to 80/90 tons burden. 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 Gh...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

187. Photo 146/1(187)

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Photo 146/1(187)
Title:
Kharepatan, The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography A landing place by a deep pool, a short way further upstream and tidal limits are met by a steep boulder strewn water course. In the Fair Season it is fordable by foot except for occasional freshets. In the South West Monsoon it is a torrent.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

188. Photo 146/1(188)

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Photo 146/1(188)
Title:
Kharepatan, The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography A landing place by a deep pool, a short way further upstream and tidal limits are met by a steep boulder strewn water course. In the Fair Season it is fordable by foot except for occasional freshets. In the South West Monsoon it is a torrent.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

189. Photo 146/1(189)

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Photo 146/1(189)
Title:
Dewgad, The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography 10.5 miles from Viziadrug. The Fort (quite untenable) was abandoned on the approach of the Konkun Field Force under Lieut. Col. Imlach in April 1818. The news of this acquisition was announced by the Bomabay Courier thus: "Dewghur commands a fine harbour, and vessel...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

190. Photo 146/1(190)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(190)
Title:
Konkeshwar Temple, The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography 3.5 miles from Viziadrug. The tradition is that a Mohamedan merchand saved from a wreck on the rocks below in thankfulness left funds to build a mosque here. On returning later and seeing a Hindu temple, he cut his throat.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item