‘Ruins of mess house Basidu H M S “Sphinx” at anchor’
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Genre/Subject Matter: This black and white photograph shows the ruins of the mess house at Basidu, with the Royal Navy ship HMS Sphinx in the background. Inscriptions: On reverse of image, in pen: ‘Ruins of mess house Basidu H M S “Sphinx” at anchor. 1901’.
‘Sphinx’s battery of 2. 7prs. firing on the range at Basidu’
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Genre/Subject Matter: This black and white photograph shows a group of men in uniform (most probably crew of the Royal Navy ship HMS Sphinx), most of whom are lying on the ground, next to and behind two guns which appear to have just been fired. Inscriptions: On reverse of image, in pen: ‘Sp...
Genre/Subject Matter: This black and white photograph shows the ruins of the barracks at Basidu. Inscriptions: On reverse of image, in pen: ‘Ruins of Barracks at Basidu 1901’.
Genre/Subject Matter: This black and white photograph shows the ruins of the Commandant’s house at Basidu. Inscriptions: On reverse of image, in pen: ‘Ruins of Commandants house at Basidu. 1901’.
Genre/Subject Matter: This black and white photograph shows the ruins of the hospital at Basidu. Inscriptions: On reverse of image, in pen: ‘Ruins of the Hospital at Basidu. 1901’.
The file contains papers mainly concerning Persia [Iran], largely relating to the province of Seistan [Sistan]. The file includes: Printed copies of diaries of HM Consul for Seistan (Major George Chenevix-Trench) from 16 September 1900 to 8 February 1901 (not complete) Printed copies of the Ca...
Publications, Newspaper Cuttings, Photographs and Correspondence about Persia and the Persian Gulf
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The file contains miscellaneous papers, mostly printed publications, newspaper cuttings and photographs, relating to Persia and the Persian Gulf. It includes a few items of correspondence, including letters to George Nathaniel Curzon relating to the Trans-Persian Railway, and Russian influence ...
The map is of the basin of Lake Urmi [Urmia] in the Azerbaijan region of Persia [Iran], and shows hydrology and relief, with heights given in feet. It was created by Robert Theodore Günther, and was compiled partly from Russian and English maps, and partly from route surveys by General Houtum ...
Reports and Correspondence Relating to Persia, Including Trade and Trade Routes in Persia
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The file contains reports and correspondence relating to Persia [Iran], including reports on trade and trade routes in Persia. It includes: A copy of the ‘Report Received from Mr H.W. Maclean, the Special Commissioner Appointed by the Commercial Intelligence Committee of the Board of Trade, on...
Notes Prepared for Reference during Curzon’s Tour of the Persian Gulf, and Other Papers on Persia and the Persian Gulf
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The file contains papers relating to Persia [Iran] and the Persian Gulf, including a document entitled ‘Notes on current topics prepared for reference during his Excellency the Viceroy’s tour in the Persian Gulf, November 1903.’ It also includes printed extracts of letters relating to the tour f...
