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1. IOR/R/15/2/1116

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1116
Title:
File 3/30 Fittings for launch
Scope & Content:
Correspondence concerning the fittings for the Bahrain Political Agency launch. The correspondence discusses how the equipment could be suited to the extreme heat and humidity as advised by the Political Agent. The papers include: Brochures for yacht toilets, Brochures for overhead compasses. Br...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 May 1947-8 Aug 1950
Extent:
1 volume (309 folios)

2. IOR/R/15/2/1102

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1102
Title:
File 3/18 Annex Political Agent's launch, lavatory
Scope & Content:
This volume contains two types of information relating to a lavatory for the Political Agent's launch: a twenty page brochure from John Dowton and Co and then six hand drawn technical diagrams for installation of lavatory in the Political Agent's launch.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 volume (26 folios)

3. IOR/R/15/2/1092

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1092
Title:
File 3/8 II Equipment for launches
Scope & Content:
Correspondence relating to naval supplies such as paint, rope and wire. Correspondents include Political Agent, Bahrain; Messrs Gray Mackenzie and Co. Bahrain; Port Officer, Margil, Basrah [Basra]; Base Supply Officer, Bahrain.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Oct 1944-5 Jun 1946
Extent:
1 volume (24 folios)

4. IOR/R/15/2/1090

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1090
Title:
File 3/7 Launch establishment and their pay and kit
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence concerning the crew of the Agency launch: applications for employment, certificates of reference; and invoices for kit. Correspondents include the Political Agent, Bahrain and the Marine Store Officer, Royal Indian Marine Dockyard, Bombay.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
28 Oct 1929-3 Mar 1941
Extent:
1 volume (151 folios)

5. IOR/R/15/2/1091

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1091
Title:
File 3/8 Equipment for launches
Scope & Content:
Correspondence relating to refitting of Bahrain Agency launch by B.R. Hermann and Mohatta. Includes the instructions for maintenance including hand drawn diagrams to assist in this (folio 49 and 78). Also includes colour samples and promotional literature for Kelvin Diesel as well orders for pai...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Oct 1929-11 Dec 1944
Extent:
1 volume (239 folios)

6. IOR/R/15/2/1080

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1080
Title:
Naval & Marine 3/1 Agency Steam Launches
Scope & Content:
The file contains memoranda, telegrams and correspondence between the Resident at Bushire and the Political Agent at Bahrain, the Director of the Royal Indian Marine at Bombay and the Port Director and Director General of Navigation at Basrah [Basra], regarding ship launches, repairs and renewals...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Apr 1926-5 Jan 1942
Extent:
1 file (323 folios)

7. IOR/R/15/2/1085

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1085
Title:
Naval and Marine - 3/5 Coal for steam launch
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence between the Political Agent at Bahrain and the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf regarding supplies of coal for the Agency launches; its cost and arrangements for its shipment to Bahrain. Also discussed are difficulties in obtaining good quality coal; and a ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Apr 1927-19 Oct 1941
Extent:
1 file (92 folios)

8. IOR/R/15/2/1101

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1101
Title:
Sea-going launch for the Political Agent, Bahrain. Corr. re: Kelvin Engine.
Scope & Content:
Correspondence discusses the new launch Felix Jones for the Political Agent, Bahrain and includes: Brochure for a Kelvin Diesel engine by the Bergius Company, Glasgow. Diagram and description for a new reversing gear for marine engines, product of John I. Thorneycroft. Supply of Thornycroft eng...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
7 Apr 1934-14 May 1937
Extent:
1 volume (199 folios)

9. IOR/R/15/2/1103

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1103
Title:
File 3/19 Crew for the Felix Jones Launch of the Political Agent, Bahrain
Scope & Content:
Correspondence discusses crew for the Felix Jones launch of the Bahrain agency including: Possible alternative employment opportunities. Applications for employment as nakhuda and other crew. List of tools used by the crew. Conditions of service and informal person specification for a carpenter...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
7 Feb 1934-24 Feb 1938
Extent:
1 volume (114 folios)

10. IOR/R/15/2/1106

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1106
Title:
File 3/21/ II Sharjah Launch Trenchard Fowle
Scope & Content:
Correspondence relating to the fitting of the Sharjah launch. The need, requirements and specifications for the launch. Standing orders for residency launch Diana. Sinking of the launch Felix Jones and damage done to Hugh Biscoe. Proposal for insurance of motor launches. Diagram of name plate fo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Jul 1947-27 Dec 1949
Extent:
1 volume (112 folios)