The map shows a section of the Aden harbour at the foot of a hill, including the Messagerie's coal wharf; the Messrs Luke Thomas & Co. coal wharves; the Messrs C D Bros premises; the coal grounds; the petrol godown; and the Muslim Burial Ground. A section of the map marked A - B - D - E deno...
Coll 1/53 'Aden. Enlargement of naval oil fuel storage'
Scope & Content:
The file contains papers regarding the proposed expansion of the Admiralty fuel depot on the Maalla plain [Al Ma'alla] near Aden harbour. The file mainly consists of correspondence between the Admiralty, the India Office Political Department, the Aden Chief Commissioner, the Aden Port Trust, and...
