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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 146 Subject Forts and Fortifications

1. Photo 146/1(31)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(31)
Title:
Bombay Harbour, Panwell Creek, Belapur Fort. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Fort on the north bank of Panwell Creek. Of negligible importance against disciplined forces. It did nothing to impede the landings of the Bombay Army at Panwell in the Mahratta wars.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 146/1(38)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(38)
Title:
Bombay Harbour, Island of Karanja, Karanja Fort. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The sally porte from without & within. The precipitous sides of the hill were ramparts in themselves. Most of the masonry has been undermined by the storm and heat and rolled down the slope. The British found it of no defensive or administrative value and let time take its toll.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 146/1(39)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(39)
Title:
Bombay Harbour, Island of Karanja, Karanja Fort. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The precipitous sides of the hill were ramparts in themselves. Most of the masonry has been undermined by the storm and heat and rolled down the slope. The British found it of no defensive or administrative value and let time take its toll.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 146/1(40)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(40)
Title:
Bombay Harbour, Island of Karanja, all that is left of the lower gateway of the hill fort of Karanja. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The precipitous sides of the hill were ramparts in themselves. Most of the masonry has been undermined by the storm and heat and rolled down the slope. The British found it of no defensive or administrative value and let time take its toll.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 146/1(47)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(47)
Title:
Bombay Harbour, Dharamtar Creek, Palee. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography A hill fort captured from the Mahrattas is 1919 by Colonel Prother, Bombay Army. On that occasion the sound of his mortars (cannons were of little use at that elevation) could be heard in Bombay. The vicinity is noted locally for its hot sulphur springs, at one of w...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 146/1(48)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(48)
Title:
Bombay Harbour, Dharamtar Creek, Palee. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography A hill fort captured from the Mahrattas is 1919 by Colonel Prother, Bombay Army. On that occasion the sound of his mortars (cannons were of little use at that elevation) could be heard in Bombay. The vicinity is noted locally for its hot sulphur springs, at one of w...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 146/1(56)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(56)
Title:
Bombay Harbour. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The island sea fort of Kenheri. Stones from the walls intermixed with the native rocks.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 146/1(61)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(61)
Title:
Bombay Harbour. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The only landing place on the island of Kenheri. In the days when it was an Angrian stronghold it was commanded by two bastions, one of which is in the picture. The island Angria's customs post from which his galleys went out to demand a 'chouth' from all passing craft not strong enough to defy ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 146/1(62)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(62)
Title:
Bombay Harbour. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Part of the old ramparts most of which have collapsed into the sea, and from which large quantities have been taken by passing country craft and ballast. The gun in the embrasure was a British institution to warn ships when standing into danger. The Angrians entertained no such humane notions, r...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 146/1(68)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(68)
Title:
Bombay, The Konkun Coast, Kolaba Fort. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the walls looking towards the barren, waterless island of Hennery. The larger island of Kennery and its lighthouse is away to the left.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item