A view of Ghereah; taken in the twilight when the objects were scarce visible. Jam Forbes 4th February 1772.. Artist(s): Forbes, James (1749-1819)
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‘A view of Ghereah; taken in the twilight when the objects were scarce visible. Jam Forbes 4th February 1772.’ The Maratha red forked pennant flies over the fort, and also on a two masted vessel on the water.
A view of Goa harbour. Jam Forbes 5th February 1772. Artist(s): Forbes, James (1749-1819)
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‘A view of Goa harbour. Jam Forbes 5th February 1772.’ Engraved: J. Forbes, ‘Oriental Memoirs’, London 1812-13, vol. I, no. 31, ‘View of Goa Harbour’, by Shury.
A view of Mangalore at two miles distance. The flag staff at the fort bearing ENE. Jam Forbes 18th February 1773. Artist(s): Forbes, James (1749-1819)
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‘A view of Mangalore at two miles distance. The flag staff at the fort bearing ENE. Jam Forbes 18th February 1773’ [sic]. Only one English ship is shown; the Mysore flag is much in evidence, as is a Portuguese flag above a colonial style building.
A view of Cochin: the high land not to be distinguished. Jam Forbes 14th Febry 1772.. Artist(s): Forbes, James (1749-1819)
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‘A view of Cochin: the high land not to be distinguished. Jam Forbes 14th Febry 1772.’ The Dutch flag is very prominent, and flies also on ships in the harbour. Engraved: ‘ibid.,’ vol. I, no. 34 ‘Cochin on the coast of Malabar’, by Shury.
A view of Anjengo from the sea; with the Resolution and Revenge two of the Company's Cruizers. Jam Forbes 18th February 1772.. Artist(s): Forbes, James (1749-1819)
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‘A view of Anjengo from the sea; with the Resolution and Revenge two of the Company’s Cruizers. Jam Forbes 18th February 1772.’ The drawing shows the fort to the right, with the Union flag, connected by huts to the church in the centre, and a separated Hindu temple on the left. The two ships fl...