The file consists of copies of telegrams regarding different aspects of marine transport in Mesopotamia [Iraq]. The main discussion is regarding the construction, reconstruction and re-erection of craft, vessels and barges in Mesopotamia and their personnel related to the Mesopotamia Mission. ...
The file consists of copies and abstracts of telegrams regarding different aspects of marine transport in Mesopotamia [Iraq]. Most of the telegrams are weekly updates of the status of vessels and traffic in Mesopotamia and India. The file includes other aspects: arrivals of ships in different A...
'A Sketch Map of Persia and the Persian Gulf'', showing the Khanikin [Khanaqin]-Hamadan road (scale: 1 inch = 96 miles), with the statement 'S.D.O. No. 1857, March 1917'.
Cross sections of the River Euphrates at Nasiriyah and Bathea
Scope & Content:
The sheet contains two cross sections. The sheet is annexed to a report included in IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3270. The first is titled ‘Section of the EUPHRATES at the Bridge of Boats at NASIRIYAH’. It depicts a cross section of the Euphrates river at the point noted in the title, indicating the width of...
‘PERSIAN GULF APPROACHES TO SHATT-AL-ARAB AND BAHMISHIR RIVERS NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 1890’
Scope & Content:
The map shows soundings, contours, mud banks, buoys, settlements, and comments on the type of ground. The co-ordinates are approximate. It is referred to in George Buchanan’s report of 20 June 1917.
Skeleton Map showing Distribution of Lines of Communication Defence Troops
Scope & Content:
The map shows railways, towns, and rivers. The location of troops is marked in red and annotations show the numbers of squadrons, sections, and battalions present. The map is part of a report by Major-General Sir Francis Edward Freeland entitled ‘On the Working and Future Development of the Po...
‘INDEX PLAN SHOWING MESOPOTAMIAN RAILWAYS (PRELIMINARY PLAN) 20 Feb 1918’
Scope & Content:
The map sheet is one of two maps annexed to a report included in IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303. The other map sheet can be found at IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3303, f 381. The map shows the railways in a section of Mesopotamia and Persia [Iran], from the region around the entrance to the Shatt-ul-Arab [Shatt al Arab...
Imprint: Vandyked at the Survey of India Offices, Dehra Dun. S.D.O. 3932.2-25. Distinctive Features: Relief shown by hachures. Sketch map showing details of battle of Ctesiphon produced to illustrate the British campaign in Mesopotamia in November 1915 showing movements of the British and ...
The file contains correspondence regarding the formation and provisioning of the 17th Indian Division of the British Indian Army for service in the Mesopotamia Campaign of the First World War. The primary correspondents are: the Commander-in-Chief, India; the General Officer Commanding, Mesopo...
Collection 425/1271 Part 2 ‘European War 1914: Reports on: (1) The Conservancy of the Shatt-el-Arab River from the Port of Basra to the Persian Gulf; (2) The development of the Port of Basra by Sir George Buchanan’
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence concerning: appointments of personnel to the Irrigation Directorate in Mesopotamia [Iraq]; the proposed dredging of Hammer Lake [Lake Hammar]; river dredgers needed in Mesopotamia; and a request that river dredgers currently in Mesopotamia be returned to India. ...
