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371. Photo 146/1(289)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(289)
Title:
Beitcul Cove, Karwar. The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography The former coaling depot is across the cove, opposite the quay. The lighthouse island (a 1st Class Light) is on the left. The old ramshackle Grand Hotel, of happy memories, was against the hillside facing the quay.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930
Extent:
1 item

372. Photo 146/1(298)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(298)
Title:
Binghi Bay, Angediva Island. The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography The only landing place on the island. On the left is the only dwelling house, that of the Portuguese customs officer. The same boat (a dug-out) as above. Whilst the eastern side of Angediva has some vegetation, elsewhere it is bleak and barren.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

373. Photo 146/1(308)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(308)
Title:
The Fort of Ancola, The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Extract from Memoir of a Field Officer – “The fort of Ancola or Ancowla, before which we shortly appeared, was one of those posts, which if resolutely defended, was not to be reduced without the aid of artillery. It was in complete repair, consisting of a wall and towers of solid masonry, covere...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1935
Extent:
1 item

374. Photo 146/1(319)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(319)
Title:
Mirjan or Mirjee Fort, The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Approaching the ruins of Mirjan Fort. A raised bund through the paddy fields. Thought to be the Musiris of the ancients. 7 miles from Tadri and between Rajamundrug and Kumpta. In 1772, when James Forbes (author of Oriental Memoirs) saw it, it was held by Hyder Ali Khaun, but was subsequently de...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

375. Photo 146/1(320)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(320)
Title:
Mirjan or Mirjee Fort, The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Approach to the main gate and the ditch before it. Thought to be the Musiris of the ancients. 7 miles from Tadri and between Rajamundrug and Kumpta. In 1772, when James Forbes (author of Oriental Memoirs) saw it, it was held by Hyder Ali Khaun, but was subsequently deprived of any military valu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

376. Photo 146/1(343)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(343)
Title:
The Cemetery, Honowar/Onore. The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
The oldest inscription here is that of the grave of Mrs Emma Townsend (1775), wife of the Chief of the English factor. Another commemorates Major Muirhead (1809). Lieut. Chas. Stewart was killed during the siege of 1783 and Lieut. Spottiswood Lawson died here in 1808(?). Both may be buried here....
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

377. Photo 146/1(412)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(412)
Title:
Tidal Creek Ferries. The South Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Beauty at the prow. Fare 1 piece (a farthing) for the going and coming.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

378. Photo 146/1(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(2)
Title:
Prongs Lighthouse serang and lascars, Bombay. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Bombay Harbour. The South-West Prongs - a wave swept lightghthouse is over a mile from Colaba Point and accessible over the rocks only at low tide. It is still not sited at the extremity of the shore. Completed in March 1874, its cost was computed at only the value o...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

379. Photo 146/1(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(21)
Title:
Bombay Harbour, S.S. Rukmavati. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Landing passangers by boat at Elephanta, one of the daily calls on her service of the eastern islands and creek of Bombay Harbour. In the background is the southern shore of the Panwell or Ulwa Creek.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

380. Photo 146/1(24)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(24)
Title:
Bombay Harbour (Eastern confines), Elephanta. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Landing causeway on north side at low tide. The rock temples are in the neck between the two hills. The stone elephanta from which the place takes its name is just above high water mark but is here obscured by bushes.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item