IOR/R/15/2/1233

The file contains correspondence relating to the planning and construction of a sea road between Manama and Muharraq Island, Bahrain. The correspondence is between the following:

• the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain (usually Charles Dalrymple Belgrave);
• the Political Agent, Bahrain;
• the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf;
• the Government of Bombay, Public Works Department;
• the Government of India, Central Public Works and Central Revenues Departments;
• the India Office;
• members of the ruling Al Khalifah family of Bahrain;
• a number of construction and engineering companies.

The papers cover the period from when Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifah expresses interest in the idea of a connecting road, in 1929, to the final completion and naming of the bridge in 1941, during which time the project went into abeyance several times. The documents pertain to the discussions and administration connected to the planning, contracting, delivery, construction and financing of the bridge.

Folios 217-236 are internal office notes.