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Sketch of the attack on the port of Ras Al Khymar by the British
This rough sketch is of the plan of the attack carried out by the British on the Arabian port of Ras Al Khymar on the 11th, 12th and 13th of November 1809.
Chart Information | |
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Reference: | A726 |
Date | 1809 |
Hydrographer/Surveyor/Artist: | Captain Forbes |
Size Of Original: | w 35cm x h 26cm |
Paper Type | Innova Smooth Cotton 310gsm |
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A726 |
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w35 x h26 |
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The sketch shows the coastline with some limited hydrography, the position of vessels including the captured Minerva ‘aground'. The town and settlement and the vegetation (fig trees) are all marked along with the position of artillery and batteries. A lettered key and a compass rose is provided. Orientation is to the east. No scale bar is included.