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RCS/QM contains:
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18 Royal visit to Gwalior December 1905
19 Souvenir of Gwalior 1906
20 Royal Tour of India 1911-1912
21 Hunting in Nepal
22 Views of Ajmer, Rajputana [i.e. Rajasthan] 1911
23 Coaling of H.M.S. Terrible, Bombay 1912
24 India and Ceylon, circa 1916
25 India and Ceylon, circa 1916
26 Photographs of Hindu rituals
27 Photographs of sketches of New Delhi
28 Unveiling of statue of King George V, 1916
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The Queen Mary photograph collection on India

Title Coaling of H.M.S. Terrible, Bombay 1912
Reference QM 23
Creator Bourne and Shepherd
Covering Dates 1912
Extent and Medium 5 images in 1 album
Content and context

Contains hand-coloured prints, 196 x 140 mm., each set in a deep mount with title in gold lettering below and bound in a dark green padded untitled album. The printed title page of this album indicates its purpose. 'The Ships of the Royal Indian Tour coaled in Bombay in the fastest manner possible and Uniqe record for speed established on H.M.S. Terrible while equipping for the return voyage, by J.F. Karaka and Co., Bombay coaling contractors to His Majesty's Navy. The achievement was doubly appreciated as it is a RECORD for INDIA which is of NAVAL Coaling importance, and was registered in connection with the ROYAL VISIT.'

Further information

Other work by Bourne and Shepherd is found at Y3022C

Indexed

Index Terms
Asia
Bombay
India
Maharashtra
Salsette Island
HMS Terrible
Bourne and Shepherd
RCS/QM 23 contains:
1 Coal barges of Messrs Karaka ready to proceed to H.M.S. Terrible. Shows H.M.S. Terrible, Hermes and Renown.
Creator: Bourne and Shepherd.
2 The labourers bustle eager for work.
Creator: Bourne and Shepherd.
3 Workmen actively engaged in coaling.
Creator: Bourne and Shepherd.
4 Working at the finish when the bunkers get jammed.
Creator: Bourne and Shepherd.
5 Departure after the work.
Creator: Bourne and Shepherd.

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