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A Zanzibar dhow, 1933 - 1947

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/4/13

Scope and Contents

160 x 210 mm. These dhows ply between Zanzibar and Pemba and the East African mainland. The covering of palm leaf thatch is to protect the crew and cargo during the rains.'

Dates

  • Creation: 1933 - 1947

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition.

General

WS.

Finding aid date

2006-05-04 09:23:06+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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