A Muscat dhow in Zanzibar, 1933 - 1947
Scope and Contents
160 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'Some idea of the size of these great sailing vessels, which have changed little in the past twenty centuries, can be gained from this picture. Such dhows call in for repairs to Zanzibar before their return journey with the south west monsoon each year.'
Dates
- Creation: 1933 - 1947
Creator
- From the Fonds: Wilson, Fergus Brunswick, 1908 - 1999 (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, some fading.
General
WS.
Finding aid date
2006-05-04 10:05:23+00:00
Repository Details
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