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An East African coastal dhow, 1933 - 1947

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/4/45

Scope and Contents

210 x 160 mm. The caption continues: 'Dhows of this type operate between the various ports of East Africa carrying passengers as well as merchandise. For their size they carry a very large area of sail.'

Dates

  • Creation: 1933 - 1947

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition, some yellowing.

General

WS.

Finding aid date

2006-05-04 12:35:23+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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