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Subject: MAPS-L: Calcutta question
Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2005
From: Brian Bach <[log in to unmask]>
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Lise,
In a pinch, your patron might nevertheless utilize a chart of more
recent origin (e.g. the Defense Mapping Agency/NIMA/etc.'s International
Nautical Chart series, e.g. Chart #63323 Hiraganj Point to Calcutta
1:20,000), as the vast Kidderpore Docks area between Garden Reach and
Calcutta proper (including King George's Dock) has not substantially
changed since it was built up earlier in the 20th century. Despite
renovation after WWII damage, more advanced harbor facilities have been
subsequently developed down the Hooghly at Diamond Harbour and Haldia,
to serve the region.
There is a handy reference work, 'The Port of Calcutta, A Short
History' by Nilmani Mukherjee, 1968. Included is a pleasantly detailed
Plan of Calcutta Port, from Garden Reach to Howrah Bridge, but it lacks
depth readings and any other navigational information.
For older charts, hopefully Francis Herbert at the RGS can come to the
rescue with a Raj Era item.
Good luck,
Brian
Brian P. Bach
Documents/Maps
Brooks Library
Central Washington University
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7548
USA
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Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2005 15:29:44 -0400 (EDT)
From: Lise Ewald <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Calcutta question
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Hi there,
Wondering if ANYONE can help me with this difficult patron request.
Looking for an admiralty chart or pilot guide for Calutta harbor,or
more specifically Kiddepore. The item must be dated from WWI to 1950.
Any suggestions?
many thanks!
Lise
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Lise Ewald
Government Documents Librarian
Kreitzberg Library
Norwich University
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-2523
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