§ Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether there has ever been a marine survey of the Nicobar Islands; and, if so, upon what date?
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§ Earl WINTERTONThe Nicobar Islands were surveyed by the Danes in 1846 and by the Austrians in 1858. The coast line and topography were surveyed by Colonel Strahan in 1887. Additional soundings were made by Commander Jones, R.N., in 1918. Surveys by the Royal Indian Marine are now in progress.