English: A Joassamee dow in full chase (An Al Qasimi dhow in full chase). From the book:

THE REMARKABLE HISTORY OF THE JOASSAMEE PIRATES OF THE PERSIAN GULF Containing a description of their chief town Ras El Khyma and an account of the capture of several European vessels and the barbarous treatment of their crews With interesting details of the several expeditions sent against them and their final submission to the troops of the English East India Company.

The line of coast from Cape Mussenndom to Bahrain on the Arabian side of the Persian Gulf had been from time immemorial occupied by a tribe of Arabs called Joassamees These from local position were all engaged in maritime pursuits Some traded in their own small vessels to Bussorah Bushire Muscat and even India others annually fished in their own boats on the pearl banks of Bahrain and a still greater number hired themselves out as sailors to navigate the coasting small craft of the Persian Gulf The Joassamees at length perceiving that their local position enabled them to reap a rich harvest by plundering vessels in passing this great highway of nations commenced their piratical career The small coasting vessels of the gulf from their defenceless state were the first object of their pursuit and these soon fell an easy prey until emboldened by success they directed their views to more arduous enterprises and having tasted the sweets of plunder in the increase of their wealth had determined to attempt more promising victories.