Bakar Collection

Christening Group for the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1931
Christening Group for the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co shipyard, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 10 Jan 1931

Croatia, Kvarner Region, Bakar, coastal town by Rijeka on the Bakarski Gulf

Christening Group possibly for the Yugoslavian Bakar, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1931
Christening Group possibly for the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co shipyard, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 10 Jan 1931

Christening Group for the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1931
Christening Group for the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co shipyard, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 10 Jan 1931

Possibly the launch of the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1931
Possibly the launch of the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co shipyard, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 10 Jan 1931

Sultan H H Abu Bakar of Johor, Malaysia
Sultan Sir Abu Bakar ibni Daing Ibrahim - HH Abu Bakar of Johor (1833-1895). Johor was the first state in Malaysia to adopt the constitutional monarchy system via Undang-undang Tubuh Negeri Johor

Abu Bakar, Sultan of Johore (Johor), Malaysia (Sultan Sir Abu Bakar ibni Al-Marhum Tun Temenggung Raja Daing Ibrahim, 1833-1895). 1891

Malaysia - The Sultan of Johor
The Sultan of Johor, Malaysia, Ibrahim Iskandar al-Masyhur Ibni Abu Bakar (GCMG GBE) (1873 - 1959). He died in the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. He was the 22nd Sultan of Johor, taking six wives

President Abdul Mohammed Arif of Iraq
President Abdul Mohammed Arif (wearing suit) arrives for his first press conference after becoming president of Iraq, following a coup

CROATIA, Kvarner Region, BAKAR. View of coastal town by RIJEKA on the Bakarski Gulf
Croatia, Kvarner Region, BAKAR. View of coastal town by RIJEKA on the Bakarski Gulf

ABU BAKAR (1833-1895). Sultan of Johor, Malaysia. Wood engraving, English, 1866

General view of Bakar, near Rijeka, Croatia
General view of Bakar, a small, picturesque town to the east of Rijeka, Croatia

Bakar - Croatia. Bakar is the Croatian word for copper. Bakar is a port for bulk cargo and used to be known for its industrial complex that included coke factory which produced considerable amount of

Croatia - Bakar
Bakar (Buccari, Bakr) - a pretty coastal town in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in western Croatia

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"Bakar: A Tale of Royalty, Shipbuilding, and Coastal Beauty" In the realm of Johor, Malaysia, Sultan H H Abu Bakar reigned with grace and wisdom. His legacy as a visionary leader still resonates today. Meanwhile, in the quaint coastal town in Croatia's Kvarner Region, another story unfolds. Back in 1931 on the Isle of Wight's Cowes, J Samuel White and Co witnessed a momentous occasion—the christening group for the Yugoslavian Bakar. This shipbuilding marvel was born under their skilled hands. Was it perhaps during this event that she first touched water? The whispers linger. As we delve into history further, we discover that President Abdul Mohammed Arif of Iraq also played a role intertwined with our enigmatic "Bakar. " How fascinating to see how these threads connect across nations. Now let us turn our gaze back to Malaysia—specifically to Johore (Johor). Here lies another prominent figure named Abu Bakar—a Sultan who left an indelible mark on his beloved land. But what about the enchanting Croatian coastal town itself? Nestled by Rijeka on the picturesque Bakarski Gulf, it exudes charm from every corner. Its rich heritage is mirrored in its architecture and culture—a testament to centuries past. So here we have it—an intricate tapestry woven through time and space—Sultans reigning over lands afar; shipbuilders crafting vessels that would traverse oceans; presidents leaving their own imprints on history; and a coastal gem beckoning travelers with its allure. "Bakar" may be just a word at first glance but dig deeper—it reveals stories waiting to be told. From Malaysian royalty to Yugoslavian ships christened amidst cheers; from Iraqi leaders shaping destinies to Croatian towns whispering tales of old—the essence of "Bakar" transcends borders and captivates our imagination.