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 SURVEY OF TREINTERTROPICAL but, at the time we were there, the latter was not found, although the rain had been lately Fnlling in great quantity; with the former, how, ever, it is well supplied..This island, from its connexion with Captain Cook's misfortunes during ways be an interesting feature in the history of the discovery and examination of this coast, and deserves a more appropriate appellation. leaving Lizard Island the folio .wing morning, we directed our course for Cape Fliaders, over our last yar's track. Upon passing Port Ninian, the sea was observed to break haavily upon tim Barrier Reefa, which in this part approach nearer to the main land than at any other. As wo doubled Cape Melville, the wind, as usual, fresh, ened up to a strong breeze, and carried us rapidly across Bathurst Bay: to the westward of the Calm several natives were observed wildng upon the beach. In passing round Cape Flinders, there peared to be a considerable diminution in the remains of the Frederiek's wreck. No yesriga was let of her stem or forecastle, both of which were before so very conspicuous. At half-past five o'clock we anchored with our companions nar the usual place. The following morni, at daybreak, a party

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