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 ,besides which there were several scattered about the sound, A. and some of larger size near the main: of the latter are Sect. IV. KTRa'S and WOLLASTON'S. They are of a very rocky N. Wet character, and famished with but a l:or and shallow soil, aithough the surfaceis thickly covered with small trees, grow- ing most luxuriantly. WATRa ISD, to the north-east, in latitude 14 �, and longitude 125 �25 ', was visited by us, as was also CA'ST. ISLanD, in the south-west comer of the sound. The latter island is in latitude 14 � 20 �nd longitude 12 16' 20% They are both rocky, and destitute of any soil but what is formed by the decomposition of the vegetables that grow upon the island. The channels be- tween them appeared to be clear and free from hidden danger. The depth among the islands is from ten to fifteen fathoms on a muddy bottom; but the anchorage. is better be- tween Kater Island and the promontory that separates it from Walmesly Bay, than any other part. It is a very fine Port, particularly near the bottom, in $WXrT'S BAY, where the depth is from four to five fathoms at low water. It is high water at full and change.in Swift's Bay at twelve o'clock, which is two hours and a quarter later than iu Vansitturt Bay: the tide rose eighteen feet, whereas in Port .Warrender its rise was only six. The islands off the north- east end of Bigge's Island are more numerous than in other parts of the sound: they were only seen at a distance, and too numerous to give correct positions to. Bmo-'s IsLAm, is fourteen miles long, and from six to seven broad; it is of moderate height, and rocky character: its south end ppoared to be thickly wooded. A fiat-topped hill near the shore of Scott's Strait is a remarkable object, and may be seen six or seven leagues off. It is in latitude 14, � 20", and longitude 125 � 20". Vot. II. Z

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