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 CHAP. II.

bay of islands, so called, in all probability, from a number of small rocky islets situated about its entrance, lies in 35 deg. 6 min. south latitude, and 174 deg. 43 min. of east longitude.

It is generally believed, that in entering this harbour there is no danger, but such as is readily perceptible. In going in, it is proper to keep to the starboard side, and to pass the section of the sugar-loaf at a very short distance.

The shores, as far as they are known, are so bold, that in beating into the bay, B 3