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552 NAVIGATION OF THE

is a channel with three and four fathoms in, but very narrow at th
western end. The whole of these large reefs show quite plain. °
Steer
between this reef and the offshore one, or Walker’s Reef. The dis-
lance between in the narrowest part, close to the east end of the centre
bank, is rather more than two miles, soundings from ten to five fathoms
After passing this reef you will see A rial O whale and Umbarras :
steer
to pass between them, nearest the former when you are clear of the in­
shore channel.
Stannus’ Banks.
These form the northern boundary of the inshore channel. The north
point is in lat. 24° 39' 40" N., long. 53° 13' E.; the south point lat.
24° 31' 10" N., long. 53° 13' 30" E. ; western point lat. 24° 32' 30" N.,
long. 53° S' 10" E. There are several dry patches on these banks.
To enter the inshore channel from the north and west, steer down
from Zerchoa SSW., keeping a look-out for Stamms’ Banks until
Arzenia bears true NW., and Dalmy W., when haul up E. £ S. or
E.byS., and the directions above will carry you through.
Island of Seer Abonaide.
The south point of the island of Seer Abonaide is in lat. 25° 12' 20'
N., long. 54° 22' 55" E. ; is rather high, and contains large quantities of
sulphur, and has some mineral springs. You may approach this
island to seven fathoms in any direction.
Island of Zerciioa.
The island of Zerchoa is in lat. (south point) 24° 51' 35" N., long.
53° 13' 15" E.; is the highest island on this side the Gulf, and is much
of the same substance as Polior, viz. apparently of volcanic origin.
One mile and a half due south, off the south point of the island, is a
small patch, with two fathoms on it. There is no other danger near it;
you may pass the island at one mile distant in any direction. It
affords good anchorage under the lee, in the prevailing winds of the
Gulf. It contains no water. It has a low point at the south end.
Island Jernain.
The south point of the island of Jernain is in lat. 24° 55' 50" N., long.
52° 59' 30" E. It is remarkable for three peaks on it, two being on the
north end. It appears also to be of volcanic origin. There is no danger
near ; it affords tolerable anchorage in the prevailing winds. It has no
water.
Daus Island.
The south point of Daus Island is in lat. 25° 8'35" N., long. 53 0' 40
fiat, rocky island, moderately elevated, and, like the others,
E. It is a
appears to be of volcanic origin. It forms a low point on the south end.
There is no danger near this island ; it affords anchorage in the prevai
ing winds. It has no water.