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then distinctly seen, but a stranger should not go in here without a pilot.
To work in between the A1 Yarron and Jillia Shoals, you should not
approach the former nearer than three and a half fathoms, and the latter
than three fathoms. • After passing the north-western point of the Jillia
Shoal you may work into three fathoms, until you get Arad Bluff E. £ S.,
when four fathoms to the westward and three to the eastward, until
you approach the inner harbour reef.
The western part of the north-western port of Bahrein is bounded by
the Al Yarron and a reef running off from Bahrein. There is a narrow
channel between them, having only two fathoms in some parts.
The south-eastern port of Bahrein is only used by boats, one part of
the entrance being extremely narrow, and the navigation being intricate ;
a pilot should be taken for this port, as clear directions cannot be
possibly given.

Demaum.
Demaum is a small island on the southern side of Kateef Bay, with a
small village abreast of it, both belonging to Rahmah bin Jaubir. The
fort on the island is in lat. 26° 26' 30" N., long 50° 10' 30" E.
Town and Island of Jiriioot.
The town and island of Jirhoot are situated in the bottom of Kateef
Bay ; the island is about four and a half miles long, and one broad.
The town is in lat. 26° 33' 4" N., long. 50° 9' 5" E., and is about
two and a half miles from the main, being separated by the channel to
Kateef town. The island is thickly covered with date trees, and has
several small forts besides the town.
Town of Kateef.
The town of Kateef is in lat. 26° 33' N., long. 50° 5' 5" E. It is
situated at the back of the island of Jirhoot. There is, I believe, a
channel for large boats to the town, but we were not allowed to
examine it. This place belongs to the Chief of the Beni Khalid
Tribe, who acknowledge the superiority of the Turks since the fall of
s Deriah. It has very little trade, as most of its dates supply the inland
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tribes.
Ras Jamora.
Ras Jamora, the north-western point of Kateef Bay, is in lat. 26° 36'
27' Nlong. 50° 13' 52' E.; variation 4° 50' W. It is a low point, with
pretty good shelter under it in a north-wester. Within this point is a
narrow gut, where small vessels may lie sheltered in all winds. To
anchor within the point you should pass close to it, in three fathoms,