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Page 67
... shore . It was not understood that the southern shore of English Reach , as that part of the Straits is called , was formed by an island , now c called Carlos III Island . Of this the northern end , making a deep sound with the southern ...
... shore . It was not understood that the southern shore of English Reach , as that part of the Straits is called , was formed by an island , now c called Carlos III Island . Of this the northern end , making a deep sound with the southern ...
Page 143
... shore , when we got in amongst the canoes they all weaved us off and seemd Greatly enraged when we stood in for the shore , when we found no regular soundings and all fine Black sandy Ground - we made the signal to the ship , that we ...
... shore , when we got in amongst the canoes they all weaved us off and seemd Greatly enraged when we stood in for the shore , when we found no regular soundings and all fine Black sandy Ground - we made the signal to the ship , that we ...
Page 237
... Shore where their must always be Smooth Water , their any Ship will go near one third faster , nor at a great distance from the Land , where the Sea has roum to rise and stop the Ships way , besides their is a prety strong tide runs ...
... Shore where their must always be Smooth Water , their any Ship will go near one third faster , nor at a great distance from the Land , where the Sea has roum to rise and stop the Ships way , besides their is a prety strong tide runs ...
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