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<h2>DIRECTIONS</h2>

<h5>For Navigating on Part of the</h5>

<h3>South Coast of Newfoundland,</h3>

<h4>WITH</h4>

<h3>A CHART thereof,</h3>

<h5>Including the ISLANDS of</h5>

<h3>St. PETER's and MIQUELON,</h3>

<h5>And a particular ACCOUNT of the</h5>

<h5 class="hang2">Bays, Harbours, Rocks, Land-Marks, Depths of Water,
Latitudes, Bearings, and Distances from Place to Place,
the Setting of the Currents, and Flowing of the
Tides, <i>&amp;c.</i></h5>

<h5>From an actual SURVEY, taken by Order of</h5>

<h4>Commodore PALLISSER, Governor of <i>Newfoundland</i>,<br />
<i>Labradore</i>, &amp;c.</h4>

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<h3>By JAMES COOK,</h3>

<h5>Surveyor of <i>Newfoundland</i>.</h5>

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<h5>LONDON:</h5>

<h5>Printed for the AUTHOR, and Sold by J. MOUNT and T. PAGE on<br />
<i>Tower-Hill</i>, M,DCC,LXVI.</h5>

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<h2><span class="gesp">DIRECTIONS</span></h2>

<h4><span class="gesp">FOR</span></h4>

<h4>Navigating on Part of the South Coast of <span class="gesp"><i>NEWFOUNDLAND</i>.</span></h4>

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<p class="cen">N.B. <i>All Bearings and Courses hereafter-mentioned, are the true
Bearings and Courses, and not by Compass.</i></p>

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<p><span class="sidenote">Cape Chapeaurouge.</span>

Cape <i>Chapeaurouge</i>, or the Mountain of the <i>Red Hat</i>, is situated on
the West side of <i>Placentia Bay</i>, in the Latitude of 46&deg; 53' North,
and lies nearly West 17 or 18 Leagues from Cape St. <i>Maries</i>; it is
the highest and most remarkable Land on that Part of the Coast,
appearing above the rest something like the Crown of a Hat, and may be
seen in clear Weather 12 Leagues.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Harbours of St. Laurence</span>

Close to the Eastward of Cape <i>Chapeaurouge</i> are the Harbours of
<i>Great</i> and <i>Little St. Laurence</i>. To sail into <i>Great St. Lawrence</i>,
which is the Westermost, there is no Danger but what lies very near
the Shore; taking Care with Westerly, and particularly S.W. Winds, not
to come too near the <i>Hat Mountain</i>, to avoid the Flerrys and Eddy
Winds under the high Land. The Course in is first N.W. till you open
the upper Part of the Harbour, then N.N.W. half W. The best Place for
great Ships to Anchor, and the best Ground is before a Cove on the
East-side of the Harbour in 13 Fathom Water. A little above <i>Blue
Beach Point</i>, which is the first Point on the West-side; here you lie
only two Points open: You may Anchor any where between this Point and
the Point of <i>Low Beach</i>, on the same Side near the Head of the
Harbour, observing that close to the West Shore, the Ground is not so
good as on the other Side. Fishing Vessels lay at the Head of the
Harbour above the Beach, sheltered from all Winds.</p>

<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_4" id="Page_4">[4]</a></span>To sail into <i>Little St. Laurence</i> you must keep the West Shore on
Board, in order to avoid a sunken Rock which lies a little without the
Point of the <i>Peninsula</i>, which stretches off from the East-side of
the Harbour: You Anchor above this <i>Peninsula</i>, (which covers you from
the Sea Winds) in 3 and 4 Fathom Water, a fine sandy Bottom. In these
Harbours are good Fishing Conveniencies, and plenty of Wood and Water.
Ships may Anchor without the <i>Peninsula</i> in 12 Fathom good Ground, but
open to the S.S.E. Winds.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Sauker Head.</span>

<i>Sauker-Head</i> lies 3 Miles to the Eastward of Cape <i>Chapeaurouge</i>, it
is a pretty high round Point, off which lie some sunken Rocks, about a
Cable's Length from the Shore.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Garden Bank</span>

This Bank whereon is from 7 to 17 Fathom Water, lies about half a Mile
off from <i>Little St. Laurence</i>, with <i>Blue Beach Point</i> on with the
East Point of <i>Great St. Laurence</i>.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Ferryland Head.</span>

<i>Ferryland head</i> lies S.W. 1 Mile from Cape <i>Chapeaurouge</i>, it is a
high rocky Island, just seperated from the Main; it and Cape
<i>Chapeaurouge</i> are sufficient Marks to know the Harbours of St.
<i>Laurence</i>.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Bay of Laun.</span>

West 5 Miles from <i>Ferryland-Head</i>, lies the Bay of <i>Laun</i>, in the
Bottom of which are two small Inlets, called <i>Great</i> and <i>Little
Laun</i>. <i>Little Laun</i>, which is the Eastermost, lies open to the S.W.
Winds, which generally prevails upon this Coast, and therefore no
Place to Anchor in. <i>Great Laun</i> lies in about N. by E. 2 Miles, is
near half a Mile wide, whereon is from 14 to 3 Fathom Water. To sail
into it, you must be careful to avoid a sunken Rock, which lies about
a quarter of a Mile off from the East Point. The best Place to Anchor
is on the East-side, about half a Mile from the Head, in 6 and 5
Fathom; the Bottom is pretty good, and you are shelter'd from all
Winds, except S. and S. by W. which blow right in, and cause a great
swell. At the Head of this Place is a Bar Harbour, into which Boats
can go at half Tide; and Conveniences for a Fishery, and plenty of
Wood and Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Laun Islands.</span>

Off the West Point of <i>Laun Bay</i> lay the Islands of the same Name, not
far from the Shore; the Westermost and outermost of which lie W.
Southerly 10 Miles from <i>Ferryland-head</i>; near a quarter of a Mile to
the Southward of this Island is a Rock whereon the Sea breaks in very
bad Weather: There are other sunken Rocks about these Islands, but
they are no ways Dangerous, being very near the Shore.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Taylor's Bay.</span>

This Bay which lies open to the Sea, lies 3 Miles to the Westward of
<i>Laun</i> Islands; off the East Point are some sunken Rocks near a
quarter of a Mile from the Shore.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Point Aux Gaul.</span>

A little to the Westward of <i>Taylors Bay</i> there stretches out a low
Point of Land, called <i>Point Aux Gaul</i>; off which lies a Rock above
Water, half a Mile <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_5" id="Page_5">[5]</a></span>from the Shore, called <i>Gaul Shag Rock</i>; this Rock
lies West three quarters South 5 Leagues from <i>Ferryland-Head</i>, you
have 14 Fathom close to the off Side of it, but between it and the
Point are some sunken Rocks.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Lamelin Bay.</span>

From <i>Point Aux Gaul Shag Rock</i>, to the Islands of <i>Lamelin</i> is West
three quarters N. 1 League, between them is the Bay of <i>Lamelin</i>,
wherein is very shallow Water, and several small Islands, and Rocks
both above and under Water, and in the Bottom of it is a Salmon River.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Lamelin Islands.</span>

The two Islands of <i>Lamelin</i> (which are but low) lie off the West
Point of the Bay of the same Name, and lie West three quarters South,
6 Leagues from the Mountain of the <i>Red Hat</i>; but in steering along
Shore make a W. by S. Course good, will carry you clear of all Danger.
Small Vessels may Anchor in the Road between these Islands in 4 and 5
Fathom, tolerably well shelter'd from the Weather: Nearly in the
Middle of the Passage going in between the two Islands, is a sunken
Rock, which you avoid by keeping nearer to one Side than the other,
the most Room is on the East-side. The Eastermost Island communicates
with the Main at Low-water, by a narrow Beach, over which Boats can go
at High-water, into the N.W. Arm of <i>Lamelin Bay</i>, where they lay in
safety. Here are Conveniences for a Fishery, but little or no Wood of
any Sort. Near to the South Point of the Westermost Island is a Rock
pretty high above Water, called <i>Lamelin Shag Rock</i>; in going into the
Road between the Islands, you leave this Rock on your Larboard Side.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Lamelin Ledges.</span>

These Ledges lay along the Shore, between <i>Lamelin Islands</i> and <i>Point
May</i>, which is 3 Leagues, and are very Dangerous, some of them being 3
Miles from the Land. To avoid these Ledges in the Day-time, you must
not bring the Islands of <i>Lamelin</i> to the Southward of East, until
<i>Point May</i>, or the Western extremity of the Land bear N. by E. from
you; you may then steer to the Northward with safety, between <i>Point
May</i> and <i>Green Island</i>. In the Night, or foggy Weather, you ought to
be very careful not to approach these Ledges within 30 Fathom Water,
least you get intangled amongst them. Between them and the Main are
various Soundings from 16 to 5 Fathom.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Observations.</span>

All the Land about Cape <i>Chapeaurouge</i> and <i>Laun</i>, is high and hilly
close to the Sea; from <i>Laun Islands</i> to <i>Lamelin</i> it is of a moderate
Height; from <i>Lamelin</i> to <i>Point May</i>, the Land near the Shore is very
low, with sandy Beaches, but a little way inland are Mountains.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Island of St. Peter's.</span>

The Island of St. <i>Peter</i>'s lies in the Latitude 46 Degrees 46 Minutes
North. West by South near 12 Leagues from Cape <i>Chapeaurouge</i>, and
West by South half South 5 Leagues from the Islands of <i>Lamelin</i>; it
is about 5 Leagues in circuit, and pretty high, with a craggy, broken,
uneven Surface. Coming from the Westward, as soon as you raise
<i>Gallantry Head</i>, which is the South Point of the Island, it will make
in a round Hommock like a small Island and appears if seperated from
St. <i>Peter</i>'s. On the East-side of the Island, a <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_6" id="Page_6">[6]</a></span>little to the N.E.
of <i>Gallentry-Head</i> lay three small Islands, the innermost of which is
the largest, called <i>Dog-Island</i>; within this Island is the Road and
Harbour of St. <i>Peter</i>'s; the Harbour is but small, and hath in it
from 12 to 20 Feet Water; but there is a Bar across the Entrance,
whereon there is but 6 Feet at Low-water, and 12 or 14 Feet at
High-water. The Road which lies on the N.W. Side of <i>Dog-Island</i> will
admit Ships of any Burthen, but it is only fit for the Summer Season,
being open to the N.E. Winds; you may lay in 8, 10, and 12 Fathom, and
for the most Part is a hard rocky Bottom, there is very little clear
Ground; Ships of War commonly Buoy their Cables; the best Ground is
near the North Shore. Going in or out, you must not rainge too near
the East-side of <i>Boar-Island</i>, which is the Eastermost of the three
Islands above-mentioned, for fear of some sunken Rocks which lie East
about 1 Mile from it, and which is the only Danger about St.
<i>Peter</i>'s, but what lay very near the Shore.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Island of Columbo.</span>

This Island is of a small circuit, but pretty high, and lies very near
the N.E. Point of St. <i>Peter</i>'s; between them is a very good Passage,
one-third of a Mile wide, wherein is 12 Fathom Water. On the
North-side of the Island is a Rock pretty high above Water, called
<i>Little Columbo</i>; and about a quarter of a Mile N.E. from this Rock is
a sunken Rock, whereon is 2 Fathom Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Island of Langley.</span>

The Island of <i>Langley</i>, which lies on the N.W. Side of St. <i>Peter</i>'s,
is about 8 Leagues in Circuit, of a moderate and pretty equal height,
except the N. end, wich is a low Point with Sand Hills along it; it is
flat a little way off the low Land on both Sides of it, but all the
high Part of the Island is very bold too, and the Passage between it
and St. <i>Peter</i>'s (which is 1 League broad) is clear of Danger. You
may Anchor on the N.E. Side of the Island, a little to the Southward
of the <i>Sand Hills</i>, in 5 and 6 Fathom, a fine sandy Bottom, sheltered
from the Southerly, S.W. and N.W. Winds.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Island of Miquelon.</span>

From the North Point of <i>Langley</i>, to the South Point of <i>Miquelon</i> is
about 1 Mile; it is said that a few Years since they join'd together
at this Place by a Neck of Sand, which the Sea has wash'd away and
made a Channel, wherein is 2 Fathom Water. The Island of <i>Miquelon</i> is
4 Leagues in Length from North to South, but of an unequal Breadth;
the Middle of the Island is high Land, called the high Land of <i>Dunn</i>;
but down by the Shore it is low, except Cape <i>Miquelon</i>, which is a
lofty Promontory at the Northern extremity of the Island.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Dunn Harbour.</span>

On the S.E. Side of the Island, to the Southward of the high Land, is
a pretty large Bar-Harbour, called <i>Dunn Harbour</i>, which will admit
Fishing Shallops at half Flood, but can never be of any Utility for a
Fishery.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Miquelon Rocks and Bank.</span>

<i>Miquelon Rocks</i> stretches off from the East Point of the Island,
under the high Land 1 Mile and a quarter to the Eastward, some are
above and some under Water; the outermost of these Rocks are above
Water, and you have 12 Fathom close to them, and 18 and 20 Fathom 1
Mile off. N.E. half N. 4 or 5 Miles from these Rocks lie <i>Miquelon
Bank</i> whereon is 6 Fathom Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Road of Miquelon.</span>

<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_7" id="Page_7">[7]</a></span>The Road of <i>Miquelon</i> (which is large and spacious) lies at the
North-end, and on the East-side of the Island, between Cape <i>Miquelon</i>
and a very remarkable round Mountain near the Shore, called
<i>Chapeaux</i>: Off the South Point of the Road are some sunken Rocks,
about a quarter of a Mile from the Shore, but every where else it is
clear of Danger. The best Anchorage is near the Bottom of the Road in
6 and 7 Fathom, fine sandy Bottom; you lay open to the Easterly Winds,
which Winds seldom blow in the Summer.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Cape Miquelon.</span>

Cape <i>Miquelon</i>, or the Northern extremity of the Island is high bluff
Land; and when you are 4 or 5 Leagues to the Eastward or Westward of
it, you would take it for an Island, by reason the Land at the Bottom
of the Road is very low.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Seal Rocks</span>

The <i>Seal Rocks</i> are two Rocks above Water, lying 1 League and a half
off from the Middle of the West-side of the Island <i>Miquelon</i>; the
Passage between them and the Island is very safe, and you have 14 or
15 Fathom within a Cable's Length all round them.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Green Island.</span>

This Island which is about three-quarters of a Mile in Circuit, and
low, lies N.E. 5 Miles from St. <i>Peter</i>'s, and nearly in the Middle of
the Channel, between it and <i>Point May</i> on <i>Newfoundland</i>; on the
South-side of this Island are some Rocks both above and under Water,
extending themselves 1 Mile and a quarter to the S.W.</p>

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<h3><i>Description of</i> Fortune Bay.</h3>

<p><i>Fortune Bay</i> is very large, the Entrance is form'd by <i>Point May</i> and
<i>Pass Island</i>, which are 12 Leagues N. by E. and S. by W. from each
other, and it is about 23 Leagues deep, wherein are a great many Bays,
Harbours, and Islands.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Island of Brunet.</span>

The Island of <i>Brunet</i> is situated nearly in the Middle of the
Entrance into <i>Fortune Bay</i>, it is about 5 Leagues in Circuit, and of
a tolerable Height; the East-end appears at some Points of view like
Islands, by reason it is very low and narrow in two Places. On the
N.E. Side of the Island is a Bay, wherein is tolerable good Anchorage
for Ships in 14 and 16 Fathom, shelter'd from Southerly and Westerly
Winds; you must not run too far in for fear of some sunken Rocks in
the Bottom of it, a quarter of a Mile from the Shore; opposite this
Bay on the South-side of the Island, is a small Cove, wherein small
Vessels and Shallops can lay pretty secure from the Weather, in 6
Fathom Water; in the Middle of the Cove is a Rock above Water, and a
Channel on each Side of it. The Islands laying at the West-end of
<i>Brunet</i>, called <i>Little Brunets</i>, afford indifferent Shelter for
Shallops in blowing Weather; you may approach these Islands, and the
Island of <i>Brunet</i>, within a quarter of a Mile all round, there being
no Danger but what lay very near the Shore.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Plate Islands</span>

<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_8" id="Page_8">[8]</a></span><i>Plate Islands</i> are three Rocks of a moderate Height, lying S.W. 1
League from the West-end of <i>Great Brunet</i>. The Southermost and
outermost of these Rocks, lay W. by S. half S. 11 Miles from Cape
<i>Miquelon</i>, and in a direct Line between <i>Point May</i> and <i>Pass
Island</i>, 17 Miles from the former and 19 from the later; S.E. a
quarter of a Mile from the <i>Great Plate</i> (which is the Northermost) is
a sunken Rock, whereon the Sea breaks, which it the only Danger about
them.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Observations</span>

There are several strong and irregular Settings of the Tides or
Currents about the <i>Plate</i> and <i>Brunet Islands</i>, which seem to have no
dependency on the Moon, and the Course of the Tides on the Coast.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Island of Sagona.</span>

The Island of <i>Sagona</i>, which lies N.N.E. 2 Leagues from the East-end
of <i>Brunet</i>, is about 3 Miles and a half in circuit, of a moderate
Height, and bold too all round, at the S.W. end is a small Creek that
will admit Fishing Shallops; in the Middle of the Entrance is a sunken
Rock which makes it exceeding narrow, and difficult to get in or out,
except in fine Weather.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Point May.</span>

<i>Point May</i> is the Southern Extremity of <i>Fortune Bay</i>, and the S.W.
Extremity of this Part of <i>Newfoundland</i>; it may be known by a great
black Rock, nearly joining to the Pitch of the Point, and something
higher than the Land, which makes it look like a black Hommock on the
Point; near a quarter of a Mile right off from the Point, or this
round black Rock, are three sunken Rocks, whereon the Sea always
breaks.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Dantzic Coves.</span>

Near 2 Miles North from <i>Point May</i>, is <i>Little Dantzic Cove</i>, and
half a Leag. from <i>Little Dantzic</i> is <i>Great Dantzic Cove</i>; these
Coves are no Places of safety, being open to the Westerly Winds; the
Land about them is of a moderate Height, bold too, and clear of Wood.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Fortune.</span>

From <i>Dantzic Point</i> (which is the North Point of the Coves) to
<i>Fortune</i> the Course is N.E. near 3 Leagues; the Land between them
near the Shore is of a moderate Height, and bold too; you will have in
most Places 10 and 12 Fathom two Cables Length from the Shore, 30 and
40 one Mile off, and 70 and 80 two Miles off. <i>Fortune</i> lies North
from the East-end of <i>Brunet</i>, it is a Bar Place that will admit
Fishing Boats at a quarter Flood; and a Fishing Village situated in
the Bottom of a small Bay, wherein is Anchorage for Shipping in 6, 8,
10, and 12 Fathom; the Ground is none of the best, and you lay open to
near half the Compass.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Grand Bank.</span>Cape of <i>Grand Bank</i> is a pretty high Point, lying 1 League N.E. from
<i>Fortune</i>; into the E. ward of the Cape is <i>Ship Cove</i>, wherein is
good Anchorage for Shipping, in 8 and 10 Fathom, shelter'd from
Southerly, Westerly, and N.W. Winds. <i>Grand Bank</i> lies E.S.E. half a
League from the Cape, it is a Fishing Village, and a Bar Harbour, that
will admit Fishing Shallops at a quarter Flood; to this Place and
<i>Fortune</i> resort the Crews of Fishing Ships, who lay <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_9" id="Page_9">[9]</a></span>their Ships up
in Harbour <i>Briton</i>. From the Cape of <i>Grand Bank</i> to Point <i>Enragee</i>,
the Course is NE. a quarter E. 8 Leagues, forming a Bay between them,
in which the Shore is low with several sandy Beaches, behind which are
Bar Harbours that will admit Boats on the Tide of Flood, the largest
of which is <i>Great Garnish</i>, <span class="sidenote">Great Garnish.</span> 5 Leagues from <i>Grand Bank</i>, it may be
known by several Rocks above Water laying before it, 2 Miles from the
Shore, the outmost of these Rocks are steep too, but between them and
the Shore are dangerous sunken Rocks. To the Eastward, and within
these Rocks is <i>Frenchman's Cove</i>, <span class="sidenote">Frenchman's Cove.</span> wherein you may Anchor with small
Vessels, in 4 and 5 Fathom Water, tolerably well shelter'd from the
Sea Winds, and seems a convenient Place for the Cod Fishery: The
Passage in is to the Eastward of the Rocks that are the highest above
Water; between them and some other lower Rocks laying off to the
Eastward from the East Point of the <i>Cove</i>, <span class="sidenote">Anchorage.</span> there is a sunken Rock
nearly in the Middle of this Passage, which you must be aware of. You
may Anchor any where under the Shore, between <i>Grand Bank</i> and <i>Great
Garnish</i> in 8 and 10 Fathom Water, but you are only shelter'd from the
Land Winds.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Point Enragee.</span>

<i>Point Enragee</i> is but low, but a little way in the Country is high
Land; this Point may be known by two Hommocks upon it close to the
Shore, but you must be very near, otherwise the Elevation of the high
Lands will hinder you from discovering them; close to the Point is a
Rock under Water.</p>

<p>From <i>Point Enragee</i> to the Head of the Bay, the Course is first N.E.
a quarter E. 3 Leagues to <i>Grand Jervey</i>; then N.E. by E. half E. 7
Leagues and a half to the Head of the Bay; the Land in general along
the South-side is high, bold too, and of an uneven Height, with Hills
and Vallies of various extent; the Vallies for the most Part cloathed
with Wood, and water'd with small Rivulets.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Bay L'Arjent.</span>

Seven Leagues to the Eastward of <i>Point Enragee</i>, is the Bay
<i>L'Argent</i>, wherein you may Anchor in 30 or 40 Fathom Water, shelter'd
from all Winds.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Harbour Millee.</span>

The Entrance of Harbour <i>Millee</i> is to the Eastward of the East Point
of <i>L'Argent</i>; before this Harbour and the Bay <i>L'Argent</i> is a
remarkable Rock, that at a Distance appears like a Shallop under Sail.
<i>Harbour Millee</i> branches into two Arms, one laying into the N.E. and
the other towards the E. at the upper Part of both is good Anchorage,
and various Sorts of Wood. Between this Harbour and <i>Point Enragee</i>,
are several Bar Harbours in small Bays, wherein are sandy Beaches, off
which Vessels may Anchor, but they must be very near the Shore to be
in a moderate Depth of Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Cape Millee.</span>

<i>Cape Millee</i> lies N.N.E. half E. 1 League from the afore-mentioned
<i>Shallop Rock</i>, and near 3 Leagues from the Head of <i>Fortune Bay</i> is a
high reddish barren Rock. The wedth of <i>Fortune Bay</i> at <i>Cape Millee</i>
doth not exceed half a League, but immediately below it, it is twice
as wide, by which this Cape may be easily known; above this Cape the
Land on both Sides is high, with <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_10" id="Page_10">[10]</a></span>steep craggy Cliffs. The Head of the
Bay is terminated by a low Beach, behind which is a large Pond or Bar
Harbour, into which Boats can go at quarter Flood. In this and all the
Bar Harbours between it and <i>Grand Bank</i>, are convenient Places for
building of Stages, and good Beaches for drying of Fish, for great
Numbers of Boats.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Grand L'Pierre Harbour</span>

<i>Grand L'Pierre</i> is a good Harbour, situated on the North-side of the
Bay, half a League from the Head, you can see no Entrance until you
are abreast of it; there is not the least Danger in going in, and you
may Anchor in any Depth from 8 to 4 Fathom, shelter'd from all Winds.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">English Harbour.</span>

<i>English Harbour</i> lies a little to the Westward of <i>Grand L'Pierre</i>,
it is very small, and fit only for Boats and small Vessels.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Little Bay de Leau.</span>

To the Westward of <i>English Harbour</i> is a small Bay called <i>Little Bay
de Leau</i>, wherein are some small Islands, behind which is shelter for
small Vessels.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">New Harbour</span>

This Harbour is situated opposite <i>Cape Millee</i>, to the Westward of
<i>Bay de Leau</i>; it is but a small Inlet, yet hath good Anchorage on the
West-side in 9, 8, 7, and 5 Fathom Water, sheltered from the S.W.
Winds.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Harbour Femme.</span>

Harbour <i>Femme</i>, which lies half a League to the Westward of <i>New
Harbour</i>, lies in NE. half a League, it is very narrow, and hath in it
23 Fathom Water, before the Entrance is an Island, near to which are
some Rocks above Water: the Passage into the Harbour is to the
Eastward of the Island.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Brewer's Hole.</span>

One League to the Westward of <i>Harbour Femme</i>, is a small Cove called
<i>Brewer's Hole</i>, wherein is Shelter for Fishing Boats; before this
Cove is a small Island near the Shore, and some Rocks above Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Harbour la Conte.</span>

This Harbour is situated one Mile to the Westward of <i>Brewer's Hole</i>,
before which are two Islands, one without the other; the outermost,
which is the largest is of a tolerable Height, and lies in a Line with
the Coast, and is not easy to be distinguished from the Main in
sailing along the Shore. To sail into this Harbour, the best Passage
is on the West-side of the outer Island, and between the two; as soon
as you begin to open the Harbour, you must keep the inner Island close
on Board, in order to avoid some sunken Rocks that lay near a small
Island, which you will discover between the NE. Point of the outer
Island, and the opposite Point on the Main; and likewise another Rock
under Water, which lays higher up on the Side of the Main; this Rock
appears at Low Water. As soon as you are above these Dangers, you may
steer up in the middle of the Channel, until you open a fine spacious
Bason, wherein you may Anchor in any Depth from 5 to 17 Fathom Water,
shut up from all Winds, the Bottom is Sand and Mud. In to the Eastward
of the outer Island, is a small Cove fit for small Vessels and Boats,
and Conveniencies for the Fishery.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Long Harbour.</span>

<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_11" id="Page_11">[11]</a></span>This Harbour lies 4 Miles to the Westward of Harbour <i>La Conte</i>, and
N.E. by N. 5 Leagues from <i>Point Enragee</i>; it may be known by a small
Island in the Mouth of it, called <i>Gull Island</i>; and half a Mile
without this Island, is a Rock above Water, that hath the Appearance
of a small Boat. There is a Passage into the Harbour on each Side of
the Island, but the broadest is the Westermost. Nearly in the middle
of this Passage, a little without the Island is a Ledge of Rocks,
whereon is two Fathom Water; a little within the Island on the S.E.
Side are some sunken Rocks, about two Cables length from the Shore
laying off two sandy Coves; some of these Rocks appear at Low-water.
On the N.W. Side of the Harbour, two Miles within the Island is
<i>Morgan's Cove</i>, wherein you may Anchor in 15 Fathom Water, and the
only Place you can Anchor, unless you run into, or above the
<i>Narrows</i>, being every where else very deep Water. This Harbour runs
five Leagues into the Country, at the Head of which is a Salmon
Fishery.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Bell Bay, and its contain'd Bays &amp; Harbours.<br />Hare Harbours.</span>

A little to the Westward of <i>Long Harbour</i>, is <i>Bell Bay</i>, which
extends three Leagues every Way, and contains several Bays and
Harbours. On the East Point of this Bay, is <i>Hare Harbour</i>, which is
fit only for small Vessels and Boats, before which are two small
Islands, and some Rocks above and under Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Mall Bay.</span>

Two Miles to the Northward of <i>Hare Harbour</i>, or the Point of <i>Bell
Bay</i>, is <i>Mall Bay</i>, being a narrow Arm, laying in NE. by N. 5 Miles,
wherein is deep Water, and no Anchorage until at the Head.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Rencontre Islands.</span>

<i>Rencontre Islands</i> lies to the Westward of <i>Mall Bay</i>, near the
Shore; the Westermost, which is the largest, hath a Communication with
the Main at low Water; in and about this Island are shelter for small
Vessels and Boats.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Bell Harbour</span>

<i>Bell Harbour</i> lies one League to the Westward of <i>Rencontre</i> Islands:
The Passage into the Harbour is on the West Side of the Island; in the
Mouth of it, as soon as you are within the Island, you will open a
small Cove on the E. Side, wherein small Vessels anchor, but large
Ships must run up to the Head of the Harbour, and Anchor in 20 Fathom
Water, there being most Room.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Lally Cove.</span>

<i>Lally Cove</i> lies a little to the Westward of <i>Bell Harbour</i>, it is a
very snug Place for small Vessels, being covered from all Winds behind
the Island in the Cove.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Lally Cove. Back Cove.</span>

<i>Lally Head</i> is the West Point of <i>Lally Cove</i>, it is a high bluff
white Point; to the Northward of the Head is <i>Lally Cove back Cove</i>,
wherein you may anchor in 16 Fathom Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Bay of the East, and Bay of the North.</span>

Two Miles to the Northward of <i>Lally Cove Head</i>, is the Bay of the
East, and Bay of the North, in both is deep Water, and no Anchorage,
unless very near the Shore. At the Head of the North Bay is the
largest River in <i>Fortune Bay</i>, and seems a good Place for a Salmon
Fishery.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Bay of Cinq Isles.</span>

<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_12" id="Page_12">[12]</a></span>The Bay of <i>Cinq Isles</i> lies to the Southward of the North Bay, and
opposite to <i>Lally Cove Head</i> there is tolerable good Anchorage for
large Ships on the S.W. Side of the Islands in the Bottom of the Bay.
The North Arm is a very snug Place for small Vessels; at the Head of
this Arm is a Salmon River.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Corben Bay.</span>

A little to the Southward of the Bay of <i>Cinq</i> Isles is <i>Corben Bay</i>,
wherein is good Anchorage for any Ships in 22 or 24 Fathom Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Bell &amp; Dog Islands.</span>

South East about two Miles from <i>Lally Cove Head</i>, are two Islands
about a Mile from each other, the North Eastermost is called <i>Bell
Island</i>, and the other <i>Dog Island</i>, they are of a tolerable Height,
and bold too all round.</p>

<p>Between <i>Dogg Island</i>, and <i>Lord and Lady Island</i>, which lies off the
S. Point of <i>Corben Bay</i>, is a sunken Rock, (somewhat nearer to <i>Lord
and Lady</i>, than <i>Dogg-Island</i>) whereon the Sea breaks in very bad
Weather, and every where round it very deep Water. About a quarter of
a Mile to the Northward of the North-end of <i>Lord and Lady</i> Island, is
a Rock that appears at low Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Bande de La'rier Bay and Harbour.</span>

<i>Bande de La'rier</i> Bay lies on the West Point of <i>Bell Bay</i>, and NNW.
half W. near 3 Leagues from Point <i>Enragee</i>, it may be known by a very
high Mountain over the Bay, which rises almost perpendicular from the
Sea, called <i>Iron-Head</i>. <i>Chappel Island</i>, which forms the East-side
of the Bay is high Land also. The Harbour lies on the West-side of the
Bay, just within the Point, formed by a narrow low Beach, it is very
small, but a snug Place, and conveniently situated for the <i>Cod
Fishery</i>. There is a tolerable good Anchorage along the West Side of
the Bay from the Harbour up towards <i>Iron Head</i> in 18 and 20 Fathom
Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Bande de La'rier Bank.</span>

The Bank of <i>Bande de La'rier</i>, whereon is not less than 7 Fathom,
lies with the Beach of <i>Bande de Lourier</i> Harbour, just open of the
West Point of the Bay, and <i>Boxy Point</i> on with the North End of St.
<i>Jaques</i> Island.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">St. Jaques.</span>

Two Miles to the W. ward of <i>Bande de La'rier</i>, is the Harbour of St.
<i>Jaques</i>, which may be easily known by the Island before it. This
Island is high at each End, and low in the Middle, and at a Distance
looks like two Islands, it lies N. 30d. E. 8 and a half Leagues from
the Cape of <i>Grand Bank</i>, and N. E. by E. 7 Leagues from the East-end
of <i>Brunet</i>. The Passage into the Harbour is on the West Side of the
Island; there is not the least Danger in going in, or in any Part of
the Harbour; you may anchor in any Depth from 17 to 4 Fathom.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Blue Pinion.</span>

Two Miles to the Westward of St. <i>Jaques</i>, is the Harbour of <i>Blue
Pinion</i>, it is not near so large, or so safe as that of St. <i>Jaques</i>;
near to the Head of the Harbour on the West Side is a Shoal, whereon
is two Fathom at Low Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">English Cove</span>

A little to the Westward of <i>Blue Pinion</i>, is <i>English Cove</i>, which is
very small, wherein small Vessels and Boats can Anchor; before it, and
very near the Shore is a small Island.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Boxy point.</span>

<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_13" id="Page_13">[13]</a></span><i>Boxy</i> Point lies SW. by W. a quarter W. two Leagues and a half from
St. <i>Jaques</i> Island, NNE. near 7 Leagues from the Cape of <i>Grand
Bank</i>, and NE. half E. 13 Miles from the East End of <i>Brunet</i> Island;
it is of a moderate Height, the most advanced to the Southward of any
Land on the Coast, and may be distinguished at a considerable
Distance; there are some sunken Rocks off it, but they lay very near
the Shore, and are no ways dangerous.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Boxy Harbour.</span>

NNE. three Miles from <i>Boxey</i> Point is the Harbour of <i>Boxy</i>; to sail
into it you must keep <i>Boxy</i> Point just open of <i>Fryer's</i> Head (a
black Head a little within the Point) in this Direction you will keep
in the middle of the Channel between the Shoals which lay off from
each Point of the Harbour, where the Stages are; as soon as you are
within these Shoals, which cover you from the Sea Winds, you may
anchor in 5 and 4 Fathom Water, fine sandy Ground.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">St. John's Island, Head, Bay and Harbour.</span>

West 1 Mile from <i>Boxy</i> Point is the Island of St. <i>John</i>'s, which is
of a tollerable Height, and steep too, except at the N.E. Point, where
is a Shoal a little way off.</p>

<p>N.W. half a League from St. <i>John</i>'s <i>Island</i> is St. <i>John</i>'s <i>Head</i>,
which is a high, steep, craggy Point. Between St <i>John</i>'s <i>Head</i> and
<i>Boxy Point</i>, is St. <i>John</i>'s <i>Bay</i>, in the Bottom of which is St.
<i>John</i>'s <i>Harbour</i>, wherein is only Water for Boats.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Gull and Shag.</span>

On the North-side of St. <i>John</i>'s <i>Head</i> are two rocky Islands, called
the <i>Gull</i> and <i>Shag</i>; at the West-end of these Islands are some
sunken Rocks.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Great Bay de Leau.</span>

One League and a half to the Northward of St. <i>John</i>'s <i>Head</i> is the
<i>Great Bay de Leau</i>, wherein is good Anchorage in various depths of
Water, sheltered from all Winds. The best Passage in is on the
East-side of the Island, laying in the Mouth of it; nothing can enter
in on the West-side but small Vessels and Shallops.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Little Bay Barrysway.</span>

To the Westward of <i>Bay de Leau</i>, 3 Miles NNW. from St. <i>John</i>'s
<i>Head</i> is <i>Little Bay Barrysway</i>, on the West-side of which is good
Anchorage for large Ships in 7, 8, or 10 Fathom Water; here is good
Fishing Conveniencies, with plenty of Wood and Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Harbour Briton.</span>

<i>Harbour Briton</i> lies to the Westward of <i>Little Bay Barrysway</i>, North
1 Leag. and a half from the Island of <i>Sagona</i>, and N. by E. from
East-end of <i>Brunet</i>. The two Heads, which from the Entrance of this
Harbour or Bay are pretty high, and lay from each other E.N.E. and
W.S.W. above 2 Miles; near the East Head is a Rock above Water, by
which it may be known: There are no Dangers in going in until you are
the Length of the South Point of the S.W. Arm, which is more than a
Mile within the West Head; from off this Point stretches out a Ledge
of Rocks N.E. about two Cables Length; the only Place for King's Ships
to Anchor is above this Point, before the S.W. Arm in <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_14" id="Page_14">[14]</a></span><span class="sidenote">South West Arm.</span>16 or 18 Fathom
Water, mooring nearly East and West, and so near the Shore as to have
the East Head on with the Point above-mentioned; the Bottom is very
good, and the Place convenient for Wooding and Watering. In the SW.
Arm is Room for a great Number of Merchant Ships, and many
Conveniencies for Fishing Vessels.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Jerseyman's Harbour.</span>

Opposite to the S.W. Arm is the N.E. Arm or <i>Jerseyman</i>'s <i>Harbour</i>,
which is capable of holding a great number of Ships, securely
shelter'd from all Winds. To sail into it you must keep the Point of
<i>Thompson</i>'s <i>Beach</i> (which is the Beach Point, at the Entrance into
the S.W. Arm) open of <i>Jerseyman</i>'s <i>Head</i>, (which is a high bluff
Head at the North Entrance into <i>Jerseyman</i>'s <i>Harbour</i>) this Mark
will lead you over the Bar in the best of the Channel, where you will
have 3 Fathom at Low-water; as soon as you open the Harbour, haul up
North, and Anchor where its most convenient in 8, 7 or 6 Fathom Water,
good Ground, and shelter'd from all Winds. In this Harbour are several
convenient Places for erecting many Stages, and good Beach room.
<i>Jerseymen</i> generally lay their Ships up in this Harbour, and cure
their Fish at <i>Fortune</i> and <i>Grand Bank</i>.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Gull Island, and Deadman's Bay.</span>

From Harbour <i>Briton</i> to the W. end of <i>Brunet</i>, and to the <i>Plate
Islands</i>, the Course is S.W. by S. 6 Leagues and a half to the
Southermost <i>Plate</i>. From <i>Harbour Briton</i> to <i>Cape Miquelon</i> is S.W.
a quarter W. 10 Leagues. From the West Head of <i>Harbour Briton</i> to
<i>Cannaigre Head</i>, the Course is W. by S. Distant 2 Leagues; between
them are <i>Gull-Island</i> and <i>Deadman's Bay</i>. <i>Gull-Island</i> lies close
under the Land, 2 Miles to the Westward of Harbour <i>Briton</i>.
<i>Deadman's Bay</i> is to the Westward of <i>Gull-Island</i>, wherein you may
Anchor with the Land Winds. Between <i>Harbour Briton</i> and <i>Cannaigre
Head</i>, is a Bank stretching off from the Shore between 2 and 3 Miles,
whereon is various Depths of Water from 34 to 4 Fathom. Fishermen say
that they have seen the Sea break in very bad Weather, a good way
without <i>Gull-Island</i>.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Cannaigre Head.</span>

<i>Cannaigre Head</i> which forms the East Point of the Bay of the same
Name, lies North Easterly 3 Leagues and a half from the West-end of
<i>Brunet</i>; it is a high craggy Point, easy to be distinguished from any
Point of view. From this Head to <i>Basstarre</i> Point, the Course is W.
by N. half N. 2 Leagues, and likewise W. by N. half N. 3 Leagues and a
half to the Rocks of <i>Pass Island</i>; but to give them a Birth make a W.
by N. Course good. <span class="sidenote">Cannaigre Bay.</span>Between <i>Cannaigre Head</i> and <i>Basstarre Point</i> is
<i>Cannaigre Bay</i>, which extends itself about 4 Leagues Inland, at the
Head of which is a Salmon River. <span class="sidenote">Cannaigre Rocks.</span>In the Mouth of the Bay lay the Rocks
of the same Name above Water, you may approach these Rocks very near,
there being no Danger but what discovers itself. The Channel between
them and the North Shore is something Dangerous, by reason of a range
of Rocks which lie along Shore, and extend themselves 1 Mile off.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Cannaigre Harbour.</span>

<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_15" id="Page_15">[15]</a></span><i>Cannaigre Harbour</i> which is very small, with 7 Fathom Water in it, is
within a Point on the South-side of the Bay, 5 Miles above the Head:
The Passage into the Harbour is on the S.E. Side of the Island, lying
before it. Nearly in the Middle of the Bay, abreast of this Harbour,
are two Islands of a tolerable Height, on the South-side of the
Westermost Island, which is the largest, are some Rocks above Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Dawson's Cove.</span>

This Cove is on the N.W. Side of the Bay, bears North, Distance about
4 Miles from the Head, and East 2 Miles from the W. end of the <i>Great
Island</i>. In it are good Fishing Conveniences, and Anchorage for
Vessels in 6 and 5 Fathom Water, but they will lay open to the
Southerly Winds. Between the S.W. Point of this Cove and <i>Basstarre
Point</i>, which is 5 Miles Distance, lays the Range of Rocks
beforementioned.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Basstarre Point.</span>

<i>Basstarre Point</i> which forms the West Point of <i>Cannaigre Bay</i>, is of
a moderate Height, clear of Wood, and bold too, all the way from it to
<i>Pass-Island</i>, which bears N.W. by W. 1 League from <i>Basstarre Point</i>.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Observations.</span>

The Land on the North-side of <i>Fortune Bay</i> for the most Part is
hilly, rising directly from the Sea, with craggy, barren Hills, which
extends 4 or 5 Leag. Inland, with a great Number of Rivulets and
Ponds. The Land on the South side of <i>Fortune Bay</i>, has a different
Appearance to that on the North-side, being not so full of craggy
Mountains, and better cloathed with Woods, which are of a short brushy
kind, which makes the face of the Country look green.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Pass Island.</span>

<i>Pass Island</i> lies N. 16&deg; 30' East 7 Leagues and a half from <i>Cape
Miquelon</i>, it is the N.W. extremity of <i>Fortune Bay</i>, and lies very
near the Shore, is more than 2 Miles in circuit and is pretty high. On
the S.W. Side are several Rocks above Water, which extend themselves 1
Mile from the Island, and on the N.W. Side is a sunken Rock at a
quarter of a Mile from the Island; the Passage between this Island and
the Main, which is near two Cables Length wide, is very safe for small
Vessels, wherein you may Anchor in 6 Fathom, a fine sandy Bottom. This
Island is well situated for the Cod Fishery, there being very good
Fishing Ground about it.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">On the Soundings.</span>

In the Night time, or in foggy Weather, Ships ought to place no great
Dependance on the Soundings in <i>Fortune Bay</i>, least they may be
deceived thereby, for you have more Water in many Parts near the
Shore, and in several of its contained Bays and Harbours, than in the
middle of the Bay itself.</p>

<br />
<br />

<h3>Description of <i>Hermitage Bay</i>.</h3>

<p>From <i>Pass Island</i> to <i>Great Jervis Harbour</i>, at the Entrance into the
Bay of <i>Despair</i>, the Course is N. by E. a quarter E. near three
Leagues; and from <i>Pass Island</i> to the West End of <i>Long Island</i>, the
Course is NNE. 8 Miles, between them is the Bay of <i>Hermitage</i>, which
lies in ENE. 8 Leagues from <i>Pass Island</i>, with very deep Water in
most Parts of it.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Fox Islands.</span>

<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_16" id="Page_16">[16]</a></span>The two <i>Fox Islands</i>, which are but small, lie nearly in the middle
of <i>Hermitage Bay</i>, 3 Leagues and a half from <i>Pass Island</i>; near to
these Islands is good Fishing Ground.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Hermitage Cove.</span>

<i>Hermitage Cove</i> is on the South-side of the Bay, opposite to <i>Fox's
Islands</i>. To sail into it, you must keep between the Islands and the
South Shore, where there is not the least Danger; in this Cove is good
Anchorage for Shipping in 8 and 10 Fathom Water, and good Fishing
Conveniences, with plenty of Wood and Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Long Island.</span>

<i>Long Island</i>, which separates the Bay of <i>Despair</i> from <i>Hermitage</i>,
is of a triangular Form, about 8 Leagues in Circuit, of a tolerable
Height, is hilly, uneven and barren. The East Entrance into the Bay of
<i>Despair</i> from <i>Hermitage Bay</i>, is by the West-end of <i>Long Island</i>;
about half a Mile from the S.W. Point of the said Island, are two
Rocks above Water, with deep Water all round them.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Long Island Harbour.</span>

This Harbour lies on the South-side of <i>Long Island</i>, 2 Miles and a
half from the West-end; before which is an Island, and several Rocks
above Water, there is a narrow Passage into the Harbour on each Side
of the Island; this Harbour is formed by two Arms, one laying into the
North, and the other to the Eastward; they are both very narrow, and
have in them from 42 to 7 Fathom Water; the East Arm is the deepest,
and the best Anchorage.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Round Harbour.</span>

This Harbour, wherein is 6 Fathom Water, lies near 2 Miles to the E.
ward of <i>Long Island Harbour</i>, is also in <i>Long-Island</i>; it will only
admit very small Vessels, by reason the Channel going in is very
narrow.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Picarre.</span>

<i>Harbour Picarre</i> lies N. by W. half a League from <i>Little Fox
Island</i>, (which is the Westermost of <i>Fox Islands</i>) to sail into it
you must keep near the West-point to avoid some sunken Rocks off the
other, and anchor in the first Cove on the East-side in 9 or 10
Fathom, sheltered from all Winds.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Galtaus.</span>

This Harbour, which is but small, lies near the East-point of
<i>Long-Island</i>; at the Entrance is several rocky Islands. The best
Channel into the Harbour is on the West-side of these Islands, wherein
is 4 Fathom Water, but in the harbour is from 15 to 24 Fathom. Here
are several Places proper for erecting of Stages; and both this
Harbour and <i>Picarre</i> are conveniently situated for a Fishery, they
laying contiguous to the Fishing Ground about <i>Fox Islands</i>.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Passage of Long Island</span>

Between the East-end of <i>Long Island</i> and the Main, is a very good
Passage out of <i>Hermitage Bay</i>, into the Bay of <i>Despair</i>.</p>

<br />
<br />

<h3>Description of the Bay of <i>Despair</i>.</h3>

<p>The Entrance of the Bay of <i>Despair</i> lies between the West-end of
<i>Long Island</i> and <i>Great Jervis Island</i>, (an Island in the Mouth of
the Harbour of the same Name) the Distance from one to the other is 1
Mile and a Quarter, and in the Middle between them is no Soundings
with 280 Fathoms.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Great Jervis Island.</span>

<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_17" id="Page_17">[17]</a></span><i>Great Jervis Harbour</i> is situated at the West Entrance into the Bay
of <i>Despair</i> is a snug and safe Harbour, with good Anchorage in every
Part of it, in 16, 18 or 20 Fathom, though but small will contain a
great Number of Shipping, securely sheltered from all Winds, and very
convenient for wooding and watering. There is a Passage into this
Harbour on either Side of <i>Great Jervis Island</i>, the southermost is
the safest, there being in it no Danger but the Shore itself. To sail
in on the North-side of the Island, you must keep in the middle of the
Passage, until you are within two small Rocks above Water near to each
other on your Starboard-side, a little within the North Point of the
Passage; you must then bring the said North Point between these Rocks,
and steer into the Harbour, in that Directions will carry you clear of
some sunken Rocks which lie off the West Point of the Island; these
Rocks appear at Low-water. The Entrance into this Harbour may be known
by the East-end of <i>Great Jervis Island</i>, which is a high steep craggy
Point, called <i>Great Jervis Head</i>, and is the North Point of the South
Entrance into the Harbour.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">North Bay.</span>

This is an Arm of the Bay of <i>Despair</i>, which extends to the Northward
5 Leagues from <i>Great Jervis Island</i>. In this Bay is very deep Water,
and no Anchorage but in the small Bays and Coves which are on each
Side of it. At the Head of the Bay of the East, which is an Arm of the
North Bay, is a very fine Salmon River, and plenty of various Sorts of
Wood.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Eagle Island.</span>

To the Northward of <i>Long Island</i>, the Bay of <i>Despair</i> extends itself
to the NE. about 8 Leagues, whereon are several Arms and Islands. The
first is <i>Eagle Island</i> laying on the North-side of <i>Long Island</i>,
about half a Cable's Length from the Shore; a little to the Eastward
of it is a small Cove, wherein small Vessels can Anchor in 5 Fathom
Water; off the E. Point of this Cove are some sunken Rocks, the
outermost of which lay a quarter of a Mile from the Shore, and appears
at half Ebb.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Frenchman's Harbour.</span>

This harbour lies on the North-side of <i>Long Island</i>, 2 Miles above
<i>Eagle Island</i>, in and before which Vessels may anchor in various
Depths of Water; about a Cable's length to the Eastward of the West
Point of the Harbour is a sunken Rock whereon is 8 Feet Water; a
little way further to the Eastward is a small Island not far from the
Shore, near to which is a Rock that just Covers at high Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Isle Bois.</span>

On the North-side of the Bay, opposite to <i>Long Island</i>, lies the
<i>Isle Bois</i>, it is near 3 Leagues in Length, and of a tolerable
Height; the Passage on the North-side of it (called <i>Lampadois</i>
Passage) is very safe, but very deep Water.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Fox Island.</span>

This Island lies nearly in the middle of the Bay, between the East-end
of the Isle of <i>Bois</i> and <i>Long Island</i>, it is of a round Form, pretty
high, and bold too all round.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Isle Riches.</span>

<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_18" id="Page_18">[18]</a></span>The <i>Isle Riches</i> lies off the East-end of the Isle of <i>Bois</i>, it is
about a Mile in Circuit, and pretty high; on the East-side of it are
some small Islands, and some sunken Rocks quite a-cross from the
Island to the Main, so that in sailing up the Bay of <i>Despair</i>, you
must leave this Island on your Starboard-side.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Little River.</span>

This is an Arm of the Bay laying in to the Eastward from the Isle of
<i>Riches</i>, it is very narrow, and counted a good Place for a Salmon
Fishery; its Banks are stored with various Sorts of Wood.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Bay Rotte.</span>

This is a small Bay which lays North from the East-end of the Isle of
<i>Bois</i>, in which are some sunken Rocks near the Head.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Bay of Conne.</span>

From the Isle of <i>Riches</i> the Bay extends itself to the Northward
about five Miles, commonly called the Bay or River of <i>Conne</i>, then
branches into two Arms, one still tending to the North, and the other
to the Eastward; the Water is very shallow for some Distance from the
Head of both. About these Arms, and the Bay of <i>Conne</i>, are great
Plenty of all Sorts of Wood, common to this Country, such as Firr,
Pine, Birch, Witch-Hasle, Spruce, <i>&amp;c.</i></p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Observations.</span>

All the Country about the Entrance into the Bay of <i>Despair</i>, and for
a good Way up it is very mountainous and barren, but about the Head of
the Bay it appears to be pretty level, and well cloathed with Wood.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">On the Tides.</span>

Between St. <i>Laurence</i> and Point <i>May</i>, an ESE. Moon makes high Water
at the Islands of St. <i>Peters</i> and <i>Miquelon</i>, and in all Parts of
<i>Fortune Bay</i> a S.E. Moon makes High Water. In the Bay of <i>Despair</i> a
SE. by S. Moon makes High Water; in all which Places it flows up and
down, or upon a perpendicular Spring Tides 7 or 8 Feet; but it must be
observed that they are every where greatly governed by the Winds and
Weather.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Currents.</span>

The Currents on the Sea Coasts from Cape <i>Chapeaurouge</i> towards St.
<i>Peter's</i>, sets generally to the SW. On the South-side of <i>Fortune
Bay</i> it sets to the Eastward, and on the North-side to the Westward.</p>

<p><span class="sidenote">Winds.</span>

The South West, and Westerly Winds generally blow in the Day during
the Summer, and about the Evening they die away; and in the Night you
have Land Breezes or Calms.</p>
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