Xli CONTENTS. 



CHAP. XII. 



Departure from Oonalashka, and future Views.. The Island 

 Amoghta. Situation of a remarkable Rock. The Strait be- 

 tween Oonalashka ^and Oonella repassed. Progress to the 

 South. Melancholy Accident on board the Discovery. 

 Mowee, one of the Sandwich Islands discovered. Intercourse 

 with the Natives. Visit from Terreeoboo. Another Island, 

 called Owhyhee, discovered. The Ships ply to windward to 

 get round it. An Eclipse of the Moon observed. The Crew 

 refuse to drink Sugar-cane Beer. Cordage deficient in 



Strength Commendation of the Natives of Owhyhee. The 



Resolution gets to windward of the Island. Her Progress 

 down the South-east Coast. Views of the Country, and Visits 

 from the Natives. The Discovery joins. Slow Progress 

 westward. Karakakooa Bay examined by Mr. Bligh. Vast 

 Concourse of the Natives. The Ships anchor in the Bay 481 



