1875 PASS CAPE FEAZER 97 



As I started to descend, I observed that at the last 

 of the flood-tide the ice near the shore showed signs of 

 opening. Expecting this to continue with the ebb, I 

 hurried down and signalled the ships to start, getting 

 up steam as they advanced under sail. 



When the steam was ready the water-channels had 

 opened considerably, and by pushing out into the pack 

 for about two miles we entered a channel that led us 

 to the shore again a little north of Cape Frazer. 



This cape, where the Polar and Baffin's Bay tides 

 meet, had long been considered one of the most difficult 

 points to pass. On rounding it a fortnight before the 

 end of the navigable season we were all raised to the 

 highest state of hope and expectation. 



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