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both were unanimous in awarding' the palm to their 

 Kamchatkan rival. A nearly circular basin of some 

 nine miles in diameter, and with a narrow entrance 

 opening- to the S.S.E., it is roomy enough to ac- 

 commodate the navies of the world. It is entirely 



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THE ENTRANCE TO AVATCHA BAY. 



free from dangers, has an even depth of ten or twel\-e 

 fathoms, and owino- to its affording^ excellent holding 

 ground, and being well protected from all winds, it is 

 perfectly safe in all weathers. But the ordinary 

 traveller will be struck, not so much with its nautical 

 excellences as with the superb scenery with which it 

 is surrounded. To the south rises the \'ilutchinsky 



