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strong tides rush through the channels between them, and al- 

 though several of the channels are reported to be safe for large 

 ships, they are only used by the natives as short cuts to 

 Frobisher bay. 



Cape Haven was left late on the afternoon of the 8th, and 

 Hall island, at the eastern extremity of the chain separating 

 the bays, was passed in the early evening. The course was then 

 laid across the mouth of Frobisher bay, to pass to the eastward 

 of the great island of Resolution, lying on the north side of the 

 entrance to Hudson strait. 



Monumental and Lady Franklin islands lie some twenty 

 miles off the mouth of Cyrus Field bay, and are about ten miles 

 apart. A continuous string of large icebergs stretched in a line 

 between the islands, and continued for some miles beyond them, 

 both north and south. They showed that the islands were but 

 the exposed portions of a long dangerous bank, upon which the 

 bergs had grounded. A similar line of bergs was observed 

 about ten miles inside and parallel to the outer line. As this 

 is the only knowledge possessed of these reefs, ships crossing 

 them should use caution, although, in most places, sufficient 

 water will probably be found. 



HUDSON" STRAIT. 



The bold, rocky shores of Resolution were passed during the 

 night and early morning, and during the afternoon we steamed 

 westward along the southern shores of Baffin island. 



The channel between Resolution and Baffin islands is some 

 miles wide, but is obstructed by a number of smaller islands. 

 Very strong tides rush backwards and forwards through the 

 channel, rendering dangerous an otherwise good passage. 



The southern shore of Baffin island is indented with many 

 bays, and no doubt when this coast is surveyed excellent har- 

 bours will be found along it. The land rises rapidly from the 



