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enough out so that the chimney D is in line with the 

 chimney E, she is bound to be on the spot where the 

 original bearings were taken from. This can be varied 

 by putting in a third bearing ; and, unless convenient, 

 none of the marks need be absolutely abreast. The 

 point aimed at is to get at least two sets of marks not 

 less than an eighth of a circle apart, and where the two 

 imaginary lines cut each other is the bearing sought for. 



Fig. 37. Diagram, explaining the taking of marks. 



In the light of this it was very amusing for the writer 

 to hear of the directions given to an enthusiastic sea- 

 angler by one of the boatmen, from whom be enquired 

 the marks of this special wreck. " D'ye see them there 

 three cows ? Well, get them on the corner o' Deal 

 Castle, and that there chary-bank (charabanc) on the 

 flag-post o' the pier, and ye have it." Let's hope he 

 " had it." Most of us thought the old chap had him. 



Well, to get back to business, " Our Wreck " is a 

 favourite ground with those of us who, when cod are 



