1_54 VOYAGE IN SEARCH 



to the fouthward of the Recherche, at about 

 three heclometers diftance. 



An attempt was made to approach the ftiore 

 without haying previoufly taken exacl: found- 

 ings; but we foon got aground on the mud, 

 and we were obliged to heave quickly at the 

 capftern, in order to bring -the fhip off again. 



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