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near the Village of Puna, where pilots are taken aboard by ships going 

 up the river. 



There are some small islands lying off Salinas Point, the southwest 

 tip of Puna Island, the most conspicuous of which is Santa Clara Island, 

 12 miles out, near the center of the channel. It is surrounded by reefs and 

 breakers. The lighthouse on the summit of the island, 256 feet high, and 

 the light itself at night are visible for 22 miles out to sea. 



On more than one occasion the Velero III has gone across the gulf 

 and up the River Guaymas 40 miles to Guayaquil, but these trips were 

 side issues as far as marine collecting is concerned ; so the route need not 

 be considered here. 



