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the east side four large mountains, the two middle ones of which 

 are well-formed volcanic cones. 



Kharim Kotan. — This lies 8 miles to the S.W. of Onekotan. 

 It is an island about seven miles in diameter. When looked at from 

 the south, it exhibits a truncated cone. 



SMash Kotan. — This lies about 20 miles farther to the S.E. 

 It is about 12 miles long and 3 broad. Near the south end 

 there is a well-formed truncated cone, and near the centre a similarly 

 formed cone, which is still higher, and is yet active. Eound the 

 shores there are many low cliffs. 



Ekarma Island. — This island lies about 5 miles distant from 

 Shiash Kotan. On its N.W. side it stands up as a high irregular 

 cone. 



Chirim Kotan. — This island is about 24 miles distant from 

 Shiash Kotan, on the same side as Ekarma. It shows two tall 

 hills, which from their shape are probably of volcanic origin. 



Musir Island shows three small points or peaks. It consists of 

 four small islets lying about ten miles from Shiash Kotan. 



Matua Island. — This island, which is about 7 miles long, lies 

 about 50 miles S.W. from Shiash Kotan. Near its S.W. side there 

 is a lofty peak terminating in a sharp point. From the side of this 

 peak steam can be seen issuing. 



Eaikoki Island. — This island lies about 5 miles N.N.E. from 

 Matua. It has a flattish top, with one small peak. 



Bashua Island lies about 19 miles S.W. from Matua. This 

 island, when looked at from a distance of about 12 miles, is seen 

 to be made up of several hills, but none of them exhibited a form 

 which could be identified with a modern volcanic cone. 



TJsliishir Island lies about 10 miles S.W. from Eashua. It is said 

 to be made up of two islands, each about 1^ miles long, connected 

 by a reef two cables long. When viewed from the north, one of its 

 ends is seen to be terminated by a high peak. 



Ketoy Island lies almost 30 miles to the SW. from Eashua. It is 

 mountainous, and its contour exhibits several rough peaks. 



ShimusMr Island. — This is separated from Ketoy by the Diane 

 Straits, which are about 18 miles wide. It is 27 miles long and about 

 5 miles broad. On the Chart it is drawn as exhibiting three peaks 

 at its N.E. end. One large peak, known as Prevost's Peak, and four 

 smaller ones, are to be seen near the centre, and another mountain 

 at its S.W. end. The three peaks at the northern end are all con- 

 spicuous, and from their form they are evidently of volcanic origin. 

 The central one is estimated as having an elevation of 2,100 feet. 

 When approached from the north, this peak is seen to overlook 

 Broughton Harbour. This harbour, from its plan and description, 

 would appear to be an old crater, which has been breached by the sea. 

 Its length is about 3 miles and its breadth 1 mile. Eound the sides 

 it has an average depth of 20 fathoms, and near the centre of 50 

 fathoms. 



It is surrounded by steep hills. The entrance is by a channel 

 about -A-ths of a mile wide and with only a depth of from 1£ to 2 



