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several peaks on it. Off this end are some detached rocks, tlie nor- 

 thern of which has the appearance of a nine-pin, and shews dis- 

 tinctly. 



S. J E., at the distance of a mile from its south extreme, lies 

 the Pinero Rock, which is much in the way of vessels bound to 

 Pisco from the southward; it is just level with the water's edge, 

 and in fine weather can always be seen; but when it blows hard 

 (which it sometimes does through this channel) and a weather 

 tide is running, there is such a confused cross sea that the whole 

 space is covered with foam, rendering it difficult to distinguish the 

 rock ; at such a time the shore should be kept well aboard on either 

 side, and when in a line with the outer extreme of the island and 

 the white rock off Point Huacas, you vdU be within the rock and 

 may steer for Point Paracca ; on rounding which you will open the 

 Bay of Pisco. 



This extensive bay, formed by the Peninsula of Paracca on the 

 south, and the Ballista and Chincha Islands on the west, is the 

 principal port of the province of Yea. The to^vn of Pisco is built on 

 the east side, about a mile from the sea ; and is said to contain three 

 thousand inhabitants, who derive considerable profit from a spirit 

 they distil, known by the name of Pisco or Italia, great quantities 

 of which are annually exported to different parts of the coast : sugar 

 is also an article of trade, but the pisco is the staple commodity. 

 Refreshment may be obtained on reasonable terms : wood is scarce : 

 excellent water may be had at the head of Paraccas Bay, under the 

 south cluster of trees, two miles from the fishing village of Paracca : 

 the landing there is very good, and the wells are near the beach. 



The best anchorage off the town is vnth. the church open of the 

 road, bearing E. 14° N., in four fathoms, muddy bottom, three- 

 quarters of a mile from the shore. A heavy surf beats on the beach 

 with rollers to the distance of a quarter of a mUe off, rendering it 

 dangerous to land in ship's boats ; launches built for the purpose 

 are used in loading and discharging vessels ; but at times even these 

 cannot stand it, and all commxinication is cut off for two or three 

 days together. 



There are four entrances to this capacious bay : that to the south- 

 ward already named; between San Gallan and the Ballista Islands; 

 between those and the Chincha Islands ; and the great or northern 

 entrance ; aU of which, from appearances, may be safely used ; but. 



