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soundings. A depth of 275 fathoms, with rocky bottom, was 
found about 280 miles from New Zealand, with slightly deeper 
water within it. On the 25th, Port Hardy was reached, and Port 
Nichelson on the 27th. A seaman was unfortunately washed 
On the 17th of July, in lat. 25° 5’ S, and long. 172° 56’ E., the 
deepest cast since quitting the Atlantic was obtained—2,900 
assing through between the islands of the last-named grr 
the Challenger proceeded on her way toward Raine Island. ; 
sounding of 2650 fathoms was had, and then four others, slightly 
oali ed one 
physical fact, viz: that the sea was cut off by a surrounding ridge, 
hrough it 
