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far up as Carysfort, but not frequently, and not broad or strong. 
This current broadens from Carysfort to the westward, and con- 
tinues about constant along its course. The tides on the two 
sides of the reef are about six hours apart, on an average; but 
the United States steamers Susquehanna and Wabash were set 
westwardly by the current about eight or ten miles during the 
se A considerable number of the Gulf traders know 
as 
Where the reef is narrow and deep, this current sometimes sets 
Off Indian Key he has known it to extend seven miles from, the | 
