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directions, so that in most winds one or other is sheltered 

 and has a quiet sea. 



The rich fauna round the Calf Island and off Spanish 

 Head (fig. L3) is within easy reach; while at a distance of 

 three to four miles from the Biological Station are depths 

 of 20 to 30 fathoms, and at 1-1 miles GO to TO fathoms depth 

 is found (see fig. 11). 



Pig. L8. The Sugar Loaf Rock near Spanish Bead, 



Although Port Erin is a considerable distance from 

 Liverpool, still it is reached by a regular service of swift 

 Bteamera and convenient trains, bo thai there is no great 

 uncertainty or delay in the journey. The 11.30 a.m. 

 steamer from Liverpool to Douglas generally catches the 



