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again sounded at the same depth in latitude 1 8 ' 30' south, 

 and longitude 36" 50' west, and was equally unsuccessful. 



On the morning of the 25th, the colour of the water in- 

 dicated soundings, and at meridian discovered the land 

 bearing W. by N. ; our latitude, by estimation, was then 22° 

 46' south : the weather being hazy, and sun obscure, we 

 were not able to get an observation. 



