Sailing directions.'] TERRA AUSTRALIS. 249 
the Sisters, the craggy islet, and a rock, on the larbord hand. The 
eastern island of Kent's large Group, which lies in 39 0 30' south, 
547° 19' east, and may be seen ten, or perhaps twelve leagues from the 
deck in fine weather, will come in sight a-head ; and in passing 
three or four miles on the south side, the small western group will 
be seen, and is to be passed in the same way ; as are Curtis' peaked 
Isles, which will then be in sight. From Curtis' Isles to the north 
end of King's Island, the course is nearly true west, and distance 
about forty-two leagues, with nothing in the way ; but it is better to 
steer five or six leagues to the north of King's Island, if the winds 
permit. Should they hang to the westward of north, the course 
may be safely directed for Three-hummock Island ; passing after- 
wards to the north or south of King's Island, as the winds may be 
most favourable. 
In the case of foul winds, which, if the weather be thick or 
rainy, may be expected to fix at south-west and blow strong, there 
are many places where a ship may anchor, to wait a change ; but 
the following appear to be the most convenient. 
1st. Hamilton's Road, at the east end of Preservation Island. 
2nd. On the south side of the largest Swan Isle, for small 
vessels, or under Isle Waterhouse. 
3rd. Port Dalrymple. 
4th. Various places amongst Hunter's Isles. 
5th. Sea-elephant Bay, on the east side of King's Island, where 
there is fresh water ; or under the north-east end of that island, if 
the wind be from south-west. 
6th. Western Port, under Phillip Island ; anchoring so soon 
as the ship is sheltered. A fair wind for going onward through the 
strait, will take a ship out of this port. 
7th. Port Phillip. 
After clearing Bass' Strait, I think it most advisable to keep (Atlas, 
at not more than ten or twenty leagues off the coast, from Cape riat ° L) 
Otway to Kanguroo Island ; as the wind may there be expected 
