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as a leading mark. High Rock is a high, detached rock, easily recognized on 
approaching the passage, with rocks and submerged reefs, covered in summer by 
kelp, extending nearly two-fifths mile off the southern and eastern sides. 
The eastern shore of Alitak Bay consists of high, bold bluffs, terminating in Cape 
Trinity, which, from a distance, appears bold, and on the continuation of the general 
line of the bluffs. This shore was not closely examined, and, while no dangers were 
seen, it should be approached with caution. Near the middle of the bay, 10 miles 
within the entrance point, is an extensive ledge named Middle Reef, covered at high 
water, but baring over a considerable area at low water. 
In the extreme western end of Moser Bay is Snug Harbor, and 2 miles to the 
northward is Chips Cove, both affording excellent anchorage. 
The peninsula formed by Olga and Alitak bays and the connecting waters is 
treeless. It is broken up by mountain masses rising to a height of about 2,000 feet, 
rolling’ tundra, marshes, and lakes. 
The sextant reconnoissance extends only to the Narrows connecting Moser Bay 
with Olga BajG The plan of the latter is from a running sketch made in the steam 
launch, checked by a few cuts made upon mountain peaks. 
SAILING DIRECTIONS. 
In entering Alitak Bay, after making the Twin Peaks, shape the course to arrive 
off the entrance with Cape Alitak bearing NW. distant 2f miles; then lay a course 
N. by E. f E., and run 8.4 miles. This should bring a ledge, that is said to cover 
only at high water spring tides, on the port beam distant 1 mile; then change course 
to N. i W. bringing High Rock ahead, and run 3 miles, when the passage to Moser 
Bay should be wide open. Now follow the chart, keeping in mid-channel, favoring 
the northern shore for the deepest water, and, when well inside, keep in the middle 
of Moser Bay; if bound for Snug Harbor, open it fair, steer for the center, and 
anchor with the lead. Do not approach the head too closely, as the flats make off 
some distance from the reserve cannery building. If bound for Chips Cove, keep in 
mid-channel and anchor by the lead. The only danger known in Moser Bay is a shoal, 
or reef, lying 1 mile to the eastward of Point Fassett and one-fourth mile off' shore, 
and a spit making off a short distance from the middle point of the southern shore. 
Cape Alitak, bearing SW. \ W., mag., distant 4J miles. 
The bottom, in the passage, is much broken; immediately inside 3£ fathoms 
were found in mid-channel at low water. It should be remembered that the work of 
the Albatross was only a sextant reconnoissance and not a detailed survey, so that 
every precaution should be observed in entering. It may be remarked here that the 
dangers are usually marked by kelp in summer, but this is not always the case. 
Lazy Bay . — The Twin Peaks and Egg Island are the guides to Lazy Bay. No 
hidden dangers were found. With the bay wide open enter in mid-channel on a 
west course, and anchor at discretion. 
