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1821. but, at the time we were there, the latter was 
June 20. not found, although the rain had been lately 
falling in great quantity ; with the former, how- 
ever, it is well supplied. This island, from its 
connexion with Captain Cook’s'misfortunes during 
his perilous navigation within the reefs, will al- 
ways be an interesting feature in the history of 
the discovery and examination of this coast, and 
deserves a more appropriate appellation. 
21. Leaving Lizard Island the following morning, 
we directed our course for Cape Flinders, over 
our last year’s track. Upon passing Port Ninian, 
the sea was observed to break heavily upon the 
Barrier Reefs, which in this part approach nearer 
to the main land than at any other. As w^e 
doubled Cape Melville, the wind, as usual, fresh- 
ened up to a strong breeze, and carried us rapidly 
across Bathurst Bay : to the westward of the cape 
several natives were observed walking upon the 
beach. 
In passing round Cape Flinders, there ap- 
peared to be a considerable diminution in the 
remains of the Frederick’i^ wreck. No vestige 
was left of her stern or forecastle, both of which 
were before so very conspicuous. At half-past 
five o’clock we anchored with our companions 
near the usual place. 
22 . The following morning, at daybreak, a party of 
