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SURVEY OF THE INTERTROPICAL 
1 ^.. formed ; the westernmost has several patches of 
Aug. u. rocks in it, but the eastern one, which we used, 
appeared to be clear and free from danger, ex- 
cepting a rocky shelf projecting from the eastern 
shore for not more than three-quarters of a mile. 
In the afternoon we examined the former, and 
from a summit at the south-west end of the island 
in the entrance, obtained another set of bear- 
ings. Afterwards we sounded its channel, and 
found a deep passage, but too narrow and in- 
tricate to be preferred to the eastern channel. 
Whilst one boat was thus employed, Mr. Bas- 
kerville went to examine an opening at the bot- 
tom of the port, which he reported to be a 
strait, trending round to the S.W. for six miles, 
beyond which his view was intercepted by the 
next projecting point. The strait, which he 
called after Captain R. H. Rogers, R.N., is 
sprinkled with many islands and dry reefs of 
12 . great extent. On the 12th I was occupied in 
laying down the plan of this place, which, on 
account of the day, was honoured with the name 
of our most gracious king. Port George iht 
13. Fourth. The next day we sailed out by the 
eastern channel, but having to beat against the 
wind, made no further progress than an an- 
chorage off Point Adieu, which was the last 
