PETER FORCE BAY 
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in. Tied up as we were to our own berg, we were for 
the time in safety, though making no progress ; but to 
cast loose and tear out into the pack was to risk pro¬ 
gress in the wrong direction. 
“August 12, Friday.—After careful consideration, 1 
have determined to try for a further northing, by fol- 
PREPARING TO ENTER THE SHALL0WS-BEOEV ILLE0 REACH 
FORCE BAY. 
lowing the coast-line. At certain stages of the tides— 
generally from three-quarters flood to the commence¬ 
ment of the ebb—the ice evidently relaxes enough to 
give a partial opening close along the land. The 
strength of our vessel we have tested pretty tho¬ 
roughly : if she will hear the frequent groundings that 
we must look for, I am persuaded we may seek these 
openings, and warp along them from one lump of 
