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of the Island. It is hilly, covered with 
fine Timber, and abounding with small 
streams of excellent Water. There are a 
number of spots, on which the different 
Buildings required for a Marine Arsenal, 
could easily be erected. Careening 
Wharfs can be constructed with the ut¬ 
most facility,* there being five fathom 
water close to the rocks : It is capable of 
being defended against any force. Pulo 
Jerajah is extremely well adapted for a 
Naval Hospital, as the situation is high, 
open, and healthy. There are two en¬ 
trances to the Inner Harbour: one from 
the Northward, through a narrow and 
* u As there is in this Harbour Six or Seven feet water 
close to the Hocks, it is peculiarly well adapted for 
heaving do icn wharfs” Capt. M acalister’s Accou n t of 
Prince of Wales Island. Page £9. 
It would be peculiarly ill adapted for constructing 
Careening Wharfs were there only Six or Seven feet 
Water; the fact is, there are Five Fathoms close to the 
Pocks, and it is this depth of Water, which renders it 
so well calculated for this purpose. 
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