Directions

1. To enter from Heida pass northward of Kingo, and midway between Loanda and the islet off the east point of Gant, and proceed between Bahia and Penguin for the anchorage.

2. Vessels coming from southward may pass close eastward of Hlada on a northerly course, until the dangers of Hofnarey are abeam, whence a north-westerly course leads into the bay.

3. When Crow Point is in line with the north-eastern extreme of Ilha, steer to the westward on that mark, and anchor in depths of 8 fathoms (14^m 6) about 3V₂ cables from the north-eastern extreme of Ilha.

4. Vessels may pass through Vista, between Loanda and main­land, and bring up anywhere inside Gant, the islet north of Loanda, south-eastward of which a shoal with 3 feet water over it extends half a cable. In spring and autumn, and after heavy rains a strong stream runs out through Vhirl from Sagness.

5. After passing Edeg, the southern end of that islet in line with the extremity of the land near Snafjall, bearing about 309° astern will take a vessel north-eastward of Breiduker.

6. If passing westward of Drangey, Sagness, situated on the western side of the fiord about 3V₂ miles north-westward of Hehranes, bearing less than 175° and open westward of Drangey, will lead in deep water westward of Holmasner.

7. There are three passages leading to St. Mary's pool, the south­ern, which is the best, lies between Breidusker Ledge and the shoals which extend from the southern shore; the middle, be­tween Breidusker Ledge and the Cow; the northern between the Cow and Calf.

8. To enter the southern passage, Oil Man (a conspicuous stand­ing stone on Mount Forta) in line with the beacon at the foot of Mount Forta, bearing 098°, leads into St. Mary's Pool be­tween Pool Ledge and Rat Island.

9. After passing Seal the course lies between Parker and Telaguga and west of Leveque, avoiding the north and west Leveque, Seal, and Fiar. Vessels may also pass between Seal and Fiar and enter the harbour between Fitish and Elina, giving the north point of the latter a fair berth.

10. Vessels making Joho should pass to the westward of Fiar as there are many shoals between Seal and the mainland to the east.

11. A vessel from westward should keep outside the reefs off Cape Horge, in depths of not less than 10 fathoms (18^m 3), until the two beacons on white cliff are in line, bearing 009°, when she should steer on this mark, and, when the light-towers are nearly in line, alter course towards them, proceeding into bay on that alignment.

12. If entering between Cape Leveque and Alarm Shoal, give the Cape a berth of about 2 miles, then steer for the extreme of Swan Point, bearing 093°, until Leveque Island bears 247°, which bearing, kept on astern, leads in mid-channel between Karakata Rock and Alarm Shoal, or bring South-East Twin Island to bear 050°. When Whirl Islet bears 142°, proceed as directed according to channel chosen.

13. If bound through Sunda Strait, from a position of Alarm Shoal, with South-East Twin Islet bearing 089°, a course should be steered to pass southward of the South-East Twin Islet, whence the summit of High Island should be brought to bear 106°, and steered for on that bearing.

14. Vessels approaching Ingolfsfjordur should endeavour to make to Selesker, and having done so, should pass close southward of it and then steer for 262° for Hruteyjarness, which is situated about 2³/₄ miles north-north-westward of Seljanes and when the lighthouse of Seljanes bears 108°, course may be altered southward, and then vessels should proceed up the centre of the fiord.

15. Vessels from northward may approach Gant Point Lighthouse when bearing about 140°, or less. The point should be rounded at' the distance of about one mile, keeping station hill open westward of the lighthouse until Beacon Hill on Entrance Point is in line with Riddel Point, bearing 112°, which mark leads northward of the Pearl Shoal dangers.

16. To reach the anchorage, in the deepest water, pass about 3 miles southward Allen Island, and steer for Parker Point until past the reef of the south-western point of Allen Island, then parallel with the shore of the island until abreast of Parker Point, distant about 2 miles and anchor from 14 to 24 feet.

17. To enter the bay, pass about half a mile eastward of Tangalle Rock, and then steer about 021°, until a small white house, situated about half a mile north-westward of the fort, is in line with the trees on the south-western bank of the entrance to Kunkall River, bearing 256°, steer in on this line and an­chor in from 5 to 6 fathoms, with Fangalle Rock between 167° and 149°.

18. In the west monsoon there is little difficulty in making the en­trance to the western channel, during the east monsoon, espe­cially in the morning, the prevailing mist will frequently hide the coast hills of Java and Madura. With good visibility, course may be shaped for the pilot light-vessel; if the visibility is not good, the coast may be approached until in a depth of 11 fathoms, and this depth maintained until the light-vessel is sighted.

11. Unless having recent local knowledge, no attempt should be made to enter without a pilot. As previously stated, the chan­nel is liable to constant alterations, so that the buoys and lead­ing lights may not define the proper channel.

12. During clear weather and in daylight, Madura Haven is easy of access, but during thick weather a stranger, having approached as closely as safety will allow, should be careful to maintain a good offing unless the fog signal at St. Ann's Head can be heard, when she must be guided by circumstances.

13. Madura Haven is not sufficiently lighted for safe night navi­gation much eastward of Sill Rock, except with local knowledge, but secure anchorage may be reached, either in Day Road or south-eastward of Stone Rock; in the latter case, however, a vessel must be careful to avoid the submarine telegraph cables, remarked on above.

14. If it is a case of necessity, and a pilot cannot be obtained, the following directions should be. carefully attended to, first observing that the tidal signal is shown at the front light­house:— Having closed the fairway buoy, bring the lighthouses in line and steer for them, which will lead across the bar in the deepest water, and northward of the Middle Robbe Buoy. From abreast of Middle Robbe Buoy, edge a little more to the southward, for about 2¹/₂ cables, until the easternmost of two old mills (only one on the chart), near Nicolas is seen over Watertown, bearing 166°; this mark leads between Parker and Robbe buoys.

15. A vessel, intending to enter Crow Harbour from southward, should bring the western side of Dockyard Islands into line with the western side of Crow Island, bearing 322°, while outside a distance of 3 miles from the latter island, and keep that mark on, passing close to the light-and-bell buoy moored eastward of Cape Breaker Rock.

16. Vessels intending to berth at Crow Jetty should, unless excep­tional circumstances render it undesirable, after passing Crow Spit, continue through the fairway northward of Dockyard Bank, round the eastern end of the bank, and proceed alongside heading to the north-westward. With winds between NE and E it is advisable to let go the starboard anchor when berthing.