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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1879.
Government of India.
̧DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMERCE.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
[No. 12.]
AFRICA-EAST COAST.
DELAGOA BAY.
Cockburn Light-vessel, Removal in Bad Weather.
The Hydrographic Department of the British Admiralty has published the following information, received from Com- modore F. W. Sullivan, C.B., C.M.G., Senior Officer, Cape of Good Hope, relative to the light-vessel placed on the western side of Cockburn shoal, Delagoa bay:
On H.M.S. Active visiting Delagoa bay in November 1878, the light-vessel was not at her station. It was also reported that on the approach of bad weather, shelter is sought for the vessel in port Melville, reliance therefore should not at such times be placed on her being in position.
NOTE. This light-vessel when in position forms the only safe mark for entering Delagoa bay at night; mariners are accordingly warned as to her probable removal in bad weather.
By Direction of the Government of India,
R. C. CARRINGTON, Chief Civil Assistant, for A. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Comdr. (late I. N.),
Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.
MARINE SURVEY Department, CALCUTTA, 4th March 1879.
This Notice affects the following:-BRITISH ADMIRALTY Charts, Nos. 2000 and 644; also Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, 1879; and Africa Pilot, Part III, 1878, pages 154 and 156; also Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I, page 87.
If this Notice is received on boardship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.
Government of India.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMERCE.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
[No. 13.]
AUSTRALIA-EAST COAST.
BURNETT RIVER ENTRANCE.
(1) Alteration in Position of Beacons and Leading Lights,
The Government of Queensland has given Notice, that consequent on the extension southward of the spit on the northern side of Burnett river entrance, the beacons have been moved to the south side of the river and carry the leading lights. These kept in line bearing W. S. W. lead over the bar in the deepest water, and clear of the end of the spit; which having been passed, the leading marks in the bend of Sea reach may be steered for.
PIONEER RIVER-ROCKY ISLETS.
(2) Fixed Light on Flat-top Islet.
Also, with reference to British Admiralt Notice to Mariners, No. 28 (1) of 4th March 1874, on the exhibition of a porary light on Flat-top islet, off the entr
temfurther Notice has been given, that on
he light is a fixed white light, elevated 17.
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1878, the permanent light would be exhibited-
ve high water, and should be visible from seaward in clear er between the bearings N. W. and S. by W. (except where intercepted by Round-top islet between N. 58° W. and weath W.), from a distance of 19 miles. A sector of red light is shown between the bearings N. W. and N. by E.
The illuminating apparatus is dioptric, or by lenses of the fourth order. Position: Latitude 21° 10′ 20′′ S.; longitude 149° 17′ 30′′ E.
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NOTE-The light bearing S. S. W. leads eastward of Llewellyn shoal, Singapore rock and the foul ground extending off Shoal point, also clears the ledge off Rocky islet and the dangerous reef northward of Flat-top islet.
The reef off Hay point will be avoided by keeping within the south-west limit of the white light.
Llewellyn shoal (recently discovered by Staff Commander E. P. Bedwell, conducting the Admiralty Survey, Queensland), with 3 fathoms water on it, lying N. E. of Slade point distant 6 miles, being within the limits of the white light; it is intended shortly to show a sector of red light through an arc of 10°, on the western side of the sector, so that with the white light in sight, vessels will be clear of danger.
TRINITY BAY,
(3) Revolving Light on Low Isles.
Also, with reference to British Admiralty Notice to Mariners, No. 38 (2), of 14th March 1878, on the exhibition of a temporary light, pending the construction of a lighthouse, on the westernmost Low islet, Trinity bay:-
Further Notice has been given, that on 17th September 1878, the permanent light would be exhibited :—
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The light is a revolving white light, attaining its greatest brilliancy every minute, elevated 65 feet above the sea, and should be visible in clear weather from a distance of 14 miles.
The illuminating apparatus is dioptric, or by lenses of the third order.
The lighthouse, painted white, is situated in the centre of the islet. Position, lat. 16° 23′ S., long. 145° 35′ 15′′ E.
On the exhibition of this light, the temporary light was discontinued.