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152 feet above the sea on Island would Effectually cover this Entrance along its Whole disting but no work at present exists there, and in the absence of such, Ishould suggest as a ready means to prevent the approach of an Enciny by this passage that it should he Entirely blocked by Sinking a vessel in the harrowest part.
There can be no doubt that the presence of Ships hi pont would largely add to the defence of the harbour, but
as intunee of war the Ships of the Squadion Except Such might be under refit, Coaling. or provisioning, would be at sea, to reliance should be placed
these means of defence.
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