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NOTICE TO MARINERS, No. 653.
CHINA SEA.
TIENTSIN DISTRICT-GULF OF PECHILI.
Taku Bar-Approach to the Haiho.
Direction of Channel Changed--Alterations in Aids to Navigation.
NOTICE is hereby given that a new direction for the passage of vessels across the Taku Bar, approach to the Haiho, has been adopted, and that, in consequence, the following alterations in aids to navigation have been made:
The Light-vessel Taku has been moved about 7 cables south from her former position and is now moored in 24 feet of water. From the Light-vessel, the North Fort Cavalier bears N. 64° W., distant 8.3 miles.
The Entrance Buoy has been moved about 3 cables south from its former position and is now moored in 14 feet of water. From the Buoy, the North Fort Cavalier bears N. 61° W., distant 6:08 miles.
The Bar Light-boat has been moved 1 cable south from its former position and is now moored on the southern side of the channel, about 300 feet south of the middle of the fairway.
The Taku Bar Outer Leading Marks have been discontinued. In their new positions the Light-vessel Taku and the Entrance Buoy are in line with the line of the Taku Bar Inner Leading Marks.
All bearings given are magnetic, and depths are those of low water of ordinary spring tides.
By Order of the Inspector General of Customs,
THE MARITIME CUSTOMS,
COAST INSPECTOR'S OFFICE,
SHANGHAI, 11th March, 1918.
W. FERD. TYLER, Coast Inspector.
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