THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND DECEMBER, 1893. 1189
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 446.
The following are published.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office. Hongkong, 2nd December, 1893.
G. T. M. O'BRIEN, Colonial Secretary.
ALACRITY," AT SHANGHAI,
18th November, 1893.
HYDROGRAPHICAL MEMORANDUM No. 29.
The following information has been received from H.M.S. "Imperieuse."
KORNILOF BAY, COREA.-A cluster of rocks omitted in Chart 1271 lies N.N.E. E. 7 cables from the east point of Avvakum Island, the largest about 10 feet high is white topped. Foul ground extends a short distance around them
with 6 to 8 fathoms outside.
The channel north of Avvakum Island has apparently a little less water than shown in Chart, and should be used with caution by vessels over 18 feet draught.
Charts 1271, 2432. Sailing Directions Vol. IV. Page 137.
The following information has been received from H.M.S. "Leander.”
NAGASAKI HARBOUR.-A Junk was sunk in Nagasaki Harbour during a gale October 1893. It lies in 11 fathoms about 3 feet of the mast showing about 44 cables south of Observation Rock Minage Point. Augles Minage Point 85°, Point off Nisitomari 554, Rock off Ogami Point 19°, Megami Point.
Charts 2415, 358, 359, 2347. Sailing Directions Vol. IV. Pages 505, 510.
Revised Supplement Pages 95, 96.
The following information has been received from H.M.S. "Rattler."
BARREN ISLANDS.-The danger reported by S.S. "Yung Ching" not found after a careful search. The position of the reef to the southward of the island as charted is incorrect and as mentioned in footnote, page 388 of China Sea Directory ismile from the Eastern Island. Heavy tide rips noticed south of the Islands.
Charts 1124, 1199. Sailing Directions Vol. III. Page 388.
The following information has been received from the Japanese Government.
HIRAISO ROCK, AKASHI STRAITS NEAR KOBE.-The temporary red light and flag has been withdrawn. The permanent beacon is circular black and of concrete, in 5 feet at low water springs and shows a red light visible 3 miles at a height of 39 feet above high water.
Chart 2875. Sailing Directions Vol. IV. Page 367. Supplement Vol. IV. Page 92.
E. R. FREMANTLE, Vice-Admiral.
Government of South Australia.
NOTICE TO MARINERS,
No. 8 of 1893.
PORT ADELAIDE RIVER.
Masters and Pilots of Vessels navigating the Port River are hereby informed that No. 12 Light Beacon has been moved 400 feet in a S.W. direction from its previous position and placed on the edge of the channel.
The Red Light Beacon has been moved 200 feet Southward, on a line drawn from No. 11 to the Ocean Steamers' Mooring Buoy.
The Red Light in line with No. 12 leads through the centre of the outer cutting as heretofore.
Marine Board Offices, Port Adelaide, October 25th, 1893.
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ARTIER SEARCY, Secretary to the Marine Board.
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