THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24TH NOVEMBER, 1883.
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The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Admiralty Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, pp. 312 & 313.'
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
[No. 248. ]
MALACA STRAIT.
(1) Formosa Bank Light-vessel-Temporary Alteration.
The Government of the Straits Settlements has given Notice, that on or about 15th August 1883, Formosa bank light-vessel would, pending repairs, be replaced by the Government schooner Horsburgh :-
miles.
The light, shown from the mainmast head, is a fixed white light, visible in clear weather from a distance of about 7
The Horsburgh, painted black, has two masts. During the day a blue ensign will be hoisted at the main topmast head, and a ball painted red at the foremast head.
unded on board the Horsburgh during thick or squally weather.
SULU OR MINDORO SEA.
ST. MICHAEL ISLANDS.
(2) Shoal North-west of Bancawang Islet.
The German Government has given Notice, on the authority of the Commander of the German vessel Valparaiso, of the existence of a shoal lying 7 to 8 miles N.W. of Bancawang islet, St. Michael islands :-
This shoal (Valparaiso shoal), on the north-east part of which the Valparaiso obtained soundings of 6 and 7 fathoms- the bottom of coral being clearly seen-is stated to be about 2 miles in extent, with apparently shoaler water to the south- westward.
Position approximate, lat. 7° 52′ N.; long. 118° 27′ E.
JAPAN.
NIPON-WEST COAST. (3) Fixed Light on Rokko-Saki..
The Japanese Government has given Notice, that on 10th July 1883, a light would be exhibited from a lighthouse erected on Rokko-saki (cape Noto), approach to Toyama bay :—
The light is a fixed white light of the second order, visible through an arc of 2151°, or between the bearings of S. 7820 E. and N. 431° W., it is elevated 152 feet above the sea, and should be seen in clear weather from a distance of 18 miles.
The lighthouse, 26 feet high, is constructed of stone and painted white. Position, lat. 37° 30′ N., long. 137° 19′ E.
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(The bearings are Magnetic. Variation (3) Westerlys
.130 Easterly in 1883.)
By Command of their Lordships,
FREDK. J. EVANS,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 22th August, 1883.
This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-
(1) Temporarily. Malacca strait, Nos. 7956, 796: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, &c., 1883, No. 1566; and China Sea Directory, vol. I., 1878, page 81.
(2) China sea, southern portion, No. 2660b; Palawan island, No. 967.
(3) North-west Pacific ocean, No. 2459; Nipon island, No. 2347: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, &c., 1883, No. 358*; and China Sea Directory, vol. IV., 1873, page 317.
The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Admiralty' Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, pp. 312 & 313.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
[ No. 249. ] YELLOW SEA. KOREA-WEST COAST.
Information has been received from Lieutenant Commander Hoskyn, H.M. Surveying vessel Flying Fish, of the existence of the undermentioned islet, rock, and shoal lying off the West coast of Korea :--
PRINCE IMPERIAL ARCHIPELAGO.
(1) Islet Westward of Jurien de la Gravière Island.
An islet (Sa-o-san), 85 feet in height, lies with the south-west point of Jurien de la Gravière island bearing E. by S. S., distant 21 miles.
Position approximate, lat. 37° 12′ N., long. 125° 55′ E.
(2) Shoal Westward of Moulaku-tau Island.
The northern extremity of a shoal, which extends some distance to the southward, and on which there is one fathom at low water ordinary spring tides, lies with the north-west point of Moulaku-tau island bearing E. N., distant 4 miles.
Position approximate, lat. 37° 17′ N., long. 125° 56′ E.
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