THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH APRIL, 1873.
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The beauce 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 Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
[No. 110.]
JAPAN--NIPON-SOUTH COAST,
Temporary Light at Matoya.
The Japanese Government has given Notice, that from the 1st September 1872, a temporary light would be exhibited from the lighthouse on Caggio Saki (Apori-Saki), southern head of the entrance to Matoya harbour.
The light is a fired white light, elevated 102 feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather should be seen from a distance of 10 miles. The tower is 40 feet high, built of wood, octagonal shaped, and painted white; it is situated on the eastern extreme of the point. Position, 4. 34° 22′ N., lung. 180° 54′ 45* E.
By Command of their Lordships,
Hydrographie Office, Admiralty, London, 9th November, 1872.
GEO. HENRY RICHARDS, Hydrographer.
This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Kamchatka to Chusan islands, No. 2459; Nipon island, &c., No. 2347; and Matoya harbour, *s, 107: Also, Japan Lights List, No. 208.
Agent for the sale of Admiralty Charts, Mr. J. D. POTTER, 31, Poultry, London, E.C.
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 Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
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CHINA-EAST COAST.
Sunken Rock near Chinchu Harbour.
Information has been received of the existence of a sunken rock, on which H.M. Ship Juno struck, when standing for an anchorage in Torgbu lay, between Chinchu harbour and Port Matheson.
The rock (Juno rock) appeared to be a cluster of coral heads, with 12 feet at low water and 6 fathoms around. From the rock, the west corner of Tonghu wall bears N.E. 18, miles, the summit of the islet in the bay N.W. N. 1-2 miles, Tahkut island fort W. N. 3.7 miles, and east pint of Passage island W. by S. } S. nearly 4 miles. These bearings place the danger in lat. 24° 51′ N., long. 118° 53′ E.
[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 0° 30′ Westerly, in 1873.]
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By Command of their Lordships,
Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 7th January, 1873.
GEO. HENRY RICHARDS, Hydrographer.
This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Formosa island and strait, No. 1968; Chusan bay to Port Matheson, No. 1760; and Chinchu Arbour, No. 1769; Also, China Pilot, 4th edition, page 126.
Agent for the sale of Admiralty Charts, Mr. J. D. POTTER, 31, Poultry, London, E.C.
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 Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
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KOREAN ARCHIPELAGO. Sunken Rock off Quelpart Island.
Information has been received of the existence of a sunken rock off the south part of Quelpart island on which the Russian ship Naboska was wrecked.
The rock (Nabosha rock) is described as being about 500 feet long, with deep water around; and it does not break, except in a heavy sea. The position assigned to it is in lat. 32° 59′ N., long. 126° 13′ E., which would place the danger 13 miles from the main land of Quelpart and, and bearing nearly £outh from the west end of the island.
By Command of their Lordships,
Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 17th January, 1873.
GEO. HENRY RICHARDS, Hydrographer.
This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts :-Pacific ocean, No. 2683; Kamchatka to Chusan islands, No. 2459; Hongkong to Liautung, No. 1202; Nipon island and part of Korea, No. 347; Indian ocean, No. 2483; and Korean archipelago, No. 104. Also, China Pilot, 4th edition, page 370. Agent for the Sale of Admiralty Charts, Mr. J. D. POTTER, 31, Poultry, London, E.C.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Hydrographic Notice, received from the Admiralty, is published for general formation.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th April, 1873.
CECIL C. SMITH, Acting Colonial Secretary.
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