It will hold with ease half-a-dozen ships moored head and stern, and is fit for giving them any kind of repairs.

The south side is formed by a low sandy neck, exceedingly narrow, on which the ostrog is built.

The deepest water within is seven fathoms, and in every part over a muddy bottom.

There is a watering-place at the head of the harbour.
The commerce of this country, as far as regards the exports, is entirely confined to furs and carried on by a company of merchants instituted by the empress.

Besides these, there are many inferior traders (particularly Cossacks) scattered through the country.
Formerly this commerce was altogether carried on by barter, but lately every article is bought and sold for ready money only.