There is doubtless a deep passage through, but it must be intricate and dangerous, and only to be attempted in a case of the most pressing emergency.

On the island to the southward, are two sandy bays.

The land to the southward is doubtless a part of the main: and is, like the other islands, high and rocky.

It forms the eastern shore of MERMAID's STRAIT, which is an excellent port, affording safe and secure anchorage at all seasons.
The islands on the western side of the strait, are LEWIS and MALUS.

The north-east point of the latter island, COURTENAY HEAD, is, without doubt, Captain Dampier's Bluff Head.