Qfarnell Uttroeraitg ffiitbtarg 3tt)ata, Hew ^ork CHARLES WILLIAM WASON COLLECTION CHINA AND THE CHINESE THE GIFT OF CHARLES WILLIAM WASON CLASS OF 1876 1918 .,ix -n-^Sy!!^" Un'verslty Library VK 803905d suppl. no.1-9 The China Sea directory :vol. 1-4 /publl 3 1924 023 606 530 Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924023606530 CONTENTS China Sea Directory, 1898, vol. 4, Supplement China Sea Directory, 1913, vol. 1, Supplement Notices to Mariners issued during 1909 relating to China Sea Directory, vol. 1, Fifth Edition, 1906 Notices to Mariners issued during 1910 relating to China Sea Directory, vol. 1, Fifth Edition, 1906 Notices to Mariners issued diiring 1911 relating to China Sea Directory, vol. 1, Fifth Edition, 1906 Notices to Mariners issued during 1913 relating to China Sea Directory, vol. 1, Fifth Edition, 1906 Notices to Mariners issued during 1912 relating to CBina Sea Directory, vol. 3, Fifth Edition, 1912 Notices to Mariners issued during 1912 relating to China Sea Directory, vol. 4, First Edition, 1912 Notices to Mariners issued during 1913 relating to China Sea Pilot, vol. 5, First Edition, 1912 SUPPIiEMENT, 1898, KEIiATING TO CHINA SEA DIRECTOEY, VoL.IV. (THIRD EDITION, 1894.) Corrected to \Mh September 1898. PCBUSHED BT OKDKR Of THE LORDS COMMIjSSIONISBS OF, TIU! ADMlnALIT. LONDON: ^•RINTIOD FOU THE HYDEOORAPHIC OFFICE. ADMIRALTY, By EYHE and SFOTTiSWOODE, PBISTEE8 TO THE QtlEBN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY J AND SOLD BY J. D. POTTEB, "Agent -bob. the Sale os Admibalty Cbabts, 31, PODLTBY, AND 11, KlHO STREET, ToWaSB HiLL, 1898. StJPPLrEMENT 189 8, EELATING TO CHINA SEA DIRECTORY, V0L.IY. (THIRD EDITION, 1894.) Corrected to V6th September 1898. PUBLISHED BT OKDEB OF THE XOKDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY. LONDON: PBINTED FOR THE HYDEOGRAPHIC OFFICE, ADMIRALTY, Bt eyre and SPOTTISWOODE, PRISTEKS TO THE QUEEn's MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY ; AND SOLD BT J. D. POTTER, Agent for the Sale of Admiralty Chabts, 31, Poultey, akd 11, King Street, Towee Hill. 1898. SUPPLEMENT 1898, RELATING TO CHINA SEA DIRECTORY, Vol. IY. For latest information respecting lights the Seaman is referred to Admiralty List of Lights, Part VI., of 1896. This List is published early in the current year, corrected to preceding 31st December. r3)3842. Naffecsmtr^ - - •'4 T?" r tltttt-uirscfm Yokohama - 4° jj Nikolaevsk - Hakodate - ■ ^*° ?3 Petropaiilovsk i° Easterly. KOREA.— Trade.— Chenampo (Chei tau), Ping yang inlet, and p. Mokpho, south-west Korea, were opened to trade as Treaty ports on 1st October 1897. Kunsan, Masanpho, and Song Chiu are to be opened about 1st October 1898. Kunsan, in iat. 36° 0' N., long. 126° 43' E., is an indifferent harbour. MiganphOj about 40 miles west o£ Eusan, is said to be in a fine harbour, and has a population of 10,000. Song Chiu, in Iat. 40° 40' N., long. 129° 20' E., is near the Russian boundary, and is a ' (8)3842. 2000.— 10/98. Yv't. 5427. SUPPLEMENT 1898, RELATING TO CHINA SEi DIRECTORY, Vol. IY. THIRD EDITION, 1894. The information contained in this Supplement is derived principally from publications of the Russian and Japanese Governments, and from reports by Officers of H.M. Ships. The several paragtaphs follow the order of the paging of the China Sea Directory, Vol. TV., 1894 ; the pages referred to are given herein in the margin. This Supplement cancels Hydrographic Notice No. 1 of 1896, and all Notices to Mariners relating to the volume, including No. 471 of 1898. {All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation in 1898.) Chemulpho - ' A\° Westerly. Fusan - 4i° Westerly Nagasaki - sf ■'» Vladivostok - 61° „ Yohohama - 4° „ Nikolaevsk - - f° ,, Hakodate - 54^ „ Petropatdovsk \° Easterly. KOREA. — Trade. — Chenampo (Chei tau). Ping yang inlet, and p. 3. Mokpho, south-west Korea, were opened to trade as Treaty ports on 1st October 1897. Kunsan, Masanpho, and Song Chiu are to be opened about 1st October 1898. Kunsan, in lat. 36° 0' N., long. 126° 43' E., is an indifferent harbour. Misanpho, about 40 miles west of Fusan, is said to be in a fine harbour, and has a population of 10,000. Song Chiu, in lat. 40° 40' N., long. 129° 20' E., is near the Russian boundary, and is a o (8)3842. 2000.— 10/98. Wt. 5427. KOREA. — W. COAST. 4 White rock. — A rock, with a depth of IJ fathoms on it at low x>. 59. waier, and 5 to 7 fathoms around, lies with White rock beacon N. 62° E., distant 3| cables ; and summit of Huraann island F. 11° W. Beacon. — The beacon on 'North Watcher is chequered black and white. Line 10 from top of page 59, for black, read red. Eheum Wolmi. — A large stone beacon surmounted by a mast and p. 60. red cage has been erected on the detached rock, which dries, situated 2 cables N.N.E. from Kheum Wolmi north point, to mark the northern entrance to Cremulpho. The beacon is painted in black and white horizontal bands. A shoal, with a depth of 3 fathoms on it at low water springs, is reported p. 63. to be situated with So Wolmi (Observation island) summit bearing E. | N., distant 12| cables ; and Muttchi summit (129) N.byE.fE.; but the position must be considered doubtful. ChemulphO anchorage. — Koreietz rock, with a depth of 7 feet P- 64. on it at low water, lies with the centre of So Wolmi bearing S. 58°E., Tsu town on the p. 284, western shore of Owari bay with Noma village northward of Noma ga saki. The shore ends are marked by buoys.^ Oyauxa Ligbt {fixed red), which was discontinued (temporarily) p. 287. in 1895, has not since appeared in the Japanese Light List, and it has consequently been removed from the Admiralty publications. KAKESUKA LIGHT. — A light is now exhibited from a light- p. 888. house on the eastern side of the entrance to the Tenriu gawa.lf Kakesuka '^(Kaketsuka) light is a faied white light, elevated 55 feet above the sea, and visible from N. 86° W., through north and east, to S. 76° E., a distance of 8 miles in clear weather. * See chart, No. 358. t -See charts, N«s. 651, 1,495. J See chart, Ko. 2,877, § See chart, No. 2,875. II See chart, No. 994. t See chart, No. 952. LF OF TOKYO, 15 The lighthouse, 48 feet high, cylindrical in shape and painted white, is p. 288. constructed the upper half of iron and the lower half of concrete. Omai saki.— -See Chart No. 953. Yeno lira. — The channel eastward of Arasima has been permanently closed by fishing nets.* Foot note, /or 996 read 2,883. Line 3 from the top, for north-western read north-eastern. p. 295. G-ULP OP TOKYO.— Lights.— The sector of red light, from p. 300. Kannon saki lighthouse over Futsu saki, and visible between the bearings of S. 5°E. and S. 22° W., is discontinued-f Fort No. 2 (Futsu saki) light is a fixed white light, elevated 53 feet above the sea, and visible from a distance of 6 miles in clear weather. It is shown from a stafE, painted white and 35 feet high. A fia:ed red light, elevated 37 feet above the sea, and visible in clear weather from a distance of 6 miles, is shown from a white staff, 30 feet high, and situated on Fort No. 3 (constructing), midway between Hasiri misu and the extremity of Futsu saki (Saratoga spit). The light-buoy {conical, fixed red light, &c.), previously moored near Fort No. 3, has been withdrawn. Vessels should pass the fort on either side at a distance of not less than 2 cables. YOKOSUKA HARBOUR.— "When approaching the naval port p. 301. Yokosuka with the intention of entering the port, all vessels are to show their distinguishing numbers, as well as their national flags, at a distance of 3 miles fi'om the port ; and are to anchor as directed by the Imperial Harbour Mast«r.J Line 15 from the bottom, /or 3500, read 4000. p_ 302. Line 13 from the bottom, /or 13 feet, read 15 feet. Telegraph. — A submarine telegraph-cable connects Saru Sima with Futsu saki.f YOKOHAMA HARBOUR.— LIGHTS.— The light-vessels p. 304. (2), formerly marking the North and East breakwater heads, and showing respectively 9. fixed red and ■a.fi^ed green light, have been withdrawn. f K fixed white light, elevated 41 feet above the sea, and visible from a distance of 6 miles in clear weather, Is shown from an iron lighthouse, hexagonal in shape, painted white, and 40 feet high, situated on the head of the East breakwater. Approximate position, lat. 35° 27' 15" N., long. 139° 38' 50" E. A. fixed red light, elevated 41 feet above the sea, and visible in clear * See chart, No. 2,883. t See chart, No. 2,657, X See chart, No. 997. JAPAN. — GULF OF TOKYO. 16 weather from a distance of 6 miles, ia shown from an iron lighthouse, p. 304. painted red, on the head of the North breakwater. Harbour regulations.— Vessels must pass only between the heads p. 306. of the North and East breakwaters ; when entering they must steer West for 2 cables from the heads of the breakwater, and when leaving, steer East for 2 cables from the heads. No vessel may anchor so as to admit any part of such vessel encroaching on the space enclosed between two parallel lines drawn 5 cables West from the breakwater heads. Docks. — Dry docks are under construction at Yokohama, No. I is P- 307. 518 feet long, 478 on tiie blocks, 93 feet wide at the top, and 75 feet at the bottom, and has 29 feet over the sill. No. 2, is 400 feet long, 351 feet on the blocks, 60 feet wide at the top, 45 at the bottom, and has 26 feet over the sill. Eawa saki. — The bank southward of Kawi saki has extended P- 309. to the eastward ; from its south-east extreme, where the depth is 3 feet, with 7 fathoms close seaward, Kawa saki (Haneda) lighthouse bears N.N.E. I E., distant 2^ miles ; and Bandzu hana S.E. | E. Kawa saki buoy is red and surmounted by a cage. TOKYO. — Directions. — The depth of SJ fathoms, previously p. sio. marked on the charts, N.E. | N., distant 1^ miles from Kawa saki light- house was not found in a recent Japanese survey of the locality, and it has been expunged from the charts. Repairs. Crane lifts 12 tons ; there are steam hammers and machine shops ; engines of 500 h.p. can be made or repaired; 8 tons 'of metal can be run at one time, cylinders of 60 inches diameter can be cast and bored, shafting of 8 inch diameter and 20 feet in length can be forged and turned, pipes of 18 inches can be brazed, boilers of 14 feet diameter can be made, masts and boats can be built. Mera liead. t^s * signal station on the western end. P- 312. Bavonnaise. — ^The master of the ship Lindisfarne reports that p. 314. (1896) with a moderate south-east wind, and a long and high south-south- west swell, he observed the sea breaking heavily, apparently on a small rock in a position with Bayonnaise bearing about South, distant 8 miles. Approximate position, lat. 32° 3' N., long. 139° 54' E. The symbol for a rock, with less than 6 feet water on it, has been placed in the above position on the Admiralty chart.* Volcano island as seen from the barque Benefactress, 1870, appeared to be 40 feet high, about 100 feet diameter. Standing on a shoal * See charts, Nos. 78 J, 2,347, NIPON. — E. COAST. 17 5 to 7 miles long east and west, and 2 miles north and south, situated p. 314. about 5 miles N'.N.E. \ E. from Smith island. In March 1870 it was reported from the barque Jane Spiers that dense bodies of steam by day, and a ball of fire by night, was observed 4 or 5 miles N. by W. from Smith island, no land in connection with the smoke or steam was visible. In 1872 the U.S.S. Lackawanna noticed smoke arising from an island in lat. 31° 20' N., long. 139° 50' E. The island was searched for by United States steamer Alert in 1880, and by the Japanese I.M.S. Amagi in 1888, but no indication of islands was seen ; but a large breaker was observed about 7 miles westward of Smith island. In February 1898 the s.s. Shinagawa passed within 7 or 8 miles of Volcano island, at 10 h. to 11 h. p.m. A careful masthead look-out was kept for the island, weather fine, with smooth sea, but nothing like islands was seen. Volcano island may possibly now be submerged, forming a reef or shoal. HachijO SilD.a< is no longer a penal settlement. The inhabitants p. 315. number about 10,000. Supplies of beef and vegetables can be obtained. S6Ilda.i bay. — An examination has been made of the locality iu p. 324. which breakers were reported westward of Aji shima, with the result that a sunken rock, locally known as Miya K.asane, with a depth of 3J fathoms on it, and 6 to 7 fathoms close around, was found, in a position with Daikoku saki bearing N. 26° jW., distant 2\ miles ; and Tatega saki N. 40° E. The sea occasionally breaks on this rock with south-easterly winds and sea.* The words "Breakers reported," westward of the above position, have been expunged from the Admiralty charts. Dangers.— O ne, in lat. 38° 16' 15" N., long. 141° 9' 50" E., is a rock, with less than 6 feet water on it. Jinotaka ne, formerly known as Naka ne, in lat. 38° 17' 50" N.,, long. 141° 9' 15" E., has a depth of 1^ fathoms on it. Okinotaka ue, a new rock which with Jinotaka ne forms Naka ne, has a least depth of 2f fathoms on it with 4f fathoms to the south-eastward. Approximate position, lat. 38° 17' 30" N., long. 141° 9' 45" E. The above are the outer dangers ; the rest are too numerous to mention, but a new chart will shortly be published showing all the dangers found. ♦ See chart, No. 800, o 3842. NIPON. — E. COAST. — SETO UCHI. 18 Kamaishi harbour.— The beacon (red pillar, Ac.) previously p. 333. standing on the sunken rock in the middle of Kamaishi harbour, has been washed away.* Shiriya saki.— A sounding of 6i fathoms, hard bottom (but there p. 340. may be less water), with deep water close to, has been obtained in a position with Shiriya saki lighthouse bearing N. 68° E., distant 6j\ miles ; andEedcliffN. 58° W. The words "probably less water" have been written against the 6 J fathoms which has been placed in the above position on Admiralty chart Kg. 2441. OSAKA.— Dock.— The dock at Osaka is 250 feet long, 236 feet on P- 354. the blocks, 50 feet wide at the entrance, and has H feet on the sill and blocks. Repairs. — A steel vessel of 600 tons has been built, sheers lift 40 tons ; 15 tons of metal can be run at one time ; cylinders of 70 inches can be cast and bored ; shafting of 25 inches can be turned ; pipes of any size brazed ; boilers, masts, and boats can be built. HIOGO. — Kawa saki haua tower has no existence.! p. 355. Supplies. — Coal. — A small quantity of coal only is now kept at P- 357. Kobe. Repairs. — Line is from the top, for 1,500 and 800, read 2,000 and 500. The COAST. — It is proposed to construct a dock at Iwaya, north p. 359. coast of Awaji sima, capable of receiving a vessel of 10,000 tons.J Fukube sima. — A sunken wreck, no part of which was showing p. 365. above water in September 1894, lies with Fukube sima bearing N. 53° W., distant 1^ miles ; and Ukado jppint N. 45° E.§ Shika Sima. — A sunken rock, locally named Toishi, about a cable p. see. in extent, with a least depth of. If fathoms on its western end, lies with ipZuro saki bearing S. 64° E., distant 8| cables, and remarkable stone on Shika sima N". 45° E. An isolated rock, which dries 2 feet at low water, is situated N". 30° E,, distant 2J cables from the above rock. The COAST.— Wreck. — A sunken 'wreck lies in a depth of p. 369. 7 fathoms near the mouth of the Kako gawa, about 10 miles west-north-west of Akashi. TakamatSU bay. — A sunken rock, locally named Gingoro iwa, p. 379. with a least depth of 1^ fathoms on it, lies with the south-west point of * See chart. No- 208. t See chart, No. 2,265. i See chart, No. 2,875. § See charts, Nos. 137, 2,875. SKTO trCHI. — HARIMA NADA TO BINGO NADA. 19 O sima bearing E. ^ N"., distant SJ^ cables; and Ya sima no hana centre P- 379. S.|W. A sandy shoal, with depths of less than 4 fathoms on it, stretches nearly 4 cables south-westwavd from Gingoro iwa. A rock, named Game iso, with a depth of 2 feet on it, and shoal water half a cable eastward, lies E. \ N., distant 1| cables, from Gringoro iwa. A rock, locally named Ozachi dashi, about a quarter of a cable long east and west^ with a depth of 3 fathoms on it and 4 to 5 fathoms close to, lies with the south-west point of O sima bearing S. 47° E., distant about 5 cables ; and the north point of O sima liT. 60° E. OKI SIMA (O sima) LIGHT on the north point of the island p. 380. is a revolving light every fifteen seconds, showing the following sectors : — green from N. 56° E. to N. 77° E. (over Naka se and Assa (Atsusa) rock) ; white from N. 77° E. to N, 85° E.; red from N. 85° E., through east, to S. 84° E. (over Ozonose (Galatea shoal)); and white from S. 84° E., through south and west, to N. 74° W. ; it is elevated 48 feet above the sea, and visible in clear weather from a distance of 12 miles. The lighthouse, 41 feet high, is cylindrical iu shape, and built of granite. Sei sima. — The Master of the steam-vessel Naramaru reports the p. 383. existence of a sandy shoal, about one cable in lengtji east and west, with a depth of one fathom on it and is shoal to the westward, and has 5 fathoms close eastward situated in a position with Sei sima summit (360) bearing ISr.W., distant 5 cables ; and Take saki summit (390) S.W.* Hock. — A sunken rock, with a least depth of 4.\ fathoms on it, and p. 384. steep-to around, lies with the Clump (340) on Usi sima bearing S. 75° E., distant 7 cables; and summit (696) at south end of Shiaku sima N". 16° E. Approximate position, lat. 34° 21' 55" N., long. 133° 45' 30" E.f An unsuccessful search was made for the rock, with a depth of one fathom on it, hitherto shown on the Charts about a cable northward of the above position. This rock is also unknown to the local fishermen. It has consequently been expunged from the charts. HabUsM iwa. — The light beacon on this rock (fixed while light) is p. 385. conical in shape, constructed of masonry, and painted red and black in horizontal bands. TadotSU. — -^ shoal, with a depth of 3 fathoms on it at low water p. 389. springs extending about 2 cables north»west and south-east, is situated in a position with the lantern at Tadotsu bearing S.E. ^ S., distant 9 cables ; and Kigasa sima summit (230) S.W, \ W.f • See charts, Nos. 2,875, 128. t 'See chart, Ko. 128. SETO UCHI. 20 In a recent survey of the locality north-westward of Tadotsu, many p, 389. dangers and shoals have been found in the area included between approximately lats. 34° 16' N". and 34° 19|' IST., and longs. 133° 41' E. and 133° 45^' E. The Chart, Channels between Bingo nada and Ozuchi sima, No. 128, ^■ill be cancelled, and a corrected Chart showing all the dangers will shortly be published. SingO Nad^i. — A rock, named Nabe iso, with one foot on it, and steep-to, except to the southward, lies with summit northward of Takuma (440) bearing S.E. | E., distant oJ^ cables; and Summit (914), south-west of Koda, S.W. 4 W. Three rocks, close together, named Mitsu Boshi, the highest of which dries 2 feet at low water, with deep water to the southward, lie with Awa sima south point (the western) bearing East, distant one cable. Rocks. — Konoishi rock, one foot high, lies with west extreme of ?• 391. Hasiri bearing S. 2° E., distant 1^ miles ; and south extreme of Kitangi S. 87° E. Misaki Dashi rock, with a depth of 3| fathoms on it at low "water, lies with Mutsu sima west extreme bearing S. 14° W., distant Jf miles; and Manabe south extreme N. 73° E.* Kurusima no SetO. — A sandy shoal, with' a depth of 4| fathoms p- 393. on it, is situated with the remarkable clump of trees (419), north-westward of Hangata bearing about S.W. ^ S., distant 1^ miles ; and north-east point of Nezumi sima S.E. ^ E.^f Syaku Euan light is a revolving white light every twenty seconds, p. 398. elevated 240 feet above the sea, and visible in clear weather from a distance of 16 miles. The lighthouse, built of stone, is 25 feet high, cylindrical in shape and coloured white. Obauia saki ligh.t is a fixed white light, shovring a red sector p. 399. over Kakarize rock. The light is visible between the bearing S. 56° E., through south and west, and N. 43° W., and the red sector between S. 50° E. and S. 45° E. ; it is elevated 52 feet above the sea and in clear weather should be visible from a distance of 3 miles. As this light is not constantly watched, it cannot be implicitly relied on. The lighthouse, built of stone, is 21 feet high, cylindrical in shape, and coloured white. Eakarize rock is situated with Chodaiu beacon bearing S. 53° W., p. 400. distant 3 cables ; and Ohami saki lighthouse S. 48° E.J * See chart, No. 2,875. t See chart, No, 131. X See chart. No. 132. SKTO UCHI.^ — BINGO NADA TO MISIMA NADA. 21 Chodaiu. — ^Yamato reef, with a depth of 2 fathoms on it, and p. 400. connected with Chodaiu by foul ground, lies with Chodaiu beacon bearing S. by W. I W., distant nine-tenths of a cable. The northern side of Yamato reef is steep-to.* Chodaiu ligllt is & fixed white light with two red sectors, exhibited from a beacon at an elevation of 22 feet above the sea and should be visible in clear weather from a distance of 3 miles. The light shows white between the bearinga N. 66° W. and S. 63° W., red from S. 63° W. to S. 43° W., over Kakarize rock, white from S. 43° "W. through south to S. 89° E., and again red between S. 89° E, and N. 33° E. ; in other directions it is obscured. As this light is not constantly watched, it cannot be implicitly relied on. The beacon is built of stone, conical in shape, and is coloured in black and red horizontal bands. A rook, with a depth of 3;^ fathoms on it and 5 ■ to 18 fathoms around, lies with Chodaiu lighthouse beaiing S. 1° E., distant 1^ cables; and Sukune sima summit S. 66° W. Ko Saki sima ligllt is exhibited from a lighthouse on the north-western extreme of the island. The light is a fixed white light, visible between the bearings S. 61° W., through south and east, and N. 24° E. ; elevated 74 feet above the sea, and should be visible in clear weather from a distance of 3 miles. As this light is not constantly watched, it cannot be implicitly relied on. The lighthouse is built of stone, 16 feet high, cylindrical in shape, and is coloured white. Ko ne sima light is shown from a lighthouse on the northern p. 401, extreme of the island. It is & fixed white light with a red sector, elevated 139 feet above the sea, and visible 3 miles in clear weather. The light shows white between E". 77° W. through west, south, and east, and 'S. 84° E., red between N". 84° E. and N. 74° E., over Admiral shoal, and white from N. 74° E. to N. 57° E. ; in other directions it is obscured. As this light is not constantly watched, it cannot be implicitly relied on. The lighthouse is built of stone, 12 feet high, cylindrical in shape, and coloured white. Bock. — A rock, with a depth of 5 fathoms on it, is situated with Ko ne sima lighthouse bearing S. 68° B., distant 6^ cables ; and western extreme of Ko ne sima S. 8° W. * See chart, No. 132. SETO TJCHI. — BIKQO NADA TO MISIMA NADA. 22 TadanOmi. — The beacon mentioned in this paragraph (on Ishi P- ■**'l' Guso) has been nearlj destroyed, and is no longer available as a mark. Kuno sima light is exhibited from a lighthouse on the southern extreme of the island. The light is a fixed white light with two red sectors, elevated 56 feet above the sea, and should be visible in clear weather from a distance of 6 miles. It shows white from S. 75° E. to N. 60° E., red from N". 60° E. to IS". 39° E., over Kodono sinia bank, and white from N". 39° E., through north and west to S. 66° W., and red from S. 66° W. to S. 55° W., over Admiral shoal ; in other directions it is obscured. The lighthouse is built of stone, 16 feet high, cylindrical in shape, and coloured white. OSAKI KAMI SIMA.—' S-ee Chart, No. 1,206. I>- 402. MebarU Saki light is exhibited from a lighthouse on the north- P- 403. east extreme of Osaki sima. The light is a fixed white light with a red sector, elevated 173 feet above the sea, visible in clear weather from a distance of 3 miles.* It shows white from S. 29° W. to S. 71° W., red from S. 71° W. to N". 81° W. over Kodono sima bank, and white from N. 81° W. to N. 18° E. ; in other directions it i§,obscured. As this light is not constantly watched it cannot be implicitly relied on, The lighthouse, built of stone, is 12 feet high, cylindrical in shape, and coloured white, H^Oka no hana light is exhibited from a lighthouse on the south- east extreme of Osaki sima, the light is fixed white light with a red sector, elevated 141 feet above the sea, visible in clear weather from a distance of 3 miles. It shows white from N. 56° E., through north, and west, to S. 39° W. ; red from S. 39° W. to S. 29° W., and white from S. 29° W. to S. 5° E. ; in other directions it is obscured. The lighthouse is built of stone, 12 feet high, cylindrical in shape, and coloured white. SeaCOU. — -A. stone beacon, shaped as a truncated cone stands on the reef situated 2 cables N. 5° E. of Noka no hana lighthouse. Oge sima light, exhibited from a lighthouse on the south-west p- 404, extreme of that island, is a revolving white light every twenty seconds, elevated 111 feet above the sea, and visible in clear weather from a distance of 16 miles, between the bearings North, through east to S. 11° W.* * See chart. No. 1,206. HI. 23 The lighthouse is built of stone 25 feet high, octagonal in shape and p. 404. coloured white. Toyo shima. — Three rocky heads, with depths of one to 6 feet on p. 407. them at low water, lie with the east extreme of Okubi shima, bearing K.E. I E., distant 8 cables. A reef, which dries about 4 feet at low water extends 2 cables N. f W., from the north-west point of Okubi shima, Hakdita S6tO. — A sunken rock, with a depth of 3J^ fathoms on it, is pp.409- situated with Hako sima summit (536) bearing E". 76° B., distant nearly I^ miles, and south-western extreme of Mu sima S. 23° E.* Two rocks, each with a depth of 3| fathoms on it, lie S. 26° W., distant respectively 2 cables and 2J cables, from the last rock ; and a rock, with a depth of 2f fathoms on it, lies midway between those two rocks and the islet northward of the northern prolongation of the east point of Hakata sima. The track on the Admiralty Chart has been altered to pass northward and eastward of the above 3^ fathom rock, and the leading mark, south- west point of Seto da jima open of the north point of Hakata sima, bearing N.W. by W., has been expunged. Route to Hil'OSinia. — There is a depth of 2 fathoms about one p. 413. cable southward of the islet on the south side of Kajima.j' YAMADA BAY (KURE). — When approaching the naval port p. 415. of Kure (Misima Nada, Seto uchi), with the intention of entering the port, all vessels are to show their distinguishing numbers, as well as their national flags, at a distance of 3 miles from the port, and are to anchor as directed by the Imperial Harbour Master. Docks. — The old dock is 350 feet long over all, 55 feet wide at the entrance, and has a depth of 26 feet on the sill. The new dock will be 476 feet long over all, 443 feet on the blocks, 86 feet wide at the entrance, and 32| feet on the sill. ItSUki sima.— "A rock, which dries about 7 feet, lies W. | S., distant 1 1 cables from the south-east point of Itsuki sima.J. A rock, with a depth of 3^ fathoms on it at low water, lies with Itsuki sima summit (327) bearing N. 22° W., distant 8 cables ; and Futatsuishi south-west rock S. 82° W. A bank of cparse sand, with a depth of 9 fathoms on if, and of small extent, lies with Itsuki sima summit (327) bearing N. 39° W. distant 2-^\ miles ; and Futatsuishi south-west rock N. 80° W. O Tatsiba sima.— A reef extends 300 yards N.E. ^ E,, from, the p. 417. north-east extreme of O Tatsiba sima (Otateba shima), with an average * See chart, No. 138. t See chart, No. 2,875. + See chart. No. 83. lYO NADA. — SUWO NADA. — SIMONOSEKI STEAIT. 24 width of 12 yards. The reef has a depth of 2 fathoms near its extremity, p, 417. with 5 to 12 fathoms around ; the least depth of 3 feet is about 30 yards from O Tatsiba sima. Ya sima. — ^An examination of the locality, in which the rock Oibori p. 422. no se was reported (1895) to be situated, has been made, with the result that a depth of 30 fathoms was found there. Three rocks, locally known as Sengai ze, extending about one cable in an east and west direction, the western rock dryiog about 6 feet, and the eastern 2 feet, at low water springs, were found north-eastward of the reported position of Oibori no se ; Su saki, the northern extreme of Ya sima, bearing from the western rock N. 51° E., distant 1^ miles.* Oibori no se has therefore been expunged from the Admiralty Charts, as the Japanese consider it is identical with Sengai ze. Easado Ura. — A sunken rock, with a depth of about 2 fathoms on ?• 426. it, and locally known as Naka iso, is reported to lie with north extreme of Furu sima, entrance to Kasado ura, bearing N.E., distant 5 cables. Isaki (Hesaki) light is a revolving light every fifteen seconds, P- *2'^' it shows white from N". 4° E. through north, and N. 55° "W., and red from JS". 54° W. through west, and S. 78° E.f Buoy. — Eastern Middle ground (Ifakano su) buoy, black, with staff P' 428. and cage, has been moved 3f cables E. by !N". ; and now lies which Isaki lighthouse bearing S. 23° "W., distant llf cables. Eanabu se. — ^A shoal, with a depth of 3f fathoms on it, lies S. 70° W., distant 3 cables ; and a rocky shoal, with a depth of 4 fathoms on it, lies S. 62° W., distant 4 cables; respectively from Kanabu se beacon. SIMONOSEKI STRAIT— Eastern approach. — A rock, with a depth of one fathom on it, lies with Kanabuse beacon bearing S. by E., distant half a cable ; and Danno ura lighthouse W. \ S.t A rock, now named Takaimo se, with a depth of 2J fathoms on it, and 3 to 4f close to all round, lies with Kanabuse beacon bearing N. 78° E., distant \^ cables ; aind Ridge hill (Takami yama) A N. 31° W. A rock, now named Sukiagari ze, with a depth of 5 fathoms on it, and 5 to 8 fathoms close around, lies with Kanabuse beacon bearing N. 80° B., distant 3t^ cables; and Eidga hill A N. 21° W. A sandy shoal, with a depth of 3 fathoms on it, lies with Kanabuse beacon bearing S. 86° W., distant 8,^ cables ; and Kushi saki N. 9° W. A sandy shoal, with a depth of 3 fathoms on it, lies with Kanabuse beacon bearing S. 89° W., distant 9^% cables ; and Kushi saki N. 13° W. * See chart, No. 2,875. t 'See chart, "So. 532. - PAN ISLANDS. 25 Moji. — Coal,— A large quantity of Japanese coal is kept in stock p. 480. at Moji. The wreck of the steam-vessel Toshima Maru lies sunk, with two masts and funnel showing above water, in a position with Moji hill summit (583) bearing IS". 60° E., distant 4J cables; and A summit (803) S. 44° E. Buoys. — The buoy at the south-west end of Moji shoal is now painted black and white in horizontal stripes, and is moored one cable north-eastward of its old position in 3f fathoms, with Simonoseki storm signal post bearing N.W. f W., and Moji saki N.E. ^ N. A shoal of sand and gravel, of small extent, with a depth of SJ fathoms P- 433. on it at low-water springs, and 5 fathoms close around, is situated with Manaita roek beacon bearing N. 11° W., distant 5^ cables ; and Narusi rock beacon N. 64° E. Western approach.— a rock, now named Denbei ze, with a depth of PP- 434- 2f fathoms on it, and 4^ to 5 J fathoms close around, liss with the centre of Kata sima bearing S. 8° E., distant 2| cables ; and centre of clump (341) on Rokuren (Mutsure sima) K. 80° E. A rock, with a depth of 4 fathoms on it, with Rokuren lighthouse bearing If. 16° E. distant 7 cables; and east point of Kanasaki sima S. 80° W. Footnole,/«r 80°, j-ea£?85°- p. 436. Aino sima. — The buoy {conical red) previously marking the P- '*8^- northern end of the foul ground northward of Aino sima, has been with- drawn. The light beacon on Aino sima {fixed red and white light) is conical in shape, constructed of masonry, and painted black and white in horizontal bands. Koshiki Siiua (Koshi no Se) light is a fourth order white p. 444.^ flashing light every thirty seconds, elevated 212 feet above the sea, and visible in clear weather from a distance of ] 6 miles.* The lighthouse, 22 feet high, is constructed of wood, rectangular in shape, and painted white. Tsurikake saki light is a groupflasMng white light, showing a p. 473, group of two flashes every minute ; elevated 462 feet above the sea, and visible from N. 85° W., through north and east, to S, 61° E., a distance of 26 miles in clear weather.f The lighthouse, constructed of brick, painted white, and 36 feet high, is ten-sided in section. Sakura sima. — A sunken rock, now named Oki se, with a depth of. p. 481. 2\ fathoms on it, lies eastward of Sakura sima, with Niji sima south point bearing N". 67° W., distant 2| miles ; and centre of Oosaki point S. 3° W.J * See chart, No. 140. f See chart, No. 358. X See chart, No. 372. o 3842. D ItlUSlU. — ^^W. COAST. 26 Tamagawa harbour.— A sunken rock, now named Kuchiao se, P- 484. ■with a depth of 3^ fathoms on it, lies south-eastward of Yamagawa harbour, with the beacon northward of Yamagawa bearing N. 48° W., distant If miles ; and summit of Matahisomi S. 70 W. A beacon, about 9 feet high and painted white, has been erected on Shigino she (Uno se), the rock awash on the northern side of the entrance to Yamagawa harbour, YATSUSHIRO SEA.— A rock with a depth of 2 fathoms on it p. 492. at low water, lies in the entrance of the first inlet northward of Ushibuka harbour, or approximately in lat. 32° 13' 45" N"., long. 130° 4' 40" E.* Tobase Sima light is & fixed white light, elevated 101 feet above high water, and visible in clear weather from N. 59° W., through north, to S. 22° E., from a distance of 8 miles. The lighthouse, which is cylindrical, painted white and about 22 feet in height, stands on the southern point of Tobase sima, Zozo no seto. Tera sima light is a fixed light with white and red sectors, elevated 27 feet above high water, and visible in clear weather from a distance of 6 miles; the light shows red.trom S. 70° E. to S. 37° E. over Shirase, and white from S. 37° E., through south and west, to Jf. 1° E. The light is shown from a stone cylindrical beacon, painted black, erected on the extremity of the reef extending north-eastward from Tera sima, Zozo no seto. The light is unwatched, and therefore unreliable. Nagasaki bana light is a flashing white light every ten seconds, elevated 8 1 feet above the sea, and visible from K. 30° W., through north and east, to S. 14° E. (an arc of 196°), a distance of 15 miles in clear weather. The lighthouse, 4.1. feet high, constructed of iron, and hexagonal in section, is painted white. To sima light is a fia:ed white light, elevated 152 feet above the P- *93. sea, and visible from S. 14° E., through south and west, to 1^. 36° E. (an arc of 230°), a distance of 8 miles in clear weather. The lighthouse, 15 feet high, constructed of masonry, and cylindrical in shape, is painted white. Kam.imate jim.a light is a fixed white light, elevated 60 feet above the sea, and visible in clear weather from a distance of 6 miles. The lighthouse, 16 feet high, constructed of masonry, and cylindrical in shape, is painted white. As this light is not constantly watched, it should not be implicitly relied upon. AmakUSa Shimo simia. — The Master of the steam-vessel QweeJi p. 494. Olqa reports that, about noon on 31st December 1896, that vessel (draught * See chart. No. 836. COAST. 27 23^ feet) touched the ground, but was not stopped, in a position rather P- 494. more than a mile, West, from Shiki saki, north-west point of Amakusa Shimo sima.* The position of the ship when striking must be considered doubtful, and needs verification. Approximate position, lat. 32° 31' 50" N., long. 129° SQ* E. The symbol for a rock with less than 6 feet water on it, with the letters " P.D." against it, has been placed in the above position on the Admiralty chart. GotSU reef beacon was destroyed in a typhoon in 1893. p. 496. MiSUmi harbour. — A rock, with a depth of 6 feet on it at low p. 497. water, lies in Zozo no seto, the eastern channel leading from Misumi harbour into Yatsushiro sea; the rock is situated in lat. 32° 34' 40" N"., 130° 28' 55" E. The mooring buoys in Misumi harbour have been withdrawn. A rock, named Giha se, with a depth of I J fathoms on it, lies with the northern summit (427 A) of Senzoku jima bearing S. 19° E., distant one mile ; and summit of island (Tera shima) a quarter of a mile northward of Senzoku jima north point N. 72° E. A rock, also named Giha se, with a depth of 2 fathoms on it, lies E.S.E., distant one cable, from the above rock. A rock, with a depth of 2\ fathoms on it, lies with the northern summit of Senzoku jima beaiing South, distant 8| cables ; and centre of Ogata village S. 73° W. A rock, with a depth of 5 fathoms on it, lies with northern summit of Senzoku jima. bearing S. 6° W., distant 8 cables; and centre of Ogata village S. 78° W. Taka sima. — A shoal, with a depth of 3 fathoms on it, is situated p. 501. with the north-east extreme of Taka sima, bearing about N. 29° W.,. distant ly% miies.t THE COAST. — A beacon has been erected on Hachiro dake p. 5oa. (kawara yama) the highest summit of the peninsula southward of K'aga^ki. ■ . ■ Shoals in approach to Nagasaki. — The undermentioned shoals have been found in a recent Japanese survey :-;— j- Shimonodashi with a depth of 3f fathoms on it at low water, lies westward of Nagasaki peninsula, with south extreme of Nagano sima (Hashima) bearing N. 51° W., distant about 1 J miles. Otonaze, with a depth of one foot at low water, lies westward of Nagasaki peninsula, with the north extreme of Nosima bearing N. 56° E. distant about 6 cables. • See chart, No. 836. f 'See ohartB,, Nos. 359, 2,415. KIUSIU. — W. COAST. — ^NAGASAKI; 28 Kamadasbi, -with a depth of 2\ fathoms on it at low water, lies p. 502. westward of Nagas&ki peninsula, with Joko sima (Toko shima) bearing N. 6° B. A bank, with a depth of 7 fathoms on it at low water, lies in the northern approach to Nagasaki harbour, with Hako (Hahakojima) bearing K". 11° E., distant about 2 miles. Hocks. — Buoy. — The buoy (Tachigami) conical, black, with a P- 504. cylindrical topmark, moored off Tachigami bana, has been moved south-eastward, and now lies one-third of a cable E.S.E. from the rock, with a depth of 16 feet on it. From the buoy Minage point bears N. 8°E., distant Sj cables ; and Ifabekamuri zama S. 74° E. A sunken rock lies in the entrance to Nishidomari. A conical red buoy with cylindrical topmark, is moored in 4 fathoms at the south extreme of the rock, with Megami point bearing S. 7° W., distant 5| cables, and the north side of the entrance to Kosuge dock S. 68° E. Docks. — The Tategami dock has been lengthened to 523 feet over all p. 507. and 510 feet on the blocks. A new dock named Mukaijima dock, is stated to be 371 feet in length over all, 360 feet on blocks, 66§ feet in breadth, and capable of taking a vessel of 23 feet draught at high-water ordinary Springs. Repairs. — Sheers, capable of lifting 80 tons, have been erected at the dockyard ; there is also an overhead crane of 30 tons carrying power. Mats' sima. — A sunken rock, now named Tsuguno iso, with a depth P- 510. of 3J fathoms on it at low water, situated northward of Matsu (Mats') aima, in a position with Matsu sima summit (708) bearing S. 12° E., distant 1,^ miles ; and Ko sima N. 65° E.* The island situated about west, distant half a mile, from the above position is named Binno, and not Koosbe as marked on the chart ; also, the island situated about S.W. by S., distant 6J cables, from that position, is named Kushi. The summit of Kushi is 195 feet above high water, and of Binno 72 feet. Gana she (G-ani ze)- — The dangers surrounding Gana she extend p- 611. considerably further north-westward than previously shown on the charts; the outer north-western limit of danger extends from lat. 33° 4' 50" N., long. 129° 35' E. to lat. 33° 5' 25" N., long. 129° 35' 45" E. Shirase (Shiro le) ^ight is fixed, shows red between the bearings East, through north and N. 79° W., and wJiite in other directions. It is elevated 45 feet above high water, and visible in clear weather from a distance of 6 miles. f The lighthouse is a square wood tower, 11 feet high, painted white. * See chart. No. UO, f See chart, No. 359. KIUSIU. — W. COAST. — SASE P,0. 29 OdSite (Odtate) light is fixed white, with two red sectors showing p. 512. respectively between the bearings S. 43° E. and S. 27° E., and between N. 61° W. and N. 36° W. It is elevated 264 feet above the sea, and visible in clear weather from a distance of 6 miles.* The lighthouse is a square wood tower 22 feet high, painted white. Minamize. — The under-mentioned banks have been found in a recent p. 518. survey.f A rocky patch of 6 fathoms lies 2^ miles N. 87° W. from Minamize. A sand bank of 6 fathoms lies a little over 2 miles South of Minamize. To o Kuro, with a depth of 6^ fathoms on it at low water, lies southward of Saracen reefs, with Minamize bearing N". 6° W., distant about 2 miles. Shichibei, with a depth of 7 fathoms on it at low water, lies eastward of Yenoi sima, with K^nagashira bearing K. 51° W., distant about 2^^ miles. Yanomune, with a depth of 2 fathoms on it at low water, lies north-west of Yenoi sima, with west extreme of Iwoze (doze) bearing N. 11° W., distant about half a mile. Euro sima. — Gotsu, with a depth of 6^ fathoms oa it at low water, lies westward of Saracen reefs, with Kuro sima bearing N. 59° E., distant about If miles. Gai, with a depth of 5 fathoms on it at low water, lies westward of Saracen reefs, with Kuro sima bearing N. 55° E., distant about 5^ miles. SaS6 Bo. — A naval station is established at Sasebo, in the northern P- 514. part of Omura bay. The port consists of an inner and perfectly landlocked harbour and an outer harbour, a reef, extending across the entrance to the inner harbour, adds to its security. There is a good hospital, and barracks for seamen. Docks. — The dock is 442 feet in length overall, 416 feet oa the blocks, 98 1 feet wide at the top, 81^ feet at the bottom, and 38 J feet on the sills at high water springs. Segulations. — ^When approaching the naval port of Sasebo with the iqtention of entering the port, all vessels are to show their distinguishing numbers, as well as their national flags, at a distance of 3 miles from the port ; and are to anchor as directed, by the Imperial Harbour Master. Omura bay. — A rock, which dries one foot at low water, lies about one cable westward of Magura jima, an islet northward of the entrance to Omura bay. Approximate position, lat. 33° 8' 25" IS., long. 129° 38' 55" E.J Dangers stretch off from Kogo saki to the 4,^-fathom patch, situated 4 cables S.W. by S. from that point. Two white beacons, erected on the * See chart, Ko. 140. t -See charts, Nos. 359, 140. J See chart, No, 359. KlUSru. — NIPON W. COAST. 30 mainland just eastward of Kogo saki, kept in line, N.E. by N., lead p. 514. south-eastward of the extremity of the dangers. Approximate position, Zogo saki, lat. 33° 6' 10" N., long. 129° 39' 50" E. Hirado Siiua/. — A signal station has been established on the south-west p- 515. parts of Hirado sima, in approximately, lat. 83° 10' 30" K., long. 129° 22' 20" E.* MebamSOHe. — -A. depth of 3^ fathoms has been found on the p. 516. southern end of this shoal. Mi Sinia. — NanaWrodachi, with a depth of 5 fathoms on it at low p. 51?. water, lies at the Southern entrance to Hirado no seto, with the south-east end of Mi sima (Ishima) bearing N. 51° E., distant about one mile. Hibi cliailliel. — A sunken rock, Kajimesoue, of small extent, and p. 523. with depths of 8 to 10 feet on it at low water, lies in Hibi channel, with Moko sima eastern point bearing N. 28° E., distant 7 cables ; and north extreme of Euro sima S. 74° W.f Taka sima.— Submarine cable.— The submarine telegraph p. 526. cable connecting Japan with Korea is landed in the bay southward of Taka sima.| K.ARATSU NO URA.— Sunken rocks.— A rock, named p. 531, Tsutsu se, with a depth of 3 fathoms on it, is situated with the west extreme of Keya saki bearing N. by W. | W. distant 2^ miles ; and Ko Fusi jama (1267) N.E. by E. | E.§ A rock, with a depth of 5 fathoms on it, is situated in a position bearing S.E. I S., distant 11 J cables from Tsutsu se rock; or with Keya saki bearing N.N.W. i W., distant S^V miles. Eocks above and below water extend about 3 cables southward of the point projecting from the middle of the north shore of Eunago shi. A rock, now named Matsura se, with a depth of 2^ fathoms on it at low water, is situated with summit of Taka sima (553) bearing IT. 69° W., distant 1-^ miles ; and Hime sima summit (647) N. 18° E. A rock, with a depth of 3J fathoms on it at low water, is situated with summit of Taka sima bearing N. 35° W. distant 13^ miles ; and centre of Daimio's residence S. 79° W. The COAST. — A rock named Hatsushiro, with a depth of 1| P- 537. fathoms on it, lies E. f TH., distant 3^'^ miles, from the north point of Koko sima. SetOZaki harbour.— -See chart, No. 2874. p. 539. » See chart. No. 140. t See charts, Nos. S.'jg, 127. X See charts. No. 141. § See chart. No. 127. W. COAST. 31 See chart Aburatani bay to Ando Zaki, No. 1495. pp. 540- XJma Sniinia light is a group flashing light, showing two flashes every fifteen seconds, elevated 109 feet above high water, and visible in clear weather from a distance of 16 miles. It shows white from North to N. 23° E., red from N. 23° E. to N. 26° E., and white from N. 26° E., through east and south, to S. 52° "W.* The lighthouse, which is cylindrical, painted white and about 25 feet in height, is situated on the western extremity of Uma shima in the approach to Hamada anchorage. See plans Kasa ura and Kaka ura. No. 2198. p. 54i. See chart Amarubi Zaki to Ando zaki. No. 2174. p. 542. Footnote— /or 61 read 2133. p. 544. The COAST. — Fishermen report the existence of a narrow reef, about p. 545. 6 miles in length, with depths of 4 to 17 fathoms on it, 150 fathoms westward, 300 fathoms eastward, and a bank of soundings for some distance from either end, lying in approximately lat. 36° 30' N., long. 135° 45' E.f See chart "Waijima anchorage. No. 2133. p. 546. See chart Noto peninsula. No. 2243. YebiSU bay.— LIGHT.— A fixed white light, elevated 136 feet p. 554. above the sea, and visible from N. 45° W., through west and south, to N. 84° E., a distance of 10 miles in clear weather, is shown from a light- house, 40 feet high, an iron hexagonal tower, painted white, situated on Hime saki, the eastern point of Yebisu bay. When within 1^ miles from the lighthouse, the light is obscured when bearing northward of N. 53° W.J OGA SIMA PENINSULA.-~LIGHT.-Punaka light is a fiased light, elevated 141 feet above high water, and visible in clear weather 6 miles. It shows whdte between N. 36°.E. and N. 10° E. ; red Ijetween N. 10° E., through north, and N. 5° W. ; white between N. 5° W. and N. 66° W. ; green between N. 66° W. and N. 77° W. ; and white between N. 77° W. and S. 22° W, The lighthouse is a square wooden tower 13 feet high, painted white. Rock. — -A. white buoy, surmounted by a triangular topmark marks the p. 555. position of a sunken rock lying E. by S. f S. from Punakawa lighthouse, or approximately in lat. 39° 52' 5" N., long. 139° 51' 15" E. BITTERN ROCKS. — Two rocks, one with a depth of 3 fathoms p. 556. at low water, the other with 2\ fathoms on it, lie respectively N. 84° W., * See charts, No. 2,347, 1,495. t See chart. No. 2,347. X See charts, Nos. 2,347, 536, I'su'cj^r^: sti:ait. — yezo 32 distant 1 J^ miles ; and N. 75° "W., distant nearly 7 cables from Bittern p. 556. rocks. Singapore rock (Oma se) has a depth of 6 feet over it. p. 565. The rock lying about S.S.E., distant nearly half a mile from Singapore rock, previously marked 4\ fathoms on the chartii, has a least depth of 2^ fathoms on it, is named Wakazekara se, and extends about a cable southward of its position as shown on the charts (1897).* ITesasbl. — See plan No. 2975. p. 575. Siru unku (Iwanai) bay.— -See plan No. 2975. p. 578. A pinnacle rock, with a depth of 10 feet on it, lies 2 cables ofE shore, in p. 532. lat. 43° 24' N., long, 141° 25' E.f A pinnacle rock, with a depth of If fathoms on it, and 24 to 28 fathoms around, is situated approximately in lat. 43° 43' 50" N., long. 141° 18' 10" E., and another rock, with a depth of 2f fathoms on it, and about 3\ fathoms for 3 cables eastward, lies about 3 cables south-south- eastward of this rock. Tomomai. — A rock with a depth of 3 fathoms on it, with 3J fathoms P- S^^, for a distance of 3 cables northward, and depths of 8 to 10 fathoms around, is situated in approximately lat. 44° 22' 0" N., long. 141° 38' 30" E. Note. — The coast, from Tomomai village for about 10 miles southward, has shoal water extending 3 to 6 cables from it. ITagisiri island. — A rock, 10 feet high, and about 10 yards in extent, is situated S.S.E. ^ E., distant 8 cables, from the eastern point of Yagisiri. Approximate position, lat. 44° 24^' N., long. 141° 26' E. Oshidomari (Nakko head) light. — This light illumines p- sss. Oshidomari bay between the bearings N. 59° W., and N. 27° E.J Cape Soya light is a jiashing light ; both light and fog signal are p. 587. not in action from 15th January to the last day of February .f Cape Yerimo. — ^ shoal, with a depth of 5 fathoms on it, the P- 592. extent of which is unknown, lies with cape Yerimo, bearing about E. by N., distant 18 miles; or approximately in lat. 41° 51' N., long. 142° 53' E.* Tokachi kawa. — The Master of the steam-vessel Koyekimaru reports that he observed a rock, which dries about 2 feet at low water, with shoal water between it and the coast, situated about 1^ miles off the mouth of the Tokachi kawa, south-east coast of Yezo. Approximate position, lat. 42° 49' 0"N., long. 143° 55' 20" E. * See chart, No. 2,441. t See chart, No. 452. X See chart, No. 2,975, 3HALIN. 33 Tatsumino Se. — A sunken reef on which the sea breaks henvily, P' 596. lies about one mile 2^. 56° E. from Tatsumino se. Noshap saki light cow shows white between S. 70° E. through P- ^97. south, and N". 16° W.; and red between N. 16° W. through north, and N. 20° E.* YurU jima. — The steam vessel Genbumaru recently touched p- 598. on a pinnacle rock, with a depth of 1 J fathoms on it at low water springs, situated with Otanobori saki northern point bearing N.E. ^ E., distant 4 cables ; and Norikarunushi saki S. | E. La PerOUSe strait. — A depth of 12 fathoms is situated P- 606. approximately in lat. 45° 51' IST., long. 142° 56' E. ; and a depth of 26 fathoms, in approximately lat. 45° 8^' N., long. 143° 45^' E.t Products. — The output of coal from the mines in Saghalin in 1894 p. 608. was 17,726 tons. The quality of this coal is now said to be equal to Japanese. CAPE NOTORO. — Fog signal. — The fog signal at cape p. 610. Ifotoro lighthouse consists of a siren, which, during thick or foggy weather, will give blasts of seven seconds duration, separated by silent intervals of one to two ■minutes.'^ Should the siren be out of order, the fog signal will be made by bell and gnu as heretofore. Signal station. — A signal mast has been erected at this lighthouse^ from which signals will be made by the International Code. Masters of passing vessels are requested to pass sufficiently near to read- any signals that may be made at this lighthouse, and to forward them to the Harbour Department, Vladivostok, by the first opportunity. AncllOragS. — Four leading beacons have been erected to denote the P- "ll- anchorage at Korsakov.sk, each beacon is 36 feet in height, and consists of poles, surmounted by a triangle, each of the rear beacons having a cross piece in addition. The two southern beacons are situated in the village of Porean Tomari, and are 180 yards apart, bearing, when in line, S.E. by E. ; the two northern beacons are situated in Korsakovsk between the lighthouse and the pier, being 490 yards apart, and bearing, when in line, E. by ]Sr. i N". Vessels of heavy draught should anchor with either pair of beacons in line in 7 fathoms, those of more moderate draught may anchor within the area enclosed by the leading lines of the beacons, according to depth required. § * See chart. No. 1,268. t See charts, Nos. 2,459, 2,405, and 459. X See chart, No. 452. § See plan on chart, No. 2,192. 3842. . E CTKIL ISLANDS. 34 Kosounai.— In 1896 about 100 Eussians were settled at Kosounai. P- 615. The beacons had then disappeared. KorsakOV bay. — Beacons.— Two pairs of beacons consisting of p. 617. poles surmounted by triangles are erected at Korsakov bay, the pair at Korsakov settlement are seen in line bearing E. by N. ^ N., and those at Paraon-Tomari in line bearing S.E. by E., both pairs of beacons when seen in line at the same time mark the anchorage in 7 fathoms, mud and sand bottom.* Footnote, /or 2405, read 2192. Dui. — The steamers of the " Amur river Company " do not visit Saghalin, but in summer the mails are taken about every fortnight by the steamers of the " Tartary line " which run between Vladivostok, Olga bay, Korsakov, Barraeouta harbour, Alexandrovski, Castries bay, and !N"icolaiev. In winter the mails go, via Castries bay, through Siberia. Jonquiere (Dui) point light, now elevated SlOfeet above high water, has been altered from fixed white to a AxoT^ttic flashing white light every thirty seconds, thus : — light, three seconds ; eclipse, twenty -seven seconds : visible between N. 27° E, through east, and S. 72° W. in clear weather from a distance of 27 miles. This light is shown from a new lighthouse in the middle of the keeper's dwelling coloured white, at 3^ cables south of the old lighthouse, and is exhibited as long as the fairway is navigable.f Mortovinov toay. — Rocks are reported to extend about 5 cables p. 622. around cape Toiiin, and no vessel should approach that cape nearer than one mile distant; anchorage was found on the western shore off the entrance to the lagoon 5 cables offshore in 6 fathoms water. A rocky reef extends quite across the entrance to the lagoon where there is a bluff on the southern side. TichmeneV. — The beacon could not be seen from H.M.S. Peacock in September, 1893. Robben island. — Seals arrive at end of May and leave when ice p. 623. begins to form at end of October. Shoal water is reported to exist between Robben island and cape Patience. AVOS rock is in lat. 49° 42^' IS., long. 154° 1'.% P- ^3*- SHUMSHIR. — It is high water, full and change, on the north-west P* ^**'' coast of Shumshir at about 6 h. ; springs rise 6f feet. * See chart, No. 2,192. t See chart, No. 1,117. J See chart, No. 2,405. 35 APPENDIX. HARBOUE EEGULATIONS. The following regulations have been established in Japan for vessels using the harbours open to foreign commerce : — I. The boundaries of the various ports opened to foreign commerce are «stablished as follows ; — The boundary of Yokohama extends from Mandarin Bluff as far as the lightship, and then, turning direct to the north, passes along the eastern bank of the mouth of the river Tsurumi. Kobe occupies an area bounded by a line extending southward from the former mouth of the river Ikuta, and running north-easterly from Wadamisaki promontory. NLigata covers a circular area having a radius of 2^ nautical miles from the lighthouse as centre. Port Ebisu occupies a territory between two lines, one extending from Shiidomari village to the outskirts of Ebisu for a distance of 50 miles, and the other running from Minatocho, on the eastern bank of the lake Kama, as far as Kamo village, on the north-western bank of the same lake. Osaka covers an area enclosed by two lines, one of which extends from the Free Point at the mouth of the river Buko towards the south and slightly to the west, where it meets the other, which extends from the mouth of the river Yamato to a point 6 nautical miles from the Tree Point and o nautical miles from the mouth of the Yamato. ^Nagasaki occupies a long strip of land from Kanzaki to Megami. Hakodate covers an area extending half a nautical mile towards the sea in a southerly direction from Anomasaki and as far as the eastern bank of the mouth of the river Arikawa in Kamiiso village. II. Vessels entering the ports are required to hoist their national flag and to signal. Kegular mail steamers alone are allowed to use their company's flags as signals. The national or company's flags and signals so displayed are not to be withdrawn until after the arrival of the vessel is reported to the harbour master. A report of arrival must be presented, except on Sundays and national holidays, within 24 hours from the ship's anchorage. No vessel shall be entitled, before the presentation of such report, to enjoy facilities of customs examination. APPENDIX, 36 III. All captains are required, at the time or their arrival, to refrain from communication with other vessels at anchor, or with the land, until permission has been secured for free communicatiou. IV. The harbour master Avill ordinarily meet ships near the entrance of the port, and direct the place of anchorage. No vessel is allowed to leave the place so assigned without special permission, except in case of emergency. The harbour master, however, may, if he deems it necessary, direct a vessel to change its place of anchorage. Y. The harbour master is required to wear uniform during working hours. He is entitled to right of inspection at any time as to whether his directions with respect to the anchorage and movement of vessels have been duly executed. VI. No vessel is allowed to lie at anchor in the fairway, or to obstruct the liberty of navigation. VII. Vessels anchoring or sailing within the limits of a port are required to use the lights prescribed by the regulations for the prevention of marine collisions. VIII. Whenever a storm is expected, or a signal for warning is given, each vessel shall at once prepare to cast one or more spare anchors, steamers being also required to get up steam. IX. Vessels loaded with explosives or combustible substances in excess of the quantities for ordinary use are required to proceed beyond the limits of a port to await directions from the harbour master. These vessels, while awaiting instructions, must show the signal B between sunrise and sunset, and hang a red lantern on the foremast from sunset to sunrise. No ship is entitled to load or unload the materials above-mentioned except in places specified by the harbour master. X. Vessels at anchor and not engaged in loading or unloading, or vessels under repairs, and all others, including yachts, warehousing and cargo boats, are required to lie in the places specially fixed by the harbour master. XI. In case of outbreak of fire on board a vessel her bells shall be rung until the arrival of aid. Between sunrise and sunset signal flags " NM " shall be displayed, and from sunset to sunrise a red lantern shall be continuously raised and lowered. When police assistance is needed the signal " G " shall be shown between sunrise and sunset, and a blujB or flashing light be burnt between sunset and sunrise. With these exceptions no gun is to be fired, nor fireworks displayed, except by permission of the harbour master. APPENDIX. 37 XII. Vessels coming from districts notified by the Imperial Government as affected by epidemics or contagious diseases (as cholera, small-pox, yellow or scarlet fever, pest, Ac), or vessels in which any of these diseases is found to have broken out in the course of the voyage, are required to moor beyond the limits of a port, flying a yellow flag between sunrise and sunset, and exhibiting two lanterns, red and white, the one above and the other below, on the top of the foremast, between sunset and sunrise. The sanitary officials shall have notice of the nature of the diseases, in order that suitable preventive measures may be adopted. Vessels having disease on board are not allowed to withdraw the yellow flag, or the lantern signals, until permission for free communi- cation is obtained ; nor are they allowed to land any persons on board, or communicate with other vessels, without the permission of the sanitary officials concerned. The above provisions are also applicable to any vessels at anchor within the limits of a port, in case an epidemic disease breaks out in them. They are required to change their place of anchorage on receipt of directions to that effect from the harbour master. Vessels coming from districts afiiected by cattle or sheep plague, or vessels in which plague has broken out, are not allowed to land cattle or sheep, their carcases, hides, or bpnes or to transfer the same to any other vessel for re-shipment. XIH. It is strictly forbidden to cast overboard corpses, ballast, embers, dust, refuse, Ac, within the limits of a port. In loading or unloading coal or ballast, or other materials of a similar nature, precautions must be taken to prevent the same from dropping into the water. Vessels known to have cast into the sea any of the above-mentioned substances, or to have allowed the same to drop through negligence, shall be required by the harbour master to remove them. In the event of their failing to do so steps may be taken by the harbour master to effect the removal at the expense of the vessel concerned. XIV. Vessels desiring to clear out of port must notify the harbour office, and a departure flag must be hoisted. Steamers arriving and leaving at fixed hours or dates need present once only a notification of their arrival and departure. XV. Any wrecks or obstructions likely to impede the routes of navigation within or near the port must be removed by the owner within the period specified by the harbour master. If the owner fails to comply with such directions, the harbour master may cause the removal or destruction of the obstruction to be undertaken at the owner's expense. APPENDIX. 38 XVI. The harbour office shall provide suitable buoys for steamers engaged on regular services, and collect a prescribed due for the use thereof. XVII. No chain, cable, or rigging shall be attached to a lightship or to signal buoys or beacons. In case any vessel collides with and damages a lightship, buoy, beacon, or pier, or structure, she must defray the necessary expenses for repair or reconstruction. XVIII. Violation of the above regulations shall render the offender liable to a fine of not less than 2 yen and not more than 200 yen. XIX. The captain of a vessel shall be held responsible for the payment of fines, fees, and other charges imposed upon the vessel. XX. Any vessel on -which fines, fees, or other charges are imposed shall not be allowed to clear until she has discharged the full amount, or presents satisfactory security to the harbour master. XXI. The term "harbour master" in these regulations must be understood to include his assistant or the mayor or headman or his delegate in ports where no harbour master is appointed. The term " captain " is to be defined as the person who controls or directs a vessel, whatever title he may have. The word " port " or " harbour " relates to any one of the ports enumerated in Article I. of these regulations. XXII. A portion of each port shall be set apart for the anchorage of war vessels. XXIII. Of the above provisions those which are applicable to war vessels are paragraphs IV., VI., XI., and XXI,, and clauses 1 and 2 of paragraph XIII. XXIV. The date of the operation of these regulations shall be notified by the Minister of Communications. Byelaws for the enforcement of the regulations will by promulgated by the said minister. INDEX. Page Page Aboratani bay - 31 Castries bay - 10 Admiral shoal 21,22 Channel rock - - 7 Aino sima - 25 Cheltau ... 2 Aji shima - 17 Cheltau - 3 Alger point 6 Chemulpho .... - 3 Amakusa shimo sima 26,27 „ anchorage . 4 Amami o sima - 13 Chenampo - 2 Amarnbi Zaki - - . - 31 Chimney rock ... 12, 13 Amur river - - - - 10 Chin do - - - - 5 Ando Zaki - 31 Cho a s3m - 6 Arasima - - - 15 Choda - 3 Arefi'ev islands - 7 Chodaiu ... 20,21 Asa Se - - - 12 Chogon dogu - 3 Askold island - - 10 Clump islet - 3 Asaa (Atsusa) - 19 Cremulpho - . 4 Astafiev cape - - - 8 Crichton harbour -, - 5 Asu harbour - :7 Atkinson point . - - - 6 Avos rock - 34 Daikoku saki - 17 Avrakum island - 8 Daini point - 11 Awa sima 20 Uanno ura lighthouse - - 24 Awaji sima . . - - 18 Denbei ze - . . 25 Dove group .... - 5 Dui communications - 34 Basil Hall cape • 13 Dumas island - . 6 Bate group - 5 Bayonnaise . - - - 16 Beaumont island - 6 Eclairenr point 6 Bingo nada - 20 Eeperance bay ... - 6 Binno - - - - 28 Bise saki (cape Niofa) - 12 Bittern rocks - - 31,32 Boetetport - Boltin cape - 6 Flying Fish Channel - 3 - 7 Fort No. 2 (Futsu saki) light - - 15 Bonifay island - 6 Fuku se - ■ - 6 Boadha bay - - - - 6 Fukube sima - 18 „ cape Boungo channel - 6 Funaka light - • - - 31 - 14 Funakava lighthouse - 31 Brown rocks . _ - 4 Furu sima - 24 Bruce point Button islet . - - - 8 - 3 Fusan harbour Futatsuishi - 6 - 23 Futsu saki (Saratoga spit) - 15 Cape Soya light - - 32 Cargodo gulf - 6 Gai - . 29 Castle rock (Kaname iwa) - 11 Game iso . . 19 DEX. 40 Gamova cape Gana she (Gani ze) Page - 8 - 28 Jonquiftre (Dui) point light - Junk harbour Page - 34 . 12 Gauehet cape - 6 Gensau harbour - 7 Gingoro iwa - 18, 19 Giha se . . - 27 Kajima . - 23 Golden Horn 9 Kajimesone - 30 Goshkevitch bay - 8 Kaka ura - 31 Gotsn - - 29 Kakarize rock - 20,21 Gotsu reef beacon _ - . - 27 Kake suka (Kaketsuka) 14 Goza saki ... - 14 Kako gawa 18 Guerin islaud - 4 Kaniadashi - . . 28 Kamaishi harbour - 18 Kamimate jima light 26 Habushi iwa light . 19 ICanabu se . . . 24 Hachijo sima - 17 ICanagashira • - . - 29 Hachiro dake (Kawara yama) - 27 . 25 Hakata seto - 23 12 Hako (Hahakojima) - 28 Kanzan island 6 Hako sima 23 Kasa ura - 31 HaiDada anchorage - - 31 Karatsu no ura - - - - 30 Hangata • 20 Karimato hill 12 Harbour Entrance island (Tso chih)- 5 Kasado ura . 24 „ regulations - 35-38 Kata sima . 25 Hasiri - 20 Kawa saki - . ". - 16 „ misu - 15 Kawa saki hana 18 Hatsushiro - • • - 30 Kazakavitch island . 8 Heda village - 13 Kerrin do - . 3 Hibi channel - 30 Keya saki ... . 30 Hibnri sima - 14 Kheum Wolmi - 4 Hime sima - 30 Kigasa sima ... 19 Hino Misaki light - 14 Kitangi . . - 20 Hiogo - 18 Klikova point ... 8 Hirado no seto - - 30 Kloster Camp light . 10 Hirado sima - 30 Knorr island - 11 Hiro sima ... - 23 Ko Fusi - 30 Hirugahama shima - 14 Ko ne sima light . 21 Hnmann island - 4 Ko saki sima light - - 21 Hyaku Kuan light - 20 Ko sima 28 Koda - 20 Kogo saki . . . 29,30 Inokushi port - 14 Koko sima ... - 30 Irihianna saki - 12 Konoishi rock 20 Isaki (Hesaki) light - 24 Korea, east coast . 7 Ishi Guso - - . - 22 Korea, trade, treaty ports 2 ■ Ishigaki harbour - 11 Koreietz rock ... 4 Isu town, submarine cable - - 14 Kornilofgulf - - 8 Itsoki sima - 23 KorsakoT bay - 34 Iwaya - - > 18 KorsakoTsk anchorage - - 33 Iwoze (Uoze) - 29 Kosaki (Koo saki) light lye shima light - 12 Koshiki sima (Koshi no se) light - 25 Kosounai settlement -. 34 Kosuge dock - 28 Japanese harbours, regulations - 35-38 Kuchioo se . - 26 Jinotaka ne - - 17 Kudono sima bank - 22 Joko sima (Yoko shima) - - 28 Kuno sima light - 22 INBE X, 41 Kura sima - i-age ■ U Mutsu sima . Page 20 Knshi - .28 Muttohi - 4 Kushi saki . 24 Kura saki 18 Kure (Misima Nada, Seto uohi) - 2a Nabe iso - 20 KuTO sima ... - 29 Nabekamuri zama - 28 Kurusima no seto - SO Nagada cape - - 13 Kwari Zan do - 5 Nagano sima (Hashima) Nagasaki approach - 27 27 „ bana light - _ 26 Naka iso _ 24 La P&ouse strait . 33 „ ne 17 Larionoff point . - 9 „ so - - 19 Le Boulleur bay 6 Nakano su - . 24 Les OrelUes d'Ane 6 Nanahirodachi . 30 Lyne sound - 4 Naniwa shoal - Nap Syom - 3 4 Narusi rook beacon , 25 New Group - 5 Magura jim^ • 29 Nezumi 20 MaksimoT island - > - 8 Niji sima 25 Mame saki 7 NikolaeTsk 10 Manabe - 20 Nimrod island 5 Manaita rock beacon 25 Ninue island 8 Marcus island - 11 Nishidomari - 28 Mapu village - 4 No sima 14 Marie Fortnnee Archipelago a Noka no hana light . 22 Matohisomi 26 Noma or Noma village, submarine Matano se - 5 cable . 14 Mathews bay 13 Norikarunushi saki - . 33 Mats' sima - 28 North fort . 12 Matsu (Mats') sima 26 North Watcher . 4 Matsura se - 30 Noshap saki light . 38 3Iebarusone - 30 Nosima ... . 27 Mebaru saki light 22 Noto peninsula - . 31 Megami point 28 Notoro cape . - . . 83 Mera head - 16 Novosilski eiipe - 9 Middle rock - 3 Minage point . 28 O mura 11 Minamise - 29 One . , 17 Misaki Dashi - 20 sima 14 Mi sima (Ishima) - 80 sima • ^ . . 19 Misnmi harbour 27 Tatsiba sima (Otateba shima) - 23 24 Mitsu Boshi - 80 Oar channel - , 12 Mitsu sima light - 7 Odate (Ootate) light . 39 Mitsnni island 11, 12 Oga sima peninsula . . 31 Miya kasane - 17 Ogata village , 27 Mojaiska point • 8 Oge sima . 22 Moji - 25 Ohama saki . 20 Moko sima - . 30 Oibori 24 Mokpho - 2 Oki se - . . 95 Movtovinov bay - 3* Oki sima (0 sima) light . 19 Makaijima dock 2d Okubi ghima . 23 Munkap tau - 3 Omai saki ^ 15 Mu sima 23 Omura hay - . 29 Murray sound - 5 Oasaki point . 25 3842. T - IITDBX. 42 Page Page Ora saki 14 Setozaki harbour 30 Ora sima - 14 Shadwell gulf - 6 Orchung do 4 „ peninsula 6 Ord island 5 Shiaku sima 19 Osaka dock 18 Shichibei 29 Osaki kami sima - 22 Shigino she (Uno se) 26 Oshldomari (Nakko head) 32 Shika sima 18 Otanobori saki 33 Shiki saki 27 Otouaze 27 Shimono dashi 27 Owari bay, submarine cable 3, 14 Shopaiul 3 Oyama light 14 Shirase 26 Ozonose (Galatea shoal) 19 Shirase (Shiro le) 28 Ozuchi dashi 19 Shiriya saki 18 Shumshir 34 Simonoseki strait 24 Pallad road - 8 Singapore rock (Oma se) 32 Falos harbour 4 Siochi do 6 Patience cape 34 Sir Harry Parkes' sound 6 Pecheurs bay 6 Sir James Hall group 3 Peng Yong do 3 Sinsorio 7 Petropaulovsk 11 Sirn unku (Iwanai bay) 32 Ping yang inlet 2 Skrypleff island 9 Pong am do 6 Slavianski bay 8 Popor island 8 Snake point 5 Poraon-Tomari 34 So an tan b Porean Tomari village 33 So Wolmi i Port Lloyd (Futami) 11 Sotsuko saki light 13 Prince Imperial Archipelago 3 Starka strait 8 Stenin (BedclifEe) island 8 Stepanof bay 8 Bed cliff 18 Snsaki •• 24 BedclifEe island - - 8 Sukiagari se 24 Bemi island - 5 Sukune sima 21 Bidge hill (Takami yaraa) 24 Sylvia basin - 6 Bobben island 34 Roberton island 11 Tabsuta rock 5 Bokuren (Mutsure sima) 25 Taohibana 14 Tachigama bana 28 Tadanomi 22 Sachibaru Zachi 12 Tadotsu 19,20 Saiki bay - 14 Taitong Kang, shoals 3 St. lona island 10 Takamatsu bay 18 St. Nicholas point light 10 Taka sima 27 Saizo Hana 14 „ submarine cable 30 Saghalin coal 33 Takaimo se 24 Saknia sima 25 Taki sima 14 Saracen reefs 29 Tako saki 19 Saru sima 15 Takuma 20 Sase Bo docks 29 Tanegii sima 13 Sel sima 19 Tatega saki 17 Selby island 5 Tategami dock 28 Sendai bay 17 Tatsumino se - 33 Sengai ze - 24 Telegraph, submarine cables 3, 14 Senzoku jima 27 Tenriu gawa - 14 Seoul city 4 Tera sima light 26,27 J-J.! J^J^JA.. 48 Tettojo Thistle island Three rocks Tiohmenev Tizenko bay To o Kuro To sima light Tobase sima Tobi do Toishi Tokacbi kawa Tokarefski capo Tokyo .7 gulf Tomi saki Tomomai Tong yong port Toyo shima Treaty ports, Korea Tso chih Tsu sima Tsuchi (Tsukin or Taking) Tsuguno iso Tsurikake saki light Tsatsu se Tabnlie rock Udo bana Ukado point dma shima light Unteng port Uehibuka harbour TTsi sima Usuri (Ousuri) railway TJwajima bay Page 3 5 3 34 8 29 26 26 5 18 32 9 16 - 35 11 32 G 33 2 5 7 13 28 25 30 12 14 18 31 12 26 19 9 14 Vigie island Vladivostok dock „ time signal ,, trade, shipping, ice Volcano island Vedette island Vert islet Page 6 $ 10 9 16 Wajima anchorage 31 Wakazekara se 3-2 White rock 3 Ya sima 24 Ya sima no hana 19 Yagisiri island 32 Yakiuchi (Hancock) buy 13 Yakuno sima light 13 Yamada bay (Kure) 23 Yamagawa harbour - 26 Yanomuue 29 Yatsushiro sea - - 26, 27 Yawatahama harbour 14 Yebisu bay 31 Yeno ura 15 Ycnoi sima 29 Yerimo cape . 32 Yesaehi 32 Yokohama docks 16 „ harbour, lights 15 Yoko suka harbour 15 Yokuohi do 5 Yuru jiica 33 Zozo no seto 26, 27 REVISED SUPPLEMENT 1913, RELATING TO THE CHINA SEA DIRECTORY, VOL. I. FIFTH EDITION, 1906. (COBBECTED TO 31ST DeCEMBEB, 1912.) PUBLISHED BY OEDEB OF THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY. Croion Copyright Reserved. LONDON: FEINTED FOR THE HYDROGBAPHIC OPPIGE, ADMIRALTY, By TAYLOK, GAB'nETT, EVANS, & Co., Ltd., ALSO AX MANCHESTER AND REDDISH; AND TO BE OBTAINED FEOM J. D.. POTTEB, AoENT for the Sale of Admiralty Charts, 145, MiNORiEs, E.C. 1913. NOTI CE TO MARIN ERS. {To be inserted inside cover of ail Sailing Directions.) CAUTION WHEN APPROACHING BRITISH PORTS. (1) My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, having taken into ronsideration the fact that circumstances may arise in which it may be necessary, on account of periodical exercises, manoeuvres, or otherwise, to forbid all entrance to certain ports of the Empire, this is to give Notice that on approaching the shores of the United Kingdom, or any port of the British Empire, a sharp lookout should be kept for the signals described in the following paragraph, and for the vessels mentioned in paragraph (2), Part II., of this Notice, and the distin- guishing and other signals made by them. In the event of such signals being displayed, the port should be approached with great caution, as it may be apprehended that obstructions may exist. (2) If entpance to a. port is prohibited, tiiree fett verti- cal lights by night, or three red vertical balls by day, will be exhibited in some conspicuous position, in or near to its approach, which signals will also be shown by the vessels indicated in paragraph (2), Part II., of this Notice. If these signals are displayed, vessels must either proceed to the position marked " Examination Anchorage " on the Admiralty Charts and anchor there, or keep the sea. EXAMINATION SERVICE. (1) Under certain circumstances, it may become necessary to take special measures to examine vessels desiring to enter the ports or locali- ties at home or abroad, referred to in Notice to Mariners No. 1 of 1913, and re-published on 1st January in every succeeding year as long as required. (2) In such case, vessels carrying the distinguishing flags or lights mentioned in paragraph (4) will be charged with the duty of examining phips which desire to enter the ports and of allotting positions in which they shall anchor. (3) As the institution of the Examination Service at any port will never be publicly advertised, especial care should be taken in approach- ing the ports, by day or night, to keep a sharp lookout for any vessel carrying the flags or lights mentioned in paragraph (4), and to be ready to " bring to " at once when hailed by her or warned by the firing of a gun or sound rocket. (4) By day the distinguishing flags of the Examination Steamer will be a special flag (white and red horizontal surrounded by a blue border) and a blue ensign. Also, three red vertical balls if the port is closed. By night the steamer will carry : (a) Three red vertical lights if the port is closed ; (6) three white vertical lights if the port is open. The above lights will be carried in addition to the ordinary navi- gation lights, and will show an unbroken light around the horizon. (5) Masters are warned that, before attempting to enter any of these ports when the Examination Service is in force, they must in their own interests strictly obey all instructions as to entry given to them by the Examination Steamer. In the absence of any instructions from the Examination Steamer they must proceed to the position marked "Examination Anchorage" on the Admiralty Charts, and anchor there, or keep the sea. Whilst at anchor in the Examination Anchorage Masters are warned that they must not lower any boats (except to avoid accident), communicate with the shore, work cables, move the ship, or per- mit anyone to leave the ship, without permission from the Examina- tion Steamer. (6) In case of fog. Masters of vessels are enjoined to use the utmost care, and the Examination Anchorage itself should be approached with caution. (7) The pilots attached to the ports will be acquainted with the regulations to be followed. (10937) Wt. 35188/561 (I). 35,000.-2/13. T.B.E. REVISED SUPPLEMENT, 1913, RELATING TO THE CHINA SEA DIRECTORY, VOL. I. FIFTH EDITION, 1906. (COKBECTED TO 31ST DeCBMBEB, 1912.) PUBLISHED ET OBDEB OF THE LORDS COMMISSIONEKS OP THE ADMIBALTT. Crown Copyright Reserved. LONDON: PRINTED FOR THE HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE, ADMIRALTY, By TAYLOB, GARNETT, EVANS, & Co., Ltd., ALSO AT MANCHESTEE AND BEDMSH ; AND TO BE OBT.irSED FROM J. D. POTTER, Agent for the Sale of Admib.ai.ty Chabts, 145, MiNOEiBs, E.G. 1913. ADVERTISEMENT TO THE REVISED SUPPLEMENT. This Revised Supplement, by Captain W. R. Martin, R.N., contains the latest information received in the Hydrographic Department of the Admiralty since the publication in 1906 of the fifth edition of the China Sea Directory, Vol. I. Appendices, showing the principal dimensions of all dry docks, &c., the depths in the principal ports, and places suitable for magnetic observations have been inserted. Supplement, 1909, and all Notices to Mariners relating to the above work, up to and including No. 1,673 of 1912, are hereby cancelled. H. E. P.-C. Hijdrogra'phic Office, Admiralty, London, 16th January., 1913. (10449). Wt. 37346/600 (8). 2,000—1/13. T.G.E. ADVEETISEMENT TO THE EEVISED SUPPLEMENT. Tiis Revised Supplement, by Captain W. R. Martin, R.N., contains the latest information received in the Hydrographic Department of the Admiralty since the publication in 1906 of the fifth edition of the China Sea Directory, Vol. I. Appendices, showing the principal dimensions of all dry docks, &c., the depths in the principal ports, and places suitable for magnetic observations have been inserted. Supplement, 1909, and all Notices to Mariners relating to the above work, up to and including No. 1,673 of 1912, are hereby cancelled, H. E. P.-C. H ijdrogra'phic Office, Adviiralty, London, 16th January., 1913. (10449). Wt. 37346/600 (8). 2.000—1/13. T.G.E. The existence of this Bevised Supplement is to be entered on the opening page of the China Sea Directory, Vol. I. The vnlormation in it is to b* carefutty considered. One copy is to he retained intact' for reference, notations referring 4o it being tnade in the pages of the China Sea Directory, Vol. I.; the other copy may be cut up, if considered desirable, the slips being pasted in the volume at the appropriate place. REVISED SUPPLEMENT, 1913, RELATING TO THE €HINA SEA WMGfOfiS. VOL. I For details of sectors and the latest information respecting the Lights which are included in this work, seamen should consult the Admiralty List of Lights, Part VI. This List is published early in every year, corrected to the preceding 31st December. vessel approaching a defended .port in the Straits Settlements when searchlight are being worked, and finding that they interfere with her safe navigation, may make use of the following signals, either singly or combined : — {a) By flashing lamp,./oM?- short flashes followed by one long flash. (6) By whistle, siren, or fog horn, four short blasts followed by one long blast. Whenever possible, both flashing lamp signals and sound signals should be used. r,r,^Jt^ ^^'*^^J'ti.°^J^^ Bewsed Supplement is to be entered on the REVISED SUPPLEMENT, 1913, RELATING TO THE CHINA SEA DIRECTORY, VOL. I. FIFTH EDITION, 1906. {Corrected to ^Ist December, 1912.) The several paragraphs follow the order of the paging of the China Sea Directory, Vol. I., 1906; the pages referred to are given herein in the text. {All Bearings are Magnetic.) CHAPTER I. Page 1. — Straits Settlements. — Searchlights.— Any vessel approaching a defended port in the Straits Settlements when searchlights are being worked, and finding that they interfere with her safe navigation, may make use of the following signals, either singly or combined : — (a) By flashing lamp, four short flashes followed by one long flash. (&) By whistle, siren, or fog horn, four short blasts followed by one long blast. Whenever possible, both flashing lamp signals and sound signals ■should be used. J'age 15 continued. , Port. — Port Swettenham is the port of Selangor as well as the principal port in the Federated Malay States. In 1907, 1,071 steam vessels, with a tonnage of 542,516 tons, entered Port Swettenham, 45 vessels being ocean-going steamers with a tonnage of 140,543 tons. In addition, 714, native craft, with a total tonnage of 11,793 tons, •entered and cleared the port. Communications.— Steam vessels.— There are frequent -and regular communications, by means of coasting steam vessels, between the Straits Settlement and Selangor. Railways. — There are 113 miles of railway in the State. The rsystem connects with Perak at Tanjong Malin on the Bemam river, ■and, passing southwards through Kwala Lumpur, crosses the inter- iState boundary into Negri Sembilan. A branch line, 27 miles in length, connects Kwala Lumpur, with Port Swettenham, and another, -5^ miles in length, with the Batu caves. A railway is oonstructing -connecting the system with Johore. The depot and goods sheds at -Kwala Lumpur are commodious, and lighted throughout by electric light. Telegraph. — The telegraph system extends all over the State, -and there are 728 miles of wire. A line is being laid from Singapore to connect with the Federated Malay State system, but this land line is liable to damage from elephants. Telephones are worked over -330 miles of line, and a telephone exchange is in operation at Kwala Lumpur, Klang, and Kajang. Soads. — Selangor possesses 739 miles of roads, of which 469 miles are metalled. The State is connected by, roads with the capital towns of Pahang and Negri Sembilan, and with Tanjong Malin, the Perak "boundary ; these loaids are 120 miles, 57 miles, and 55 miles in length, respectively. The road to Pahang passes over the main range of the peninsula at an altitude of 2,700 feet. The metalled roads have an excellent surface, and so afford great facilities for the use of motor-cars and motor-cycles, of which there are many, both private and public. Motor-car services connect several of the outlying districts with the railway, being run by both private firms and by the Government. Page 18. — Johor. — Rubber, cultivated in European, Native, and Chinese plantations, is a principal export. Communications, — ^Bandan Maharani has steam communica- tion with Singapore on every day except IVfonday, and a small steamer keeps up communication three times a week between Singapore and Banang, situated 5 miles up the Sungi Batu Pahat. Bailway. — A railway through Johor, via Segaimat, connects Johor Bahru with the town of Malacca, and the railway system of the Fagt 18 continti^d. Federated Malay States, the journey from Singapore to Kwala Lum- pur occupying 12 hours, and that to Malacca nine hours. Page 21. — Sumatra.— Railways.— A railway runs from Olehleh through Kota Raja and up the Acheh valley, and is to join the railway that runs from Kwala Langsor, through Edi, and up the Legli valley. The extension of this railway to connect with the Deli system is under consideration. Page 37. — Suoyage. — Conical buoys are painted red. Page 38. — Docks. — See Appendix. Pilot VeSSelS.^-Iiig^lltS. — Pilot vessels, when engaged on their stations on pilotage duty, shall not show the lights required for other vessels, but shall carry a white light at the masthead, visible all round the horizon, and shall also exhibit a flare-up light or flare-up lights at short intervals, which shall never exceed 15 minutes. On the near approach of or to other vessels they shall have their side-lights lighted, ready for use, and shall flash or show them at short intervals, to indicate the direction in which they are heading, but the green light shall not be shown on the port side, nor the red light on the starboard side. A pilot vessel, of such a class as to be obliged to go alongside a vessel to put a pilot on board, may show the white light instead of carrying it at the masthead, and may, instead of the coloured lights above mentioned, have at hand, ready for use, a lantern with a green glass on the one side and a red glass on the other, to be used as pre- scribed above. A steam pilot vessel, exclusively employed for the service of pilots licensed or certified by any pilotage authority or the committee of any pilotage district, when engaged on her station on pilotage duty, and not at anchor, shall, in addition to the lights required for all pilot boats, carry at a distance of 8 feet below her white masthead light a red light, visible all round the horizon, and of such a character as to be visible on a dark night with a clear atmosphere from a distance of at least 2 miles, and also the coloured side-lights required to be carried by vessels when under weigh. When engaged on her station on pilotage duty and at anchor she shall carry, in addition to the lights required for all pilot boats, the red light above mentioned, but not the coloured side-lights. Pilot vessels when not engaged on their station on pilotage dvity shall carry lights similar to those of other vessels of their tonnage. Fishery lights. — Fishing vessels and fishing boats, when under weigh and not required by this article to carry or show the lights hereinafter specified, shall carry or show the lights prescribed for vessels of their tonnage under weigh. Pag3 38 continued. (a) Open boats, by which is to be undersfcood boflts not protected from the entry of sea water by means of a continuous deck, when engaged in any fishing at night with outlying tackle extending not more than 150 feet horizontally from the boat into the seaway, shall carry one all-round white light. Open boats, when fishing at night, with outlying tackle extending more than 150 feet horizontally from the boat into the seaway, shall carry one all-round white light, and, in addition, on approaching or being approached by other vessels, shall show a second white light at least 3 feet below the first light, and at a horizontal distance of at least 5 feet away from it in the direction in which the outlying tackle is attached. Vessels and boats, except open boats as defined in subdivision (a), when fishing with drift-nets, shall, so long as the nets are wholly or partly in the water, carry two white lights where they can best be seen. Such lights shall be placed so that the vertical distance between them shall be not less than 6 feet and not more than 15 feet, and so that the horizontal distance between them, measured in a line with the keel, shall be not less than 5 feet and not more than 10 feet. The lower of these two lights shall be in the direction of the nets, and both "of them shall be of such a character as to show all round the horizon, and to be visible at a distance of not less than 3 miles. Vessels and boats, except open boats as defined in subdivision (o), when line-fishing, with their lines out and attached to or hauling their lines, and when not at anchor or stationary, shall carry the same lights as vessels fishing with drift-nets. When shooting lines, or fish- ing with towing lines, they shall carry the lights prescribed for a steam or sailing vessel under weigh respectively. In fog, mist, falling snow, or heavy rainstorms, drift-net vessels attached to their nets, and vessels when trawling, dredging, or fishing with any kind of drag-net, and vessels fishing with their lines out, shall, if of 20 tons gross tonnage or upwards respectively, at interv'als of not more than one minute, make a blast ; if steam vessels, with the whistle or siren, and if sailing vessels with the fog-horn, each blast to be followed by ringing the bell. Fishing vessels and boats of less than 20 tons gross tonnage shall not be obliged to give the above-mentioned signals, but if they do not, they shall make some other efficient soiind signal at intervals of not more than one minute. CHAPTEE II. Chart 219 , Acheh head to Diamond point. Page 55. — Pulo Bras. — Light. — The light exhibited from the north point of Pulo Bras is a white flashing light every minute, show- ing thus: — flash, nine seconds; eclipse, fifty -one seconds; and it is now regular. 9 €hart 219. Page 56. — The fixed red light is visible from a distance of 6 miles. -Passages between Pido Bras and Sumatra on sheet 3702. Page 58. — Pulo Nasi Keohil. — Cancel l&^t sentence of para- :graph and substitute: "A sandbank with depths of from one to 3 fathoms extends north-eastward for a distance of about 2J cables irom the north-east coast." Pulo Nasi SSSar or Dedap. — Cancel paragraph, and substi- tute : — Pulo Nasi Besar or Dedap nearly joins the south-east point of Pulo Bras, being separated by Lampujang strait, a rocky ■channel 1^ cables in breadth, in which there is a depth of 12 fathoms, "but a reef, with depths of from 2^ to 7 fathoms over it, extends nearly '2\ cables in a north-west direction from the north-west point of Pulo Nasi Besar, having 2| fathoms water near its end. At 4^ cables, W. by S. J S., from the soufcheom point of Pulo Bras, is the south- easteom extremity of a ridge, four-tenths of a cable in width, on which the least known depth is 2\ fathoms, and which, from this position, ■extends 5 cables in a north-westerly direction, and nearly to the shore. The tidal streams run with considerable strength in this channel. Pulo Nasi Besar is triangular in shape, and about 4 miles in length ■and 4^ miles in breadth on its southern side. The coastline is rocky in places, and in others, chiefly on the west side, there are sandy beaches. The water is fairly deep all round, the ■5-fathom contour line being within 3 cables of the coast. There are isolated rocks in Rots bay, and two in Cedar passage, southward of the island. Page 59. — RotS bay. — Cancel last sentence of paragraph, and substitute : " A reef with dry patches on it extends for about 3 cables from the head of the bay, and several rocky patches are found at a distance of one cable outside this reef." Anclioragd. — Cancel paragraph, and substitute: — Aucborage. — During the south-west monsoon, there is good anchorage in 6 fathoms water, about 2 cables from the shore, north- north-westward of the islet. Bunta (Pulo Kelapa) is 802 feet high. Pulo BatU. — Cancel paragraph, and substitute : — Pulo BatU, lying a mile north-eastward of the eastern end of Pulo Kelapa, is a long and narrow island, generally uninhabited. A i«ef of rocks extends half a cable towards Pulo Angkasa, and there is a narrow channel, Lumpat strait, about half a cable wide, and hav- ing depths of 7 t(> 8 fathoms between this reef and the detached rock off Pulo Angkasa. Its northern side rises almost perpendicularly, and 10 Page 59 continued. Chart 219. lias deep water close-to; on its southern side, there is a sandy beach, with temporary auohorage off it in about 10 fathoms water, but, on account of the strong and eddying tidal streams, it is not recommended. An islet, named Usamlakoh, above water, lies off the western end of the island. Dangers. — ^Line 4 from bottom: For "4 cables" read "one cable." Line 3 from bottom : For" S. by W. ^ W." read " S.W. by S." Page 60. — ^Line 3 : Add " and one cable northward of it a rock with less than 6 feet." Line 5 : Cancel the paragraph. Page 61. — ^Line 4 : Add " but shoal water extends from Mata Yeh Ijay, the bay south-westward of Acheh head." Chart 219, Acheh head to Diamond point. Bengal passage. — Tidal streams.— At the times of change of tidal streams, vessels passing, this channel should carefully attend to steerage. Page 63. — Pulo Weh.— Wireless telegraph.— A wireless telegraph station, always open for public use, is established on this island, at about 2 cables south-eastward of the light-beacon. The call letters are S-A.B. Plan of Sdbang hay on sheet Page 64.— Sabang bay.— Light.— The fixed red light exhibited at Perimpun (Masam point) is visible from a distance of 10 miles. A small jetty extends in a southerly direction from a position near Masam point light-beacon. Light-buoy. — The black can buoy, marking the outer edge of the shoal extending southward from Masam point, has been replaced by a black light-buoy, exhibiting a red fixed light. Buoy. — ^A white conical buoy marks the north-eastern edge of the shoal extending northward from Pulo Kelas. Communication. — There is daily steam communication with Olehleh. Goal. — ^About 48,000 tons are kept in stock, and 185,000 tons annually iniported. The coal wharves are 1,650 feet in length, and it is proposed to extend them round the bottom of the bay. The coal sheds afford a storage capacity of 60,000 tons ; four electric transporters are in use, capable of loading at the rate of 50 tons an hour. Page 65. — Docks.— -See Appendix. 11 ^