THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1115

are yams and cocoanuts, which they readily part with
for tobacco and pipes.
We experienced a strong current the north side of
the island setting to the westward.
Marau Sound, Guadalcanar Island. The "Wol-
verene" entered the sound by the southern entrance,
and found deep water up to Ferguson Island, and
anchored there in 18 fathoms, with the left extreme
of Ferguson Island S.E. by E. close to the opposite
shore. The tides here run very strongly.
The "Wolverene" then proceeded out to the
northward, as shown on a chart which is to be seen
on meeting the "Wolverene." Deep water was
found all the way out, except near the shoal marked
3 fathoms, which must be left well on the starboard
hand; then rounding the island marked "Round
Island," steer out about N. by W. for Mura Island,
leaving a double line of islands on the port hand.
The course of the track marked is from the magnetic
course steered by "Wolverene."
Pocklington Reef. From observations made in the
passage from Isabel Island to the Louisiade Archi-
pelago, the south-eastern part of this reef lies in lat.
10′ 36° S., long. approx. 155′ 47° E. Whilst in the
neighbourhood of this reef we experienced a set to
the N.E. of 58' in one day, and a set to the N.N.E. of
31' the following day.
It was a very thick morning when the Pocklington
Reef was sighted, and blowing hard, with rain, so that
a more accurate account cannot be given.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.
No. 37 of 1879.

Marine Department,
Wellington, 28th July, 1879.

THE following Notices to Mariners, received from
the Superintendent of Marine Survey, Calcutta,
are published for general information.
G. GREY.

INDIA—WEST COAST. BUOYS OFF CARWAR HARBOUR
(SEDASHIGAR).
INFORMATION has been received from the Port Officer,
Bombay, that the danger buoys marking the rocks off
the entrance to Carwar Harbour have been washed
away.
By direction of the Government of India.
A. DUNDAS TAYLOR,
Comdr. (late I.N.),
Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.
Marine Survey Department,
Calcutta, 31st May, 1879.

INDIA—WEST COAST. BUOYS OFF CARWAR HARBOUR
(SEDASHIGAR).
WITH reference to Notice to Mariners, No. 21, dated
31st May, 1879, the following information has this
day been received from the Port Officer, Carawar :-

1. The buoy marking the rocky patch, 2 miles
   north-west of the lighthouse, appears to be in its
   proper position.
2. The buoy marking the Carwar Rock, near
   Elephant Island, has shifted close in to that island.
3. The buoy marking the danger near the Oyster
   Rocks has shifted 200 yards to the north-eastward.
   By direction of the Government of India.
   A. DUNDAS TAYLOR,
   Comdr. (late I.N.),
   Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.
   Marine Survey Department,
   Calcutta, 11th June, 1879.

INDIAN OCEAN. - REUNION ISLAND.

1. ALTERATIONS IN LIGHTS AT ST. PAUL AND AT
   ST. DENIS.
   THE French Government has given notice that the
   following alterations have been made in the lights
   exhibited at St. Paul and St. Denis, Réunion or
   Bourbon Island :--
   St. Paul Bay. The light is now a fixed red light,
   elevated 62 feet above the sea, and should be visible
   in clear weather from a distance of 4 miles.
   St. Denis. The upper light is now a fixed red
   light, the lower fixed white; they should be visible in
   clear weather from a distance of 7 miles.
   Position as given (St. Denis), lat. 20° 51′ 40″ S.,
   long. 55° 26′ 55" E.
2. HARBOUR LIGHT AT ST. PIERRE.
   Also that a light is now exhibited from a mast at
   the Harbour Office, St. Pierre.
   The light is a fixed red light, and should be visible
   in clear weather from a distance of 4 miles.
   Position, as given, lat. 21° 19′ 50″ S., long. 55° 28′
   40" E.
   NOTE. It is intended to replace the lights at St.
   Paul and at St. Pierre by others of greater power.
   By direction of the Government of India.
   A. DUNDAS TAYLOR,
   Comdr. (late I.N.),
   Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.
   Marine Survey Department,
   Calcutta, 9th June, 1879.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.
No. 38 of 1879.

Marine Department,
Wellington, 4th August, 1879.

THE following hydrographical memorandum, re-
ceived from the Commodore Commanding the
Australian Station, is published for general informa-
tion.
G. GREY.

FIJI GROUP.
"Wolverene," at Sydney,"
14th July, 1879.
Hydrographic Memorandum No. 4.
THE accompanying hydrographic information relative
to the Fiji Group, furnished by Lieut. Moore,
commanding Her Majesty's surveying schooner
"Alacrity," is promulgated for general information
and guidance.
J. C. WILSON,
Commodore.
The respective Captains and Officers
Commanding Her Majesty's ships
on the Australian Station.

LIST OF CORRECTIONS to Chart No. 2691, Fiji or
Vita Islands. Longitudes depend on Supreme
Courthouse, Levuka, being in 178° 51′ E.

| Name as given
in published
Chart. | Correct Name. | Part Fixed. | Correct Position. Lat. | Long. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuku Thikombia | Nuku Thikombia | N.E. Point | 17 10 S. | 178 37 W. |
| Malevuvu Reef | Malevuvu | E. Point | 17 24 | 178 39 |
| Katafanga Reef | Katafanga | E. Point | 17 32 | 178 39$\frac{1}{4}$ |
| Vekai Island | Vekai | Summit | 17 33$\frac{1}{2}$ | 178 48$\frac{1}{2}$ |
| Aro Island | Yaroua | Summit | 17 44 | 178 38$\frac{3}{4}$ |
| Gordon Reef | Thakau Tambu | E. Horn | 17 39 | 178 30 |
| Reid Reef | Reid Reef | E. Point | 17 55$\frac{1}{2}$ | 178 14 |
| Oneata Reef | Oneata | E. Point | 18 26$\frac{1}{2}$ | 178 20$\frac{1}{4}$ |
| Vao Reef | Thakau Vau | E. Point | 18 36 | 178 17 |
| Kouapotu Reef | Thakau Na Potu | S.E. Point | 18 45 | 178 24 |
| Levu Reef | Thakau Levu | E. Point | 18 53 | 178 21 |
| Kaibo Reef | Naiabo | Summit of island, 40ft. high | 18 57$\frac{1}{2}$ | 178 20$\frac{1}{4}$ |
| Nisukisuki Reef | Nasokisoki | E. Point | 19 2 | 178 20 |
| Titika Reef | Thakau Teteiki | E. Point | 19 5$\frac{1}{2}$ | 178 20$\frac{1}{4}$ |
| Nuku Ogea | Nuku Songea | E. Point | 19 13$\frac{1}{2}$ | 178 18$\frac{1}{2}$ |
| Morabo Island | Morambo | Summit | 18 59 | 178 49$\frac{1}{2}$ |
| Ekabo Island | Wangava | N.E. Point | 18 51 | 178 52$\frac{1}{4}$ |
| Taranasithe | Tavunasithi | Summit | 18 43 | 179 5 |
| Chick's Reef | Thakau Vuite | S.W. Point | 18 41$\frac{1}{2}$ | 178 43$\frac{1}{4}$ |
| Auva Reef | Auva | W. Point... | 18 19 | 178 45$\frac{1}{2}$ |
| Smith Reef | Tavanuku i Va- nua | Sandy Cay, in centre | 17 45$\frac{1}{2}$ | 178 49$\frac{1}{4}$ |
| Frost Reef | Frost Reef | Rock on N. side, 1 foot above h.w. | 17 25 | 179 18 |
| Namuka Island | Namuka... | Summit | 18 50$\frac{1}{2}$ | 178 37$\frac{1}{4}$ |