APRIL 25.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1417

FIRST NARROWS.—SATELLITE PATCH.—INFORMATION.—Referring to Notice to Mariners No. 2 (75) of 1912, the Chilean Government has given further notice that an examination of Satellite Patch, Magellan Strait, showed no extension of the shoal, and that it is now correctly indicated on the charts and covered by the red sector of Punta Delgada Light.

BAXA POINT BEACON.—POSITION.—CORRECTED POSITION OF WRECK.—The Chilean Government has given notice that Baxa Point Beacon, Magellan Strait, is located in (approximately) latitude 52° 35′ 23″ S., longitude 69° 36′ 20″ W., on H.O. Chart No. 444.

The wreck of the German steamship “Utgard” is northward of the position shown on the chart and about ⅔ mile 315° from Baxa Point beacon.

SCHOONER ANCHORAGE.—OBSTRUCTION REPORTED.—FURTHER INFORMATION.—Referring to Notice to Mariners No. 51 (3685) of 1911, the Chilean Government has given further notice that the obstruction reported in Schooner Anchorage, Magellan Strait, is the remains of a wreck.

This wreck is continually shifting on account of the strong currents in this vicinity, and vessels should exercise great caution in anchoring. The wreck is not marked.

Approx. position : Lat. 52° 28′ S., long. 69° 27′ 20″ W.

WASHINGTON.

JUAN DE FUCA STRAIT.—NEW DUNGENESS SAND SPIT BUOY.—CORRECTED POSITION.—New Dungeness Sand Spit Buoy No. 2, a first-class nun, is moored in 4⅔ fathoms of water on the Sand Spit making out north-eastward of New Dungeness Lighthouse, Juan de Fuca Strait, on the bearings :—

Protection Island, left tangent, bluff line, 116° 30′.

Dungeness Wharf, extremity, 206°.

New Dungeness Lighthouse, 236°.

JAVA.

NORTH COAST.—BATAVIA APPROACH.—SHOALS REPORTED.—BUOYS ESTABLISHED.—A shoal, with a least depth of 3 fathoms over it, has been discovered 1,250 yards 324° from the northern extremity of Onrust Island, north coast of Java.

Aprox. position : Lat. 6° 1′ 26″ S., long. 106° 43′ 50″ E.

A shoal, with a least depth of 3½ fathoms over it, has been discovered 850 yards 268° from the same point.

Approx. position : Lat. 6° 1′ 57″ S., long. 106° 43′ 44′ E.

A black-can buoy with a truncated cone topmark has been established, in 4½ fathoms of water, 300 yards 116° from the south-eastern extreme of Kuiper Island.

Approx. position : Lat. 6° 2′ 32″ S., long. 106° 44′ 22″ E.

The black buoy, moored 500 yards 170° from the same point, has been replaced by a white conical buoy with a ball topmark.

BATAVIA ROADSTEAD.—LIGHT-BUOYS MOVED.—Referring to Notice to Mariners No. 5 (333) of 1912, the Netherlands Government has given further notice that the light-buoy exhibiting a fixed white light, temporarily established southward of Kuiper Reef, Batavia Roadstead, has been moved and re-established on the southern edge of Pumerend Reef in (approximately) latitude 6° 2′ 47″ S., longitude 106° 45′ E.

The light-buoy exhibiting a flashing white light, temporarily established southward of Neerstuk Reef, has been moved and re-established on the north-eastern side of van Dorth Reef in (approximately) latitude 6° 3′ 57″ S., longitude 106° 52′ 43″ E.

ARGENTINA.

PLATA RIVER.—LIGHT-VESSEL PERMANENTLY DISCONTINUED.—The Argentine Government has given notice that Punta Indio Light-vessel, Plata River, Argentina, has been permanently discontinued.

CHINA.

SIGNALS MADE BY LIGHT-VESSELS WHEN OUT OF POSITION.—After 15th February, 1912, the following uniform system of signals will become operative on the coast of China to indicate that a light-vessel is out of position :—

By Day.—A red flag will be hoisted at the masthead or yardarm.

By Night.—The usual light will be discontinued and a red light will be exhibited from each end of the vessel. In the case of a light-vessel whose usual light is red or red and white, a white instead of a red light will be exhibited from each end of the vessel.

CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY.—MARE ISLAND STRAIT.—LIGHT TO BE ESTABLISHED.—About 11th March, 1912, a fixed white incandescent electric light, composed of 2 lamps of about 120-candle power each, will be established 17 ft. above the water on a red iron post on the end of the dike at Mare Island Strait, California, on the bearings :—

Port Costa Lumber Company Wharf, left tangent, 28°.

Star Mill Cupola, 132°.

Carquinez Strait Lighthouse, 153°.

BAY OF BENGAL.

ARAKAN RIVER ENTRANCE.—SAVAGE ISLAND LIGHT CHANGED.—PROVISIONAL LIGHT DISCONTINUED.—Referring to Notice to Mariners No. 51 (3713) of 1911, further notice is given that Savage Island Light, Bay of Bengal, has been replaced by a new fixed and flashing white light every 5 seconds, thus—fixed 4·6 seconds, flash 0·4 second.

The power of the fixed light is 10,000 and that of the flashing light 132,000 candles.

The fixed white light shown from the lantern of the light-tower and the blue flare every ½ hour have been discontinued.

Approx. position : Lat. 20° 5′ N., long. 92° 54′ E.

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.

OAHU.—PEARL HARBOUR.—INTENDED CHANGES IN BUOYAGE.—About 15th March, 1912, the following buoys will be established at Pearl Harbour, Hawaiian Islands :—

Entrance Buoy 1, a second-class tall-type can, in 6 fathoms of water, on the bearings :—

Honolulu Mill Chimney, 20°.

Tripod on Tripod Point, 315°.

Puuloa Windmill, 334°.

Entrance Buoy 2, a second-class tall-type nun, in 6 fathoms of water, on the bearings :—

Honolulu Mill Chimney, 19°.

Tripod on Tripod Point, 312°.

Puuloa Windmill, 331°.

Channel Buoy 3, a second-class can, in 5¾ fathoms of water, on the bearings :—

Honolulu Mill Chimney, 22° 30′.

Tripod on Tripod Point, 305°.

Puuloa Windmill, 331°.

Channel Buoy 4, a second-class nun, in 5¾ fathoms of water, on the bearings :—

Honolulu Mill Chimney, 23°.

Tripod on Tripod Point, 300°.

Puuloa Windmill, 328°.

Channel Buoy 5, a second-class can, in 5¾ fathoms of water, on the bearings :—

Honolulu Mill Chimney, 26°.

Tripod on Tripod Point, 290°.

Puuloa Windmill, 329°.

Channel Buoy 6, a second-class nun, in 5¾ fathoms of water, on the bearings :—

Honolulu Mill Chimney, 26° 30′.

Tripod on Tripod Point, 284°.

Puuloa Windmill, 323°.

Channel Buoy 7, a second-class can, in 5¾ fathoms of water, on the bearings :—

Honolulu Mill Chimney, 31° 30′.

Tripod on Tripod Point, 262°.

Puuloa Windmill, 335°.

Channel Buoy 8, a second-class nun, in 5¾ fathoms of water, on the bearings :—

Honolulu Mill Chimney, 31°.

Tripod on Tripod Point, 256°.

Puuloa Windmill, 321°.

Channel Buoy 9, a second-class can, in 5¾ fathoms of water, on the bearings :—

Honolulu Mill Chimney, 34°.

Tripod on Tripod Point, 228° 30′.

Puuloa Windmill, 294°.

Channel Buoy 10, a second-class nun, in 5¾ fathoms of water, on the bearings :—

Honolulu Mill Chimney, 33°.

Tripod on Tripod Point, 234°.

Puuloa Windmill, 292°.

Channel Buoy 11, a second-class can, in 5¾ fathoms of water, on the bearings :—

Honolulu Mill Chimney, 37°.

Tripod on Tripod Point, 210° 30′.

Oahu Mill Chimney, 329°.

Channel Buoy 12, a second-class nun, in 5¾ fathoms of water, on the bearings :—

Honolulu Mill Chimney, 37° 30′.

Tripod on Tripod Point, 208° 30′.

Oahu Mill Chimney, 327° 30′.

Channel Buoy 13, a second-class can, in 5¾ fathoms of water, on the bearings :—

Honolulu Mill Chimney, 42°.

Tripod on Tripod Point, 195° 30′.

Oahu Mill Chimney, 327°.