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... heads of the different sections of the coast . results are also briefly stated in the same connexion in the body of the report . The A detailed list of the subjects of my reports , in tabular form , is pre- sented in the Appendix , ( No ...
... heads of the different sections of the coast . results are also briefly stated in the same connexion in the body of the report . The A detailed list of the subjects of my reports , in tabular form , is pre- sented in the Appendix , ( No ...
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... head , and with reference to the persons by whom it has been executed . The progress of the work proposed for the next fiscal year is stated , in a general way , in connexion with the estimates . SECTION I. Coast of Maine , New ...
... head , and with reference to the persons by whom it has been executed . The progress of the work proposed for the next fiscal year is stated , in a general way , in connexion with the estimates . SECTION I. Coast of Maine , New ...
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... Head to Cape Henlopen ; mouth of Con- necticut river ; Long Island sound , western sheet ; Sandy Hook sketch ; Hell Gate rocks sketch . The atlas of Long Island sound requires but one harbor map to complete it , and that is well ...
... Head to Cape Henlopen ; mouth of Con- necticut river ; Long Island sound , western sheet ; Sandy Hook sketch ; Hell Gate rocks sketch . The atlas of Long Island sound requires but one harbor map to complete it , and that is well ...
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... head of each geographical section of the coast . In the Appendix to this report , Nos . 13 to 14 bis , inclusive , will be found the instructions of the Treasury Department , and the general correspondence on the subject of light ...
... head of each geographical section of the coast . In the Appendix to this report , Nos . 13 to 14 bis , inclusive , will be found the instructions of the Treasury Department , and the general correspondence on the subject of light ...
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... Head was executed ; and tides and currents were observed near the Elizabeth islands , in the Vineyard sound and Buzzard's bay , at Holmes ' Hole , Salem , Newburyport , and Portsmouth . The permanent tidal station at Charlestown ...
... Head was executed ; and tides and currents were observed near the Elizabeth islands , in the Vineyard sound and Buzzard's bay , at Holmes ' Hole , Salem , Newburyport , and Portsmouth . The permanent tidal station at Charlestown ...
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A. D. BACHE APPENDIX Back azimuth battery Bayou Beach Beacon Hill Bluff buoys Cape Fear Cape Henlopen Cat Island Cedar keys Cedar Point channel Charleston chart Church Coast Survey COAST SURVEY OFFICE Coast Survey.-Geographical Positions Columbia river connexion coral Cove Creek curve Distance Dorchester Heights electrotype engraving entrance examination fathoms Florida Hammock harbor Hatteras Hill 41 hydrographic parties hydrography inlet Kent Island Key West Latitude Lieut Lieutenant Commanding light light-boat light-house Longitude maps McBlair McSparran Hill Metres Mount Prospect Name of station Nantucket navigation Neck observations Observatory placed plate Point 39 Powderhorn range Recommended reconnaissance reef report of Lieutenant respectfully Rock San Diego sand Savannah season secondary triangulation Secretary Section II.-Long Island shoals shore Signal Sketch South Spire steamer sub-assistant Superintendent U. S. Coast tides tion topography Treasury triangulation U. S. Coast Survey United States Coast United States navy vessels Washington western coast Woodhull Yards
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Página 442 - ... cannot be acquired by cession, when the interest of the United States demands it, before the appropriation would by law fall into the surplus fund, in any and all such cases the appropriations shall be applicable to the objects for which they are made, at any time within two years after the first meeting of the legislature in any State wherein such land may be situated,, subsequent to the passage of this act, to wit: MAINE.
Página 152 - ... made by worms. But however efficient these boring animals may be in preparing the coral stems for decay, there is yet another agent, perhaps still more destructive. We allude to the minute boring-sponges, which penetrate them in all directions, until they appear at last completely rotten throughout.
Página 513 - He reaffirms his opinion of the pro^ priety of the site, after considering this objection. In recommending lights for the western coast, I have not advised that any of them be revolving lights, except in the case of Point Conception, conceiving that at present, until facilities for repairs of machinery and the number of lights are increased, it is inexpedient and unnecessary to resort to such a distinction. Very respectfully, yours, AD BACHE, Superintendent United States Coast Survey. Hon. THOMAS...
Página 148 - The reefs of Florida, as they have been described in the foregoing sketch of the topography of that state, and, indeed, the separate parts of each of these reefs, in their extensive range from northeast to southwest, present such varieties as will afford, when judiciously combined, a complete history of the whole process of their formation. " Here we have groups of living corals, beginning to expand at considerable depth, and forming isolated, disconnected patches — the first rudiments, as it were,...
Página 101 - Report of the Superintendent of the Coast Survey to the Secretary of the Treasury on Halteras shoals, with a report of Lieutenant Commanding Jenkins, United States navy.
Página 466 - Hole harbor, three thousand five hundred dollars. For a beacon on Fawn bar, near Deer island, Boston harbor, two thousand five hundred dollars. For two iron spindles on the northeast ledge of the Graves, and on Holmes' ledge, Boston harbor, two thousand dollars.
Página 505 - ... source of the most unfeigned regret and mystification. If the British government, however, has the right to exact of its agents an implicit obedience to its mandates, regardless of all considerations but its interests, I must do Captain Prevost the justice of bearing witness to his devoted loyalty. I would respectfully call the attention of the department to the fact that there are still some points which must be embraced in the instructions for Captain Prevost's guidance which are not to be...
Página 144 - Sol•dier key, is so shoal that it will forever remain inaccessible, except to -very small vessels. The keys consist of an extensive range of low islands, rising but a few feet, perhaps from six to" eight or ten, or at the utmost to twelve or thirteen feet, above the level of the sea. They begin to the north of 'Cape Florida, where they converge towards the main land, extending in the...
Página 152 - ... rotten at the heart, but still apparently green and flourishing without, till the first heavy gale of wind snaps the hollow trunk, and betrays its decay. Again, innumerable boring animals establish themselves in the lifeless stem, piercing holes in all directions into its interior, like so many augers, dissolving its solid connexion with the ground, and even penetrating far into the living portion of these compact communities. The number of these boring animals is quite incredible, and they belong...
Página 443 - ... including a bridge from the shore to the light-house, thirteen thousand dollars. OHIO. For a light-house on Rock or Mouse island, Lake Erie, five thousand dollars. For a light-house on Green island, Lake Erie, five thousand dollars. For a beacon-light on Cedar Point, as a range to enter Sandusky bay, five hundred dollars. For buoys at the entrance of Port Clinton, Lake Erie, two hundred and fifty dollars. MICHIGAN. FLORIDA. For buoys at the entrance of Musquito harbor, five hundred dollars. OREGON....