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^70 STJNDA STRAIT TO BATAVIA. [chap. v.<br />

turns south-eastward into Bantam bay, 'which between Kapo and Pontang<br />

points is about 9 miles in width, and 7 miles in depth. Between St.<br />

Nicholas and Kapo points are the Saleira and Kalie islands, situated from<br />

2 to 3 cables off shore. Saleira is a low coral islet with a few trees, lying<br />

within the 3 fathom line, and affords shelter for small coasting craft.<br />

Near the entrance of Bantam bay, the depths are from 10 to 12 fathoms,<br />

sand, decreasing gradually towards the shore, near which the bottom is<br />

mud. <strong>The</strong> southern and eastern sides of the bay are low and marshy ; but<br />

in the west, is mount Santri 315 feet high, and more to the northward is<br />

mount Gedeh, about 2,100 feet high. <strong>The</strong> little hill of Pinang, situated<br />

on the plain, westward of Karang Antu, is also noticeable.<br />

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