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The China Sea directory - Sabrizain.org

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290 BATAVIA BAY.— DIKECHONS. [chap. .<br />

NortllOrH Ch.a>llliels.—^Approaching Batavia road from Banks<br />

strait and the northward presents no difBculties. Having passed the North<br />

Watcher, course may be shaped almost direct for South Watcher, giving<br />

a berth to the eastermost of the Thousand islands. Pass about one mile<br />

eastward or westward of the South Watcher, and then steer direct for<br />

Edam island, westward of Kroya reef, which will be avoided by keeping<br />

Alkmar island open westward of Edam island. A patch of 6 fathoms lies<br />

in this route, but no other shoal water is believed to exist. <strong>The</strong>nce by<br />

giving the islands in the bay a berth of about one mile, course may be<br />

shaped for the road, or for Tanjong Priok harbour, avoiding the dangers,<br />

which are all buoyed.<br />

At nigllt.—Having passed the North Watcher bring the light to<br />

bear N.W., and steer S.E. until Edam island light is sighted bearing about<br />

South. Bring it to bear S. ^ W. and steer in on that bearing, which<br />

leads eastward of Kroya reef; as soon as Batavia light is sighted bring it<br />

to bear South, and steer for it to the road, clear of all dangers.<br />

Coming from the eastward give Krawang point a berth oi'<br />

2 miles, then shape course for the road.<br />

At night, teep Edam light southward of W.S.W. to avoid the mud<br />

bank extending off Krawang point, then pass between Edam and Alkmar<br />

islands, bringing Batavia light to bear South, thence direct for it to the<br />

road.

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