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360 NORTH-EAST COAST OE BANKA. [chap. vn.
Tate rocks, 14 feet high lie 5^ miles south-eastward of Tanjong Biah.
Panjang island kept westward of South, leads eastward of Sullivan rocks
and the dangers inshore of it.
MARAWANG ROAD.—Marawang or Pankal Pinang, the chief
town of one of the tin districts, is situated a few miles up Sungi Marawang,
the entrance to which lies about 11 miles southward of Tanjong Riah;
caution is necessary when approaching it, on account of the surrounding
dangers.
Water.—Good water can be obtained at Pankal Pinang.
Directions.— ^Vessels bound from Macclesfield channel to the ports
of Pankal Pinang, or Rusah, having rounded Berikat point at the distance
of 2 or 3 miles, shape course about N. W., passing between Sittard shoal and
Horse rocks; when Pulo Buar bears S.W. by S., and Pulo Panjang West,
the course to be pursued will be best seen by consulting the chart.
When approaching from the northward, bring Pulo Panjang to bear
S. ^ W., keeping it on that bearing until Sharp peak, the north-western
peak of the Lappa hills, bears S.W. ^ W. ; then steer direct for it till Pulo
Tetawa is just open westward of Pulo Panjang, bearing S.E. by S., when
anchor in 4^ fathoms, with the mouth of the river bearing West.
LIAT SAIT, formed between Tanjong Riah and Tanjong Lyang,
affords good anchorage with shelter from southerly and westerly winds,
about three-quarters of a mile off shore ; but in the easterly monsoon the
swell is very heavy.
The Town of Liat stands a short distance up the river of the same
name, and is a chief town of one of the tin districts.
"Water.—Fresh water is difficult to procure here, on account of the
rocks in the mouth of the river, which can only be passed at high water
even then there is at times a heavy surf on them, which makes the entrance
dangerous for boats. Wood and spars of any dimensions may easily be
obtained on the south side of the bay, within half a mile of the shore.
Liat reef, about 6 cables in extent, with its centre awash' at low
water, lies E. by S. ^ S. 3^ miles from Tanjong Lyang ; close to the rocks
there is a depth of 6 or 7 fathoms.
Circe reef of 2| fathoms, and 6 or 7 fathoms around, lies 2^ miles
south-eastward of Liat rocks, with Riat hill bearing S.S.W. f W. distant
4^ miles. A shallow patch lies about three- quai'ters of a mile north-westward
of Circe reef, in the direction of Liat rocks.
Anchorage.—The usual anchorage is in 4^ fathoms, stiff clay, with
the mouth of the river W. by N. ; and Tanjong Lyang N.W. by N.
southward of the river is a fine sandy beach.
Tides.—It is high water, full and change, in Liat bay at 5 hours
springs rise 9 feet.
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