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394 CARIMATA STRAIT. [chap.tjh;.
T^ortli, -the channel turns to the eastward and 'contracts to a breadth^-of
half a mile, finally joining the Kumbang.
Antu (Baru), a small rocky island thickly wooded on the summit,
lies just within the 3 fathoms line westward of Maja river, and forms
a useful mark for vessels bound for that river, being visible in clear weather
from a distance of 12 miles.
Masieu Tiga islands.—These two thickly wooded islands are
situated N.N.W. of Antu island, 4 miles from the coast of Borneo^ and are
visible 20 miles in clear weather. Nanas and Malang Merakat are ^mall
wooded islets lying one mile offshore, eastward, of Maaan^Tigsi. iskstg.
Vessels of less than 12 feet draught, can cross thg ;flat between Antu and
Masien Tiga islands, keeping a look-out for trunks of large trees which at
times obstruct this passage. -,
Coast.^From Maja river northward to Eadang Tikar the coast is low
and fronted with extensive banks of sand and mud, vessels should, not
approach the coast .nearer than 8 miles, or bring Penebangan summit
southward of S. by E. I E. ,i,
PADANG TIKAR RIVER situated about 20 mUes northward of
Masien Tiga islands is the deepest river on the west coast of Borneo,,, having a
depth of 4 fathoms over the bar at low water over a breadth, of 2 mha,
and a depth of 3 fathoms over nearly twice that breadth. Yessels.of 12
feet draught can reach Pontianak from Padang Tikar, by proceeding south-
ward of Panjang island,and thence by Dyenu (Jenu) and Mendawa riyers to
the Great Kapuas, but local knowledge is necessary. Little Kubu river on
the north side of entrance to Padang Tikar, admits vessels of about 10 feet
draught at high water.
Tides.—The rise and fall of tide at springs at PadaJig Tikar river is
from 3 to 4 feet in the south-east monsoon, and about 6 feet in the north-
west monsoon. In the south-east monsoon it is high tide about 8h. 30 p.m. ^
and in the north-west monsoon about the same time in the morning. Off
the coast the flood runs to S.S.E., and the ebb to N.N.W.
Directions.—The high trees on Padang Tikar point may be seen
from a distance of about 12 miles. Eadak mount, an isolated table top,
about 12 miles north-eastward of Padang Tikar point, is visible about 22
miles and will be seen about the same time as the point. In entering the
river steer for Padang Tikar point, bearing E. ^ S., which will lead over
the bar in 4 fathoms water, the shoalest part being- 8 miles westward of
the point. When Kadak mount comes in line with Burung ' islet, .(the
south-eastern islet on the north side of river), bearing N.E. byE.|;E.,
steer for 'it until Padang Tikar point bears S.E; by S. ; when edge tauthe
eastward to bring Radak mount in line with Terjua hill, (a low rooky hill
with two conspicuous trees on its summit on north side of entrance to