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THOMPSON'S GOAST PILOT. 61 Norzt.--There is a good passage of 9 feet water, nearly straight. out from the middle of the bay, NWbyN. (See note below.) TO ENTER THE HARBOR FROM THE EASTWARD. Keep round the island, giving the SE point a berth of + of a mile, till you get the opening between the two islands about N and 8; when run in as above directed, keeping a lookout for the shoals projecting from each side, which shoals protect the har- bor from southerly winds. | Nors.--This Bay was called McDonald's Bay, now Paxton's. TO MAKE THUNDER BAY RIVER FROM THE NORTHEAST. When off the SE point of Thunder Bay Island, as above, steer WSW for 4 miles, or till the north point of Thunder Bay 'bears due north; thence WNW 9 miles, for the River, A Lighthouse is to be erected at Thunder Bay River. TO MAKE DEVIL RIVER FROM THE EASTWARD. From the SE point of Thunder Bay Island, steer SWbyW2W 13 miles, till the houses are seen distinctly, when run in and come to, as above directed. GENERAL REMARKS, The shores of Thunder Bay are generally good holding ground. Excellent holding ground under the north point, in 34 to 6 fathoms, and all along the north shore of the Bay. Good protection from all winds except SE. Good anchorage, clay and sand, is found to the north of Gull Island. Nore.--McDonald's Bay, between Thunder Bay and Sugar Island, can be entered from the north as well as the south; but it would not be safe for a stranger to try it from the north, as the channel is not quite straight. The holding ground to the SW and south. of the islands is not good, being rocky, but under the north point it is good. J There is a channel of 14 feet water between Sugar Island and the main shore. To pass through it from the south, bring north point to bear west; distance ¢ ofa mile; and run due north till Gull Island is passed; then haul up NNW for Middle Island. | |