Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Scott's New Coast Pilot for the Lakes [1st ed.], p. 63

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LAKE ERIE. 63 Little's point steer W. N. W. toa point three-quarters of a mile northeast from buoy, thence steer N. W. by N., heading on Celeron island, until in range with Detroit river and Bois Blanc lights, when steer for Bois Blane light, until within 14 miles of it, thence: N. by E. = E. into the river. Buoys of the Dominion Government at the Entrance to Detrow Rwer. Red Spar Buoy.--In 18 feet of water, where lightship was formerly moored. Detroit River light 8. W. by W. ? W., 1 mile. Red Spar Buoy.--On 13-foot spot, 3§ miles 8. by W. 4 W. from Bois Blane light, to be left on port hand on entering the river. Red Barrel Buoy.--On channel bank, off Bar point, 2g miles S. 2 W. from Bois Blanc light, to be left on starboard hand on entering the river. -- : Red Barrel Buoy.--On channel bank, a little above Bar point, 24 miles S. ? W. from Bois Blanc light, to be left on star- board hand on entering the river. Black Barrel Buoy.--On spit off the foot of Bois Blanc island, % mile S. by W. + W. from the light, to be left onthe port | hand on entering the river. Black Barrel Buoy.--On spit off the foot of Bois Blanc island, $ mile 8. 3 W. from the light, to be left on the port hand on entering the river. : Compass Courses and Distances on the North Shore of . Lake Erie. Port Colborne to Dunkirk.--When 1 mile S. by W. from main light, steer S. by W. § W. 25 miles to a point 1 mile N. W. by N. from beacon light. Port Colborne to Erie.--When 1 mile 8. by W. from main light, steer S. W. $58. 63 miles to a point 14 miles northeast from Presque Isle beacon-light. Port Colborne to Fairport.--When 1 mile 8. by W. from main light, steer S. W. by W. 127 miles to a point 24 miles north of beacon-light. Port Colborne to Long Point.--When 1 mile S. by W. from main light, steer S. W. by W. 3 W. 47 miles to a point 2 miles south of light.

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