The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-27
SAILING DIRECTIONS.


Observe Tor and secnre the lalde 10 the latest moment
Alter making the coast The Faaliones, should fogS
atie, good anchorage may he found to southeast and
near the Great Faraon, in fifteen, twelve or ten alhoms
sand and aud.
Course in from South Faronon. per compass, N E. BY
4. h The fort, on wth ne south point Of island n
4cardcss best course in. Tie north INN Of The
trance marked by Punta Bo"e.a, w.h he centre Of
Ysrbd Buend isle
These Beechey's original marks, and cannot be
corrected altered long the bar remains I'M
changed Should tide Tail or foss interfere while either
entering or leaving the habor. strictly avoid anchong
The bar; it entering 10 outside in twelve or III
iahoms In Departing prefer to cast anchor inside
the bar deep water, unless the anchorage beyond
be reached Heavy rollers suddenly arse. with slight
citation OF the wind rendering The position oil vessels al
anchor on the bar perilons.
Vessels approaching from the north may round Punto
de nos Reyes al convenient distance the soundngs bsng
bold temporary anchorage the OF this point, IN
SIR Francis brakes bay, will be found, should occasion
require it, Pass well 10 the south OF .Duxbuy Reef y
it's limits extensive and indicated by keip
Although there i, a channel OF ten fahoms between
One Mile Rocks and the south Shore do not recommend
it, The tides irregular, with eddes, and there are
hidden dangers along the shore. The wind generally
permits a central course IN, after passing the bar
In moderate weather. ships may, should necessity call
for il, anchor anywhere between the Farallones and
outer limit of the bar. The bottom is OF good holding
ground and quite clean.
pilos-than whom more en,erprising. expert, and
gentemanly TO be found any part OF the world
hand IRON the outer limits OF the taraones 10 the
Golden Gate, and, with The natural facilities OF the
$500
occur to commerce.
AscHoRAos orr SAN FRANCISCO The approach from
10 The anchorage OFT the OF San Francisco and
s safety and advantages for commercial purposes, have
often been questioned and denied
Proximity the straight course in. wIih clear,
mile wide channel and bold landmarks constitute some
Of the merits attached TO It's approach Anchorage at
convenient depth. with good holding ground, composed
OF soft blue mud with capacity to accommodate hundreds
OF ships, will convey some idea oil lis magnitude The
once extensive fats lining the shore have given way 10
magniicent docks and wbarves, warehouses, &c and
heavy ships discharge with convenience. Their
goods are transported by rail way TO the city, where
lately the expensive and sluggish lighter could only De
used.
The anchorage of North Bay is safe, and still
the sea In winter has decided advantage over the
east anchorage, being wsalhersbofe, and protected
from The s. T. winds.
Alter passing tne Golden Gate. il bound in TO San
Francisco anchorage, stand MD channel Tor Aca
Traces isle aud bring the fort to bear w. is per com
pass thence for the harbor, plainly in sight, > per
compass, carefully observing the marks Tor blossom
Rock, and a look out kept for Tonquin Shoal buoy.
POINT San Josef, nth the P,tsid1, clears Blossom
Rod
Slueeluo Point open nth Aieatraees, isars Blossom
Rock.
Saueeiito Point open about one-nird nidh of The isle
of Aicot,aees, clears Blossom Rock
N E. pos"i Of Acivaces, an one ruth Table M,
Vessels intending proceed Immediately up the bay TO
any OF the spper pors will haul up, alter passing the en-
trance Tor ksccoon Straits and avail themselves oil thus
rather Than the risk oil being becamed under
The l,. and oil Angel isle. The channel through the
straits clear, bold one, and with food Tide will soon
carry vessel through. Up. with Point Reed, shape
cou, for Point San Pedro. No Interruptions occur until
alter passing Violate isle, when the lnvnclble Rock"
must b. guarded against For marks, see chart.
Point Snnh, toa Angel ,pe,) oa nth Signal HiH, taf
San Fiane,soo,) mark Jor Inp,no,bis Kotk
Norm srt,eme Of Mutn tis, on nth dump Of trees,
(north Of San Rapnoei0 mark for Inp,ne,bs Roak.
THIS being passed, Brothers may be lett on either
sarboard or port hand Should wind tide fail. safe
ana convenient anchorage will be found in Asplnwall
Bay, and bey ond the strength OF adverse tide During
The prevalence OF southeast gales, ships coming down
IRON above will lind very convenient 10 take shelter al
this anchorage.
Bound either up or down. Violate may be passed in per-
eo safety on either SIDE having regard to the location OF
Castro Rocks" the largest OF which is never submerged
by The tides Between these rocks and Point Castro there
ia also a deep channel
In getting under way from The anchorage at San Fran
cisco with Hood tide few directions are necessary oh.
serving carefully the ma ks Tor Blossom Rock II il
advantageous to pass out Yerba Buena islan nd
thence 10 The northward we'll eat limit OF tn.
channel in iour FIVE fathoms, muddy bottom. On the
NorR Il had the satisfaction to known the first com
psny pilots personally having been one OF the orgns
pilot commissioners from whom these worthy men obtain
ed their licences