《航海学》课程教学资源（文献资料）Pub147bk SAILING DIRECTIONS（ENROUTE）CARIBBEAN SEA VOLUME 1，2009，ELEVENTH EDITION

Sector1.Bermuda5In poor visibility,vessels should heave-to rather than attempttoenterasthebeaconsandbuoysarenotradarorvisuallycon-spicuous.Fish traps may beencountered.Magnetic anomalies exist in the vicinity of Bermuda.Nor-mal magnetic variation values are evident along a line extend-ing SE from IrelandIsland across theentranceto HamiltonHarbor.TotheNEof theline,values are commonlyO.5oto1.5°abovenormal with somewhathighervalues in oneortwominor areas,e.g.Clarence Cove.Values SWof thelinearecommonlybelownormal suchthata value of at least 3.5o below normal is to be expected in theentrancetoPortRoyalBay.betweenKing'sPointandGraceIsland.However, near Hogfish Cut there is a small area withvalues in excess of 2.0°above normal.When swinging ship inorder to correct compasses, it is recommended that vesselschoosealocationoutsidethe20Omcurve.ApproachestoBermuda1.2Bermuda Great Reef is the name given to the reef onwhich Bermuda is located.Dangers extend up to 12 miles NGibbs Hill Lightand NW of the island chain.Between Saint David's Head and Gibbs Hill, the SE edge oftransiting an extensive submarine exercise area to the S of thethe reef extends 0.2 to 3.2 miles offshore.islands. Oceanographic buoys have been reported about 13Two off-lying banks,or seamounts,of coral are SW of Ber-milesSofSaintDavid'sHead.muda.Caution.The attention of all mariners is drawn to the dan-PlantagenetBank(3200'N.,65°10'W.),about23milesSWgers and hazards of closeapproachtothe reefs which surroundof Bermuda's SWextremity,has theformoftruncated coneBermuda, especially to the N and NE of the islands.which rises steeply fromthe sea floorto a comparatively levelThey extend in placesto a distance of 12milesfrom thevisi-summit having an area of about 5 miles square and a leastble land and are virtually unmarked by navigational aids atknowndepthof47.5m.their extremities. The outer sea lights and buoys (North RockAn obstruction covered by29m,the remains of Argus IslandLight and the lighted buoy in the NE approaches)may not beTowerliesneartheSEshoulderofthebank.reliable due to inaccessibility for maintenance, except in veryA local magnetic anomaly, with irregular values of from 20calm weather.above to 5obelow normal, has been observed over and in theShips on passage, with no intention of calling at Bermuda.vicinityofPlantagenetBank.areadvised togivetheislandsaberthofatleast30miles.ob-serving that little distance is lost on the passage by so doingChallengerBank(32°05'N.,65°03'W.),about 141.3and nothing is gained by a closer approach.On the contrary.miles SW of Bermuda,is similar to Plantagenet Bank in sizestranding or shipwreck has occurred all too often through theand shape,but differs in that it has aleastknown depth of 42m.years with pollution of the surrounding reefs and beaches andAriadneBank,with depths of 2Om, is reported tobe about6destruction of ecological life as well as possible ruin of themiles NE of Saint David's Headeconomyof theislands.South WestBreaker liesabout2miles SW of GibbsHill.Ships enroute to Bermuda should be certain of their positionChaddock Bar and LittleBar lie about 3.5and 5.5milesW, re-and should makefinal approachfrom theE and Sbecausethespectivelyofthesamepoint.LongBar,attheSWcorner oftheonly entrance to the sheltered waters is at the SE side of the is-reef, lies 8 miles W of Gibbs Hill and breaks in gales.lands off Saint George'sHarbour.ChubHeads,ontheWedgeof thereef.liesabout2.5milesHere. pilots are available and can be embarked in daylightNof Long Bar and break in NW gales.A lighted beacon with ahours.Entryatnightisdangerousandprohibited andacloseraconstandsonthereefapproach at night should not beattempted without local knowl-BetweenChubHeads and NorthRock,15milesNE, thereefedgeconsistsofextensivecoralflatswithdepthsoflessthan1.8mThreesub-surfacemooringsandonesurfacemooringhaveand numerous patches and heads on some of which the seabeen established 50miles SSE ofBermuda.Equipment is de-breaks.These include Western LedgeFlats and Pilchard Dicks,ployed for the purpose of scientific study on pollution and sed-among others.Alight stands on Western LedgeFlats.iment.The area is centered 31°40'N 64°10'W and has a driftradius of 10 miles. Vessels are cautioned to keep clear and1.4NorthRock(32°28'N.,64°46'W.),markedbyalightavoid dumping ordischarging wasteinthis area.consists of three sharp pinnacles,2.4m high,on a flat reef thatBermuda has established extensive Marine Conservation Ar-dries in places.eas. Local officials should be consulted for details.Pub.147

Sector 1. Bermuda 5 Pub. 147 transiting an extensive submarine exercise area to the S of the islands. Oceanographic buoys have been reported about 13 miles S of Saint David’s Head. 1.1 Caution.—The attention of all mariners is drawn to the dan￾gers and hazards of close approach to the reefs which surround Bermuda, especially to the N and NE of the islands. 1.1 They extend in places to a distance of 12 miles from the visi￾ble land and are virtually unmarked by navigational aids at their extremities. The outer sea lights and buoys (North Rock Light and the lighted buoy in the NE approaches) may not be reliable due to inaccessibility for maintenance, except in very calm weather. 1.1 Ships on passage, with no intention of calling at Bermuda, are advised to give the islands a berth of at least 30 miles, ob￾serving that little distance is lost on the passage by so doing and nothing is gained by a closer approach. On the contrary, stranding or shipwreck has occurred all too often through the years with pollution of the surrounding reefs and beaches and destruction of ecological life as well as possible ruin of the economy of the islands. 1.1 Ships enroute to Bermuda should be certain of their position and should make final approach from the E and S because the only entrance to the sheltered waters is at the SE side of the is￾lands off Saint George’s Harbour. 1.1 Here, pilots are available and can be embarked in daylight hours. Entry at night is dangerous and prohibited and a close approach at night should not be attempted without local knowl￾edge. 1.1 Three sub-surface moorings and one surface mooring have been established 50 miles SSE of Bermuda. Equipment is de￾ployed for the purpose of scientific study on pollution and sed￾iment. The area is centered 31°40'N 64°10'W and has a drift radius of 10 miles. Vessels are cautioned to keep clear and avoid dumping or discharging waste in this area. 1.1 Bermuda has established extensive Marine Conservation Ar￾eas. Local officials should be consulted for details. 1.1 In poor visibility, vessels should heave-to rather than attempt to enter as the beacons and buoys are not radar or visually con￾spicuous. 1.1 Fish traps may be encountered. 1.1 Magnetic anomalies exist in the vicinity of Bermuda. Nor￾mal magnetic variation values are evident along a line extend￾ing SE from Ireland Island across the entrance to Hamilton Harbor. To the NE of the line, values are commonly 0.5° to 1.5° above normal with somewhat higher values in one or two minor areas, e.g. Clarence Cove. 1.1 Values SW of the line are commonly below normal such that a value of at least 3.5° below normal is to be expected in the entrance to Port Royal Bay, between King’s Point and Grace Island. However, near Hogfish Cut there is a small area with values in excess of 2.0° above normal. When swinging ship in order to correct compasses, it is recommended that vessels choose a location outside the 200m curve. Approaches to Bermuda 1.2 Bermuda Great Reef is the name given to the reef on which Bermuda is located. Dangers extend up to 12 miles N and NW of the island chain. 1.2 Between Saint David’s Head and Gibbs Hill, the SE edge of the reef extends 0.2 to 3.2 miles offshore. 1.2 Two off-lying banks, or seamounts, of coral are SW of Ber￾muda. 1.2 Plantagenet Bank (32°00'N., 65°10'W.), about 23 miles SW of Bermuda’s SW extremity, has the form of truncated cone which rises steeply from the sea floor to a comparatively level summit having an area of about 5 miles square and a least known depth of 47.5m. 1.2 An obstruction covered by 29m, the remains of Argus Island Tower, lies near the SE shoulder of the bank. 1.2 A local magnetic anomaly, with irregular values of from 2° above to 5° below normal, has been observed over and in the vicinity of Plantagenet Bank. 1.3 Challenger Bank (32°05'N., 65°03'W.), about 14 miles SW of Bermuda, is similar to Plantagenet Bank in size and shape, but differs in that it has a least known depth of 42m. 1.3 Ariadne Bank, with depths of 20m, is reported to be about 6 miles NE of Saint David’s Head. 1.3 South West Breaker lies about 2 miles SW of Gibbs Hill. Chaddock Bar and Little Bar lie about 3.5 and 5.5 miles W, re￾spectively, of the same point. Long Bar, at the SW corner of the reef, lies 8 miles W of Gibbs Hill and breaks in gales. 1.3 Chub Heads, on the W edge of the reef, lies about 2.5 miles N of Long Bar and break in NW gales. A lighted beacon with a racon stands on the reef. 1.3 Between Chub Heads and North Rock,15 miles NE, the reef consists of extensive coral flats with depths of less than 1.8m and numerous patches and heads on some of which the sea breaks. These include Western Ledge Flats and Pilchard Dicks, among others. A light stands on Western Ledge Flats. 1.4 North Rock (32°28'N., 64°46'W.), marked by a light, consists of three sharp pinnacles, 2.4m high, on a flat reef that dries in places. Gibbs Hill Light

Sector1.Bermuda6dredged channel,which shows depths from about9.1to19.8mCaremust be takento select a clear sandy spot as depths areuneven, without crops of coral and rock,which may be detect-ed from aloft.Take care not to veer too much cable as it may foul. VesselsshouldbepreparedtoputtoseaifwindsbeginshiftingNAnchorage is available S of the dredged channel leadingfrom Five Fathom Hole, which should be used only after consultingwiththelocalauthorities.Vessels should selecta sandyspot, avoiding the rock and coral out crops visiblefrom aloft.NortheastandNorthwest Sides ofBermuda1.5SaintDavid'sHead (32°22'N.,64°39"W.),theEex-tremity of Saint David's Island, is a bold rocky promontory.26.8m high.The summit of Mount Hill, about 0.3mile SW ofthe head, is marked by a light.North Rock LightGreatBreakerLedgeFlat extends0.75mileENEfromaposition about 0.6 mile NE of North Rock. North EastBreakers, about 1.5miles farther E are nearly always markedby breakers.Two detached patches, with least depths of 9.4m,are1.5milesfartherENEDangerous wrecks are situated about 2 miles W and 1.2miles E of NorthEast Breakers Light.Kitchen Shoals, with a least depth of 1.8m, is located 4.5miles NNE of Saint David's Head.Kitchen Shoals LightedBeacon, white fiberglass tower with red bands on a concretetripod, 14m high, is fitted with a radar reflector, markingKitchen Shoals.There aredepths of less than 1lmwithin1mileNand Eofthe shoal.A sunken wreck lies about2.5miles ENEof KitchenShoals Lighted Beacon.Mills Breaker lies about 1.5miles S of Kitchen Shoals.Mills Breaker Ledge is a detached portion of the reef thatex-tends about 1 mile S of Mills Breaker.Mills Breaker Channel passes outside Kitchen Shoals andMills BreakerLedge intoFiveFathom Hole.Sea Venture Shoals lie W of Five Fathom Hole.Sea VentureChannel passes between Mills Breaker and Sea VentureShoals, but is only useful to small vessels with local knowl-edgeJacksFlats,with a leastdepth of 14.3m,lieacrosstheen-trance to Five Fathom Hole. There is foul ground about 1.3miles NE of Saint David's Head.Thefollowing berths are located relative to Saint David'sSaint David's Head LightHead Light:Bearing 219°and about 1mile distant, in depths of111.9 to 18.3m.A radiobeacon transmits from a position 0.2mile NE ofBearing 224° and about 1 mile distant, in depths of2Saint David's Head Light.16.7to19.8m.An aero light is exhibited from the control tower ofKindleyFive Fathom Hole lies 1mile NNE of Saint David's Head.Field Airport, on the 33m summit of Saint David's Island, 1.2and provides the principal entrance through thereefs to ThemilesW of SaintDavid'sHeadLight.Narrows andTownCutChannel.Numerous red obstruction lights are exhibited as aids to air-The area offers temporary exposed anchorage, open to allcraftfromvariousbuildings,towers,and maststhroughoutthewinds except those between SSW and WNW.The area has noislandsOn Cooper's Island,the SE extremityof Saint David's Is-protection from the sea except that afforded by the reefs. Thebottom is rocky.A charted anchorage area is available Nof theland, there are a number of masts and an aero radiobeacon.Pub. 147

6 Sector 1. Bermuda Pub. 147 1.4 Great Breaker Ledge Flat extends 0.75 mile ENE from a position about 0.6 mile NE of North Rock. North East Breakers, about 1.5 miles farther E are nearly always marked by breakers. Two detached patches, with least depths of 9.4m, are 1.5 miles farther ENE. 1.4 Dangerous wrecks are situated about 2 miles W and 1.2 miles E of North East Breakers Light. 1.4 Kitchen Shoals, with a least depth of 1.8m, is located 4.5 miles NNE of Saint David’s Head. Kitchen Shoals Lighted Beacon, white fiberglass tower with red bands on a concrete tripod, 14m high, is fitted with a radar reflector, marking Kitchen Shoals. 1.4 There are depths of less than 11m within 1 mile N and E of the shoal. A sunken wreck lies about 2.5 miles ENE of Kitchen Shoals Lighted Beacon. 1.4 Mills Breaker lies about 1.5 miles S of Kitchen Shoals. 1.4 Mills Breaker Ledge is a detached portion of the reef that ex￾tends about 1 mile S of Mills Breaker. 1.4 Mills Breaker Channel passes outside Kitchen Shoals and Mills Breaker Ledge into Five Fathom Hole. 1.4 Sea Venture Shoals lie W of Five Fathom Hole. Sea Venture Channel passes between Mills Breaker and Sea Venture Shoals, but is only useful to small vessels with local knowl￾edge. 1.4 Jacks Flats, with a least depth of 14.3m, lie across the en￾trance to Five Fathom Hole. There is foul ground about 1.3 miles NE of Saint David’s Head. 1.4 The following berths are located relative to Saint David’s Head Light: 1. Bearing 219° and about 1 mile distant, in depths of 11.9 to 18.3m. 2. Bearing 224° and about 1 mile distant, in depths of 16.7 to 19.8m. 1.4 Five Fathom Hole lies 1 mile NNE of Saint David’s Head, and provides the principal entrance through the reefs to The Narrows and Town Cut Channel. 1.4 The area offers temporary exposed anchorage, open to all winds except those between SSW and WNW. The area has no protection from the sea except that afforded by the reefs. The bottom is rocky. A charted anchorage area is available N of the dredged channel, which shows depths from about 9.1 to 19.8m. 1.4 Care must be taken to select a clear sandy spot as depths are uneven, without crops of coral and rock, which may be detect￾ed from aloft. 1.4 Take care not to veer too much cable as it may foul. Vessels should be prepared to put to sea if winds begin shifting N. 1.4 Anchorage is available S of the dredged channel leading from Five Fathom Hole, which should be used only after con￾sulting with the local authorities. Vessels should select a sandy spot, avoiding the rock and coral out crops visible from aloft. Northeast and Northwest Sides of Bermuda 1.5 Saint David’s Head (32°22'N., 64°39'W.), the E ex￾tremity of Saint David’s Island, is a bold rocky promontory, 26.8m high. The summit of Mount Hill, about 0.3 mile SW of the head, is marked by a light. 1.5 A radiobeacon transmits from a position 0.2 mile NE of Saint David’s Head Light. 1.5 An aero light is exhibited from the control tower of Kindley Field Airport, on the 33m summit of Saint David’s Island, 1.2 miles W of Saint David’s Head Light. 1.5 Numerous red obstruction lights are exhibited as aids to air￾craft from various buildings, towers, and masts throughout the islands. 1.5 On Cooper’s Island, the SE extremity of Saint David’s Is￾land, there are a number of masts and an aero radiobeacon. North Rock Light Saint David’s Head Light

Sector1.Bermuda7Saint CatherinePoint (32°23.5'N.,64°40.5W.),theNex-airport (Bermuda Airport).tremity of Saint George's Island, is a prominent, isolated bluff;Marginal Wharf, on the S side of Saint George's Harbour,isFort Catherine stands on the summit. A white flagstaff is con-a landing placefor launches from vessels anchored farther outspicuous on the face of the fort.in the harbor.The land to the S of the isolated bluff is mostly wooded, andDirections.Town Cut Channel, the principal passage andrises to a height of 5Om.Fort Victoria lies about 0.3mile S ofthe only one suitable for ocean vessels, is a narrow,slightlySaintCatherinePoint,withaconspicuoushotelcloseNEdog-legged channel dredged through the coastal bank lyingTo the SE, 0.4 mile off Fort Victoria, is a radio tower elevat-both outside and inside the harbor leading in between Sainted at 49.7m; there are other masts in this locale.Fort George isGeorge's Island, to the N, and Higgs Island and Horseshoe Is-about 0.5mile SW of FortVictoria,wherea conspicuous flagland, to the S.The initial approachfrom Sea or FiveFathom Hole is madestaff,marked by obstruction lights, stands about 78m high.through a portion of the cut for The Narrows, which shows aSaint George's Harbourleast depthof 8.5m.TownCut Channel approach has amini-mum width of73m.1.6Saint George'sHarbour(32°22.5'N.,64°41'W.)Vessels, entering Saint George's Harbour by way of Town(World Port Index No. 9940), in the N part of Bermuda, is aCut Channel.steer on a heading of 261°near the center of thesmall, largely landlocked shoal waterbasin sheltered by Saintchannel and then proceed until in position about 0.5 mile E ofGeorge's Island and Saint David's Island.Higgs Island, where they ease to starboard and continue on intoAspect.Saint George's Island is quite hilly throughout andthe harbor with the assistance of the aids marking the outer andtends to rise and fall off steeply on its NE and NW sides. SaintinnerreachesofTownCutChannelCatherine Point, the N extremity of the island, is a conspicuousIt is recommended to transit Town Cut Channel at HW andisolated bluff which,surmounted byfortifications,rises inlandproceedataminimum speedtomaintainsteerage;largevesselsand up the wooded slopes of a dominating hill surmounted byshould not enter when winds from the NNE through SSE ex-thefortifications of Fort Victoria.ceedavelocityof16knotsThe Saint Georgecommunity lies scattered on the basin sideAll vessels are cautioned that a sheer is generally experi-of the slopes falling away from Fort Victoria.Fort George Sig-enced inthevicinityof Horseshoe Island.nal Station, close SW of Saint George, is atop a hill with a con-Saint George's Channel, a secondary natural passage with aspicuous flagstaff which displays red obstruction lights andleastdepthof4.6minthefairway,crossesthecoastalbanktcflies the distinctive blue ensign. Sugarloaf Hill (Cherrystonethe SE of Town Cut Channel and then proceeds through theHill),farther SW,is a conical andconspicuous landmark whendeep watertrench between Paget Island and Smiths Island.Theviewed from the E.several reaches of this passage are marked by aids which canSaint David's Island is quite hilly throughout the area of itsnot always be relied on because of their condition.Localoriginal configuration, facing Saint George's Harbour and theknowledge is essential.sea to the E, and is quite level throughout the area which, byJenkins Boiler Channel,entered close SE of Saint George'smeans of reclamation, presently extends the island well to theChannel, is a narrow passage available to vessels with locaW, S. and. in the SE. to Cooper's Island.knowledge, which crosses the coastal bank in a least depth ofSaint David's Head, reported radar conspicuous at 17 miles.4.9mwith Fort Cunningham on Paget Island bearingabout269°is a bold, rocky promontory at the NE end of the island.Castle Harbour is the largely shoal water area confined be-Bremen Cut and TheNarrows continue JenkinsBoilerChan-tween Saint David's Island and Bermuda.It is entered from seanel and SaintGeorge'sChannelto the SofSmiths Island inby small craft with local knowledge through Castle Roads,ashoal depths suitable onlyfor small craft.At the W side of Saint George's Harbour Ferry Reach,be-narrowwinding passage which,marked seaward by GurnetRock.leadsinbetweenSouthamptonIslettotheNE.andOldtween Saint George's Island and Saint David's Island NW side,Castle(Charles Island)to theSW.GurnetRock is conspicuousis a narrow shoal water passage which,available to smallcraftand, from the SE, has the appearance of a cone.Access fromof drafts less than 2.4m, joins Saint George's Harbour withthe W is by means of a small craft channel at Barge Bridge, aCastleHarbour.bridge at the N end of the causeway joining Saint David's Is-1.7Saint George (Saint George's Town) (32°23'N.land with Bermuda.The sea enters Saint George's Harbour through the shallow64°41'W.)(WorldPortIndexNo.9940),theformer capitalofopenings between the many wooded and hilly islets blockingBermuda, is a small community and tourist center lying on thethe E side of the harbor.N side of Saint George's Harbour.Anchorage.Saint George's Harbour has anchorage,inDepthsLimitations.The principal alongside berthingdepths of 9.1 to 14.6m, stiff clay,poor holding ground.An-facilities lie WsW of OrdnanceIsland and consist of severalchoring vessels should stay clear of thefairway,taking into ac-municipal wharves with alongside depths of 9m. A cruise shipcount the tidal currents, and the vessel's swing.Tidal currentsberth.locatedontheSsideofOrdnanceIsland.allowsamaxi-flow directly into the harbor on a rising tide and out on a fallingmumdraftof8.5m.It is reported that the largest ship to enter Saint George'stide.Theformer U.S.Naval Air Station, Bermuda, occupies theHarbourwas191mlong,however,sizewouldbecontrolledbylarger part of Saint David's Island. It comprises a military air-draft and weather conditions. A dolphin berth, operated by Es-field (Kindley Field), with its support activities, and a civilianso Bermuda, on the end of a pier 10Om long,is situated on thePub.147

Sector 1. Bermuda 7 Pub. 147 1.5 Saint Catherine Point (32°23.5'N., 64°40.5'W.), the N ex￾tremity of Saint George’s Island, is a prominent, isolated bluff; Fort Catherine stands on the summit. A white flagstaff is con￾spicuous on the face of the fort. 1.5 The land to the S of the isolated bluff is mostly wooded, and rises to a height of 50m. Fort Victoria lies about 0.3 mile S of Saint Catherine Point, with a conspicuous hotel close NE. 1.5 To the SE, 0.4 mile off Fort Victoria, is a radio tower elevat￾ed at 49.7m; there are other masts in this locale. Fort George is about 0.5 mile SW of Fort Victoria, where a conspicuous flag￾staff, marked by obstruction lights, stands about 78m high. Saint George’s Harbour 1.6 Saint George’s Harbour (32°22.5'N., 64°41'W.) (World Port Index No. 9940), in the N part of Bermuda, is a small, largely landlocked shoal water basin sheltered by Saint George’s Island and Saint David’s Island. 1.6 Aspect.—Saint George’s Island is quite hilly throughout and tends to rise and fall off steeply on its NE and NW sides. Saint Catherine Point, the N extremity of the island, is a conspicuous isolated bluff which, surmounted by fortifications, rises inland and up the wooded slopes of a dominating hill surmounted by the fortifications of Fort Victoria. 1.6 The Saint George community lies scattered on the basin side of the slopes falling away from Fort Victoria. Fort George Sig￾nal Station, close SW of Saint George, is atop a hill with a con￾spicuous flagstaff which displays red obstruction lights and flies the distinctive blue ensign. Sugarloaf Hill (Cherrystone Hill), farther SW, is a conical and conspicuous landmark when viewed from the E. 1.6 Saint David’s Island is quite hilly throughout the area of its original configuration, facing Saint George’s Harbour and the sea to the E, and is quite level throughout the area which, by means of reclamation, presently extends the island well to the W, S, and, in the SE, to Cooper’s Island. 1.6 Saint David’s Head, reported radar conspicuous at 17 miles, is a bold, rocky promontory at the NE end of the island. 1.6 Castle Harbour is the largely shoal water area confined be￾tween Saint David’s Island and Bermuda. It is entered from sea by small craft with local knowledge through Castle Roads, a narrow winding passage which, marked seaward by Gurnet Rock, leads in between Southampton Islet to the NE, and Old Castle (Charles Island) to the SW. Gurnet Rock is conspicuous and, from the SE, has the appearance of a cone. Access from the W is by means of a small craft channel at Barge Bridge, a bridge at the N end of the causeway joining Saint David’s Is￾land with Bermuda. 1.6 The sea enters Saint George’s Harbour through the shallow openings between the many wooded and hilly islets blocking the E side of the harbor. 1.6 Anchorage.—Saint George’s Harbour has anchorage, in depths of 9.1 to 14.6m, stiff clay, poor holding ground. An￾choring vessels should stay clear of the fairway, taking into ac￾count the tidal currents, and the vessel’s swing. Tidal currents flow directly into the harbor on a rising tide and out on a falling tide. 1.6 The former U.S. Naval Air Station, Bermuda, occupies the larger part of Saint David’s Island. It comprises a military air￾field (Kindley Field), with its support activities, and a civilian airport (Bermuda Airport). 1.6 Marginal Wharf, on the S side of Saint George’s Harbour, is a landing place for launches from vessels anchored farther out in the harbor. 1.6 Directions.—Town Cut Channel, the principal passage and the only one suitable for ocean vessels, is a narrow,slightly dog-legged channel dredged through the coastal bank lying both outside and inside the harbor leading in between Saint George’s Island, to the N, and Higgs Island and Horseshoe Is￾land, to the S. 1.6 The initial approach from Sea or Five Fathom Hole is made through a portion of the cut for The Narrows, which shows a least depth of 8.5m. Town Cut Channel approach has a mini￾mum width of 73m. 1.6 Vessels, entering Saint George’s Harbour by way of Town Cut Channel, steer on a heading of 261° near the center of the channel and then proceed until in position about 0.5 mile E of Higgs Island, where they ease to starboard and continue on into the harbor with the assistance of the aids marking the outer and inner reaches of Town Cut Channel. 1.6 It is recommended to transit Town Cut Channel at HW and proceed at a minimum speed to maintain steerage; large vessels should not enter when winds from the NNE through SSE ex￾ceed a velocity of 16 knots. 1.6 All vessels are cautioned that a sheer is generally experi￾enced in the vicinity of Horseshoe Island. 1.6 Saint George’s Channel, a secondary natural passage with a least depth of 4.6m in the fairway, crosses the coastal bank to the SE of Town Cut Channel and then proceeds through the deep water trench between Paget Island and Smiths Island. The several reaches of this passage are marked by aids which can￾not always be relied on because of their condition. Local knowledge is essential. 1.6 Jenkins Boiler Channel, entered close SE of Saint George’s Channel, is a narrow passage available to vessels with local knowledge, which crosses the coastal bank in a least depth of 4.9m with Fort Cunningham on Paget Island bearing about 269°. 1.6 Bremen Cut and The Narrows continue Jenkins Boiler Chan￾nel and Saint George’s Channel to the S of Smiths Island in shoal depths suitable only for small craft. 1.6 At the W side of Saint George’s Harbour Ferry Reach, be￾tween Saint George’s Island and Saint David’s Island NW side, is a narrow shoal water passage which, available to small craft of drafts less than 2.4m, joins Saint George’s Harbour with Castle Harbour. 1.7 Saint George (Saint George’s Town) (32°23'N., 64°41'W.) (World Port Index No. 9940), the former capital of Bermuda, is a small community and tourist center lying on the N side of Saint George’s Harbour. 1.7 Depths—Limitations.—The principal alongside berthing facilities lie WSW of Ordnance Island and consist of several municipal wharves with alongside depths of 9m. A cruise ship berth, located on the S side of Ordnance Island, allows a maxi￾mum draft of 8.5m. 1.7 It is reported that the largest ship to enter Saint George’s Harbour was 191m long, however, size would be controlled by draft and weather conditions. A dolphin berth, operated by Es￾so Bermuda, on the end of a pier 100m long, is situated on the

8Sector1.BermudaS side of Murray's Anchorage.Tankers up to 38000 dwt, withan extensive,largely unencumbered and comparatively deepalengthof 213mandamaximumdraft10.4m,canbeaccom-water basin limited to the NbyThree Hill Shoals and to the Wmodated.and SW byBaileys Bay Flats.Vessels commonly anchorPilotage.—It has been reported (2004) that pilotage is man-throughout the basin when unable to anchor seaward of Thedatoryforthis portandthat thepilotboards 1.5miles NE ofNarrows (e.g.because of heavy weather), or unable to enterSaint David's Head.Saint George's Harbour, or when awaiting berth at the oil ter-Caution.It has been reported (1998)that vessels transitminal on Saint George's Island.The Narrows and approach the piers during daylight hoursAnchorage berths are best seen on the chart.only.Tobacco Bay,close WSW of Saint Catherine Point, is shel-tered from all but W winds and conveniently available as aGreat Sound and Approachessmall boat landing for vessels at anchor farther out in the basinEsso Oil Terminal,distinctive because of its conspicuous sil-1.8The approaches to Great Sound, the large bight in thever-coloredstoragetanks.isabout2milesSWofSaintCathe-S part of Bermuda, lead in from sea by way of several passag-rine Point. A pipeline pier extends offshore from the terminales.They proceed first N of Saint George's Island, then windfor a distance of about 10Om to the tankerterminal.North Channel, the more indirect of the two inner passagesthroughtheextensivebutmuch-encumberedlagoonbetweenthe NW side of the islands and Bermuda Great Reef, and final-between The Narrows and Great Sound, winds through thely end at Grassy Bay and the channel dredged through the coralBermuda GreatReef lagoon fora distanceof about12milesridge across the Great Sound entrance.The Crescent, about two-thirds of the wayfrom The NarrowsDepths are a limiting factor and vary throughout the ap-is a short reach wherein the channel shifts from a largely E toproaches, particularly in the area of the lagoon where they areW direction then generally a N to S trend.quite irregular.The least depthinthepassagetoGrassyBaybyThe Chimneys or Brangmans Spots,at the NE turn into thiswayofNorthChannel wasreportedtobe11.6m.Theleastreach, is the shallowest part of the entire channel with a leastdepth by way of South Channel was reported as being 8.8m.depth of 11.6m.Tides-Currents.The duration of slack water variesWhite Flats,near the SWturn,is a shoal water patch throughgreatly,ranging from no slack to a period of 2 hours. With awhich the channel is dredged to a least depth of 11.9m.NE wind,the tide rises more quickly and falls more slowlyNorthChannel ismarked byaidswhichhavebeenreportedthan it does with a SW wind. On the rising tide, the tidal cur-to be difficult to identify.rent sets W round Saint David's Head into Saint George's Har-1.10South Channel, themoredirect passage to Greatbour and through The Narrows, nearly in the direction of thechannel, as far as Saint CatherinePoint (32°23'N.,64°40'W.)Sound but of lesser depth than North Channel, roughly paral-where it sweeps round to about WsW; its rate varies fromlels the NW side of Saint George's Island and Bermuda. It isabout 0.2 to 2knots according to the strength of the wind.about 9 miles long and has a least depth of 8.8m. Its reaches areOnthefallingtide,thetidal currentsets ataboutthe samequite clearand comparatively deep throughout while its reach-rate in a NEdirection towards Saint Catherines Point,where ites, for a distance of 6 miles between Tepping Shoals anddiverges, part setting ESE and SE through the channel. AbreastGrassyBay,aremuchencumberedand comparatively shoal.Sea Venture Shoals, the direction of the tidal curreny is uncer-Vessels intending to transit South Channel are commonlytain.Abreast the approaches to Saint George's Harbour, theguided by charted aids to navigation.rate of the tidal current is increased by the streams flowing outAnchorage is prohibited due to submarine cables over muchof South Channel, as may best be seen on the chart.of thatharbor.Depths—Limitations.The Narrows, the principal seawardGrassyBay is a small, unencumbered and relatively deep ba-entrance to the passage proceeding to Great Sound, is a narrow,sin that lies in the immediate approach to the sunken ridge ex-dredged channel whichleads infrom seaand through that por-tending across the entrance to Great Sound. It has goodtion of the Bermuda Great Reef that is close to the NE side ofanchorage,in 11 to 14.6m, marl, in a number of charted singleSaint George's Island. It is about 2.5 miles long, about 151manchor berths.During storm winds from the N, it is recomwide,andhasareported leastdepthof11.6m.Shoal water.sunkmended that vessels anchor with a good scope of chain. Cruiseen rocks, and coral heads abound on each side of the channel.ships anchor at this location.Regulations.Inbound vessels should avoid South ChannelSeveral anchorage berths, which are reserved for BritishW of BuoyNo.24 if there is an outbound vessel between Buoywarships, can best be seen on the chart.No.24 and Beacon No.30, or in Grassy Bay.Vessels should1.11 Ireland Island Dockyard (32°19'N., 64°50'W.)not overtake in this portion of the channelFor further information, see the Regulations topic in para-(WorldPortIndexNo.9950)ison theWsideof GrassyBaygraph 1.1.where, as the Bermuda Freeport, it comprises all of the SouthAnchorage.—Anchorage A is for British warships, all otherYard of theformer British naval establishment on the Npart ofvessels are warned to anchor clear of them.Anchorages B thruIreland Island. It includes the sheltered North Basin and SouthE can be used by all other vessels with depths up to 15m.Basin.Portions of the South Basin is reservedfor British navalCaution.Buoys marking The Narrows can be displaceduseA cruise ship pier has been established on the outer side offrom position by heavy weather.North Breakwater, with charted depths of 11.2m, and measures1.9Murray's Anchorage, at the W end of The Narrows, is300min length.Pub. 147

8 Sector 1. Bermuda Pub. 147 S side of Murray’s Anchorage. Tankers up to 38,000 dwt, with a length of 213m and a maximum draft 10.4m, can be accom￾modated. 1.7 Pilotage.—It has been reported (2004) that pilotage is man￾datory for this port and that the pilot boards 1.5 miles NE of Saint David’s Head. 1.7 Caution.—It has been reported (1998) that vessels transit The Narrows and approach the piers during daylight hours only. Great Sound and Approaches 1.8 The approaches to Great Sound, the large bight in the S part of Bermuda, lead in from sea by way of several passag￾es. They proceed first N of Saint George’s Island, then wind through the extensive but much-encumbered lagoon between the NW side of the islands and Bermuda Great Reef, and final￾ly end at Grassy Bay and the channel dredged through the coral ridge across the Great Sound entrance. 1.8 Depths are a limiting factor and vary throughout the ap￾proaches, particularly in the area of the lagoon where they are quite irregular. The least depth in the passage to Grassy Bay by way of North Channel was reported to be 11.6m. The least depth by way of South Channel was reported as being 8.8m. 1.8 Tides—Currents.—The duration of slack water varies greatly, ranging from no slack to a period of 2 hours. With a NE wind, the tide rises more quickly and falls more slowly than it does with a SW wind. On the rising tide, the tidal cur￾rent sets W round Saint David’s Head into Saint George’s Har￾bour and through The Narrows, nearly in the direction of the channel, as far as Saint Catherine Point (32°23'N., 64°40'W.) where it sweeps round to about WSW; its rate varies from about 0.2 to 2 knots according to the strength of the wind. 1.8 On the falling tide, the tidal current sets at about the same rate in a NE direction towards Saint Catherines Point, where it diverges, part setting ESE and SE through the channel. Abreast Sea Venture Shoals, the direction of the tidal curreny is uncer￾tain. Abreast the approaches to Saint George’s Harbour, the rate of the tidal current is increased by the streams flowing out of that harbor. 1.8 Depths—Limitations.—The Narrows, the principal seaward entrance to the passage proceeding to Great Sound, is a narrow, dredged channel which leads in from sea and through that por￾tion of the Bermuda Great Reef that is close to the NE side of Saint George’s Island. It is about 2.5 miles long, about 151m wide, and has a reported least depth of 11.6m. Shoal water, sunk￾en rocks, and coral heads abound on each side of the channel. 1.8 Regulations.—Inbound vessels should avoid South Channel W of Buoy No. 24 if there is an outbound vessel between Buoy No. 24 and Beacon No. 30, or in Grassy Bay. Vessels should not overtake in this portion of the channel. 1.8 For further information, see the Regulations topic in para￾graph 1.1. 1.8 Anchorage.—Anchorage A is for British warships, all other vessels are warned to anchor clear of them. Anchorages B thru E can be used by all other vessels with depths up to 15m. 1.8 Caution.—Buoys marking The Narrows can be displaced from position by heavy weather. 1.9 Murray’s Anchorage, at the W end of The Narrows, is an extensive, largely unencumbered and comparatively deep water basin limited to the N by Three Hill Shoals and to the W and SW by Baileys Bay Flats. Vessels commonly anchor throughout the basin when unable to anchor seaward of The Narrows (e.g. because of heavy weather), or unable to enter Saint George’s Harbour, or when awaiting berth at the oil ter￾minal on Saint George’s Island. 1.9 Anchorage berths are best seen on the chart. 1.9 Tobacco Bay, close WSW of Saint Catherine Point, is shel￾tered from all but W winds and conveniently available as a small boat landing for vessels at anchor farther out in the basin. 1.9 Esso Oil Terminal, distinctive because of its conspicuous sil￾ver-colored storage tanks, is about 2 miles SW of Saint Cathe￾rine Point. A pipeline pier extends offshore from the terminal for a distance of about 100m to the tanker terminal. 1.9 North Channel, the more indirect of the two inner passages between The Narrows and Great Sound, winds through the Bermuda Great Reef lagoon for a distance of about 12 miles. The Crescent, about two-thirds of the way from The Narrows, is a short reach wherein the channel shifts from a largely E to W direction then generally a N to S trend. 1.9 The Chimneys or Brangmans Spots, at the NE turn into this reach, is the shallowest part of the entire channel with a least depth of 11.6m. 1.9 White Flats, near the SW turn, is a shoal water patch through which the channel is dredged to a least depth of 11.9m. 1.9 North Channel is marked by aids which have been reported to be difficult to identify. 1.10 South Channel, the more direct passage to Great Sound but of lesser depth than North Channel, roughly paral￾lels the NW side of Saint George’s Island and Bermuda. It is about 9 miles long and has a least depth of 8.8m. Its reaches are quite clear and comparatively deep throughout while its reach￾es, for a distance of 6 miles between Tepping Shoals and Grassy Bay, are much encumbered and comparatively shoal. 1.10 Vessels intending to transit South Channel are commonly guided by charted aids to navigation. 1.10 Anchorage is prohibited due to submarine cables over much of South Channel, as may best be seen on the chart. 1.10 Grassy Bay is a small, unencumbered and relatively deep ba￾sin that lies in the immediate approach to the sunken ridge ex￾tending across the entrance to Great Sound. It has good anchorage, in 11 to 14.6m, marl, in a number of charted single anchor berths. During storm winds from the N, it is recom￾mended that vessels anchor with a good scope of chain. Cruise ships anchor at this location. 1.10 Several anchorage berths, which are reserved for British warships, can best be seen on the chart. 1.11 Ireland Island Dockyard (32°19'N., 64°50'W.) (World Port Index No. 9950) is on the W side of Grassy Bay where, as the Bermuda Freeport, it comprises all of the South Yard of the former British naval establishment on the N part of Ireland Island. It includes the sheltered North Basin and South Basin. Portions of the South Basin is reserved for British naval use. 1.11 A cruise ship pier has been established on the outer side of North Breakwater, with charted depths of 11.2m, and measures 300m in length

Sector1.Bermuda9An obstruction,witha least depth of 10.9m,lies about 0.3rows,previously discussed in paragraph 1.8, is the only meansmileNEoftheNorthBreakwaterHead.of entry to theBermuda Lagoon for ocean-going vessels.North Basin and South Basin show generally charted depthsof 5.1to 15.3m.Anobstruction is charted withadepthof1.13Hamilton(32°18'N.,64°47W.)（WorldPortIndex7.9m. A wreck is located at the N end of North Basin near aNo.9960) lies in an inlet on the E side of Great Sound and in-smallcraftmarinacludesallthewatersextending totheEfrom TwoRockPas-Commercial Wharf lies in SouthBasin,andwas reportedtosage at Point Shares.It is divided into two parts by Whitebe dredged to a depth of 10.4m; however, charted depths areIsland.less.The wharf will accept a vessel with a maximum length ofThe outer, or W harbor, offers anchorage, while the inner, or182m, withadraftof8.5m.Eharbor,holds theberthingcomplex.Hamilton is located on the N side of the harbor and is theGreat Sound and Environsgovernmental,commercial, and social capital of the islandsHamilton is the principal port of Bermuda. A channel leads1.12Great Sound is a spacious, almost landlocked bight infrom the open sea to Murray's Anchorage for ships with a draftthe S part of Bermuda Island formed by a series of connectedup to 7.3m. Vessels thenproceed along North ShoreintoGrassyBay.From thisbay,Dundonald Channel andTwoRockislands and islets.These islands and islets continuein an arcaroundtoIrelandIsland.Passage lead into Hamilton itself.Great Sound is obstructed in its entrance by coral heads andThereare795mof quays withdepthsrangingupto7.8m.a sunken ridge that extends completely across from Ireland Is-Ro-rovesselsuseBerthNo.7:containervesselsuseBerthNoland to Spanish Point.7 and Berth No.8. The port has a large range of facilities in-A hillypromontory on Bermuda,andmuch encumberedcluding minor ship repairs, bunkers, etc.within its area by several chains of islets whichform Port Roy-DepthsLimitations.-Container.ro-ro.and general car-al Bay,to theS and the approaches toHamilton Harbor,to thego terminals are available.Berth information is given in the ac-E.Much of theSW part of the bight is clear, comparativelycompanyingtabletitled Hamilton-BerthInformation.deep,and considered betterhurricane anchoragethan HamiltonAnchorage.Hamilton Harbor is not considered to be aHarbor.good hurricane anchorage. The holding ground is good, butDundonald Channel, the principal passage dredged throughspaceis limited.In such circumstances,Great Sound is considthe sunken ridge across the entrance to Great Sound, proceedsered preferable.fromGrassyBayand continues SSWwell intothebightwithaleast depth of 1i.3m.Close inside the ridge, it branches to theHamilton-BerthInformationESE and continues as a dredged channel with a least depth ofBerth No.Max.LOADepthUsage8.2masfarasTwoRockPassage.thenarrowcutwithaleast1155m7.9mCruise shipsdepth of 8.2m, dredged through obstructions blocking the ap-proaches to HamiltonHarbor.5/67.9m189mCruise shipsAnchorage.Due to the existence of old mooring lines, an-Container,gen-chorageWof StagRocks(32°18.8'N.,64°49.9W.)orinthe7/8412m7.9meral cargo,andSWportionof GreatSound isnot recommended.ro-roRegulations.Regulations which control navigation withinGreat Sound are:1.Inbound vessels must wait for outbound vesselsAnchoragemaybeobtained in theWest Harboras required,which,whether approaching or in either Dundonald Channelin general depths of 5.1 to16.7m,mud and shells.Vessels withorTwoRock Passage,havethe rightof wayuntil well cleardrafts in excess of 7.9mmust anchor in GrassyBayor GreatSound.and, to indicate this right, hoist their national flag.2.Novessel should enterDundonald Channel and TwoCaution.-Numerous small craft,which may notbe carry-RockPassageif it cannotdo so safely.ing anchor lights,may befound in Hamilton Harbor, clear of3.A vessel forced to anchor in or near the fairway mustthe main fairway.Little Sound (Port Royal Bay),in the S part of Great Sound.move clear as soon as possible.4. Vessels may proceed at a speed greater than 10 knots,is a clear, comparatively deep-water basin somewhat shelteredonlyif necessaryforvessel safety.throughoutby surroundinglandforms.TheformerU.S.NavalCaution.-Vessels intending to transit Great Sound by wayAirStation(Annex),BermudaoccupiesmostoftheWsideofof the channels described above,are commonly guided bythe basin as well as all of the reclaimed land area extendingalong the N side.charted aids tonavigation.Caution is particularly recommended when in transit of TwoKings Point (32°16'N., 64°51"W.), not to be confused withRock Passage where backwash from the shore may induce atheKings Point,about 2miles totheNNWA buoyed channel, with a least charted depth of 9.7m, issheer.Hogfish Cut,close off Bermuda's SWextremity,and severaldredged through a sunken ridge joining Kings Point with theother intricatepassages available onlytosmall craft with localsomewhat hilly and lightly-forested Grace Island.A steep-sided relatively deep hole lies in the W part of theknowledgeleadin from sea andthroughtheBermudaGreatbayand the remarkablechimney of aprivateresidence standsReef to the interior lagoon.No convenient deep-water natural channel exists. The Nar-on Wilsons Island (Five Star Island) in the S part of the bayPub.147

Sector 1. Bermuda 9 Pub. 147 1.11 An obstruction, with a least depth of 10.9m, lies about 0.3 mile NE of the North Breakwater Head. 1.11 North Basin and South Basin show generally charted depths of 5.1 to 15.3m. An obstruction is charted with a depth of 7.9m. A wreck is located at the N end of North Basin near a small craft marina. 1.11 Commercial Wharf lies in South Basin, and was reported to be dredged to a depth of 10.4m; however, charted depths are less. The wharf will accept a vessel with a maximum length of 182m, with a draft of 8.5m. Great Sound and Environs 1.12 Great Sound is a spacious, almost landlocked bight in the S part of Bermuda Island formed by a series of connected islands and islets. These islands and islets continue in an arc around to Ireland Island. 1.12 Great Sound is obstructed in its entrance by coral heads and a sunken ridge that extends completely across from Ireland Is￾land to Spanish Point. 1.12 A hilly promontory on Bermuda, and much encumbered within its area by several chains of islets which form Port Roy￾al Bay, to the S and the approaches to Hamilton Harbor, to the E. Much of the SW part of the bight is clear, comparatively deep, and considered better hurricane anchorage than Hamilton Harbor. 1.12 Dundonald Channel, the principal passage dredged through the sunken ridge across the entrance to Great Sound, proceeds from Grassy Bay and continues SSW well into the bight with a least depth of 11.3m. Close inside the ridge, it branches to the ESE and continues as a dredged channel with a least depth of 8.2m as far as Two Rock Passage, the narrow cut with a least depth of 8.2m, dredged through obstructions blocking the ap￾proaches to Hamilton Harbor. 1.12 Anchorage.—Due to the existence of old mooring lines, an￾chorage W of Stag Rocks (32°18.8'N., 64°49.9'W.) or in the SW portion of Great Sound is not recommended. 1.12 Regulations.—Regulations which control navigation within Great Sound are: 1. Inbound vessels must wait for outbound vessels which, whether approaching or in either Dundonald Channel or Two Rock Passage, have the right of way until well clear and, to indicate this right, hoist their national flag. 2. No vessel should enter Dundonald Channel and Two Rock Passage if it cannot do so safely. 3. A vessel forced to anchor in or near the fairway must move clear as soon as possible. 4. Vessels may proceed at a speed greater than 10 knots, only if necessary for vessel safety. 1.12 Caution.—Vessels intending to transit Great Sound by way of the channels described above, are commonly guided by charted aids to navigation. 1.12 Caution is particularly recommended when in transit of Two Rock Passage where backwash from the shore may induce a sheer. 1.12 Hogfish Cut, close off Bermuda’s SW extremity, and several other intricate passages available only to small craft with local knowledge, lead in from sea and through the Bermuda Great Reef to the interior lagoon. 1.12 No convenient deep-water natural channel exists. The Nar￾rows, previously discussed in paragraph 1.8, is the only means of entry to the Bermuda Lagoon for ocean-going vessels. 1.13 Hamilton (32°18'N., 64°47'W.) (World Port Index No. 9960) lies in an inlet on the E side of Great Sound and in￾cludes all the waters extending to the E from Two Rock Pas￾sage at Point Shares. It is divided into two parts by White Island. 1.13 The outer, or W harbor, offers anchorage, while the inner, or E harbor, holds the berthing complex. 1.13 Hamilton is located on the N side of the harbor and is the governmental, commercial, and social capital of the islands. 1.13 Hamilton is the principal port of Bermuda. A channel leads from the open sea to Murray’s Anchorage for ships with a draft up to 7.3m. Vessels then proceed along North Shore into Grassy Bay. From this bay, Dundonald Channel and Two Rock Passage lead into Hamilton itself. 1.13 There are 795m of quays with depths ranging up to 7.8m. Ro-ro vessels use Berth No. 7; container vessels use Berth No. 7 and Berth No. 8. The port has a large range of facilities in￾cluding minor ship repairs, bunkers, etc. 1.13 Depths—Limitations.—Container, ro-ro, and general car￾go terminals are available. Berth information is given in the ac￾companying table titled Hamilton—Berth Information. 1.13 Anchorage.—Hamilton Harbor is not considered to be a good hurricane anchorage. The holding ground is good, but space is limited. In such circumstances, Great Sound is consid￾ered preferable. 1.13 Anchorage may be obtained in the West Harbor as required, in general depths of 5.1 to 16.7m, mud and shells. Vessels with drafts in excess of 7.9m must anchor in Grassy Bay or Great Sound. 1.13 Caution.—Numerous small craft, which may not be carry￾ing anchor lights, may be found in Hamilton Harbor, clear of the main fairway. 1.13 Little Sound (Port Royal Bay), in the S part of Great Sound, is a clear, comparatively deep-water basin somewhat sheltered throughout by surrounding landforms. The former U.S. Naval Air Station (Annex), Bermuda occupies most of the W side of the basin as well as all of the reclaimed land area extending along the N side. 1.13 Kings Point (32°16'N., 64°51'W.), not to be confused with the Kings Point, about 2 miles to the NNW. 1.13 A buoyed channel, with a least charted depth of 9.7m, is dredged through a sunken ridge joining Kings Point with the somewhat hilly and lightly-forested Grace Island. 1.13 A steep-sided relatively deep hole lies in the W part of the bay and the remarkable chimney of a private residence stands on Wilsons Island (Five Star Island) in the S part of the bay. Hamilton—Berth Information Berth No. Max. LOA Depth Usage 1 155m 7.9m Cruise ships 5/6 189m 7.9m Cruise ships 7/8 412m 7.9m Container, gen￾eral cargo, and ro-ro