It was thought to be the real entrance of Hunter's River.

At half-past ten, in company with Dr.Harris, the Commander went in a boat to discover if it was their port of destination.

The entrance was narrow with a heavy sea running through it.

It had a reef on one side, over which broke a very heavy surf, and on the other side were some sand-breakers.

At one time Grant put the boat's head round to the swell and "pulled out," but the risk of bringing in the two ships without knowing the size of the channel made him determine to ascertain it, and accordingly he pulled through and found from 5 to 4 and 3 1/2 fathoms close to the island.