(See above.) The two bays on the opposite, or north-east shore, are shoal, and not fit for any vessel drawing more than six or seven feet; and the shores are so lined with mangroves, as in most parts to defy all attempts at landing.

After passing them, the shores approach each other within three-quarters of a mile, but the south-west shore is fronted by a rocky shoal, which narrows it to less than half a mile; here the tide runs very strong, and forms whirlpools.

On passing the point, the river opens into a large, spacious reach, which was called ST.

GEORGE'S BASIN; and two conspicuous islands in it were called ST.

ANDREW and ST.