Their tops are perpetually covered with snow.

There are several harbors, of which Christmas Harbour is the most convenient.

It is the first to be met with on the northeast side of the island after passing Cape Francois, which forms the northern shore, and, by its peculiar shape, serves to distinguish the harbour.

Its projecting point terminates in a high rock, through which is a large hole, forming a natural arch.

The entrance is in latitude 48 degrees 40' S., longitude 69 degrees 6' E.Passing in here, good anchorage may be found under the shelter of several small islands, which form a sufficient protection from all easterly winds.