'The Transactions of the Bombay Geographical Society. From January 1863 to December 1864. (Edited by the Secretary.) Volume XVII.' [‎59] (88/524)

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Skem, Khasab Bay, Tumb. Basiduh. — Lieut. A. W. Stiffs, ]■ N.
Tempebatuke.
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Remarks, &c.
the hills.
Midnight.—Light breeze and fine weather.
Sounded in 12 fathoms off Ras as
Sheikh and stood WjN for the Tumb,
ong. WSW swell. Sounding every
hour. D/j.—T ried temp, at bottom.
3h .—Tumb south, stood for it, sounding
till close to the north point. 4h .—
Anchored in 8^ fathoms on east side of
Tumb about ^ mile off shore, and
banked fires.
Water smooth.
Ih .—Breeze setting in from NE, and
increasing steadily; every appearance
of a Nashi. 5A—Strong increasing
breeze and NEly sea getting up.
Weighed and put to sea. Finding the
breeze increase to a moderate gale and
a dense haze obscuring the land : stood
to northward for Basiduh roads to take
in coal and water. 9h. 30m.—Anchored
in the roads. Heavy sea running out
side.
The coal and water boats unable to come
off, owing to the strength of the Nashi.
Sunset.—Wind more moderate. Oh .—
Strong gusts at times.
Sights on shore for rate.
Taking in coal and water.
Received coal 40 tons.