File:L. Richard's Comprehensive geography of the Chinese empire and dependencies translated into English, revised and enlarged (1908) (14590697189).jpg
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English: Identifier: lrichardscompreh00rich (find matches) Bays. — The principal are, proceeding from N. to S.: Nankwan bay. — This bay is about 16 miles long, but is shallow, except at its entrance. Samsa or Sansha Bay. — This bay lies between the island of the same name and the coast. It is very deep and affords good shelter. It is said to be on a small scale like the inland sea of Japan. The bay or estuary of the Min-kiang (see below: Foochow. p. 278). Hai'tan bay and pass. — Lying between the island of the same name and the coast, this inlet may be entered by ships with a draught of 21 feet. Excellent anchorage is found there, with depths of from 30 to 50 feet. The tidal stream is very strong, and is to be guarded against when vessels enter and depart. The current attains a velocity of 5 knots at high-water of spring tides. Hsinghwa bay,— This is a fine bay, but the entrance to it is difficult. THE COAST OF FOKIEN. 277 SAMSA or SANSHA BAY. Ts'uenchow Fu Bay ¥n — The entrance to this bay is shallow, but good anchorage and shelter are found in the vicinity. Tigers head or Hut'eu Bay. Amoy or Hsiamên bay, — (see below: Amoy. p. 279). T'ungshan bay. — This bay has deep anchorage, and is one of the best of this coast. Islands. — Rocky and bare, they are nearly all inhabited by fishermen whose boats go far out to sea. The most important is the island of Amoy, though it is not the largest. The Samsa or Sansha group, including the upper (shangsantu) and lower (hsiasantu) islets, Hait'an island, Quemoy or Kinmên (golden harbour) island, T'ungshan and White dog island, are the largest. 278 SECTION IV. THE COAST-LINE OF CHINA. The Samsa or Sansha group, including the upper (shangsantu) and lower (hsiasantu) islets, Hait'an island, Quemoy or Kinmên (golden harbour) island, T'ungshan and White dog island, are the largest. Lighthouses. — Several lighthouses are erected on the coast of Fokien, especially at the entrance to the Min river, and to Amoy harbour. Four are in the lower reaches of the Min river: 1 Tungyung |
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