Forest and stream . however that there was noimmediate danger of dragging ashore. In the cabin, with thei stoveMine it was comfortable enough. During tbe afternoon, the windgot round more to the east and the temperature moderated. Hail,sleet and rain followed. By sundown the force of t;ie wind had beenbroken- it then veered slowly round the south, which gave the boatthe protection of the breakwater. The following morning brokewith ram and mist and light northerly airs. These were utilizedwith the early ebb to lift the Coot the remaining 10 miles down toDelaware City, where she arrived at noon
Forest and stream . however that there was noimmediate danger of dragging ashore. In the cabin, with thei stoveMine it was comfortable enough. During tbe afternoon, the windgot round more to the east and the temperature moderated. Hail,sleet and rain followed. By sundown the force of t;ie wind had beenbroken- it then veered slowly round the south, which gave the boatthe protection of the breakwater. The following morning brokewith ram and mist and light northerly airs. These were utilizedwith the early ebb to lift the Coot the remaining 10 miles down toDelaware City, where she arrived at noon and hauled alongside thebulkhead which runs out into the river forming a partial harbor. Offthe range lights below New Castle, the boat was tacked out mto theriver the variable wind having backed to southwest. This leg offshore took her over the shoal known as the Bulkhead m the vicinityof black buoy No. 21. Upon coming round agam tor Delaware City,the boat lost ner way, the board evidently dragging through the mud,. COMBINED YACHT WINDLASS AND PUMP. Sounding with the lead gave only 5fc, yet the chart showed nothingless than 10ft. From this and similar experience on other occasions,the conclusion is justified that shoal soundings on the chart are notto be relied upon. The sands evidently shift and mud flats grow orare washed away, just as we often hear of the beach at Coney Islandmaking in one locality and disappearing in another. Only where thebottom is hyrd and permanent can reliance be placed upon thesoundiugs within buoyed channels. Small boats will do well to bearthis In ti ind, as they seek to identify their position in foggy weatherby a cast of the lead or count upon making small creeks and Inlets forthe nicbt. Many schooners were passed on the run, some at anchorwaiting for the flood, ohers bound down In company. Few of thelocal craft took any notice of the Coot. But one fine vessel was anexception. The skipper came to the rail and asked all about tbeyacht with apparent
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