Report on the geology of the state of Maine . g note echoes among the dark caverns and rocky crags, giv-ing notice to the unwary mariner that he sails amid the space of a single day, we experienced all the vicis-situdes to which I have above alluded ; and even the peltingof the rain did not damp our admiration of the scenery. Toview advantageously this spot, let the traveller visit its rockycliffs in a boat, and clamber awhile over them at his leisure, TOPOGRAPHICAL GEOLOGV. 31 and I am sure, if he have any love for natural scenery, hewill be delighted with his excursion. I may also
Report on the geology of the state of Maine . g note echoes among the dark caverns and rocky crags, giv-ing notice to the unwary mariner that he sails amid the space of a single day, we experienced all the vicis-situdes to which I have above alluded ; and even the peltingof the rain did not damp our admiration of the scenery. Toview advantageously this spot, let the traveller visit its rockycliffs in a boat, and clamber awhile over them at his leisure, TOPOGRAPHICAL GEOLOGV. 31 and I am sure, if he have any love for natural scenery, hewill be delighted with his excursion. I may also be allowed to make a few remarks on the LightHouse and fog alarm at this place, and of the dangers towhich vessels are exposed on entering this passage. Imme-diately in the vicinity of Quoddy Head, and almost beneathits very brow, stands a dangerous, half sunken ledge, called,from its fancied resemblance to a ship, the Sail Rock. Thisrock is one of exceeding danger to the unwary navigator,and not unfrequently proves fatal to a passing View of Sail Rock from Boat bearing S. S. E. 3-4 mile. When a dense fog sets in, as happens very frequently, thenavigator loses his way, having no land mark by which tosteer, and is suddenly dashed upon this rock;—his shipbilges, rolls over and sinks, or is dashed to pieces by thesurf, as it were, in a moment, before any assistance can reachhim. To obviate this danger, a light house was erected}which consists of a lofty tower, 90 feet high, and a fog bellwas placed near it, to give alarm when the light could notbe seen. When any vessel approaches these rocks, she firesa gun, and it is immediately answered by the bell, whichis kept ringing until she has passed the danger. Mr. Godfrey,the light house keeper, informs me, that he is required to ringthe bell about one hundred days in the year, and especiallyduring the months of June, July and August. Many con-trivances have been made to ring the bell by clock work 32 TOPOGRAPHICAL GEOLOGY. ma
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