. Basic slags and rock phosphates . Nauru Island. Shipping phosphate in bulk from Nauru Island. The phosphate has to be lightered off in surf-boats—over 1000 tons can be shipped in 9 hours. The steamer is lying in 150 fathoms of water. 114 PLATE II. Ocean IslcDid Phospliate Workings. Coral pinnacles after most of the phosphatehas been removed. A few feet more phosphate available below rail level.

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