The Virgin islands of the United States of America; historical and descriptive, commercial and industrial facts, figures, and resources . Emmans, Moravian Mission, St. John Photo by Clare E, Taylor. East End Settlement, St. John Photo by Clare E. Taylor St. John 55 none more serviceable for large ships than Coral Bay—indeed it is the most serviceable in the Danish WestIndies. Extremely wide, and surrounded on three sidesby mountains which protect it from storms, it is hurri-cane proof. The steep dip of the mountains makes itpossible for ships to go close under the land. The bayruns very far in
The Virgin islands of the United States of America; historical and descriptive, commercial and industrial facts, figures, and resources . Emmans, Moravian Mission, St. John Photo by Clare E, Taylor. East End Settlement, St. John Photo by Clare E. Taylor St. John 55 none more serviceable for large ships than Coral Bay—indeed it is the most serviceable in the Danish WestIndies. Extremely wide, and surrounded on three sidesby mountains which protect it from storms, it is hurri-cane proof. The steep dip of the mountains makes itpossible for ships to go close under the land. The bayruns very far in, which makes it difficult for sailingvessels to get out when the tradewind is hopes of the inhabitants of St. John were oncecentred upon this place as the possible rival of , and they even went so far as to lay out theland in magnificent town lots as the future port whichwas to attract all the trade, but their hopes were frus-trated, and now the harbour shelters scarcely a fishingboat. The lover of natural scenery will find much to rewardhim in his rambles over this picturesque island. Mag-nificent views are to be had everywhere, and whetherwalking, horseback riding
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