United States Coast Pilot: The Hawaiian Islands1923 |
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... numerous streams , nearly all of which may be classed as mountain torrents , although a few are navigable for small boats . The streams are usually found on the north and east coasts . CLIMATE . Owing to the location of the islands ...
... numerous streams , nearly all of which may be classed as mountain torrents , although a few are navigable for small boats . The streams are usually found on the north and east coasts . CLIMATE . Owing to the location of the islands ...
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... numerous , except on the northerly and easterly sides of the islands , the first requirement under ordinary conditions being shelter from the trade winds . During kona weather most of the anchorages on the southerly and westerly sides ...
... numerous , except on the northerly and easterly sides of the islands , the first requirement under ordinary conditions being shelter from the trade winds . During kona weather most of the anchorages on the southerly and westerly sides ...
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... numerous lava flows , some of which almost reach the coast , and in the various cinder cones dotting the slopes . The only active volcanos in the Hawaiian group , Mauna Loa and Kilauea , are located on this island . RIVERS . - There are ...
... numerous lava flows , some of which almost reach the coast , and in the various cinder cones dotting the slopes . The only active volcanos in the Hawaiian group , Mauna Loa and Kilauea , are located on this island . RIVERS . - There are ...
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... numerous bluffs , forming headlands , in the vicinity , all of which are quite similar from seaward . The country ... numerous precipices , ranging in heights up to 1,300 feet , and deep gorges that extend back into the country . There ...
... numerous bluffs , forming headlands , in the vicinity , all of which are quite similar from seaward . The country ... numerous precipices , ranging in heights up to 1,300 feet , and deep gorges that extend back into the country . There ...
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... numerous houses are scattered as far as Kuhio Wharf . There is a landing for lighters in Waiakea Creek . PROMINENT FEATURES . - Hilo Sugar Co.'s mill , about 1 mile north- ward of Hilo , is painted gray and has one large black stack ...
... numerous houses are scattered as far as Kuhio Wharf . There is a landing for lighters in Waiakea Creek . PROMINENT FEATURES . - Hilo Sugar Co.'s mill , about 1 mile north- ward of Hilo , is painted gray and has one large black stack ...
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Página 87 - ART. 17. When two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other...
Página 82 - On the port side, a red light, so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of ten points of the compass, so fixed as to throw the light from right ahead to two points abaft the beam on the port side, and of such character as to be visible at a distance of at least two miles.
Página 84 - On the near approach of or to other vessels they shall have their side lights lighted, ready for use, and shall flash or show them at short intervals, to indicate the direction in which they are heading, but the green light shall not be shown on the port side, nor the red light on the starboard side.
Página 82 - On the starboard side a green light so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of ten points of the compass, so tixcd as to throw the light from right ahead to two points abaft the beam on...
Página 87 - ... no subsequent alteration of the bearing between the two vessels shall make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within the meaning of these rules, or relieve her of the duty of keeping clear of the overtaken vessel until she is finally past and clear.
Página 83 - ... mile, or a combined lantern showing a green light and a red light from right ahead to 2 points abaft the beam on their respective sides. Such lantern shall be carried not less than 3 feet below the white light.
Página 83 - Steam vessels of less than forty tons shall carry — (a) In the fore part of the vessel, or on or in front of the funnel, where it can best be seen, and at a height above the gunwale of not less than...
Página 87 - Where by any of these rules one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other shall keep her course and speed.
Página 83 - The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red, and the middle light shall be white, and they shall be of such a character as to be visible all around the horizon at a distance of at least two miles.
Página 84 - ... feet below her white masthead light a red light, visible all around the horizon and of such a character as to be visible on a dark night with a clear atmosphere at a distance of at least two miles...