ABSTRACT
The more we considered the excellent qualities of this harbour, with its good shelter, the abundance of water and firewood, the villages nearby, and its position in the outer part of the river mouth, the greater was our desire to ensure by means of a thorough survey that this fine harbour could be safely used by the nation’s shipping. It was equally important to examine its natural products and wealth, while not losing sight of the need to make the fullest use of the valuable time available and to provide for our own safety during the various excursions which naturally had to be made, keeping in mind the ferocity of the pirates in these parts.
