New Volcanic Island.
The American corvette Mohican, Commander Day, mtda a special trip to an island formed by volcanic action since October last. At a distance of 15 miles steam eould be diecerned rising 'in the air above tbe former site of the Falcon Shoal. On arriving at the spot tbe Mohican steamed found, taking bearings of its positions, and sketches and photographs of its contour and appearance. Tbe island is of circular shape, 330 feet high and a mile and a half wide. It has a steaming crater on tbe east side, To the extreme westthereisa noticeable wreath of smoke. On taking soundings good anchorage wae found on the north side of tbe Island. The longitude is 175deg 30min west, and the latitude 20deg 20inin south. The island ii situated 48 miles NN.W. of Nukalofa. Tbe impression conveyed by its appearance wae that the bed of the ocean had been uplifted out of the water.
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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1873, 20 August 1886, Page 2
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156New Volcanic Island. Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1873, 20 August 1886, Page 2
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