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REPORT ON THE MARINE DEPARTMENT.

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E.—No. 6,

or less erroneous, and affect the bearings. A considerable error in the coast line (about three miles of distance), we have also found in the Admiralty charts, between Arnott Point and Jackson's Bay, and an error of 1' 9" of latitude in the position of the Open Bay Islands. The work of fixing the geographical position and. true bearings of the different points on the coast (the spheroid distance being used for base lines), can, I am satisfied after a careful inspection of the coast, be carried out with a good boat's crew and equipments. This plan will be by far the most economical, as we shall thus avoid the constant expense of maintenance of the " St. Kilda," and as no vessel could be employed with advantage until the stations are fixed for the triangulation. In conclusion, I beg to forward the usual returns of survey, &c. I have, &c. G. A. Woods, Surveyor in charge of Colonial Coast Survey. James M. Balfour, Esq., C.E., Colonial Marine Engineer.

Rettten of Sitbvey of Coast of New Zealand for the financial year ending 30th June, 1868. Surveyor—Geobge Austin "Woods. Assistant —Walteb H. Pilliet (till injured by the wreck on 3rd February) . „ Chaeles Gr. Knight (from Ist April). , xr , liij? i. v , f7 miles of port in 20-chain scale; 5i miles of 1. Nature and extent of coast line surveyed, ) , ■ ,£ , . , , .-, » ' "3. , , . -i ,i , * ■,! i v. { port in 10-cliain scale; f mile of port m 5-cliam whether open sea coast, friths, rivers, or harbours. ; i 1 or ~ „ '2, . /, . , 1 (, scale ;85 miles of sea coast in 1-cham scale. 2. Area sounded over in square miles. 337 square miles. 3. Average distance off shore to which sound-) , •-, , -, ,-, on ~n nP , -, i T b -jiijj-i r 4 miles ; outer depth, 80 to 100 fathoms. ings have been carried, and outer depth. j 4. Was the triangulation executed by the sur-") veyors? j xes' 5. Has a series of tidal observations been made ? Yes. cat v ej» i 1-j.i (Two; assisted, when practicable, by Captain Fox 6. Number of officers employed m the survey. | the q& J of the „ fafafc,, 7. State nature and amount of work by each) -n i i • i n party engaged. j ElUal sharo m work geMra%8. Date of beginning and ending of seasons for) Commenced 15th December, 1867, ending 30th work (out-doors). j June, 1868. 9. Number of days prevented working abroad by -r, i ,-, OJ i ii^j mxi n ■ j j- • j j.-l c ■ ( Had weather, 24 days; wrecked, 4 days. Total fog, ram, and strong winds, or other unforeseen eir- > ~ ~ c ■,/ • , ac 3 ° , ° \ time fost from ail circumstances, 46 days, cumstances. ) J in at j? it t, c f Government steamer" St. Kilda," 90 tons, 4 boats, 10. Name of vessel and number of crew. lon ■ i j • • 3 a (_ 20 men, including engineer and firemen. 11. Opinion as to the scale on which the surveys') should be published, having reference to the general > As draughted for ports, &c, coast on J-inch scale., wants of navigation. ) 12. When will fair copy of work and tide register) to , „ , •,, , ... , i i j j -j.l, 4-t, n 4-9 f -rorts, &c, herewith transmitted, be lodged with the Government ( J 13. Are the sailing directions in preparation, and") mi /. xl -o 4. n 4 -jj. j when will they be ready ? ) TIIOSG for ™c East Coast surveys are transmitted.

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