In this harbor there is no
current, and for that reason, and because it is so near the point I
consider, it one of the best anchorages.
Once Points San Jose and San Carlos have been passed, and taking care to
leave at one side the principal channel, an anchorage can be made at any
place, because it is sheltered from all winds; the only thing to avoid
is the current, which in the principal channel is five miles, and in its
branches three miles.
This report was made to me by Pilot Don Jose Canizares, to whom I
entrusted the examination of the port, because I was seriously sick.
[52] Pt. San Pedro.
[53] That is: Pt. Almejas or Pt. San Pedro.
[54] Barranca: The dictionary definition is a ravine or gulch, but it
also means a high bluff or cliff and in that sense is used by these
explorers.
[55] i. e.: from Pt. Almejas.
[56] Cliff Rouse Rocks.
[57] Punta del Angel de la Guarda - Point Lobos.
[58] Seal Rocks.
[59] Bakers Beach.
[60] Lobos Creek.
[61] i. e.: Inside of Point San Jose - Fort Point.
[62] Tamalpais
[63] Point Bonita. The present name was given it in 1776.
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