Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Volume 1

CHAPTER V.

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Farther Examination in the Boats for the Purpose of Connecting the Shores of Lyon Inlet with that of Gore Bay.--Continuity of the Land determined.--Fresh Detention by the Ice.--Boats carried over Land.--Return to the Ships.--Progress out of the Inlet prevented by the Ice.--The Fury grounds upon a Rock.--Anchor in Safety Cove.--Heavy Easterly Gales.--Proceed out of the Inlet.--Arrival in a Bay on the south Side of Winter Island.--Ships secured in Winter-quarters.