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 2

CHAPTER XII.

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A Journey performed along the South Shore of Cockburn Island.--Confirmation of an Outlet to the Polar Sea.--Partial Disruption of the Old Ice, and formation of New.--Return through the Narrows to the Eastward.--Proceed to examine the Coast to the Northeastward.--Fury's Anchor broken.--Stand over to Igloolik to look for Winter-quarters.--Excursion to the Head of Quilliam Creek.--Ships forced to the Westward by Gales of Wind.--A Canal sawed through the Ice, and the Ships secured in their Winter Station.--Continued Visits of the Esquimaux, and Arrival of some of the Winter Island Tribe.--Proposed Plan of Operations in the ensuing Spring.