22. Abbreviations of Authors' names

23. Birds of Malabar

24. Butterflies of Malabar

25. Timber trees

26. Roads of Malabar

Abbreviations of Authors' names

Birds of Malabar

Butterflies of Malabar

Timber trees

List of Roads

SCHEDULE A

Boat-hire to the outer roads

Boats carrying more than the above quantities of specified cargo, to be paid proportionately for the excess.

Double the above rates in foul weather, in going to and from vessel in and beyond 7 fathoms and at night.

Boat hire in the inner harbour

In cases of extraordinary service, as proceeding to a vessel beyond the limits of the port, or rendering aid to a vessel in distress under circumstances of peril, etc., the Master Attendant shall adjudge to be paid such additional hire as the service may seem to warrant, reporting the same for the confirmation of the Collector.

SCHEDULE B

I. For every vessel of any burden exceeding 100 tons, but not exceeding 200 tons-

(The draft of water will be calculated upon a whole foot, e.g , a vessel drawing 3½ feet will be charged at 4 feet or Rs. 2—8~0 ; and one drawing less than at 3½ at 3 feet or Rs. 1-4-0.)

SCHEDULE D

Scale of fees for measuring vessels.

The same as at Cannanore.

The port rules for Cochin are identical with those in force at Beypore except that rule 8 runs as follows :—

Rule 8.—The cargo boat rules published by Government in G.O. No 317, dated 16th December 1873, shall be in force at the port of Cochin.

NARAKAL

Directions for vessels bound to the roads of Narakal.

1. The port of Narakal is situate about 5 miles to the north of Cochin, and its flagstaff is in latitude 100 2' N. and longitude 760 13' 36" E.

2. Owing to a mud flat extending off the place, and breaking the force of the ocean swell, the usual sea existing in an open roadstead is barely felt in a depth of five fathoms ; but under three fathoms the water is perfectly smooth. A first-class red buoy is moored on the flat in 18 feet water and bears from the Narakal flagstaff W. by N.½ N

3. In consequence of the total absence of surf on the beach abreast, a free and easy communication with the shore can be maintained at all periods of the year, and in all weathers, by boats of every description.

4. Vessels intending to seek this anchorage during the south-west monsoon, or in bad weather, should take up a berth with the Narakal flagstaff bearing from E. b. S. to E. by S. ½ S.— the Cruz Milagre gap S.E. to S.E.½ E. and the Cochin lighthouse, which is distinctly visible, S.E.3/4 S. to S.E. by S. distance off shore about 3 miles in 4 to 5 fathoms.

5. Cruz Milagre is a conspicuous opening formed in the belt of coconut trees which fringes the coast, and is clearly discernible from a ship’s deck either when approaching from the northward, or from the offing abreast of Narakal But coming from the southward, the gap is not open to view until abreast of it.

6. Close attention should be paid to the lead while approaching the flat, as from the extreme softness of the mud, the contact with the bottom is scarcely felt, and an error may lead vessels into shallow water.

7. Vessels unable to remain in the roads of Cochin from stress of weather, or bound to that port during the south-west monsoon, will find Narakal, a perfect safe anchorage, and can ride securely and communicate with Cochin either by land or backwater, m less than two hours.

8. Ships intending to leave the roads of Cochin for Narakal should steer a N. W. b. N. course until abreast of the place, and then run in for the anchorage according to the bearings given. In the event of the wind being scant, vessels should endeavour to leave Cochin during the ebb tide, as the flood is likely to sweep them in shore.

9. An ordinary light, visible about 8 miles, is exhibited from the flagstaff at Narakal during the prevalence of the south-west monsoon from the 10th May to the 30th September, which is a good guide to ships wishing to make for that anchorage during the night.

10. Boats intending to communicate from ships in the anchorage to the shore at Narakal in bad weather, should make direct for the flagstaff where they can safely be hauled up on the beach, which is free of surf to the extent of two miles ; but should avoid going far to the north or south before making for the shore, as heavy breakers prevail in the outer surf line during the prevalence of a heavy monsoon.

11. Provisions and water can easily be obtained, and to vessels, navigating this part of the western coast during the south-west monsoon, and receiving any damage or loss, Narakal affords a very desirable place of resort where such injuries can be remedied by the facilities which Cochin offers.

12. At the first burst of the monsoon, previous to which the surrounding sea is calm and quiet, there is always a sea prevailing in Narakal roads and on the shore ; but after the lapse of about a week, when the surrounding sea is much disturbed by the violence of the weather, the waters at Narakal subside into their normal serenity which continues till the end of the year.

APPENDIX IX.

Port Rules, etc., of the minor ports.

In the exercise of the power conferred by section 7 of the Indian Ports Act No. XII of 1875, the Governor of Port St. George in Council hereby prescribes the following port rulers for each of the under-mentioned ports*:

Port rules

RULE 1.— All vessels within the port shall be bound to take up such berths as may be appointed for them by the conservator, and shall change their berths or remove therefrom when required by such authority.

RULE 2.—All vessels within the entrance of the backwater shall, if required by the conservator, rig in their jib and driver-booms and strike their masts and yards.

RULE 3.—All vessels within the entrance of the backwater shall remove any anchors, spars or other things projecting from their sides if required to do so by the conservator.

RULE 4.—All vessels taking in or discharging ballast or cargo or any particular kind of cargo within the port shall, whilst so engaged, occupy such stations respectively as the conservator may from time to time direct.

RULE 5.—Free passages of such width as the conservator shall from time to time direct shall be kept for ships moving up and down the backwater and also along or near to the piers, jetties, landing places, wharves, quays, docks, and moorings in or adjoining the port.

RULE 6-—All vessels within the port shall anchor, moor, and unmoor as may from time to time be required by the conservator.

RULE 7.—All vessels within the entrance of the backwater shall be moved or warped from place to place in such manner as may from time to time be required by the conservator, and no vessel shall cast off a warp that has been made fast to her to assist a vessel in mooring without being required to do so by the conservator or the officer in charge of the vessel mooring.

RULE 8.—The cargo boat rules published by Government under date the 30th September 1867, as modified by notification of Government under the Ports Act XII of 1875 of this date, and, by Madras Act I of 1881, in ports to which that Act shall be extended, shall be in force at the said ports.

RULE 9.—No pitch or dammer shall be boiled nor shall any spirits be drawn off by candle or other artificial light on board any vessel within the limits of the port. RULE 10.—Every vessel, whether a steamer or a sailing vessel, when riding at anchor, shall exhibit, where it can best be seen, but at a height not exceeding 20 feet above the hull, a white light, in a globular lantern of eight inches in diameter, and so constructed to show a clear, uniform, and unbroken light, visible all round the horizon, at a distance of at least one mile.

NOTEs: The minor ports mentioned, at page 80 of the text. END OF NOTEs