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Tussac Grass of Falkland Islands. Page 270.


CHAPTER VIII.

Magnificent Range of Bergs.—Colour of the Sea.—Northeasterly Gale.—Recross the Antarctic Circle.—Collision with the Terror.—Loss of Bowsprit—the Stern-board.—The Escape.—Unusual Phenomenon.—Repair Damages. Focus of Greater Intensity.—Circle of Mean Temperature of the Ocean.—Meteorological Abstract for March.—Current off Cape Horn.—Beauchène Island.—Anchor in Port Louis, East Falkland Island.