RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1847.12.09]. Abstract of Jukes, Narrative of the surveying voyage of HMS Fly, etc. CUL-DAR69.A112. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 4.2023. RN1
NOTE: Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin. The volume CUL-DAR69 contains material for new editions of some of Darwin's books: supplemental note for Descent (2d ed. 1877), French trans. of 5th & 6th eds. of Origin; Coral reefs (2d ed. 1874); Coral reefs (3d ed. 1889); Climbing plants (2d ed. 1875); and Cross and self fertilisation (2d ed. 1878).
Jukes, Joseph Beete. 1847. Narrative of the surveying voyage of H.M.S. Fly in the Torres Strait, New Guinea, and other islands of the Eastern Archipelago, 1842-1846, together with an excursion into the interior of the eastern part of Java. 2 vols. London. [Abstract in CUL-DAR205.3.2.138.]
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p. 311— 1100 miles long
320 1/4 of miles from edge 200 fathoms
328 lagoon isld or atoll outside Barrier reef rising from great depth.—
p 330 In parallel of C. York B. reef 80-90 miles from land— within 20-30 fathoms
Throughout large spaces 30 miles from land
p 332 In north the reef rises in general rises from shallow unfathomable water but rests to the N. & to the S. on a shallower sloping bed.
p. 337. Agrees with my Theory conclusion, but shows that reef level of whole great has been long stationary, or perhaps has very slight elevation, (like Dana — can level of ocean have fallen.? as some geologists think.)
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Narrative of the Voyage of the Fly Vol. I 1847 by J. B. Jukes. Chapt XIII. The fullest & best description of Barrier reef of Australia ever published.
Citation: John van Wyhe, ed. 2002-. The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online. (http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
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