About two miles from the land, near Bob's Nose, lies a large rock, or rather small island, called the Mewstone, from the great number of sea-mews that lay their eggs upon it. The water is near twelve fathoms deep close to the side of this rock, which would be very dangerous to seamen, if it were not visible at a considerable distance; but being very high land, it is seen soon enough to be avoided, unless the night be very dark, or the weather foggy.

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