center of the bay is deep and clear, and there are no off-lying dangers with the exception of a small 12-fathom (2.7 m.) shoal off the town of Gingoog and a 4-fathom (7.3 m.) shoal off Talisayan, which will be described in their proper order.

About 5 miles southward from Diuata Point is situated the village of Linugos directly in front of which there is a break in the shore reef about 1/4 mile wide, which affords good anchorage in 7 fathoms (12.8 m.), sand and mud bottom, well protected from northeast winds.

Odiongan is a small village situated at the mouth of the Odiongan River, which discharges into the southeast angle of the bay about 10 miles south of Linugos. A small shelf of coral and sand, with irregular depths of from 3 to 7 fathoms (5.5 to 12.8 m.), northward of the eastern side of the entrance to the river affords excellent anchorage for small vessels.

Wharf. The Anakan Lumber Co. has recently constructed a T-shaped wharf in the small bight 0.9 mile westward of Odiongan. The face of the wharf is 350 feet in length with a depth of 30 feet (9.1 m.) alongside. Fresh water, suitable for boiler purposes, is piped to the pier and ice can be secured at the lumber mill.

Gingoog is a small village lying on the shore about 4 miles westward from Odiongan. Good anchorage in 15 fathoms (27.4 m.), sand bottom, may be found about 1/4 mile from shore directly in front of it. Vessels call regularly each week from Cebu.

A small coral shoal covered by a least depth of 12 fathoms (2.7 m.) exists about 1 mile northwestward from Gingoog and 3/4 mile from shore. There is a deep channel about 1/2 mile wide between this shoal and the shore reef.

From Gingoog to Sipaca Point, 17 miles northwestward, the shores are fringed by a steep-to coral reef. A short distance back from the shore heavily wooded mountains rise to heights of over 3,000 feet (914 m.). Occasional villages and coconut groves exist on this stretch of coast.

Talisayan, the principal town in Gingoog Bay, lies about 1 mile southeastward from the summit of Sipaca Point. Anchorage, exposed to northeast winds, may be found close to the shore reef northward from the town in 20 fathoms (37 m.). Four vessels call each week from Cebu.

A detached coral shoal covered by a least depth of 4 fathoms (7.3 m.) lies 1/4 mile from shore on the bearings: Conspicuous ironroofed building near the beach, Talisayan, 237° true and the right. tangent to Sipaca Point 321° true. It is reported in Talisayan that vessels occasionally anchor on this shoal. There is a deep, clear channel about 1/4 mile wide between it and the shore reef.

Sipaca Point, latitude 09°01' N., longitude 124°52'.5 E., the western entrance point to Gingoog Bay, is a bold conical hill rising from the water's edge to a height of 875 feet (267 m.); from a distance it appears as an island and is an excellent landmark. It is connected with the mainland by a mangrove swamp, through which there is reported to be a channel passable by canoes at high water.

From Sipaca Point the coast trends west-southwestward with a curve northward for about 6 miles to Bagacay Point. This section of the coast is fringed by a steep-to coral reef, which attains its greatest width off the town of Bagacay where it is over 1/2 mile wide, most of which is bare at low water.

Canauayor Anchorage (Chart 4639) lies southward from the small islet, Canauayor, which is situated 134 miles westward from Sipaca Point and about 1/4 mile from shore. Canauayor Islet is 110 feet (33.5 m.) high and is connected with the mainland southeastward by a coral reef which is nearly bare at low water. Westward from the islet and close to it there is a break in the reef leading to protected anchorage for small craft in 8 to 9 fathoms (14.6 to 16.5 m.) about 300 yards northward from the western part of the village of Balinguan. A small wharf has been constructed as a landing for the ferry which operates thrice daily to Camiguin Island. In April 1938 there was a depth of 8 feet (2.4 m.) at the end of the pier. The town has highway connection.

CAMIGUIN ISLAND (Charts 4604 and 4639), lying 5 miles from the coast of Mindanao, is oval in shape, 12 miles long northwest and southeast, and 8 miles wide. It is extremely mountainous and steep, the highest peak of Mount Mambajao, in the middle of the island, rising to a height of 5,620 feet (1,713 m.). The entire island, excepting high up on the mountain slopes, is under cultivation, mainly with hemp and coconuts; above heights of 1,500 feet (457 m.) the mountains are heavily wooded. The shores, excepting around Catarman Point and a few detached bluffs, are low and sandy, and fringed with narrow steep-to coral reefs.

Mambajao, Mahinog, Sagay, Catarman, Bonbon, and Agojo are the principal towns. Indifferent anchorage, according to the season, can be found off these towns, but necessarily very close in because of the great depth of water. The principal exports are hemp and copra. Motor vessels furnish regular connection with Cebu and Mindanao. A road parallels the shore and makes the circuit of the island.

Medano Islet is a sand cay lying about 1 mile northwestward from Agojo on the northwest side of the island. It is about 400 yards in extent, stands about 6 feet (1.8 m.) above high water, and is surrounded by a coral reef which, on the eastern side, extends to a distance of about 1/2 mile. The channel between it and Camiguin is deep and clear and is generally used by coasting steamers. Tide rips form about 1/2 mile northwestward of the cay.

Jigdup Reef is a circular coral reef about 1/2 mile in diameter and covered by a least depth of 34 fathom (1.4 m.), lying 3 miles from the northeast coast of Camiguin on the bearings: Mambajao Light 265° true, distant 4 miles, and Bantigui Island 155° true, distant 534 miles.

Bantigui Islet, lying 2 miles from the east coast of Camiguin, is small, low, wooded, and sandy. Coral reefs extend 23 mile from its north and east sides, while to the southward the bottom drops off rapidly to a depth of 55 fathoms (101 m.).

Bulias Shoal is a small 414-fathom (7.8 m.) coral patch lying 112 miles northward from Bantigui Islet.

Mambajao (Chart 4639), the principal town on the island, is situated on the north coast. A wide reef fringes the shore in front of the town. Supplies are scarce but a few tins of gasoline and some Diesel oil in drums are available. The Bureau of Posts maintains a radio station and there is a small government hospital. A number of vessels calling weekly furnish communication with Cebu.

The wharf, which is exposed to the northeast monsoon, consists of a stone jetty and wooden extension. In April 1938 there was a depth of 14 feet (4.3 m.) at the end and depths of 15 to 6 feet (4.6 to 1.8 m.), decreasing shoreward, along the western side. Vessels calling here lie to that face. The cargo shed on the pier shows prominently to seaward. Fresh water, suitable for boiler purposes, is piped to the wharf. The tidal currents of flood flow westward parallel to the pier end.

Mambajao Light, latitude 9°15'25'' N., longitude 124°42′54′′' E., is displayed at an elevation of 32 feet (9.8 m.) above mean high water from a white concrete tower at the outer end of the stone jetty. The light is fixed red, visible 7 miles.

Vessels may anchor in 18 fathoms (32.9 m.), sandy bottom, with the light bearing 204° true, distant about 1/4 mile. Small vessels may anchor closer in, with the light on the same bearing, in 11 fathoms (20.1 m.), with Medano Islet just open of a small single tree on the extremity of the point westward from Mambajao.

Mahinog is a small town situated on the east coast of the island about 72 miles southeastward from Mambajao; it contains a large white stone church, the white tower of which may be seen from a distance of 5 miles. Anchorage may be found off Mahinog in 15 fathoms (27.4 m.), sandy bottom.

A break the shore reef at Binone about 12 miles southward of Mahinog affords a well-protected landing place for coasting vessels. The small wharf has a reported depth April 1938 of 6 feet (1.8 m.) at the end. Binone is the terminus of the ferry operating to Balinguan on Mindanao.

Sagay is a small town situated about 3 miles northwestward from Farol Point, the southern extremity of the island. Anchorage, protected only during the northeast monsoon, may be found in 12 fathoms (21.9 m.), sand bottom, with the north gable of the church bearing 2° true. This prominent white church is visible 20 miles.

Catarman is almost hidden by coconut trees although the church steeple and roof show above them to westward.

BAGACAY POINT TO SULAUAN POINT (Charts 4604 and 4639). From Bagacay Point the coast trends southward with a curve eastward for 12 miles to Banhayan Point at the northern entrance to Balingasag Bay. This section of the coast is fringed by a narrow steep-to coral reef, and there are no detached dangers with the exception of a small coral reef covered by a least depth of 211⁄2

fathoms (4.6 m.) lying 1/4 mile from shore about 7 miles southward from Bagacay Point. From this reef the church in the village of Salay bears 140° distant about 1/2 mile; there is a narrow deep channel between this reef and the shore.

Constancia Reef, about 1/4 mile in extent and covered by a least depth of 14 fathom (0.4 m.), lies about % mile westward from Banbayan Point; there is a deep channel about 350 yards wide between it and the reef fringing Banbayan Point. From the center of Constancia Reef the church at Balingasag, which is very prominent, bears 152° true and the tangent to Gorda Point bears 190° true; there are no nearer landmarks.

Balingasag Bay, between Banbayan and Gorda Points, is 42 miles wide at the entrance and extends 111⁄2 miles eastward. The town of Balingasag, the largest and most prominent in this vicinity, lies on the eastern shore of the bay. Vessels call occasionally for copra. The usual anchorage is in front of the town, 400 yards from shore, in 9 fathoms (16.5 m.), sand bottom. Better protected anchorage in the southwest monsoon will be found near the head of the bay in 12 fathoms (21.9 m.), mud bottom, with Balingasag Church bearing 5° true and the right tangent to Gorda Point 265° true.

Gorda Point, latitude 8°42′ N., longitude 124°45′ E., is clean and steep-to; it is steep and wooded, has a flat crown, and forms a very prominent landmark from any part of Macajalar Bay.

MACAJALAR BAY is 16 miles wide at the entrance between Gorda and Sulauan Points and extends about 12 miles southeastward. The eastern shore is the higher and is formed by sand beaches separated by low, rocky points. The head of the bay is fringed by narrow coral reefs, and about 1 mile inland grass-covered hills rise to heights of over 1,500 feet (457 m.). The western shore of the bay is low and fringed by steep-to coral reefs. A coral reef, partly bare at low water, extends 34 mile northward from Malugan Point, and between this point and Sulauan Point there are five small detached reefs, none of which are 12 mile from shore. The middle of the bay is deep and clear and contains no detached dangers with the exception of Alutaya Reef.

Alutaya Reef, situated 31⁄2 miles 240° true from Gorda Point, is of oval form, having a greatest diameter of 23 mile. At low water the center uncovers, leaving bare a bank of sand and rocks. The channel between it and the shore is about 21⁄2 miles wide, and there is a depth of over 100 fathoms (183 m.) in it.

Cabulig Bay, about 4 miles southward from Gorda Point, offers anchorage sheltered during the northeast monsoon, but necessarily very close in because of the great depth of water. The village of Jasaan, at the head of the bay, contains a very conspicuous church. Tagoloan is a small town situated 111⁄2 miles from the mouth of the river of the same name, which discharges 52 miles south of Cabulig Bay. There is very little water on the bar at the mouth of the river, and the water outside of the bar is too deep to afford anchorage.

The Philippine Packing Co. has constructed a wharf and packing plant at the town of Bugo. The buildings and water tower are prominent landmarks. The face of the wharf is 200 feet long with a depth, April 1938, of 30 feet (9.1 m.) alongside and deeper water close-to. The wharf is lighted and fresh water is obtainable through pipe connections. The tidal currents parallel the wharf face, flowing southward on the flood with a velocity of about 1 knot.

Cagayan River (Chart 4639), which discharges into the head of Macajalar Bay, has 11⁄2 fathoms (2.7 m.) of water on its bar at low water, but the depth and direction of the channel across it are constantly changing with the freshets of the rainy season; shoal water extends about 3 mile from the river mouth. Small launches and bancas can enter the river at high water and proceed to the town of Cagayan, a distance of about 2 miles, above which it is not navigable, being filled with rocks.

Macabalan Point, about 3/4 mile southeastward from the river mouth, is low and sandy and marked by a few native houses and coconut trees. It is steep-to on its eastern side, but on the northern side shoal water extends to a distance of nearly 1/2 mile.

Cagayan Light, latitude 8°30'20'' N., Tongitude 124°39'43" E., is fixed red, visible 9 miles and exhibited 58 feet (17.7 m.) above high water from a white steel-framed structure on the north side of Macabalan Point.

A red second-class nun buoy in 3 fathoms (5.5 m.) about 600 yards northward from the lighthouse, marks the eastern edge of shoal water northward from Macabalan Point.

Cagayan, the capital of Oriental Misamis Province, is situated on the Cagayan River about 2 miles from its mouth and about 13⁄4 miles southwestward from Macabalan Point. The town has a number of stores, several hospitals, a radio station maintained by the Bureau of Posts, an ice plant, and several small machine shops where minor repairs can be made. There is welding equipment but no foundry work can be done. Gasoline and lubricating oils are stocked in tins in small quantity; Diesel oil, however, is not always available.

An excellent concrete wharf, the landing place for the town, is located about 600 yards southward from the lighthouse on Macabalan Point. The wharf affords sufficient berthing space for two of the larger interisland vessels to work cargo at the same time. It is well lighted at night and there are a number of warehouses nearby. A good road connects with Cagayan. No fresh water is available. A number of vessels call weekly from Cebu.

In June 1938 the depths alongside the wharf varied from 25 feet (7.6 m.) at the northern end to 16 feet (4.9 m.) at the southern end. There was a depth of 19 feet (5.8 m.) midway along the dock face. About 25 feet off the face of the dock these depths increased to 33 and 22 feet (10.1 and 6.7 m.), respectively. From a survey made in January 1939, a least depth of 20 feet was reported found alongside.

Vessels not intending to go to the wharf can find anchorage in 18 to 30 fathoms (32.9 to 55 m.) with the wharf bearing 328° true.

Sulauan Point, the western entrance point to Macajalar Bay, is low and wooded. Its shore line consists of low coral cliffs alternat