[Guadeloupe, Saint Vincent, 'Cluett' Voyage] 1915-1916
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lacking lime and the shore slopes very gently to the sea. The surface rocks are like the upper beds at Porte d'Enfer, a coarse agglomer- ate containing large and small masses of Meandrina and other corals cemented to- gether by calcareous meal. The region is partly elevated to agriculture & cane growing. 21-21-A The illustration shows the sharp-pointed forms result- ing from the corrosion of the lime- stone by the waves and spray. There are dangerous coral reefs off Le Moule and the harbor can be entered only under favorable conditions of wind and surf. A red flag flying on the old re- doubt indicates that the harbor is impracticable.