four in the afternoon
Our young man , however , remembered that Daggett had given the anchorage as on the north-eastern side of the island , where , according to his statements , a little haven would be found , in which a dozen craft might lie in security . To this quarter of the island Gardiner consequently endeavoured to get . There was no opening to the northward , but a pretty good channel was before the schooner to the southward of the group . In this direction , then , the Sea Lion was steered , and by eight bells -LRB- four in the afternoon -RRB- the southern point of the largest island was doubled . The rest of the group were made , and to the infinite delight of all on board her , abundance of clear water was found between the main island and its smaller neighbours . The bergs had grounded apparently , as they drew near the group , leaving this large bay entirely free from ice , with the exception of a few small masses that were floating through it . These bodies , whether field or berg , were easily avoided ; and away the schooner went , with flowing sheets , into the large basin formed by the different members of the group .