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[[underline]] Portland are two Light Houses-- [[/underline]] the lower one is principally useful in warning Ships, of the near dangers of Portland Race, and of the Shambles-- In favorable weather His Majesty's cruise was occasionally Extended into the West Bay, beyond the Bill of Portland--Sometimes the sailing Squadron stretched farther out into the Channel, & particularly, when homeward or Outward bound Fleets were passing--* [[underline]] Portland Island-- [[/underline]] The King is Lord of the Manor of this Island--During one of His residences at Weymouth, He gratifyd the Loyal Islanders, by honoring Them with [[underline]] a Visit as Lord of the Manor-- [[/underline]] * In the year 1805 His Majesty Sailing in the Royal Sovereign fell in with a very numerous West India homeward bound Fleet joind Them & saild with them.--to the needles.
