“We left Westmanshaven on the evening of August 5th, and, after
weathering the northern extremity of Stromöe entered the sound between
Stromöe and Osteröe, and anchored at Haldervig at 11·30 P.M. on the
same night. An examination of the port and estuary of the sound was
commenced. The results of these observations, which occupied two days,
were, that little or no stream is found in the sound, that Haldervig
has good anchorage, and is perfectly landlocked; the deepest water
is 34 fathoms, bottom black mud and sand, but that a sandbar exists
between Eide Point and Stromöe, over which there are 8-1/4 fathoms in
the deepest part; and as in northerly gales the sea is said to break
upon it, I consider that the cable would require a strong shore-end
to ensure its safety in crossing this place. This bar lies rather
within the entrance and narrowest neck of the sound.” In the summary,
Captain Young states: “At Haldervig we surveyed harbour and fiord,
and found all satisfactory, and I think that place to be well adapted
for the reception of the cable. We found but little current, and the
cable can be taken in, in a tolerable depth of water, into a perfectly
land-locked position.”