A steamer would proceed from Point de Galle to Bombay, calling at
Mangalore, &c. and returning to Point de Galle by the same route with
all the return mails. The route and time would be--
Geo. Miles. Days.
Point de Galle to Bombay, by Mangalore 880 4-1/2
Stop at Bombay, &c. 3
Bombay to Point de Galle 880 4-1/2
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Totals 1760 12
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One boat would do all this work, giving two mails each month. At
Sea each voyage 8 days = 16 monthly = 192 yearly. Coals 25 tons
daily = 4,800 tons yearly, at 40_s._, 9,600_l._ Other charges,
6,820_l._--together 16,400_l._