...by (he current, was computed by those on board the frigate at upwards of four English miles j thoogh the actual breadth is barely one. The rapidity of...can row directly across; and it may in some measure b« estimated from the circumstance of the whole distance being accomplished by one of the parties...

...those on board the frigate at upward of four English miles, though the actual breadth is less than two. The rapidity of the current is such that no boat can row directly across. Its rate of flow may be estimated by the fact that the whole distance was accomplished in one hour...