Note 79 — MY BRAZILIAN ADVENTURE.

This frail species of craft, which is much used in South American coast waters, is usually formed by lashing several planks together, in the form of a raft, the middle one being longer than the others, and slightly turned up at the forward end so as to form a rude bow. Empty casks are often lashed around the sides to lend buoyancy, and a single sail completes the outfit. The Brazilian government will not allow any other form of vessel at Fernando de Noronha—not even one for the Governor’s use—lest the convicts should escape.