| Description | Responding to a complaint about the inconvenience of the harbour 'under present circumstances', the letter notes that since the extension of the North Pier and Breakwater, the run into the harbour has been 'much diminished'. Per the recommendation of other ship owners, entering the harbour by the round house (commonly known as 'Abercromby's Jettie') was always difficult during land flooding or westerly winds. However, it was believed the benefits to trade outweighed this disadvantage. |