INTRODUCTORY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, Washington, September 1, 1928. This publication covers the coast from Cape Henry to Key West, including Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds, and is based mainly upon the work of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, including the results of a special examination during 1927. This volume covers the same territory as the first edition of Section D, excepting that the inland waterway from Beaufort, N. C., to Key West, Fla., has been omitted, as this route is fully described in the Inside Route Pilot, New York to Key West. The present (third) edition has been prepared by R. L. Schoppe, hydrographic and geodetic engineer, Coast and Geodetic Survey, under the direction of J. H. Hawley, chief coast pilot section. Great courtesy has been shown by the Lighthouse Service, the United States engineers, and local authorities in furnishing information for use in this publication. The aids to navigation are corrected to August 17, 1928. Navigators are requested to notify the Director United States Coast and Geodetic Survey of any errors or omissions they may find in this publication or of any additional matter which they think should be inserted for the information of mariners. E. LESTER JONES, Director. |