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Journal of researches into the natural history and geology of the countries visited during the voyage of H.M.S. "Beagle" round the world, under the command of Capt. Fitz Roy, R.N.

1. Vanikoro 2.Gambier Islands 3.Maurua. — The horizontal shading shows the barrier reefs and the lagoon—channels. The inclined shading above the level of the sea (AA), shows the actual form of the land; the inclined shading below this line, shows its probable prolongation under water

Black and white drawing of transections of Vanikoro, Gambier and Maurua Islands

1. Vanikoro 2.Gambier Islands 3.Maurua.
The horizontal shading shows the barrier reefs and the lagoon—channels. The inclined shading above the level of the sea (AA), shows the actual form of the land; the inclined shading below this line, shows its probable prolongation under water.