Conception Bay (47°40'N., 53°00'W.) is entered between Cape St. Francis and Split Point (48°06'N., 52°51'W.). The bay extends about 35 miles SSW to its head. The fairway through the bay is over 183m, clear of dangers. The shores of the bay are mostly steep to, with no known dangers more than 1 mile offshore. A depth of 12m exists 55 miles ENE of Cape St. Francis. The shore, from the cape S for 11 miles, is formed of steep bare cliffs, which change to gentle partially cultivated slopes. The S part of the W side and the head of the bay are indented by several deep inlets. Cape St. Francis consists of two low hills, the E marked by a lighthouse from which a light is shown.

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