A large pilot-ship is constantly cruising off Sandheads, at a considerable distance out at sea, within sight of the mouth of the Hoogly, in order to furnish ships, bound on that course, with pilots. These ships are appointed by the East India Company, and are provided with experienced seamen. We had met one from which we had taken a midshipman and pilot.
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