Originally published in 1856, the Pacific Coast Pilot is a comprehensive guide to navigating the coastline from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to San Diego. Written by Henry Ezra Nichols, a naval officer and experienced pilot, this book includes detailed charts, descriptions of anchorages and harbors, and information on tides, currents, and weather patterns. While some of the information may be outdated, the Pacific Coast Pilot remains a fascinating historical document and a useful reference for sailors and maritime historians alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.