one of the Sandwich islands discovered by Captain Cooke, is about nine miles distant from Mowee and Morotoi, and is situated to the south-west of the passage between those two isles. The country towards the south is elevated and craggy; but the other parts of the island had a better appearance, and seemed to be well inhabited. It abounds in roots, such as sweet potatoes, taro, and yams; but produces very few plantains and bread-fruit trees. The south point of Ranai is in the latitude of 20° 46' north, and in the longitude of 203° 8' east.