Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay, on the east coast of Queensland, Australia, is formed inside the islands of Moreton and Stradbroke, the former 20 miles and the latter 33 miles in length, and both about 5 miles in greatest breadth. The bay is 40 miles long by 17 broad; its southern half is dotted with islands and sandbanks. It receives the six considerable streams, Nerang, Pimpama, Logan, Brisbane, Pine, and Caboolture. The entrance at the north end is practicable at all times for vessels of the largest size; the entrance between Moreton and Stradbroke Islands is narrow, and less safe.