But to continue: we did handsomely, but were a long time about it, and after careening and filling up with water 'twixt San Carlos and chiloe we set sail for the Antilles.
"The Frozen Pirate"
W. Clark Russell
Opposite that part of Chile where the glaciers abound is situated the island of chiloe 100 miles in length with a breadth of 30 miles, running parallel to the continent.
"The Antiquity of Man"
Charles Lyell
The same rise might dry up the channel between chiloe and the main land so that it would then represent the great valley of Switzerland.
"The Antiquity of Man"
Charles Lyell