Alfred John Loftus

“ It will be observed that these officers pronounced a canal to be impracticable, but they recommended a railway. It is evident however that their survey was very hastily and roughly made. Indeed they say so themselves. On one most important point they made a serious miscalculation They stated the height of the Krà Pass to be 75 feet above the level of the sea, which is clearly a very great underestimate. ”

“ Without further preface I shall proceed with my notes.
↑ In 1883, Chulalongkorn was King of Siam; Siam is now known as Thailand (Wikisource contributor note) ↑ See Kra Isthmus. (Wikisource contributor note) ↑ Part of Mueang Chumphon District (Wikisource contributor note) . ”