He distinguishes the regions of the oceans by the fish, the colour of the water, the nature of the bottom, the birds, the mountains and other indications.' In other words he was a good seaman, with a keen awareness of what was going on about him.
Wahlula imimandla yolwandlekazi ngentlanzi, umbala wamanzi, indalo yomphantsi, iintaka, iintaba neminye imiboniso. 'Ngamanye amazwi wayeyindoda yaselwandle elungileyo, eqondisisisa nzulu ngento eyenzekayo kuye.