So, while we're here, close to the island, I'm going to tell you just what's what.

A Deep Sea Observatory is located close to the island.

Let the canoe float down the current till we get close to the island; then run her into the land.

A short time later, the couple watched in silence as the boat drew close to the island.

Was it a coincidence that the two French ships of the line had passed so close to the island?

There was a range of rocks close to the island which were called the Lurkers.

Captain," he murmured, "pass between the two islands, staying close to the larger island.

Although Cook went close to the island he failed to notice that it was a volcano.

The waters are shallow and rife with reefs, making it dangerous to bring even small boats close to the island.

Although the system passed close to the island, there were no reports of damage.