Odd numbers, no 2

Abstract

Original logbook of the Albatross, dredge numbers 5121-5216 (only odd numbers except for 5216), 2 February to 22 April 1908. Data recorded include survey and dredge number (no.), date, sdg. machine, reel, lead, turns, correction, depth, sdg. cup, amt. bot'm sample, bottom, bottom temperature, number and make of thermometer, correction, bottom reading, corrected temperature, air temperature, surface temperature, density, wind, baromet., clouds, state of sea, weather, direction and force of current, tide, general locality, position, chart used, drift, depth of haul, apparatus and rig used, time towing, deck officer, recorder, sounding wire readings, dredge cable, and general remarks. Localities include Sulu Sea, China Sea (off Luzon), and others.

Date Range

1908

Start Date

Feb 02, 1908

End Date

Apr 22, 1908

Access Information

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Topic

• Marine Biology
• Marine biology

Place

• South China Sea
• Philippines
• Sulu Sea

Form/Genre

• Fieldbook record
• Field notes
• Logbooks

Accession #

SIA RU007184

Collection name

United States Bureau of Fisheries, Records, circa 1877-1948

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 6 Folder 27