Hy 5072-5108, d 5768-5778

Abstract

Original logbook of the Albatross, dredge numbers 5768-5778, hydro 5072-5108, 9 to 30 April 1912. 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 are not named within the logbook, but according to Albatross history, the ship was in San Francisco Bay during this time.

Date Range

1912

Start Date

Apr 09, 1912

End Date

Apr 30, 1912

Access Information

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Topic

• Marine Biology
• Marine biology

Place

• San Francisco Bay
• United States
• California

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 7 Folder 15