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Original logbook of the Albatross covering station numbers Dr 3363 to 3322, Hyd 2446 to 2528, recorded 21 July to 19 August 1890. Data recorded include station number (no.), date, machine, turns, correction, depth, shot or lead, bottom, bottom temperature, number of thermometer, correction, corrected temperature, air temperature, surface temperature, drift, trawl or dredge, sounding wire readings, dredge rope readings, serial temperatures, and general remarks. Correction table included on cover verso. Some notes on specimens caught are included (type and quantities of fish or other marine life such as crustaceans, coral, and mollusks). Localities are not listed in this volume, but the albatross was known to be in waters near Alaska (based on the history of the ship's activities)

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