Amerson, A. Binion, Jr., 1963
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Amerson, B. 1963 Island (nine seals) and Round Island. Round is now 180 x 150 feet and about 4 feet high. No vegetation occurs and only Masked Boobies are nesting (with eggs to large young). Seven seals were also on the beach (one pup). Mullet Island which was suppose to be NE of Round was no where to be found and undoubtedly been washed away. We returned by way of the ship to get some items. June 9, 1963 - French Frigate Shoals We planned to visit the islands in the southern part of the Atoll today. The radio was on the blink so we took it by the ship on our way. Gin Island is completely bare with Masked Boobies nesting on the high ground. (3(- 4 ft). Seals and turtles were also seen. The island is now shaped as drawn with approximate feet. A few Common Noddies were also present but not nesting. Also one Ruddy Turnstone was seen. A small island just West of Gin is still present and only seals occur there. It is not very large. Little Gin Island is quite large 1312 ft. x 338 ft (app.) and is shaped as drawn: Elevation 6 - 7 feet)