Amerson, B. 1963 both common and Hawaiian Noddies, Fairy Terns, Frigates, all three Boobies and Tropicbirds (red-tailed) also appeared. We passed the island about 8:15 very close and anchored in the lee of the island (W). The steeply sloping hillsides are covered with green vegetation. The side on which we anchored (west side) is a sheer cliff--the highest peak being 892 feet high. Several caves ( ) are located along the waters edge. Some of these appear to be quite large and deep. Many Fairy Terns (and a few Blue-grey Noddies) are either nesting or roosting in the center portion of this side on the small rock ledges. We anchored approximately yards from the island in fathoms of water. Immediately after stopping the skipper sent the 1st Lt., Chief Boson Mate, and another sailor to check out the landing site and see if the landing was safe. At our anchorage we cannot see the landing area. They returned landing area. They returned shortly to tell us that if it was any calmer we could land. In the meantime the crew began to catch sharks (15 - 20 lbs) right and left. The rubber boat again went to survey the landing site just before noon but the sea had grown worse. More fishing--more shark. During mid-afternoon the boat made another survey trip and still the surf was too rough. The skipper decided to try again early (5 a.m.) tomorrow morning (June 6) as the surf then is suppose to be quite dala. During the afternoon many more sharks were caught but all were about the same size. A few edible fish were also caught. During the afternoon a message came in concerning personnel schedules. 'I am to leave the ship at Midway, fly to Honolulu pick up' an assistant ( and equipment) and go to Sand Island ( Johnston Island) to make a survey during the month of July. Fred and three assistants