Fleet, Robert R., 1963-1965
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R.R.F. (1) Tepuka Island (7) Nov. 20, 1963 Arrived this island 1100 hours from Itanoka rein. Field party consisted of R. Fleet, W. King, P. Au, and S. Oyama. Island is about 300 feet long and 150' wide. It is a rock rising 28' out of the ocean, its sides undercut which make landings extremely difficult. A single Chinese Steller Dove was seen; plant samples were taken (3 species). At 1130 hours we left the island.