1965 RRJ 17 SIC#8 to upper seawin for swim. Saw Samoa Station, Swiftlet, WTB's, [illegible], F.T., & both Honeywaters. Made my way through all 3 isles on island. Observed local color, purchased souvenirs Under way morning of 10th for Tongareva. 10 June 65 Set 'at sea' watch and began shining buis collected by Haber in Tutuila Samoa. Packed drums w/ shell shells, shining eg., pacine, etc. for our day in Tongareva. 13 June 65 Landed Tongareva thru lagoon @ 1000 following lagoon manager boat (after ship's divers). Stopped at village & picked up native guide. Headed 5 in lagoon (Saw [illegible] / W.T. around ships) Over lagoon: How. Noddy 11; Frig. sp? 6; Frig. T. 2; W.T. 2. Saw 1 BTC. Landed on island a Sand of Lagoon. Several sm. islets interspersed w/ shallow lagoon channels (fast). Several (3) of these