H.R. Stevens, 1853
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Memorandum of Collection. Augt. 17th, 1813 Lat 1° 06' South Long 26° 30' West Caught in hauling in the Log line. A substance 5¾ inches long, ¼ inch broad at one end and ⅜ inch at the other. About the middle there appeared to be an irregular hole, and from that the larger extremity, a groove-like indentation. The whole outside covered with crystalline points from which appeared to be emitted, the brilliant phosphorescent light that it shined. H. Kellerman August 28th, 1813. Lat 28° 29' S. Long 16° 30' W. Caught in net. A great many globular substances, some shot sparkling spawn; there appeared to be a thin membrane containing liquid, and in the membrane small spots. Some were born in others red, others again blue. These on being put into a glass jar and stood up at night showed like sparks of fire. H. Kellerman Lat 28° 09' S Long 16° 30' W. Almost calm Water very smooth. A great many marine Animals about, Caught one with a great many legs or arms; the limboured or almost made up of oblong pouches, which kept contracting & opening perfectly. Many of these with small bladders filled with air attached to the extremities. And one of the bladders at the extremity of the body. They had the power of moving with a great deal of rapidity. The Colour was a fine light pink. H. Kellerman (N° 4) Two little shells – caught by Mr Chilton.