Journal of a cruise in the US ship, Vincennes, to the North Pacific Ocean, China Sea, Behring Strait, etc. by William Stimpson, 1853-1855
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V-111 Parrot Shot at Tomboro Feb. 1854 By Lieut. Van Wyck In Box No. 4 V-112 Pelicanus sula Taken in the Coral Sea Not in the vicinity of land or shoal, Jan. 1854. In Box No. 4 V-113 Columba Pacifica ? A young specimen from the Island of Tomboro or New Ireland. Purchased of the natives and prepar- ed by Lieut. Van Wyck Feb. 1854. In Box No. 4 V-114 Procellaria ? From the South Indian O. 3 specimens, taken by Lieut. Van Wyck and Dr. Stuart of "Porpoise" Dec. 1853. In Box No. 4 V-115 "Satin Grakles" from the Island of Tomboro. Col- lected Feb. 1854 by Lieut. Van Wyck of the "Porpoise" . In Box 4