[Journals], 1908-1912
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tu 3rd is highest of series, 1st very small + free distally - 2nd has a distinct haemal spine + is much larger than 1st - 1st rib is single headed - 2nd has large tubercle + short thin neck + head - 3rd has large tubercle + long neck + head - th largest of the lot - 4th has neck + head + large tubercle about size of no 2. All other ribs are single headed becoming shorter + broader as they go back 306 larminal of paleo on one side - July 24-08 Humpback ♂ Kyuquot, B.C. Length = 12'20" Bundles all brown colour except for one or two little light gray patches at base D. fin is 30 high + is on a prominent hump - both edges are white Aug. 8 Tyee, Alaska Finback ♀ Length = 5'9 ft 11 inches Aug 10 Tyee, Alaska ♂ Finback Length = 61 ft. 10 in " " " " ♀ Humpback " " = 42 ft. 2"