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PERIODIC ALBATROSS COUNT CONT. 2/8/63
1515
4 b-f. another ship approaching our starboard stern. At least 4 albatrosses
following it.
1530
4 b-f. all in water; 4 alb. still behing other ship which has now passed
our stern
1545
2 b-f.
1 laysan
1600
5 b-f. 22° 16' N 161° 56.'W
2 laysan - flew by on port side very close
1615
5 b-f.
1630
7 b-f.
1 laysan
1645
9 b-f.
2 laysan
1700
12 b-f. - dumped garbage 22° 19.5'N 162° 08'W
1 laysan " "
1800
6 b-f. 22° 23.1'N 162° 19.1'W
1825
10 b-f.
1 laysan
1840
11 b-f.
1900
4 b-f. 22° 27'N 162° 31'W