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R.S. Crossin
1966
SIC 11
March 18 - 14-40N; 157-49W - 16-52N; 157-47W
Seas again very rough. Could not collect, supposedly because starboard
engine controls were ready to break, but without doubt reason in actuality was
crew and Capt. alike have channel fever. 10 Phalaropes ?/ Sanderlings sighted
but of course could not collect any. Appear to be Red Phalaropes, but uncertain
until one is collected. Thirty Sooty Terns for a total of 44 birds.
March 19 - 19-00N; 157-42W - 20-58N; 158-57W
Day similar to yesterday. Total of 45 birds few more petrels, 1 Sooty/
Slenderbill, and possibly 1 Mottled Petrel, 2 Phalapes sp. again today. Arrive
Honolulu about 8-8:30 tonight. Two Black-footed Albatrosses started following
ship today.