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were still uncomfortable from the motion of the vessel; but one 

 look at the trawlers dispelled whatever feeling of self-pity they 





A Salt-water Shovvek 

 On deck in the shadow of Vatna Glacier, Iceland. 



might have had. These little vessels go out every day in the 

 year, facing the gales and the sunless days of arctic winter. 



On this passage only two oceanographic stations were occupied. 

 We were already nine days behind schedule and the time required 



