U. S. B. F.—868. PLATE VIII. 


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FIG. 1—IRON COOKER OR “KETTLE,” THE USUAL APPARATUS 
EMPLOYED IN STEAMING HARD CRABS. 
The baskets of crabs are hoisted in and out of the cooker by means of the 
crane. The tongs hanging on the upright post are used in picking out 
individual living crabs in case any sorting of the catch is desired. 

FIG. 2.—CAR OF CRABS READY TO BE RUN INTO A HORIZONTAL IRON COOKER. 
