EXPLANATION OF PLATE. 



Galvanized-iron hunting skiff, property of William Wagner, Washington, D. C* 



No. 1. — Double paddle. 



No. 2. — Single paddle. 



No. 3. — "Creeping" paddle for use entirely under water in creeping on ducks. 



No. 4. — "Pushing pole" for propelling the boat over the marsh in rail shooting. 



No. 5. — Profile view of skiff, showing the degree of "sheer" at each end. 



No. 6. — Bird's-eye view of skiff. 



For further particulars see page 20. 



♦The authors are indebted to Mr. Geo. H. Miller, of Washington, D. C, for the drawings and 

 dimensions given in this plate. 



