1916. 



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fishing lines, and boat dredge were all employed successfully. The food 

 fishes taken included large jewfish, grouper and mullet. 



Tibnron is the largest island in the Gulf. It is 30 miles long by about 

 15 in width and has a height of 4000 feet. It is separated from the Mexican 

 mainland by a channel from one to three miles wide. The Seri Indian 



Fig. 24. Giant cactus (Pachycereus) in bloom. Santa Catalina Island, Gulf of California. 

 April 10, 1911. 



inhabitants are reported by the Mexican authorities to be dangerous to 

 small parties. 



The 'Albatross' left Tiburon Island at 11 o'clock on the morning of 

 April 13, arriving at San Esteban Island at 1 : 30. Almost upon landing we 





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