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tion, and word be clear beyond any doubt. The work must be recorded in a systematic 

 manner and, insofar as possible, in the form prescribed in this Manual. A 3H pencil 

 is usually preferable for recoj'ding-, although in damp weather a 2H sometimes gives 

 better results. 



Figure 173. — Record of echo soundings — sextant fixes. (Double page of Sounding Record reduced about one-half.) 



The record book should be protected while in use by a paper or oilcloth cover. 

 A Sounding Record is essentially a time record of a recurring series of acts and 

 events, with the occasional interspersion of related material. The record must clearly 



