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THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA. 



this compartment are equal to that of the orlop-deck. 

 The hold was origiually full of water, but now both 

 the orlop-deck and the gallery are full. The work- 

 men now open the door of the shaft and descend 

 into the hold, having the bottom* of the sea i'oi- a 



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FiiT. 54. — Pavenie's Submarine Hvilrof-tat. 



floor, and tlie scene of their labours. One or two 

 remain in the between-decks, there to store away 

 the excavated material, and work the pump when 



necessary. 



