COUNCIL -SEPT. 1912 — APPENDIX C — 74 — 



Third Sitting: Friday, 20th Sept. 1912, 10.40 a. m. 



Chairman: Prof. Knudsen. 



Secretary: Dr. Gehrke. 



Also present: Gustaf Ekman, V. Walfrid Ebchan, Gilson, Gran, Green, Jacobsen, Jee, 



ScHüLTZE, Witting. Later: Brandt, Tïdeman. Sometimes present: Pettebsson. 



The discussion concerning the Central Laboratory was concluded, and ^a 

 Memorandum on the subject delivered to the Bureau. 



The plans for future hydrographical work were then discussed in detail. 



It was first of all determined that one, or where possible two extended 

 seasonal cruises should be made each year, and a Resolution (No. 1) was passed 

 to this effect. For the year ending spring 1913 the following information was given: 



1. Finland. In November 1912 — if possible — some hydrographical 

 stations in the southern parts of the area of investigation to be taken ; in May 

 1913 an extended seasonal cruise along the usual lines. 



2. Sweden. The usual lines in the Skagerak to be taken in November 

 1912 and May 1913. 



3. Denmark. A cruise in the Atlantic Ocean in the spring of 1913. 



4. Germany. Investigation cruises in the North Sea along the usual 

 lines both in November 1912 and May 1913. 



5. Holland. The usai extended seasonal cruise in the North Sea in 

 May 1913. 



6. Belgium. The usual seasonal cruises in the Flemish Sea to be taken 

 in November 1912, also in February and May 1913. 



7. England. A section from Shields to 57°15' N— 5°00' E to be carried 

 out in May 1913, and if possible also in November 1912. A section from there 

 in the direction of Hanstholm and thence to Lowestoft also to be carried out, 

 weather permitting. 



8. Scotland. The usual seasonal cruises in the North Sea to be carried 

 out both in November 1912 and May 1913. In May— June 1913 the usual hydro- 

 graphical stations in the Faroe-Shetland Channel also to be investigated as in 

 previous years. 



9. Norway. A section from Sognefjord to 64° N — 4° W and back to be 

 carried out in November 1912. 



10. Ireland. The Section hopes that the usual seasonal cruises shall be 

 carried out both in November 1912 and February and May 1913. 



