UNDER SEA WITH HELMET AND CAMERA 



tion and keep it there while lie does the photographing?" "That's right," 

 said Eddie. "Let's get Fred Stover. He's always ready to try something 

 new." 



This plan seemed feasible, and now, as the breeze had strengthened, 

 operations for the remainder of the day were brought to an end. 



As they weighed anchor, the Wianno Yacht Club race was making 

 toward Beacon buoy. Here was a chance to use the remainder of their 

 film on the twenty-one footers as they rounded the buoy and broke out 

 the spinnakers. The boys found both wind and sun favorable, and tak- 

 ing an excellent position, Eddie went forward with the camera. As the 

 boats came toward him, throwing spray from stem to stern, they were 

 a beautiful sight. The turn made the kind of picture that thrills any 

 photographer. 



Next morning was disappointing. A strong breeze was blowing and 

 the sky overcast. The three companions decided to drive to Wood's 

 Hole and visit the aquarium. They called on the Superintendent and 

 found him most interested when he learned of their project. They were 

 given a fund of information about localities where photography would 

 be likely to yield good results. They also learned where, and at what 

 depths various species of fish are to be found. The subject became more 

 interesting the farther they explored it. They took notes and spent much 

 time observing live specimens in the tanks. 



On their way home the boys discussed new ideas that had come to 

 mind through the information gained. They planned to prepare for a 

 cruise, to visit systematically the places that they had heard about. 



The following day broke fair. Fred Stover had joined the diving crew. 

 They went to "The Beacon" again. Experience already had made the 

 crew handy with their gear. Carol wore trousers and shirt over his 

 woolen underwear, now that he was posing for a picture. Eddie, leaning 

 over the stern of the bateau, found difficulty in holding the water glass 



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