396 APPENDIX TO GASE OF GREAT BRITAIN. 
All the vessels enumerated on p. 179 went to Behring’s Sea in 1889, and the return 
of the “Triumph” and capture of the ‘‘ Black Diamond,” and subsequent escape, 
are all fresh in the memories of our people, and need not be here repeated. 
In conclusion, I have omitted remarks on the many questions arising in regard to 
the seizure of our vessels, feeling assured that the Government is doing everything 
to bring the matter to a speedy settlement. Also in regard to the habits of the seal, 
many erroneous opinions being given in the American press, and by the paid officials 
of the Alaska Fur Company as to the loss of seals by wanton slaughter (as they 
term it) of our sealers, I have made due and diligent inquiry as to the percentage of 
seals liable to be lost after being shot, and from what I have gathered, it amounts, 
at most to only 6 per cent. 
The habits of the seal are now well understood. They travel] singly and in pairs, 
not in droves or numbers as has been supposed by some, and to cover a large expanse 
of water. They are found 400 miles westward of Vancouver Island, and migrate to 
Bebring’s Sea in September and October. The pups leave later in November, the 
temperature of the water having some influence upon their movement, but they 
always return to Behring’s Sea in June of every year. 
Vessels cleared for North Pacific Ocean and Behring’s Sea, 1885. 
Schooners. Tons. 
My INGO -oobendossasseoncbsseenasose 63 | White crew and hunters. 
INEM OENG) SoAgcoged ching doch Saacsesoasc5 80 | White crew and Indian hunters. 
Vessels cleared for North Pacifie Ocean, but did not enter Behring’s Sea. 
Schooners. Tons. 
ATiredvAdams: ccc. aoeeesseeeneeese ees 69 
TAM AY BOCK set 23 Les detente: tate oe pyste 46 
BIS CKe DFMO 10 eee ee eae 82 
Warolingy fee some ae See aes eee mien ee 32 
Dolphin gases sesso se SENET: See See 60 
GracCescsas ssass sae eee eae eee 77 
Kates Jo-t-e.- 8-6 226 es. eee ee aA ce 58 
Mountain Chicf 23 
Onward 2eeesn nse cee toe eee ceceme ee 35 
ARHOEN TON eae ee eee eo sae cee ee 29 
W.P. Sayward | 60 
361 Vessels cleared for North Pacific Ocean and Behring’s Sea, 1886. 
Schooners. Tons. 
‘AilfredAdamsi se. 2252 -e ea, eee k= 69 
“Ara BOCK ce wins ore oeetserd tector: foie 46 
ACTING Soc sb ene sehen es 42 | Foundered April 1, 1887. 
BlacksDiamMoen dies eee 82 
Dolphinesascser Ree ae erate 80 
WaAVOLLtbelccstas nines eee eee os 80 
Grace 2. occ tscsocce see aeeeeeacee Tih 
Carolinas ssse-e-8es sane aes seer 32 | Seized August 2, 1886, by United States Government. 
NEAGO ecg ies sions ens Sito etree 38 
Manin hainnO NVCh co <— = emer ee aeiee 23 
IW eva yd UU NESB AE Se abopbEor -Sanpsede 63 
Onavand Besse see a3. toe ees | 35 | Seized August 1, 1886, by United States Government. 
LER IN Ne) Soe secokenens Sao ean Asean 70 
Pati Ole = misi= -yn1=.- eyai- aioe ss see 66 
Wiebe S2Y Ward 22 noes ote se ten 60 
SIWORN LON eetee ste sk < amis See 29 | Seized August 1, 1886, by United States Government. 
MenreSarerccc ae ac esa cen aire asle sche, 63 
Rustler ees. eet ems occ oe eek ces eI 29 | Wrecked February 26, 1887. 
‘Rustler’ did not enter Behring’s Sea. 
