NO. 1 FRASER: SCIENTIFIC WORK, VELERO III, EASTERN PACIFIC 19 



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 Fig. 8 Winch of the small dredge boat being operated by Alec 



Campbell, engineer aboard the Velero III. 

 Fig. 9 Dredge boat, deck of Velero III. 

 Fig. 10 Dredge boat converted from auxiliary launch, in operation 



in Gulf of California waters. 



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Fig. 11 Whale boat converted into an efficient dredger for use at 

 moderate depths. Dr. Schmitt and Dr. Fraser occupy posi- 

 tions adjacent to the dredging table. 



Fig. 12 Ship's launch used for deep-sea fishing and in transporting 

 scientists from the Velero III to shore. 



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Fig. 13 View of the boat deck of Velero III from the wharf at San 

 Diego showing animal cages, scientists' working space, and 

 auxiliary craft under cover. 



Fig. 14 The exploration cruiser Velero III at dockside with a deck- 

 load of live animals for the San Diego Zoological Society. 



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Fig. 15 The bridge of Velero III showing from left to right auto- 

 matic windshield wiper, ship's telegraph, and gyroscopic 

 steering device, and radio beacon detector. 



Fig. 16 The chart room of Velero III showing panel indicator board, 

 telephone, electric ship's log, and other navigational aids on 

 the commodious chart table. 



