southern periphery. The rotary characteristics of the currents at 

 this location appear to indicate an area of eddy turbulence on the 

 lee side of the Bank with respect to the impinging current. . 



3. Wind is a significant factor influencing the direction of 

 flow in the surface layer. Observed surface currents veer approxi- 

 mately U5 degrees from the direction of the wind diiring periods of 

 steady, relatively high velocity winds. 



U. Thermal stratification introduces a sharp cutoff of the 

 wind-driven characteristics. The wind influence superimposed upon 

 the net southeasterly flow is apparent above the thermocline. The 

 wind-driven effect is absent below the thermocline and the net flow 

 predominates. 



5. Current speeds decrease with depth owing to frictional in- 

 fluence of the bottom. 



6. Influence of tidal forces on currents near the Bank is not 

 readily apparent thoiigh such effects undoubtedly exist. 



7. Further studies involving simultaneous observations at sev- 

 eral representative locations on the Bank are required for precise 

 determination of the c\irrent regime over Plantagenet Bank.. Such 

 studies appropriately spaced through the year will also permit in- 

 vestigation of possible seasonal modifications of the currents in 

 this region. 



