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A summary of work performed, the dissemination of information, 

 and other miscellaneous business handled by the Patrol for 1926 

 follows : 



Washington oflacial messages 470 



Daily routine broadcasts 372 



Special broadcasts (during fog) 42 



Ice information to certain vessels, special 165 



Special ice information requested 48 



Position reports requested 1 



Track information requested 4 



Chronometer comparisons 1 



Weather reports 102 



Water temperature reports received 5,488 



Ice reports received from: 



Steamships 414 



Cape Race 172 



Words handled by radio 252,299 



Violation of steamship tracks reported 1 



SOS not in jurisdiction of Patrol vessels 4 



As in previous years, the cooperation received from passing ships 

 was generous and indicative of a sincere appreciation of this service, 

 which is being financially supported by international contribution. 

 The commander of the ice patrol takes this opportunity to thank all 

 those who assisted to make the past season's work successful. 



