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summit of the Dogger Bank, but that the dredging was confined 
to its westward slopes. Had the summit of the bank being gained, 
the lead would have shown a much less depth of water. It is 
however probable that the shallow waters on the bank, constantly 
agitated, and disturbing the sandy bottom, will not be found so 
favourable to animal life as the deeper and more tranquil slopes 
which we investigated. Another expedition must prove this. 
The signs of the sky, as read by the experienced eye of Hutch- 
inson, foretold a gale from the west, which was not long in com- 
ing to confirm his judgment. The boat was, therefore, turned 
landward, and with all the speed she was capable of, she ran 
towards her port. The night was a glorious one, and the comet 
was seen under peculiarly favourable circumstances. The boat’s 
track, and the spray thrown off by the paddles, were brilliantly 
phosphorescent. The gale was, however, unpleasantly strong, 
and right in our teeth, placing our very extensive collection of 
bottles in some jeopardy, and upsetting our dishes of valuables 
in a decidedly unpleasant manner. Midnight found us in sight 
of Tynemouth Castle, and under its sheltering lee we laid by for 
the night. Next morning the wind, though much abated, was 
unfavourable for dredging, and after a few hours’ work on the 
haddock ground, with little success, we abandoned the attempt, 
and ran for the Tyne, so finishing on Saturday afternoon our 
first cruise. 
On Monday morning a much larger party assembled on board 
the “‘ Chesapeake.” “Mr. Norman had left us, but in his place 
we had the Rey. H. B. Tristram, F.L.8., Messrs. G. 8. Brady, 
H. B. Brady, F.L.8., Drewitt O. Brown, E. J. J. Browell, and 
Hugh Bowman, so that we had a party of eight besides our 
assistants. Much delay again occurred at starting. Our heavily 
laden boat ran aground in the river, and we were exposed for an 
hour to the jeers of countless crowds of pleasure seekers bound 
for the Tynemouth regatta. When at last we reached the bar, 
we found it sufficiently lively, and the fine fresh breeze and 
billowy sea did not appear very favourable for our objects. We 
ran, however, nearly due north, or a little to the east of it, and 
when approaching Warkworth attempted to work our dredges. 
