488 REPORT OF COMMISSIONER OF FISH AND FISHERIES. [52] 



The log-books are obtained from time to time from the Bureau of 

 Navigation of the Navy Department, and are the same as those carried 

 on naval vessels. 



The outfit of illuminating apparatus includes, among other things — 



1 white signal or riding light (Tuft's 



patent lantern). 



2 running lights (1 green and 1 red). 

 8 deck lanterns. 



1 automatic flash torch. 

 A series of Coston's signals. 

 10 swinging lamps for cabin, labora- 

 tory, etc. 



Fifteen cork jackets and two life-buoys are carried, the latter being 

 fastened, one to each davit, where they can be most readily thrown 

 overboard in case of need ; the former being distributed in the sleeping 

 berths, where they may be conveniently to hand in case of an emer- 

 gency. In this connection, mention may properly be made of the fact 

 that the mattresses are all of the life saving Ostermoor pattern, and the 

 pillows are made of the same material as that used in the beds. 



The bedding and mess furniture, both forward and aft, was furnished 

 by the Commission, and the same attention has been given to insure 

 the safety and comfort of the seamen as the officers or others who may 

 be on the vessel. Indeed, it has been found necessary to have only one 

 mess on board, and though the seamen, cook and cabin boy berth and 

 eat forward, they are supplied in all respects with the same food as 

 that furnished to the cabin table. 



The cabin and forcastle are carpeted, and the cabin is heated by a 

 stove which sits in the center. The outfit of mess furniture, while 

 being serviceable, is plain and unostentatious. It is also necessarily 

 less elaborate than it might be on a larger vessel, but is sufficient to 

 insure the comfort of those on board. 



The specialists who are detailed to accompany the vessel from time 

 to time are supplied with bedding and other necessary mess furniture. 



