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Waldo L. Schmitt 
Smithsonian Institution 
Washington, 25, D. C. 
hear Mr. Schmitt: 
Sorry I won't be in Tahiti to go along on the 
biological survey, because it sounds very interesting. 
Anemones are fascinating things to watch through a face 
mask, almost more interesting to me than the fish. 
I can see no reason why Mareva couldn't be made 
available for you for the period you mentioned. She will 
be going down to Raivatfae in January, and probably back 
there sometime during the summer (this for a Peabody Museum / 
project ) . 
Mareva should be ideal for your project. How 
much do you know about her? I hesitate to launch into 
details if you're already pretty well acquainted with the 
boat, but if not, let me know and I'll give you the full 
treatment. She carries enough fu&l to cruise 1,400 miles 
under power, and she will sail up wind. 
The charter price to you would be $3,000 per month, 
and would include captain and sailor, and fuel.V The problem 
of getting a capable captain is always with us, but could 
be done with enough advance notice, I think. 
I know how difficult it is to make arrangements 
from Washington for a field trip beginning in Tahiti, 
and I'll be glad to help in any way I can. 
Let me know what other information you need, 
and I'll send it along to you. 
James McConnaughey 
