V. E. B. NICHOLSON & SONS 
TRAVEL SERVICE 
YACHT CHARTER SPECIALISTS 
P. O. BOX 103 
St, John^Sy 
Antigua y B, W, I, 
COMDR. V. E. B. NICHOLSON, O. B. E. , R. N. 
D. V. NICHOLSON 
R. A. NICHOLSON 
CABLE ADDRESS 
TRAVEL — ANTIGUA 
Deceniber 22, 1958 
Dr# Waldo Schinitt 
Smithsonian Institution 
United States National Museum 
Washington 25, D*C* 
Dear Dr# Schmitt, 
Thank you very much for your letter of December 6th. I have not re- 
plied to it sooner as I have been away in the "Freelance” for her annual 
docking trip* 
I have noted all your comments, and will now answer some of the 
questions. The "Caribbee" will be stopping in Antigua on her way down 
to Trinidad on February 15th. I will be able to load on the old shell 
traps, dredge and large tub etc* on her at that time. At a later date I 
will be flying down to Trinidad to meet you. How I am looking forward 
to itl 
NoT 
It will be quite a big trip. I do mind sleeping on deck if necessary; 
A 
You ask about how much line you should bring. I presume you mean 
line for the mollusc traps. Fishing line can be bo\ight in any of the 
islands, so you need not really lug it down. There doesn't seem to be 
any left of the old lot. It's disapppearedl 
I will ask Boudreau about the the electric plant drier, he is due 
her^any time in the "Voyageur". 
It's a fine idea about photograph|-ing the anemone associations, a 
special tank would be fine. 
I have the deposit now, but cannot return the charter agreement 
as I must consult the owner first. As I say he is due here anydayl 
All the very best to you both and all my friends at the Institu- 
tion. 
A Happy New Year. 
