Amerson, B. 
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berth common and Hawaiian Noddies, Fairy Terns, Frigates, all three 
Boobies ana Tropicbiros {red “tailed) also appeared • We passed the 
Island about 8:15 very close and anchored in the lee of the island (w) . 
The steeply sloping hillsides are covered with green vegetation. Hie 
side on which we anchored (west side) is a sheer cliff —the highest 
pear*, being 09 « test high. Seyeral caves ( ) are located along the 
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waters edge. Some of these appear to be quite large And deep. Many 
Fairy Terns (and a few Blue— grey Noddies) are either nesting or roostiig 
in the center portion of this side on the small rock ledges. We 
anchored approximately yards from the island in fathoms of water. 
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Immediately after stepping the skipper sent the 1st Lt., Chief Boson 
Mate , and another sailer to check out the landing site and see if the 
landing was safe. At our anchorage we cannot see the landi ng area. 
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&y returned landing area. They returned shortly to tell us that if it 
was any calnr we could land. In the meantime the crew began to catch 
sharks (15-20 lbs) right and left* The rubber boat again went to 
survey the landing site just before noon but the sea had grown worse. 
More fishing — more shark. During mid -afternoon khe boat made another 
survey trip and still the surf was too rough. The skipper decided to 
try again early (5 a. a.) tomorrow morning (June 6) as the surf then is 
suppose to be quite dalra. During the afternoon many mar?* sharks were 
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caught but all were about the same size. A few edible also 
caught . During the afternoon a message came in concerning personnel 
schedules. I am to leave the ship at Midway, fly to Honolulu pick Tip 
an t assistant ( and equipment) and go to Sand Island ( Johnston Island) 
to make a survey during the month of July. Fred and three assistants 
