Amerson, B. 
19 ® 
A Wandering Tattler was seen three times (even, on top). We left at 
3 p.a. after a most profitable 6 i/2 hours stay. The whaleboat 
had no problem getting us off the rocks and we again didn't 
get vet (the rocks at sea level axe slippery though)* A turtle 
(not too large) was seen in the shallow water between the two rocks. 
The skipper (Lt. Gandy) spotted one seal lying on low rocks of 
the little Pinnacle about 8:15 a.m. and then two more about 3 p.m. 
in the same place. The ship got underway shortly after we got 
back cm ship and he ded for Pearl and Hermes Reef. 
June 17 , 19^3 - U. S. S. Tawakoni 
Tills morning the seas are very calm and the sky is clear 
with a very a lig ht breeze from the W. E. ¥e began "at sea bird counts 
after breakfast . At 9± a.m. we were approximately V 7 miles north 
of Laysan Island. We definitely could tell it because of the increase 
in birds especially Sooty Terns and Black-footed Albatrosses. A 
nap was taken after lunch. It was learned that the patch on the 
rubber boat was not holding and we would have to use the whaleboat 
at Pearl and Hermes. It .is hoped that it can be patched at Midway. 
A messagg/4ad been sent earlier to Washington inquiring about the 
one being bought. 
June 18, 1963 - Pearl and Hermes Reef, Southeast Island 
This morning after getting up I walked around the island and 
only counted two seals. Fred began banding Red-footed Boobies, etc. 
and marking nests with paper labels. At 8:15 the whaleboat 
