140 TRANSACTIONS LIVERPOOL BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 
Fia. 3.—‘‘ Nansen’”’ Closing Tow-net 
in action. 
I. Open, as it descends and as it 
fishes. 

II. Closed, as it is hauled in after 
fishing. 


M. Messenger to effect closing ; 

L. Releasing apparatus ; 

T. Throttling noose ; 
C Canvas front to net; 
B. Brass bucket containing the 
catch ; 







W. Weight. 


