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Coast and Geodetic Survey steamer BLAKE - in service 1874-1905

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Description

Coast and Geodetic Survey steamer BLAKE - in service 1874-1905.Note cable leading from bow, ship anchored in 600 fathoms.This vessel pioneered deepsea anchoring under John Elliott Pillsbury.Current surveys in the Windward Passage.

Credit

NOAA Office of NOAA Corps Operations

Display Date

1888?

Location

Caribbean Sea, Windward Passage

Collection

Sailing for Science

Nineteenth Century Coast and Geodetic Survey Ships

Keywords

Oceanographic Ships

1834-1899 Ships

Oceanography

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