Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-06-05
ALBATROSS IS BACK
FROM LAYSAN TRIP
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leaking very slightly and that there
was no Ganger.
The Albatross returns from a cruise
Of several weeks to Laysan and other
small Islands near here. She proceed
ed from this port to Laysan Island,
soundings being taken all the way at
a distance OF about every twenty-five
miles.
At Laysan Island some Of the scien
lists went ashore and Camped there,
while other members of the expedition
stayed on board during the night, go,
ing ashore during the Anytime.
A stay ot about eight days was made
there, Turing which time the eXpedl,
ton made complete survey OF me isl.
and and studied the animal life.
The season was a good one for the
study Of the bird life Of Laysan. The
albatrOss had young ones about two.
thirds grown and the various other
birds, such as boobies. terms and 9th.
ers, were also bringing up their feath.
cred brood.
DR.. Alexander remarks upon the fact
that Laysan is the only island in that
regiSn Of the Pacific where birds strict.
Iy belonging 10 the land can be found
or thaGn thApa 10 gna,fAly MI "a
size and color resembles the canary
and red bird which is very pretty.
While this work was peing carried
on ashore, the sounding and fishing
work was carried -on with some meas.
IRE Of success. quite number of spec
linens being obtained.
While on Laysan. the expedition Wis
tied Max Schlemmer, the representa-
tive Of hackfeld & Co., who looks after
the firms interests on the islsnd. They
report that he is quite well and happy
His wife has just left this port in the
bark Ceylon on her way to Iaysan
whore she will share the lonesome
post.
Upon leaving Laysan. the Albatros'
visited the Dowsett and Marrow reefs
On her way there an extensive anC
heretofore undiscovered bank wa
found to the south and southeast o
Laysan. This bank, which is covered
with about twenty fathoms of water
was surveyed by the Albatross, whicl
steamed ever 1t for about six miles.
The French Frigate shoal was mex
visited and a stay OF about day made
The vessel then steamed on to Necke
Island, out as the wind was from al
unfavorable quarter, no landing coulC
be made there.
The officers Of the vessel report tina
the tall Flagstaff left there by the Brit
ish survey party is still standing.
This island is entirely uninhabited
There are no springs on the island, blu
II is said that fresh water can be oh
tanned from drippings in certain
cave. AS this cave has TO be approach
ed by water, however, II is the opinion
OF the members of the expedition tina
II would be'rather ticklish work to ge
at il.
The Albatross also visited Bird Isl
and, where a landing was effected ant
a stay OF day made. Specimens were
secured here as we'll as at the othel
places where the vessel called.
Altogether the expedition brings
back with it about $50 bird skins ant
numerous marine specimens.
While the members of the party o
scientists characterize the trip as {
most interesting one, the vessels crev
is glad to get back from the uninhabit
ed islands. Every one Is well on boarC
including the famous goat which hal
picked up considerably and is gettinl
fat and sleek He originally cam,
from the Philippines and the tropica
weather evidently agrees with him.
The story of the Martinique disaster
was news TO those on board the Al
batross and great interest was evlncet
in it, especially by the scientiSs NJ
signs Of the outbreak had been notice.
by those IN board.