A Contribution to the Oceanography of the Pacific: Compiled From Data Collected by the United States Steamer Nero While Engaged in the Survey of a Route for a Trans-Pacific Cable (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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In the early part of the year 1899 the U. S. S. Mm, a steam collier of tons displacement, which had been purchased for use during the spanish-american war, was fitted out by the Navy Department, equipped with the necessary apparatus, and dispatched from San Francisco under the command of Commander Charles Belknap, U. S. Navy, with instructions to survey a route for a telegraph cable between the United States, the Philippine Islands, and Japan.
On account of the illness of Commander Belknap, he was relieved from command on the arrival of the, ship at Manila by Lieut. Com mander H. M. Hodges, U. S. Navy, who remained in charge of the survey until its completion.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an extraordinary examination of the ocean floor along the route of the first trans-Pacific cable survey. Based on data collected in 1899, the author meticulously chronicles the depths, temperatures, and the character of the ocean bed, painting a vivid picture of the Pacific as it was a century ago. The author's observations provide a crucial historical record, offering a rare glimpse into the composition of the ocean depths and the contours of the seafloor prior to widespread industrial activity. This detailed account, a product of meticulous scientific inquiry, serves as a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of the Pacific Ocean and the impact of human activity on its fragile ecosystems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334486142_0
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