"The cabin." This was the captain's quarters. The individual sitting is Zera Luther Tanner, first commanding officer of the ALBATROSS. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS" , by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate III.

The upper laboratory on the ALBATROSS. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate IV, p. 111.

The chart-room on the ALBATROSS. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate V, p. 111.

Interior of the pilot-house, steam steering engine. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate VI, p. 111.

Berth-deck, looking forward from aft. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate VII, p. 111.

The steerage. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate VIII, p. 111.

Lower laboratory, looking forward from aft. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate IX, p. 111.

Lower laboratory, looking from aft forward. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate X, p. 111.

The ward room. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate XI, p. 111.

Dredging engine. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate XXIII, p. 111.

Dredging engine. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate XXIV, p. 111.

Reeling engine. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate XXV, p. 111.

Sigbee's machine for sounding with wire, rigged for reeling in. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate XXVII, p. 111.

Tanner sounding machine. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate XXIX, p. 111.

Hilgard's Ocean Salinometer. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate XLI, p. 111.

The bow of the ALBATROSS, showing the location of the dredging boom and sounding machine. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N., United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate XLII, p.111.

Improved beam-trawl. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate XLVIII, p. 111.

1. Common dredge. 2. Chester rake-dredge. 3 and 4. Blake dredge. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate XLIX, p. 111.

Tangle bar. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate L, p. 111.

The tangles. In: "Report on the Construction and Outfit of the United States Fish Commission Steamer ALBATROSS", by Lieutenant-Commander Z. L. Tanner, U. S. N. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Part XI. Report of the Commissioner for 1883. Plate LI, p. 111.

Looking for right whales on the DELAWARE II.

Looking for right whales on the DELAWARE II.

"Thar she blows!!!" Studying whales on the DELAWARE II.

"Thar she blows!!!" Studying whales on the DELAWARE II.

Whale breaching as observed on the DELAWARE II.

Seeking the elusive whale for tissue sampling. Small boat work off the DELAWARE II.

Tissue sampling - dart emplaced on side of whale. See hight resolution to see dart location. Small boat work off the DELAWARE II.

Pursuing whale to emplace dart for tissue sampling. Small boat work off the DELAWARE II.

Back of right whale as seen from small boat off the DELAWARE II.

Back of right whale as seen from small boat off the DELAWARE II.

"Thar she blows!!!" A little tough to miss seeing this one.

Tail of a right whale sounding.

Tail of a right whale prior to sounding.

CTD rosette work on the starboard bow A-frame of the DELAWARE II.

Fish and Wildlife Service Vessel PENQUIN II, used to supply the Pribilof Islands . Originally an Army supply vessel named the LT. RAYMOND ZUSSMAN.

Fish and Wildlife Service Vessel PENQUIN II, used to supply the Pribilof Islands .

Fish and Wildlife Service Vessel PENQUIN II, used to supply the Pribilof Islands . Unloading supplies at St. Paul Island.

Fish and Wildlife Service Vessel PENQUIN II, used to supply the Pribilof Islands .

Start of purse seine set on the Fish and Wildlife Service Ship JOHN R. MANNING.

Fish and Wildlife Service Ship JOHN R. MANNING.

Fish and Wildlife Service Ship JOHN R. MANNING.

Fish and Wildlife Service Patrol Boat SHEARWATER II.

Fish and Wildlife Service Patrol Boat SHEARWATER II.

Fish and Wildlife Service Laboratory Boat RESEARCHER.

Fish and Wildlife Service Laboratory Boat POMPANO.

Fish and Wildlife Service Laboratory Boat POMPANO.

Fish and Wildlife Service Boat PHALAROPE II.

Fish and Wildlife Service Boat PHALAROPE II.

Fish and Wildlife Service Supply Vessel PENGUIN II. Originally the Army vessel LT. RAYMOND ZUSSMAN.

Bureau of Commercial Fisheries Research Vessel UNDAUNTED. This vessel was used by the Tropical Atlantic Biological Laboratory.