Coaling ship.

The PATHFINDER in drydock at Kowloon.

C&GS boat crews racing on the 4th of July.

C&GS holiday parade float.

Funeral procession for Chief Boatswain Thomas Reyes. Officers and crew of the PATHFINDER paying final respects. Ship's crew made the coffin and decorated the truck.

Funeral of Chief Boatswain Thomas Reyes. Each crewman put a small pinch of dirt in coffin before burying Boatswain Reyes. Ship's crew made the coffin and decorated the truck.

Officers were able to sail with their wives. Leo Otis Colbert and his wife Florentine Odou Colbert. Off Cebu on the FATHOMER.

The ship's mascots on the RESEARCH.

Some of the crew with family and friends on a Sunday afternoon. On the foredeck of the PATHFINDER.

The C&GS Ship FATHOMER on a good day. Photo #1 of sequence.

Aerial view of the C&GS Ship FATHOMER on a bad day. After the typhoon of August 15, 1936. Photo #2 of sequence.

Aerial view of the FATHOMER aground after typhoon of August 15, 1936. Barometer stood at 26.77 inches during passage of eye. Photo #3 of sequence.

Aerial view of the FATHOMER aground after typhoon of August 15, 1936. Barometer stood at 26.77 inches during passage of eye. Photo #4 of sequence.

FATHOMER aground after typhoon of August 15, 1936. Barometer stood at 26.77 inches during passage of eye. Photo #5 of sequence.

FATHOMER aground after typhoon of August 15, 1936. Barometer stood at 26.77 inches during passage of eye. Photo #6 of sequence.

FATHOMER aground after typhoon of August 15, 1936. Barometer stood at 26.77 inches during passage of eye. Photo #7 of sequence.

The weak anchor chain link that broke and caused FATHOMER to ground. Barometer stood at 26.77 inches during passage of eye. Photo #8 of sequence.

FATHOMER being towed to Manila. Barometer stood at 26.77 inches during passage of eye. Photo #9 of sequence.

Chart showing location of FATHOMER grounding. Barometer stood at 26.77 inches during passage of eye. Photo #10 of sequence.

The PATHFINDER decked out in holiday finery.

The MARINDUQUE in shipyard.

The MARINDUQUE at Malangas.

The PATHFINDER after arriving in the Philippines. An old post card that had been repeatedly printed.

The PATHFINDER aground in the Cagayan River entrance. The aftermath of a typhoon. Being dug out by a dredge.

The PATHFINDER aground in the Cagayan River entrance. The aftermath of a typhoon. Being dug out by a dredge.

The FATHOMER with launch alongside.

The PATHFINDER on laundry day. Hanging out the sheets to dry.

Survey boat in a tropical lagoon. Boat off the MARINDUQUE.

Coming alongside - Lt. (j.g.) George L. Anderson. Boat off the MARINDUQUE.

The Mount Batua building party. George L. Anderson on right and member of Philippine constabulary with rifle.

Exploring sea caves and undercut cliffs. Boat off the MARINDUQUE.

A survey launch towing a small boat. Boats off the MARINDUQUE.

Survey crew returning to ship. Boat off the MARINDUQUE.

Survey boat being walked in over a reef. Boat off of RESEARCH - offshore right side of photo.

Survey boat under sail.

Survey boat being walked in over a reef.

Survey boat underway. Boat off the PATHFINDER.

Casting the lead on the PATHFINDER.

Casting the lead on the PATHFINDER.

Boat off the RESEARCH at tide gauge.

A C&GS survey party starting for Badoc Island on a bamboo raft.

A water taxi at Singapore. Headed west around the world after a Philippine tour.

An inter-island ferry used by a C&GS party.

Coast and Geodetic Survey Ship LESTER JONES aground in the Nushagak River. Lots of mudflats when the tide goes out.

Coast and Geodetic Survey Ship LYDONIA on the pier at Antigua. Reflections on the pier at Antigua after a rain. In service 1919-1947.

The wreck of the Coast Guard Cutter TAHOMA in 1914. The PATTERSON under J. B. Miller made a 1600 mile round trip to rescue survivors . PATTERSON rescued 26 Coast Guard personnel who were on an island. Reef called Tahoma Reef to this day. J. B. Miller died on the LUSITANIA the following year

Coast and Geodetic Survey Steamer GEDNEY. In service 1875-1915.

Coast and Geodetic Survey Steamer GEDNEY. In service 1875-1915.

Coast and Geodetic Survey Steamer MCARTHUR I. In service 1876-1915. At the Hall Brothers Marine Railway.

Coast and Geodetic Survey Steamer EXPLORER. In service 1904 -1939.