808 fathometer transducer. Hydrographic Manual 1942. Called first portable sonic sounding device. First acoustic sounding device used on C&GS sounding boats for shallow water. First use of shallow water fathometer continuous records by C&GS
Image ID: theb2155, NOAA's Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey (C&GS) Collection Credit: NOAA Central Library Category: Charting/Soundings/Electronic/ • High Resolution Photo Available
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