“It is pleasant to notice that the harmony between the naturalists and officers of the "Blake" was not for an instant disturbed during the time they were working in common. Everything in the way of naval routine was sacrificed for the time to the objects of the cruise, and the appearance of the deck and bow of the Blake was often more that of a mud-scow than of a vessel in the service of the United States.” WayStatesUnitedCommonUnited StatesObjectsOceanHarmonyAppearanceInstantPleasantExplorationRoutineOfficersBowsMudVesselDisturbedDeckCruiseNavalBlakeNaturalistOcean Exploration Book:A Contribution to American Thalassography: Three Cruises of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Steameer Source: A Contribution to American Thalassography: Three Cruises of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Steameer
