We were extremely anxious to get some idea of the general character of the Fauna, and particularly of the distribution of the higher groups; and after various suggestions for modification of the dredge, it was proposed to try the ordinary trawl.

They carry a large neta shrimp-trawl, it is calledwhich is drawn over the sandy home of the Shrimp.

The submarine first concentrated her fire on the Nelson, which immediately slipped her trawl and went to action stations.