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& is . : : : February, 1910 with a sounding machine to do it there was no hardship for anybody and there- fore no excuse for neglect. "The storm ended at last and cleared up. We were anchored off Sturgeon Point and pot to Buffalo ©. K. Oar crew decided the Wilson a great ship and the forward end of the boat think a sounding machine once used, indis- pensable." Capt. Buie declares that no person, who has used the machine, can con- scientiously say that it is other than a good thing. Capt. W. L. Sutherland, of the steam- er Yuma, reports: that he was enabled on one occasion to get bottom at 95 fathoms, running at 11 miles an_ hour. He considers the machine invaluable on any lake boat and is sure that its use would prevent many of the accidents on the lakes. Capt. Neil Campbell, of the steamer H. C. Frick, also indorses the machine highly, saying, "It is very simple and easy to' operate, gives you the "exact sounding every time and running full speed. I tried the machine several times ott in the lake and got the exact sound- ing on the chart, 40 fathoms was the deepest that I tried it in. I cannot find words to praise this sounding machine too highly. My opinion is that. every ship should have one. One special re- sult obtained I will mention. In run- ning from Sheboygan to South Chicago, Dec. 28, 1909, in a blizzard of snow, I was greatly relieved of anxiety and worry as I kept track of the ship by my log and sounding machine, going full speed all the time until I checked down to anchor off Chicago." Capt: ©. Hi. Heaton, of the steamer John Stanton, says that he would not have it removed from his boat under any consideration. He says that he has experienced no trouble whatever in get- ting soundings at 50 and 60 fathoms when going full speed and that he re- peatedly got soundings from 30 to 40 fathoms in 90 seconds, at full speed. Capt. R. Jollie; of the steamer. E. J... Buffington, says that he has found the machine most useful, saying: "We righted ourselves on two occasions in thick and foggy weather by using the machine. We found we were shoaling the water and hauled out until water deepened without any delay, the steamer going full speed all the 'time. Person- ally I would not be without the machine and am also of the opinion that all boats ought to have one." Capt. J. H. Driscoll; of the steamer John Dunn Jr., regards the machire as the best safeguard that has been placed aboard his ship in several years and eyen adds that he would feel lost on a ship without one. He says that he has used it to good advantage in going along "TAE. Marine REVIEW the coast in thick weather, enabling him to navigate at full speed. Capt. F. A:, Bailey; of the steamer Thomas F. Cole, says: "I cannot speak too highly of the machine and would haté. to sail a boat without one. 1 found 5 fathoms of water off Vermil- lion Point, Lake Superior, last season where the chart. indicates 17 fathoms. lt has been quite a number of years since the lakes have been surveyed and it is surprising how many shoal spots one finds and the reason we find them is because the sounding machine is al- ways ready and it isn't any trouble to use it. They are certainly a great ad-: dition to the lake steamer." Capt. B. M. Landgrass, of the steamer LaBelle, also says that he would not like to be without one and thinks that all steamers should be equipped with the machine. In. fact there is no need of 'testi- monials in favor of this machine. The time-saving element appeals to most masters as it is possible to take accurate soundings without checking. With the hand lead it is necessary to check down to three or four miles-an hour. The machine, of which an illustration is herewith given, consists of a stand, together with a reel containing 250 fathoms of fine piano wire, to which is attached a 25-pound lead having a hol- low space large enough to take the nickel plated depth gage. The working of the instrument is based on the pressure of the water, the depth gage having a very small hole, through which the water is_ forced against the air pressure as the lead is lowered. face the depth gage is opened and the water in it measured by a small ebony gage. These ebony measuring gages are so designed that the fathoms measure equidistant. In every other atmospheric eage half the length is required to rec- ord the first 5 fathoms. As the working of the instrument de-. pends entirely upon the pressure of the water, soundings up to 100 fathoms can easily be taken while the vessel is going full speed. : The machine is small in size, taking up little space on deck and the lead and wire is of such size as to offer little resistance to the water. It has no spring arrangements and the gage is of such strength that it will stand rough handling without injury. It works equally well in all weather and no special instruction or extra crew is necessary to operate. If the captain wishes he can control the machine and be sure of the exact number of fathoms by personally closing and opening the cap of the gage. The approximate depth can always be determined by the length On being brought to the sur- 81 of wire out, as shown by the dial on the machine. It can be operated from the bridge. BRONZE CLOCK FOR CAPT. 'MATTHEW ANDERSON. When the Anchor Line steamer Clarion' was on firé near South East Shoal, Lake Erie, Dec. 8, 1909, Captain M. Anderson, of the steamer L. C. Hanna, at the risk of his ship and risk of himself and his crew, managed to -- get alongside of the Clarion and safely rescued six men, then remaining on the burning steamer, as fully described in MarinE Review for January. In recognition of the bravery of Capt. Anderson and the service rendered in rescuing these six men, the board of directors of the Erie & Western Trans- portation Co. (Anchor Line) adopted the following preambles and resolution: Whereas, This company's steamer Bronze SuHres' CLrock PRESENTED TO Capr. MatrHew ANDERSON. Clarion was destroyed by fire off South- east Shoal Light Ship, Lake Erie, Dec. ' 8, 1909, and fifteen of her crew per- 'ished, And Whereas, While the said Clarion was burning, and a heavy sea running, Capt. M. Anderson, then commanding the steamer L. C. Hanna, bravely ran his steamer alongside the burning vessel and after repeated efforts succeeded in sav- ing the lives of six remaining members of the crew. ResotveD, That the thanks of the Erie & Western Transportation Co. are here- by given to Capt. Anderson for his brave and humane action, and that the president is requested to transmit to Capt. Anderson an engrossed copy of the preambles and resolution, duly at- tested, accompanied by some suitable testimonial. And in accordance with this resolution, the Erie & Western Transportation Co. has sent to Capt. Anderson a_ solid bronze ships' clock, as shown in the il- lustration herewith, and has also sent