Part played by Diesel engined vessels in sponge fishing in Tarpon Springs on Gulf coast of Florida; there are two methods of obtaining sponges; shallow water sponges are "hooked" from bottom by fleet of 50 small boats, mostly Diesel powered; in deeper water choice varieties are obtained by divers; fleet of 75 craft ranging from 38 to 45 ft in length is engaged in diving operations; brief note on design of sponge boats.
Ancient industry modernized by diesels
Motorship
Motorship ; 31 , n 5
1946
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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