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H.M.S. Challenger shortening sail to sound

This print of the H.M.S. Challenger shows it with shortened sails, so that it can reduce its speed to take scientific readings.

Illustration from:
Tizard, T.H., Moseley, H.N., Buchanan, J.Y. & Murray, J. (1885) Narrative of the cruise of the H.M.S. Challenger, Edinburgh. Vol 1, Part 2, p511.

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