Coral sand deposits
BRSMG-Cc6137
Holding institution:
Donor:
F G Pearcey
Licence:
Open Government Licence
Voyage:
HMS Challenger (1872-76)
Date Collected:
22 July 1874 - 22 July 1874
Form:
Sample
Type status:
No
Station:
172
Station/Area Information
Station:
172
Date collected:
22/07/1874
Area:
Tonga Island
Water body:
Western Central Pacific Ocean
FAO:
71
Depth (Fathoms):
18 fathoms
Decimal Latitude:
-20.97
Decimal Longitude:
-175.15
Surface Temperature:
75°F
Bottom Temperature:
0°F
Gear:
Dredge
Sediment sample:
Coral sand
Notes:
Label reads: Calcareous foraminiferal Sand (Coral Sand). Reefs Tongatabu. Friendly Isl. Depth 18 fathoms.
