ML110858
Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangliae
Contributor
Date
Location
- Age and sex
- Adult Male - 1
- Playback
- Not specified
Media notes
NOTES: Reel notes: "One of best this cruise. 1129-1218. Virgin Island Bank. Close individual. No UNQ-7a level changes. 15 Feb 1973." Sound Recording Log: "Date: 15 Feb 1973. Time start: 1129, Time stop: 1218. Cruise #: A-388. Tape # 21. Position: Lat. 18¡30.9N. Long. 64¡30.5W. Species: Humpback. Number: 1. Est. Range: 300 yards. True bearing: 260¡. Rel. Bearing: 280. Movements: more/less stationary. Weather: ptly cloudy. Sea state & noise level: 3-mod swells. Depth: 10 fath. Propulsion & aux. noise status: Eng secured. Recorder: UNQ-7a. Filters: open. Gain: 1/3 or 2. Hydrophone: R-130. If hump: # full calls: 2+. Any peculiarities: yes, see Dr. Winn's notes. Any photos taken? Yes. Other notes: Started reel just ahead of a full call (dive). Last two reels 20-21, Radar, Radio +Transponder secured - found radar transponder to produce RF on AC power line when on." SEAOCEAN TEMPAIR: 27.
Technical information
- Recorder
- Microphone
- Sennheiser MKH 816P48
- Accessories
Archival information
- Cataloged
- 29 Sep 2003 -
- Digitized
- 29 Sep 2003 -