Pelagic animals are particularly abundant at , on account of the proximity of deep water, and by far the greater part of the species were obtained by the used of the . Dredging in this region is attended with dangers, to guard against which some some little foresight is necessary. The boat should always be provided with a compass, even in going short distances from land, as the fogs are very thick in summer, and are suddenly formed. The dredger must also keep an eyer to windward, as the approach of a fog bank may be generally seen at least some minutes beforehand, so that a course may be taken for home; unless, indeed, he be something of a pilot himself, of have one with him, when he may often continue his operations notwithstanding the obscurity. A "horn," consisting of a with the apex knocked off, should also be provide, to be used when lost in a fog, for, when blown, it will be answered according to the the humane custom of this region, by any who may hear it, whether on shore or in boats.
— WILLIAM STIMPSON