The Origins and Early History of the Steamer Albatross, 1880-1887.(Statistical Data Included)

From: Marine Fisheries Review | Date: September 22, 1999| Author: ALLARD, DEAN C. | Copyright information

Spencer Fullerton Baird (Fig. 1), a noted systematic zoologist and builder of scientific institutions in 19th century America, persuaded the U.S. Congress to establish the United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries(1) in March 1871. At that time, Baird was Assistant Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Following the death of Joseph Henry in 1878, he became head of the institution, a position he held until his own demise in 1887. In addition to his many duties as a Smithsoni...

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