The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Sounding Machines

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Contrivances for ascertaining the depth of water. There are various kinds in use, being known respectively as Massey's, Walker's, Ericsson's, Trowbridge's Electric, Sigsbee's and Sir William Thompson's Sounding Machines.

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