Record

RefNoMS/527/2/2/27
LevelItem
TitleAddress to the Royal Society, from A Chaston Chapman
Date15 February 1918
DescriptionLetter or address on Chapman's dogfish fishery proposal. Suggests that dogfish are very plentiful and their use is 'of very great national importance' -- notes that the fish is high in fat, contains gelatine and that the bones and refuse could be used for manure -- proposes that a fishery run by local men be set up on the Irish coast -- notes the need for government backing -- would like to hear the Committee's view.
Extent4pp
FormatTypescript
AccessStatusOpen
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