New Jersey Scuba Diving

Striped Killifish

Fundulus majalis

Size: to 6"

Habitat: Generally inshore in harbors, inlets, and other quiet waters. Tolerates a wide range of salinities.

Notes: The largest and most attractive of the many species of killifish in the New Jersey area. The male is above, the female below.

Unlike their delicate cousins the Silversides, local killies are tough as nails, and can often survive several days in nothing more than cool damp seaweed.

Portholes & Deck Lights

Portholes are used to let light and air into a ship. They are usually constructed of brass for corrosion resistance, which makes them highly desirable as collector's items. The drawing at right shows all the major parts:

The immovable backing plate, bolted to the vessel's hull, which carries the hinges for the swing plate and deadlight
The glass swing plate, which is secured shut by large butterfly nuts called 'dogs'
The deadlight, used when it is desired to black-out the vessel, as in time of war

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