Punch,  15 (1848), 246.

What is the Sea-Serpent?

Anon

Genre:

Notes, Drollery

Subjects:

Monstrosities, Zoology, Controversy


    Proposes several candidates for the 'Sea-Serpent' including 'the Mrs. Harris of the ocean', 'a great seal, dropped from Davy Jones's midnight watch', and 'An infinite deal of nothing'.



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