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Zine
Title: Seaview Sextant (sometimes "The Seaview Sextant")
Publisher: "Voyage Alliance" appears on the cover of the fourth issue
Editor(s): Linda Adams
Date(s): 1984-1987
Series?:
Medium: print
Genre: gen
Fandom: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Language: English
External Links: [1]
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Seaview Sextant is a quarterly gen Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea anthology fanzine published by Linda Adams. There were 12 issues in total.

In an ad in The McCallum Observer #6 the publisher stated she would accept "...fiction, articles, interviews and poetry..."

Issue 1

Seaview Sextant 1 was published in December 1984 and contains 32 pages. It contains no table of contents, and only some pages are numbered. There are several fan-created cartoons as well as some xeroxed copies of official show photos.

From the editorial:

For a long time, Voyage has needed a really good fanzine.
 I'm going to try to make The Seaview Sextant that zine. I want everyone to participate in the making of this zine, to be like a
 family. Next time, I don' t want just two people to contribute something —— I want everyone to. Material will be printed on a first come, first serve basis. I also would appreciate it if you would tell me what you'd like to see more of in TSS, less of, and what improvements should I make. Let's make this a zine we'll all be proud of.

back cover of issue #1
front cover of issue #1
  • World's Greatest Thespian: A Tribute (Richard Basehart bio) by Linda Adams
  • Memory in the Folds by Linda Adams (fiction)
  • A New Beginning by Linda Adams (fiction)
  • Captain's Courageous and the Man Behind the Roles (David Hedison bio) by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar
  • A Test of Fear by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar (fiction)
  • Harry, the Red-Haired Admiral by Diane Farnsworth (filk)

  • inside page of issue #1

  • inside page of issue #1, example of one of the several photocopied photographs

Issue 2

Seaview Sextant 2 was published in February 1985 and contains 40 pages. Contributors: Lucy Carr, Debbie Donahue, Christopher Dufour, Diane Farnsworth, Clayton George, Megan Koler, Judy Mortimore, Mark Phillips, and Pam Rhine.

back cover of issue #2
front cover of issue #2, Clayton George
  • Winning by J.L.S.M.
  • New London by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar (fiction) (2)
  • The Treasure by Pam Rhine (fiction) (8)
  • Just a Dream by Megan Koler (fiction) (16)
  • Seaview Roster: The Show's Characters (characters) (24)
  • Warning by J.L.S.M. (fiction) (28)
  • Take Her Up, Mr. Morton (bio of Robert Dowdell) by Judy Mortimore (33)
  • Treat Her Like a Lady (filk to the tune of Jimmy Buffett's "Volcano") (34)

  • inside page from issue #2

  • inside page from issue #2

  • inside page from issue #2, xeroxed photo

Issue 3

Seaview Sextant 3 was published in May 1985 and contains 68 pages. There is no editorial. This issue has a few fan cartoons, and some original art. Contributors: Lucy Carr, Debbie Donahue, Christopher Dufour, Sudsy Elfritz, Diane Farnsworth, Clayton George, Debbie Kayes, David Pashen, Mark Phillips, Jeanne Powers, Pam Rhine, and Gary Walsh.

photocopy of the front cover of issue #3
  • Sweet Dreams and Sunshine by Christopher Dufour
  • The Unofficial Seaview Blueprints (tech) by Christopher Dufour (1)
  • Hazel Eyes (filk) by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar (18)
  • Prisoner by Diane Farnsworth (fiction) (19)
  • David Hedison (bio) by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar (28)
  • Today's Dream-Tomarow's Reality by Christopher Dufour and Linda Adams (fiction) (37)
  • Time After Tomarrow by Pam Rhine (fiction) (41)
  • Sweet Dreams and Sunshine by Christopher Dufour (fiction) (46)


  • inside art from issue #3, David Paschen (photocopy)

  • inside art from issue #3, Christopher Dufour (photocopy)

  • inside art from issue #3, CAD (photocopy)

  • inside art from issue #3, Judith Anne (photocopy)

Issue 4

Seaview Sextant 4 was published in August 1985 and contains 71 pages. Contributors: Christopher Dufour, Diane Farnsworth, Sudsy Elfritz, Clayton George, Debra Kayes, David Paschen, Pam Rhine, and Stuart Lauwrence [1] Riley.

front cover of issue #4, Sudsy Elfritz
  • Beginning Somewhere (fiction) by Debra Kayes (2)
  • First Time for Everything (fiction) by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar (14)
  • Hidden Contact by Christopher Dufour (25)
  • The First Trip (fiction) by Pam Rhine (45)
  • Deadly Pawn (fiction) by Pam Rhine (51)
  • Not Just Fun and Games (fiction) by Stuart Riley (59)

  • art from issue #4, David Paschen

  • art from issue #4, David Paschen

  • art from issue #4, David Paschen

  • art from issue #4, Sudsy Elfritz

Issue 5

Seaview Sextant 5 was published in December 1985 and contains 52 pages. Contributors: David Beland, Judy Collins, Christopher Dufour, Diane Farnsworth, Clayton George, David Pashen, Mark Phillips, Pam Rhine, and Judy Richards.

cover of issue #5, Judith Anne
  • The True Test -Meeting David Hedison (description by a fan of meeting the actor, complete with photos) by Judy Richards (2)
  • On Borrowed Time-An Evening with Richard Basehart (description by a fan of meeting the actor, complete with photos) by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar (3)
  • Sending the Old Man Home (filk, based on Jimmy Buffet's "Volcano") by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar (10)
  • Test of Friendship (fiction) by Pam Rhine (12)
  • Fire Two (fiction) by Christopher Dufour (19)
  • Surprise (fiction) by Diane Farnsworth (22)
  • But I Was Only Doing My Job, Sir! (a bio of Lee Crane) by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar and Linda Adams (26)
  • My Captain, My Friend (fiction) by Pam Rhine (34)
  • A Seaview Christmas (fiction) by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar (43)
  • A Seaview Carol (filk to the tune of "God Rest You Merry Gentlemen") by Diane Farnsworth (51)

  • art from issue #5, Judith Anne

  • art from issue #5, Clayton George

  • art from issue #5, CAD

  • art from issue #5, Judith Anne

Issue 6

Seaview Sextant 6 was published in February 1986 and contains 84 pages. Title on the cover: "Tales from the Log of the Seaview." ("A special issue of Seaview Sextant, dedicated to the bizarre, the weird, the not-quite right, the... off-kilter Voyager who lives in ALL OF US...")

inside front cover of issue #6 (photocopy
front cover of issue #6 (photocopy)

Contributors: Christopher Dufour, Diane Farnsworth, Sandy Olive, Pam Rhine, Cathy Woldow, Linda Adams, Clayton George (art), Wendi Miller (art), and Sudsy Elfritz (borders).

  • No Island is a Man (fiction) by Christopher Dufour (3)
  • Who on Seaview (fiction) by Pam Rhine and Sandy Olive (21)
  • Log Entries (long poem or filk, though unclear what it is based on) by Cathy Woldow (32)
  • Fire 2: The Phantom Strikes, (episode review) by Christopher Dufour (33)
  • The Phantom Strikes Back (fiction) by Diane Farnsworth (38)
  • Chip's Song (filk, Jimmy Buffet, "Dreamsicle") by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar (45)
  • Sharkey's Lament (filk, Jimmy Buffet "Volcano") by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar (45)
  • Nightmare Man by Linda Adams (47)
  • Penpal Department (82)

  • art from issue #6

  • art from issue #6

  • art from issue #6

  • art from issue #6

  • art from issue #6

  • art from issue #6

  • art from issue #6

  • art from issue #6

Issue 7

Seaview Sextant 7 was published in May/June 1986 and contains 61 pages. Contributors: Betsy Cunningham, Christopher Dufour, Diane Farnsworth, Ginger Fitts, Clayton George, Debra Kays, Margo McDonnell, Wendi Miller, Pam Rhine, Wendi Miller, Sydney, Sudsy Elfritz, and Cathy Woldow.

cover of issue #7, Sudsy Elfritz
  • Midshipman's Dream (fiction) by Ginger Fitts (2)
  • How it All Started (fiction) by "Lee B. Crane" (26)
  • Log Entries (fiction) by Cathy Woldow (28)
  • Del Monroe (a fan's description of meeting the actor) by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar (29)
  • Fire Two (episode review) by Christopher Dufour (33)
  • A Sea Child Dies on Land (poem) by Betsy Cummings (40)
  • Terry Seaview (fiction) by Pam Rhine (41)
  • Surprise Package (fiction) by Debra Kays (45)
  • Pen Pals (60)

  • art from issue #7, Clayton George

  • art from issue #7, Sudsy Elfritz

  • art from issue #7, Clayton George

  • art from issue #7, Wendi Miller

Issue 8

Seaview Sextant 8 was published in 1986 (month not specified) and contains 47 pages. All art is by Betsy Cummings.

cover of issue #8, Betsy Cummings
  • Doc's Orders (fiction) by Betsy Cummings (1)
  • A Chance to Meet David Hedison (description of a fan's time with the actor) by Vieve Yarbrough-Richards (president of the David Hedison Fan Club) (15)
  • Secret Lovers (fiction) by Pam Rhine and Sandy Olive (22)
  • True Heroines (non-fiction, the women of VTTBOTS, addresses the mostly-disappointing roles) by Linda Adams (26)
  • Hell in Paradise (fiction) by Pam Rhine (36)
  • A Seaview Carol by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar (filk to the tune of "We Three Kings") (44)

  • inside page from issue #8, Betsy Cummings

  • inside page from issue #8, Betsy Cummings

  • inside page from issue #8, filk plus clip art

  • inside page from issue #8, Betsy Cummings

Issue 9

Seaview Sextant 9 was published in August 1986 and contains 178 pages. This issue is the same zine as The Captain's Sextant, see that page.

cover of issue #9


Issue 10

Seaview Sextant 10 contains 54 pages. It is undated (probably 1986). It is the first issue that has a table of contents. Art is by Clayton George, Betsy Cummings, and Leigh Roche.

cover of issue #10 (photocopy)
  • Blue Fire (fiction) by Pam Rhine (1)
  • Lights, Camera, Action: The Day Irwin Was Ringside (bio) by Mark Phillips (10)
  • Holding Out for a Hero (fiction) by Betsy Cummings (12)
  • Illusion (fiction) by Pam Rhine (14)
  • Marina (fiction) by Debi Kays (29)

  • art from issue #10, Betsy Cummings, (photocopy)

  • art from issue #10, Leigh Roche, (photocopy)

  • art from issue #10, Clayton George, (photocopy)

  • art from issue #10, many issues have these uncredited "volcano" cartoons, (photocopy)

Issue 11

Seaview Sextant 11 is undated (1987) and contains 58 pages. Interior art is uncredited but most appears to be by Betsy Cummings. The cover is by Clayton George.

front cover by Clayton George
  • One Summer Day (fiction) by Isabell Klein (1)
  • Pen Pals (ad) (20)
  • Hali 'a Aloha, Cherished Memories (fiction) by Pam Rhine (23)
  • Lights! Camera! Action! The Men Behind the Scenes (a short list of non-aired credit listings) by Doug Diamond (53)
  • Memories (filk, "Piano Man" by Billy Joel) by Diane Farnsworth Kachmar (56)

  • art from issue #11, Linda?

  • art from issue #11, Betsy Cummings

  • art from issue #11, Betsy Cummings

  • art from issue #11, Betsy Cummings

Issue 12

Seaview Sextant 12 is undated (1987) and contains 38 pages. The front cover is by Clayton George, the back cover by Susan Corbell. Interior art by Betsy Cummings, and Clayton George.

back cover of issue #12, Susan Corbell
front cover of issue #12, Clayton George
  • Contingency Plan (fiction) by Isabell Klein (2)
  • Derelict (fiction) by Deborah Oriti (13)

  • inside art from issue #12, Betsy Cummings

  • inside art from issue #12, Betsy Cummings

  • inside art from issue #12, Clayton George

  • inside art from issue #12, Clayton George

References

  1. ^ spelled that way in the credits, could be a typo
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