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LOG BOOK – JANUARY 1st 1884 TO JUNE 30th 1884


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Zerah Tanner - Lieut Commander

Seaton Schroeder - Lieutenant

Sidney H May - Lieutenant

Asher C Baker - Lieutenant (Jr Grade)

Clifford J Boush - Ensign

Randolph H Miner - Ensign (Junior Grade)

Albert A Ackerman - Ensign (Junior Grade)

Cumberland G Herndon - Passed Asst Surgeon

Charles D Mansfield - Paymaster

George W Baird - Passed Asst Engineer

Leroy M Garrett - Ensign (Jsm Grade)

- List of Officers

LIST OF OFFICERS

on the 1'st day of January, 1884

Zera L Tanner Lieut. Commander - LIST OF OFFICERS

Seaton Schroeder Lieutenant - LIST OF OFFICERS

Sidney H May Lieutenant - LIST OF OFFICERS

Asher C. Baker Lieutenant (Jr Grade) - LIST OF OFFICERS

Clifford J. Boush Ensign - LIST OF OFFICERS

Randolph H. Miner Ensign (Junior Grade) - LIST OF OFFICERS

Albert A. Ackerman Ensign (Junior Grade) - LIST OF OFFICERS

Cumberland G. Herndon Passed Asst Surgeon - LIST OF OFFICERS

Charles D Mansfield Paymaster - LIST OF OFFICERS

George W. Baird Passed Asst Engineer - LIST OF OFFICERS

Leroy M. Garrett Ensign (Jun. Grade) - LIST OF OFFICERS


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A A Ackerman - detached April 2 to Washington DC

Leroy M Garrett - detached May 22 to US Geological Survey

SF May - detached June 17 to duty on European station

CG Herndon - detached June 21 to special duty Washington DC

JM Flint, Surgeon - June 21 reported for duty

LIST OF OFFICERS

A.A. Ackerman Ensign (Junior Grade) - April 2'd. To Washington D.C.

Leroy M. Garrett Ensign (Junior Grade) - May 22'd. To U.S. Geological Survey

S.H. May Lieutenant - June 17''84 to duty on European station

C.G. Herndon P.A. Surgeon - June 21.84 to special duties Washington D.C.

J.M. Flint Surgeon - June 21'st. Reported for duty.


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- 67 other passengers


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- Armament


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LOGS FOR JANUARY 1884


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skinners marine railway baltimore md

Lat 39.3, Long -76.6

All observations of barometer in this log book are of the aneroid barometer

All observations of barometer in this log book are of the Aneroid barometer. Seaton Schroeder Lieut, Navigator


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1 January 1884

Daniel Thompson (S.C.) - Discharged Daniel Thompson (S.C.), his term of service having expired.

P.A. Surg - P.A. Surg, C.G. Herndon reported onboard for duty, having been discharged from Naval Hospital, Washington D.C.

Walter Blondell (Fire) - Rated Walter Blondell (Fire) to 1'st Class Machinist.

C.G. Herndon - P.A. Surg, C.G. Herndon reported onboard for duty, having been discharged from Naval Hospital, Washington D.C.

Henry R. King - Shipped the following men: Samuel M. McAvoy, Henry R. King, and John Hawkins as 1'st Class Machinists, and J. W. Astrom (sea), for one year.

John Hawkins - Shipped the following men: Samuel M. McAvoy, Henry R. King, and John Hawkins as 1'st Class Machinists, and J. W. Astrom (sea), for one year.

Samuel M. McAvoy - Shipped the following men: Samuel M. McAvoy, Henry R. King, and John Hawkins as 1'st Class Machinists, and J. W. Astrom (sea), for one year.

J. W. Astrom (sea) - Shipped the following men: Samuel M. McAvoy, Henry R. King, and John Hawkins as 1'st Class Machinists, and J. W. Astrom (sea), for one year.

Thomas Ward (Lds) - Rated James Latham (Lds), Thomas Ward (Lds), J. F. Cooksey (Lds), James Royal (Lds), Edward Goss (Lds), William R. Murphy (Lds), and R. S. Padgett (Lds), all Coal Heavers.

James Royal (Lds) - Rated James Latham (Lds), Thomas Ward (Lds), J. F. Cooksey (Lds), James Royal (Lds), Edward Goss (Lds), William R. Murphy (Lds), and R. S. Padgett (Lds), all Coal Heavers.

James Latham (Lds) - Rated James Latham (Lds), Thomas Ward (Lds), J. F. Cooksey (Lds), James Royal (Lds), Edward Goss (Lds), William R. Murphy (Lds), and R. S. Padgett (Lds), all Coal Heavers.

Edward Goss (Lds) - Rated James Latham (Lds), Thomas Ward (Lds), J. F. Cooksey (Lds), James Royal (Lds), Edward Goss (Lds), William R. Murphy (Lds), and R. S. Padgett (Lds), all Coal Heavers.

J. F. Cooksey (Lds) - Rated James Latham (Lds), Thomas Ward (Lds), J. F. Cooksey (Lds), James Royal (Lds), Edward Goss (Lds), William R. Murphy (Lds), and R. S. Padgett (Lds), all Coal Heavers.

R. S. Padgett (Lds) - Rated James Latham (Lds), Thomas Ward (Lds), J. F. Cooksey (Lds), James Royal (Lds), Edward Goss (Lds), William R. Murphy (Lds), and R. S. Padgett (Lds), all Coal Heavers.

William R. Murphy (Lds) - Rated James Latham (Lds), Thomas Ward (Lds), J. F. Cooksey (Lds), James Royal (Lds), Edward Goss (Lds), William R. Murphy (Lds), and R. S. Padgett (Lds), all Coal Heavers.

J. T. Nee (2 C.F.) - Rated J. T. Nee (2 C.F.) to 1'st C.F.

Commences, and until 4A.M. - Cloudy and rainy. Light breeze to light airs from N.N.W.

From 4 to 8 AM - Overcast and misty; raining at intervals; light airs from NNW

8 to Meridian - Cloudy with light drizzling rain. Light Nly. breeze.

Daniel Thompson (S.C.) - Discharged Daniel Thompson (SC) his term of service having expired.

Walter Blondell (Fin.) - Rated Walter Blondell (Fin) to 1st Class Machinist.

PA Surg. C. G. Herndon - reported onboard for duty, having been discharged from Naval Hospital, Washington,D.C.

Samuel M. McAvoy - Shipped as 1st class machinist for one year.

Meridian to 4 PM - Cloudy and rainy. Light Nly. breeze.

John Hawkins - Shipped as 1st class Machinist for one year

J. W. Astrom (sea.) - Shipped for one year.

4 to 6 PM - Cloudy and rainy. Light Nly breeze.

Henry R. King - Shipped as 1st Class Machinist for one year.

6 to 8 PM - Cloudy and rainy. Light Nly. breeze.

8 PM to Midnight - Overcast and rainy. Light breeze from N.

James Latham (Lds) - Rated Coal Heaver

J.T. Cooksey (Lds) - Rated Coal Heaver

Thomas Ward (lds.) - Rated Coal Heaver

Edward Goss (Lds) - Rated Coal Heaver

James Royal (Lds) - Rated Coal Heaver

R.S. Padgett (Lds.) - Rated Coal Heaver

William R. Murphy - Rated Coal Heaver

J. T. Nee (2C.F.) - Rated to 1st C.F.

The record of air wet-bulb from January 1st to Feb 4th 2pm is worthless_ Z. F. T.


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skinners marine railway baltimore md

Lat 39.3, Long -76.6


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2 January 1884

Commences, and until 4 AM - Overcast and rainy, Calm and light breeze from N.

4 to 8 AM - Cloudy and foggy, with light drizzling rain

8 AM to Meridian - Overcast and rainy, Light breeze from WSW

Meridian to 4 PM - Clearing weather. Wind in squalls from West.

Ensign LeRoy Garrett - reported for duty.

4 to 8 PM - Clear and cold. Moderate breeze from West first hour, shifting to NW second hour.

8 PM to Midnight - Clear and cold. Freezing. Gentle NW breeze.

John A. Stewart (sea.) - Shipped John A. Stewart (sea.) for one year.

S. L. F. Piper (O.S.) - Discharged S. L. F. Piper (O.S.), his term of enlistement having expired.


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Lat 39.3, Long -76.6

Air Wet frozen 5AM-12PM

Frozen -----------------------


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3 January 1884

William Primrose - Shipped for one year as ordinary seaman


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skinners marine railway baltimore md

Lat 39.3, Long -76.6

Air wet bulb. Freezing -----------------------------------------------

Freezing--------


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4 January 1884

Commences and until 4 am. Clear and cold, with light Wly breeze

4 to 8 am. Commenced clear, and cloudy at close. Light breeze from West.

8 am to meridian. Passing clouds; light breeze from W backing to WSW.

Meridian to 4 pm. Passing clouds; light airs from WSW.

4 to 8 pm. Passing clouds; light airs from WSW.

8 pm to midnight. First part partly clear; ligt airs from WSW and W; bar rising slightrly. Latter part cloudy; bar steady; wind rising from NNW.

Commences, and until 4 AM - Clear, and cold, with light Wly breeze

4 to 8 A.M. - Commenced clear, and cloudy at close. Light breeze from West.

8AM to Meridian - Passing clouds; light breeze from W., backing to WSW.

Carl F. Hansen (sea.) - Shipped for one year Carl F. Hansen (sea.), Oskar Olsen (sea.), F. Dibbern (sea.).

Oskar Olsen (sea.) - Shipped for one year Carl F. Hansen (sea.), Oskar Olsen (sea.), F. Dibbern (sea.)

F. Dibbern (sea.) - Shipped for one year Carl F. Hansen (sea.), Oskar Olsen (sea.), F. Dibbern (sea.)

S. L. F. Piper (Lds.) - Rated S. L. F. Piper (Lds.) to seaman, and D. Thompson (sea.) to Ship's Cook.

D. Thomson (sea.) - Rated S. L. F. Piper (Lds.) to seaman, and D. Thompson (sea.) to Ship's Cook.

Meridain to 4 PM - Passing clouds; light airs from WSW

4 to 8 PM - Passing clouds - Passing clouds; light airs from WSW

8 PM to Midnight - First part partly clear; Light airs from WSW and W., Bar. rising slightly. Latter part cloudy; Bar. steady; wind rising from NNW.


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Lat 39.3, Long -76.6

Freezing ---------------------------

Freezing -----------------------------


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5 January 1884

Commences and until 4 AM - Cold, overcast, and cloudy. Occasionally snowing. Moderate to fresh breeze from NNW. Bar. rising

From 4 to 8 AM - Overcast and cold; light fall of snow; moderate breeze, freshening in squalls from NNW.

From 8 AM to 12. Meridian - Overcast and cold; light snow first part. Made preparations for going off railway

12 to 4 PM - Commences overcast, clearing during watch. Bar. falling sightly. Gentle breeze from NW to WNW. Soon after 12. commenced mo-ving off the railway; continued until about 2. when ship stuck fast, tide being too low to float her bows off the chocks. At 1.30 started fires under port boiler. Ran line ashore to secure ship until high water tonight.

4 to 8 PM - Clear and cold. Light to gentle breeze from the WNW. Bar. rising slightly. Lying with stern afloat and bows fast on railway chocks, waiting for hgh water to haul clear. AT 4 15 started Dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight - Clear and cold. Light breeze from the W. with ocasional moderate squalls. Bar. rising. At 10 PM hove taut line tending aft from starboard bow; at 11.40 called all hands; got tackle on starboard quar. ter line, and hove in on line to steam winch, the ship floating clear of the railway at 11.55.

F. Dibbern (sea.) - Rated F. Dibbern (sea.) to Qr. Mr.. Mr. W. Nye, Jr. came on board for the winter's cruise.

Mr. W. Nye, Jr. - Rated F. Dibbern (sea.) to Qr. Mr.. Mr. W. Nye, Jr. came on board for the winter's cruise.

~ aud until 4 am. Cold, overcast, and cloudy. Occasionally snowing. Moderate to ~ breeze from NNW bar rising.

From 4 to 8 am. Overcast and cold,; light fall of snow; moderate breeze, ~ in sqalls from NNW.

From 8 am to 12 Meridian - Overcast and cold; light snow ~ ~. Made preparation for going off railway.

12 to 4 pm - ~ overcast, clearing during watch. Bar falling slightly. Subtle breeze from NW to WNW. Soon after 12. ~ ~ off the railway; continued until about 2 when ~ stuck fast, tide being too low for boat he ~ off the chucks. At 1.30 started fires under ~ boiler. Ran fine ~ to ~ ~ until high water tonight.

4 to 8 pm - ~ and cold. Light to gentle breeze from ~.~.W Bar rising slightly. Lying with ~ afloat and bows fast on railway chucks, waiting for high water to haul clear. At 4.15 ~ ~.

8 pm to midnight - clear and cold. Light breeze from the ~ with occasional moderate squalls. Bar rising. At 10 pm none taut ~ ~ ~ from ~ ~; at 11.40 called all hands; got tackle on ~board~ line, and none in on line to ~ winch, the ship floating clear of the railway at 11.55.

Rated T. Dibben (sea) to ~ ~ Mr. W. Nye, Jr. cause on board for ~ winters cruise.


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skinners dock baltimore md and chesapeake bay

Lat 37.0, Long -76.0


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6 January 1884

standing down chesapeake bay and hampton roads to anchorage

Lat 36.9, Long 7.8

Steamer Mary Washington - Lying alonside steamer Mary Washington.

Commences, and until 4 AM - Clear and cold. Light breeze from W. Lying alongside steamer Mary Washington. Dynamo stopped at 12:45.

From 4 to 8 AM - Clear and cold. Light breeze from West. Bar. rising. Engines reported ready at 7.40.

8 AM to Meridian - Clear and cold; hazy around horizon. Gentle breeze from West, increasing toward end of watch. Bar. rising.

Steamer Mary Washingtion - AT 8:15 cast off from Steamer Mary Washington

Meridian to 4 PM - Clear and cold. Moderate breeze from West.

4 to 6 PM - Clear and cold. Gentle breeze from West.

From 6 to 8 pm - Clear and cold; light breeze from W.

8 PM to Midnight - Clear and cold; light breeze from W, increasing last hour. Bar. rising

Haywood Moore (Lds.) - Shipped Haywood Moore (Lds.) for one year.

~ and ~ until 4 am. ~ and cole. Light breeze from W. Lying alongside ~ ~ Washington. ~ stopped at 12.45

From 4 to 8 am - ~ and cold. Light breeze from W. Bar rising. Engine reported ~ at 7.40

8 am to Meridian - ~ and cold; hazy around horizon. Gentle breeze from W, increasing toward end of watch. Bar rising. At 8.15 cant off from ~ ~ Washington and started down river; at 9 passed Dr. McHeeny. At 11, Saudy Point ~ H. for ~. Set course 8xW 1/4 W At 11.45. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ steam pres. 53 lbs.; ~ 74; temp ~ 78.

Meridian to 4 pm - ~ and cold. Moderate breeze from W. ~ down the Chesapeake. At 1.25 shapes ~ light ~ ~, ships head 8 1/4 W (b.c.) At 2.55 ~ Point bm ~, ships head S. 1/2 W. (p.c.) At end of watch, off Point No Point, Average ~ 53; Average ~ 75; temp of ~ 72.

4 to 6 pm - ~ and cold. Gentle breeze from W. ~ from the Chesepeak, ~ by the navigator. At 4.50 changed course to 8 3/4 E. At 5 Point Lookout ~. At end of watch ~ Point Light ~ 1 1/2 point off ~ bow, distract about 2 miles. Steam 52; ~ 75; bunker 72. At 4.50 started ~.

From 6 to 8 pm - ~ and cold; light breeze from W. ~ from Chesepeake Bay, steering course 8 7/8 E. ~ 6.30, then S 1/4 W. At 6.15 ~ Point Light ~. At 7.20 ~ ~, two points on ~ bow; and at 7.45 Stingray Lt. on ~ ~ ~ 74; ~ 53; bunker 70.

8 pm to midnight - ~ and cold; light breeze from W, increasing last hour. Bar rising. ~ from Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads to ~. At 9.26 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~; at 10.11 ~ ~ ~ ~; at 11, ~ ~ ~ ~; at 11.05 changed course to 8 x W and commenced ~ in to ~ ~ by navigator. Steam pres, 53 lbs, ~ 74.5; temp ~ 72. At 11 stopped ~.

Shipped Haywood Moore (Lds.) for one year.


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hampton roads and navy yard norfold va

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3


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7 January 1884

F. M. Leucox (Gr. Mr.) - F. M. Leucox (Gr. Mr.) reported his ~ out today

G.D. Mansfield - Paymaster G.D. Mansfield reported on board

T.W. Lennox - Discharged T.W. Lennox (~), his term of service having expired


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navy yard norfolk va

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 150 gallons

Water distilled during the preceding 24 hours 1900 "

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 2100 "

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 2 tons 800 lbs

Coal remaining on hand at Noon 18 " 1665 "


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8 January 1884

From 4 to 8am- overcast, cloudy, and damp. light drizzle partyl time light to gentle breeze from e.s.e bar falling

8am to merid - overcast, cloudy, drizzling rain at tend of watch; moderate breeze from s.e increasing in paralls. bar falling. at 8am cowweuece coaling ship; at 11.47 knocked off work

merid to 4pm overcast, cloudy, and rainy, moderate breezefrom s.e., shifting at 2.00 to e and increasing to harsh breeze with heavy squalls commenced coaling at 1pm bar fell 9.46 started at 3.20. j.e. beuedict, naturalist, reported aboard.

4 pm to 8pm overcast raining; moderate gale in squalls from e. falling to gentle breeze at 7.30 and clearing. bar fell 0.18 at 4.05 stopped coaling having recieved op2 today96 alloted carried out additional parto of bow parts and secured aboard end of chain from what

8pm to midnight blegrwig; light breeze from e. shifting to s bar fell .12; hazy at firstfoogy during middle of watch, clearning afterward. at 11 commenced filling par boilers and stopped

shipped J.W. Leuuox(sea.) for one year lietut.

Mr. J. E. Benedict - Mr. J. E. Benedict, Naturalist, reported aboard

F.W. Lennox (sea) - Shipped F.W. Lennox (sea) for one year


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navy yard norfolk va

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8

coal: 135 tons 1080 lbs. -

coal: 135 tons 1080 lbs -


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9 January 1884

Anderson Johnson (lds.) -

Frank Lennox (sea.) - Rated Frank Lennox (sea.) to Qr. Mr. for one year

Joseph Brown (sea.) - Discharged Joseph Brown (sea.) his services being no longer required

other: one cord pine wood -

W. N. Tippett (O.S.) - Rated W. N. Tippett (O.S.) to ship's ~


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navy yard norfolk va and at sea

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8


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10 January 1884

fortress monroe

Lat 56.2, Long -3.0

Anderson Johnson (lds.) - Rated Anderson Johnson (lds.) to seaman

At 7 AM left Navy Yard and stood down the river.

Standing out of the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and off Cape Henry. At 8.53 passed Fortress Monroe. At 10.43 made signal Cape Henry ship's number G.V.Q.B. International Code. Answered. At 10.40 took departure and shaped course S. S. E. 3/4 E. Put over pat. log, reading 1.5. Departure, Cape Henry bearing S. W. (mag.), distant 1 mile. At end of watch pat. log read 16. Engaged in reeling wire on heavy reel for Sigsbee Machine.

Audenson Johnson (lds.) - Rated Audenson Johnson (lds.) to seaman.


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making passage from norfolk va to st thomas vi

Lat 34.80, Long -72.57


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11 January 1884

Set clock ahead 15 mintes


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from norfolk va to st thomas vi

Lat 32.90, Long -70.70


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12 January 1884

occasional violent squalls of wind


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making passage from norfolk va to st thomas vi

Lat 31.18, Long -67.62


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13 January 1884

obsserved several meteors during watch

Observed several meteor during watch


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making passage from norfolk va to st thomas w i

Lat 28.03, Long -66.17


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14 January 1884

Thermometer did not register

At 8:25 stopped engine for repairs on st'b'd engine

Pat. log at mid of watch registered 116.1

At 8.45 stopped to sound. Pat. log reading 60. At 9.28 got bottom i 2957 fms. At 10.15 started ahead. Pat. Log 60. Thermometer did not register; sounding cup brought up light chocolate ooze, about 7% foraminifera.

Pat. log at end of watch 76.3 Engaged in reeling off wire.

Engaged in reeling wire on reel No 1

End of watch pat. log read 34.

Pat. log at end of watch 52.4

Hauled in Pat. log reading 57.2

At 9.25 started engines and put over log

P. L. at end of watch 82.8


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Lat 24.58, Long -65.22


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15 January 1884

- At 12.30 sighted a full rigged ship on port bow, standing to Nd

observed a comet bearing W x S at an altitude of about 30o, head downward, angular length approximately 3o.


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Lat 21.15, Long -65.08

Heading South


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16 January 1884

Observed several meteors during watch.

Flying fish - numerous


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17 January 1884

at 6 am sighted land on port bow virgin gorda

Lat 13.2, Long -59.6

At 4.00,. P. L. reding 17.5, sounded in 3468 fms. , clayey bottom. At 3.45 P. L. 33.6 and in taking sounding wire parted when shot was just below surface; lost stray-line, cup, and few feet of wire.

At 5 AM, got bottom in 1920 fathoms; in reeling in the wire parted 16 fathoms from the cup, while 80 fathoms were still out.

The American Consul visited the ship. The Commanding Officer paid an official visit to the Governor of the Colony


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st thomas w i

Lat 13.2, Long -59.6

coal: 59 tons on hand at noon - consumed preceeding 24 hours 14 tons 70 lbs


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18 January 1884

three parties - three parties left the ship to collect natural history specimens

coal: 92 tons -

collecting parties - returned aboard

coal: - ship draft after coaling 10'10"forward, 13'3" aft

Three parties left the ship to collect natural history specimens

coal: 92 tons -


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st thomas w i

Lat 13.2, Long -59.6


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19 January 1884

At anchor. Cleaned ship. Sent liberty party on shore. Naturalists out hunting for specimens

Cleaning Ship.

Sent liberty party on shore

naturalists were out hunting for specimens


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st thomas w i

Lat 13.2, Long -59.6


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20 January 1884

B F Tracey, 2Ct - By order of the Commanding Office, confined for safe keeping; he being drunk and noisy

At anchor. Sent a liberty party on shore. Naturalists away from ship during the day in search of specimens

Mustered men and inspected quarters.

Sent liberty party on shore

liberty party returned by order of ¬ Office B. F Tracey confined 2 CT for safe keeping he being drunk and noisey

naturalists were out hunting for specimens


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at anchor st thomas wi

Lat 13.2, Long -59.6


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21 January 1884

SS Advamce - The American SS Advance for Brazil arrived in port.

Tracy released from confinement

SS Advamce - Left the harbor bound for Brazil

naturalists were out hunting for specimens

American ss. Advance - for Brazil, arrived in port.

B. F. Tracey (2 C.F.) - was released from confine-ment.

S. S. Advance - bound for Brazil.

Naturalists hunting for specimens.


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st thomas water island

Lat 13.2, Long -59.6


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22 January 1884

Received 2 cans of oil for engineer dept

engaged in cleaning paint work

- At 4, American steamer from NY came in.

Finance - Mail steamer Finance sailed for NY at 11 PM.

US Mail Steamer Finance - Sailed for New York at 11 PM


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st thomas wi

Lat 13.2, Long -59.6

Water expended previous 24 hr = 300 gal, Water remaining at noon = 700 gal

Coal consumed previous 24 hr = 1 ton, 690 lbs. Coal remaining at noon 148 tons, 950 lbs.


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23 January 1884

Governer of St. Thomas - Visted the ship

Vinseul, E.L. (Sea.) - Returned on board, 36 hours over liberty


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st thomas wi

Lat 18.00, Long -65.07


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24 January 1884

At 7 got underway and stood out of St. Thomas harbor.

foraminifera -

foraminifera -

Taking sand, temperature and water specimens with dredge

Lt. Cmdr. Z.L. Tanne - Ship's commander

Commences, and until 4AM - clear and pleasant with light NE'ly breeze D.H. May Lieut.

From 4 to 8AM partially clwar. Moderate NE breeze. Hoisted boats. At 7 got underway and stood out of St. Thomas harbor. At 7.17 shaped course S by W 1/2 W. At end of watch pat. log nad 78.7. Average steam 50. Average revolutions 66. A.E. Baker Lieut.

8 ~ wind - cloudy. Mod. breeze from ENE. Course S by W 1/2 W. 8.20 stopped (P.L. 81.6) and sounded in 516 fms. At 9.15 stopped (P.L. 86.6) and sounded in 1146 fms. (white coral sand and foraminifera). At 10.20 started ahead on course S by W 1/2 W (P.L. 86.6). At 11 stopped (P.L. 91.6) and sounded in 1945 fms. Line parted whilst reeling in. Av steam 48. Aevs 44. Pat. log at end of watch 91.6. C. J. Baush Ensign

From 12 to 4PM - partly cloudy, passing showers ~ hour. Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE. At 12.15 went ahead on course S by W 1/2 W. At 12.50 PL reading 96.6, sounded and got bottom at 2501 fms., fine coral sand and foraminifera. At 2.42 went ahead on course. Sounded again at 3.15, PL 101.6, got bottom at 2425 fms., same bottom steam 48, Revs. 40. PL at end of watch 101.6. L.M. Garrett Ensign

4 to 6 PM - Pleasant, mod. ENE breeze. At 5.10 sounded in 1482 fms, yellow mud, sand and shells. At 5.45 started dynamo, at 5.55 began taking ~ temps. Steam 56. Revols. 47. D.H. May Lieut.

6 to 8 PM - Partially clear. Moderate ENE breeze. Passing shower. Taking several temperatures and water specimens with dredge wire. At 7.45 started ahead to near 5 miles S by W 1/2 W. Put one Pat log reading 6.5. At end of watch pat. log read 8.5 ~ steam 47. Average revs 56. . A. C. Baker Lieut.

8 to midnight - Clear and pleasant, moderate breeze from ENE. Course S by W 1/2 W. At 8.20 stopped (PL 11.5) sounded in 978 fms. (W. coral sand and foraminifera) 8.55 started ahead. At 9.30 stopped (PL 16.5) sounded 928 fms (w. coral sand and fora minifera), at 9.54 ahead. At 10.35 stopped (PL 21.5) sounded 949 fms (white sand and small shells), at 11.04 ahead, and at 11.30 stopped (PL 26.5) sounded 1265 fms (broken and whole shells). Steam 48. Revs. 55. Stopped dynamo at 11.10. Started again at 11.30. C. J. Baush Ensign

Expended during day 1 sounding rod, one "N.-Z." thermometer and 1 Magnaglei thermometer. Lester Schneider Lieut USN, Navigator


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at sea between cruz and porto rico

Lat 17.82, Long -65.48


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25 January 1884

Kershaw, George - confined on bread and water until further orders, ... , for disobedience of orders.

formanifera -

coral -

At 4.15 sounded in 990 fathoms, yellow sand and shells.

souned (5.40) in 993 fas. same bottom.

George Kershaw, 2 CF - George Kershaw, 2 CF confined on bread and water until further orders, by order of Cmd'g. Officer, for disobedience of orders.

sounded (7.15) in 1243 fathoms, same bottom.

sounded (Sigsbee's Machine) in 2188 fathoms, coral sand.

Took serial temperatures with Sigsbee's Machine, ~ small machine and dredge wire.

sounded in 1345 fms (white coral sand and small shells).

sounded in 789 fms (white coral sand and minute shells)

sounded in 578 fms, bottom fine coral sand and forminifera.

got bottom at 1303 fms., same character as before;

At 6.24 sounded in 2017 fathoms (coral and shells). At 7.40 began taking serial temps.

Took serial temperatures with Sigsbee's Machine.


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caribbean sea

Lat 16.70, Long -65.03


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26 January 1884

Yellow blob ooze

sounded in 2690 fms (yellow Glob. ooze)

Got bottom at 2580 fms (f.c.s. & sh)

sounded in 2312 fath's; yellow mud, fine sand, coral and bk. shells.

At 4. sounded in 2190 fms (yellow ooze & foraminifera).

sounded in 2069 fths., yellow mud and shells.


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caribbean sea

Lat 15.60, Long -63.62


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27 January 1884

- Venezuelan colors flying


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caribbean sea

Lat 13.57, Long -62.95


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28 January 1884

Lucas, John T (W.R.C) - Discharged John T. Lucas (W.R.C.) his term of service having expired.

At 1.50 sounded in 821 fth. (yellow mud, find sand and shells)

At 5.20 stopped and sounded in 684 fathoms; dark foraminiferous ooze with black specks. Took serial temperatures.

sounded in 690 fms. (light grey mud and black sand). At 9.15 put over trawl, traveled to E. N. E., veered to 1100 fms. At 11.30 trawl on board. At 1135 sounded in 815 fms. (light grey mud).

At 1.10 sounded in 1028 fms; coffee colored ooze, black sand and foram'a

sounded in 1686 fms, same bottom as before.

At 4.10 began taking serial temps. and water specimens (1000 fts.)

At 6.45 stopped and sounded (Sigsbee's Machine) in 1641 fathoms, dark foraminiferous ooze;

sounded in 1634 fms. (dark gray mud in grit).

sounded in 1635 fms. (dark gray mud and grit).

John T. Lucas (W. R. C.) - Discharged John T. Lucas (W. R. C.) his term of service having expired.


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caribbean sea

Lat 11.88, Long -62.32

Distance run by Log since preceding Noon 124 knots 4 tenths

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 200 gallons

Water destilled during preceding 24 hours 1350 gallons

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 7 tons 2142 lbs.

Coal remaing on hand at Noon 105 tons 2051 lbs.


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29 January 1884

granada island exs mag distant about 35 miles

Lat 51.8, Long -177.9

Kershaw - Kershaw (2C.F.) was relased from confinement.

Lucas, J.T. (Lds) - Shipped J.T. Lucas (Lds.) for one year.

Geo. Kershaw (2C.F.) - Geo. Kershaw (2C.F.) was released from confinement by order of Cmdg. Officer

J. T. Lucas (Lds.) - Shipped J. T. Lucas (Lds.) for one year


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port spain trinidad

Lat 10.7, Long -61.5

Distance run by Log since preceding Noon 100 knots 6 tenths

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 200 gallons

Water destilled during preceding 24 hours 700 gallons

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 2100 gallons

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 7 tons 1465 lbs.

Coal remaing on hand at Noon 98 tons 586 lbs.


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30 January 1884

boca grande gulf of paria

Lat 35.7, Long -0.6

bottom temperature 63

Casey, A.B. (Sea.) - Discharged A.B. Casey (Sea.) his term of service having expired.

Lucas, J.T. (Lds) - Rated J.T. Lucas (Lds.) to W.R.C.

A. B. Casey (sea.) - Discharged A. B. Casey (sea.) his time of service having expired

J. T. Lucas (Lds.) - rated


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port spain trinidad

Lat 10.7, Long -61.5

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 300 gallons

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 1800 gallons

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 2 tons 1689 lbs.

Coal remaing on hand at Noon 95 tons 1137 lbs.


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31 January 1884

Naturalists at work searching for specimens.

Casey, Alfred (Lds.) - Shipped Alfred Casey (Lds.) for one year.

Naturalists at work searching for specimens.

Alfred Casey (Lds.) - Shipped Alfred Casey (Lds.) for one year



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1884


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port spain trinidad

Lat 10.7, Long -61.5

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 300 gallons

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 1500 gallons

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 1140 lbs.

Coal remaing on hand at Noon 94 tons 2237 lbs.


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1 February 1884

The U.S. Consul visited the ship.

Casey, Alfred (Lds.) - Rated Alfed Casey (Lds.) to seaman.

Alfred Casey (Lds.) - Rated Alfred Casey (Lds.) to seaman


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gulf of paria

Lat -13.8, Long -171.7

Distance run since preceding Noon 20 knots

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 250 gallons

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 1250 gallons

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 3 tons 1923 lbs.

Coal remaing on hand at Noon 91 tons 314 lbs.


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2 February 1884

monkey island

Lat 10.7, Long -61.5

Beuedict, Mr. - Sent dinghy and dory

Nye, Mr. - Sent dinghy and dory

May - Sent dinghy and dory

Benedict - Sent dinghy and dory in charge of Lieut. May with Messrs. Benedict and Nye to caves

Nye - Sent dinghy and dory in charge of Lieut. May with Messrs. Benedict and Nye to caves

Lieut. May - Sent dinghy and dory in charge of Lieut May with Messrs. Benedict and Nye to caves

Lieut. May - Lieut. May and party returned to ship with party at 8 PM


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gulf of paria and caribbean sea

Lat 11.02, Long -171.7

Distance run by Log since preceding Noon 49 knots

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 250 gallons

Water destilled during preceding 24 hours 800 gallons

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 1800 gallons

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 5 tons 267 lbs.

Coal remaing on hand at Noon 86 tons 47 lbs.


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3 February 1884

testigo island

Lat 57.4, Long -152.3

Clark, G. B. (2CF.) - By order of Comdg. Officer, G. B. Clark (2CF) was confined till further notice on bread and water for not obeying an order given him by the Master at Arms.

the dredge rope parted in the Boca Grande

G. B. Clark (2C.F.) - G. B. Clark (2C.F.) was confined by order of Cmdg. Officer till further orders on bread and water for not obeying an order given him by the Master-at-Arms


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caribbean sea

Lat 12.62, Long -64.42


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4 February 1884


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caribbean sea

Lat 14.35, Long -63.97


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5 February 1884

Lat , Long


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caribbean sea

Lat 16.27, Long -65.25


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6 February 1884

rain squalls about horizon

rain squalls about horizon

foraminifera - in mud


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caribbean sea

Lat 15.47, Long -67.43


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7 February 1884

AT 1.40 stopped and sounded in 2458 fathoms, chocolate colored ooze; bottom temperature 40, thermometer 52 726.

Sighted a barque standing to N'd and W'd

At 8.30, PL., stopped and sounded in 2616 fms, bottom gray mud.

At 3.15 sounded in 2705 fthms, yellow mud and fine shells. Took specimen of water from bottom; No bottom termperature; thermometer fouled by water bottle. At 3.25 compared aneroid Barom. with standard and set it ahead 12/100.

Took serial temperatures and specimens of water.


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caribbean sea

Lat 13.42, Long -66.42

Distance run by Log since preceding Noon 149 knots 3 tenths

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 250 gallons

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 500 gallons

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 9 tons 1040 lbs.

Coal remaing on hand at Noon 23 tons 1122 lbs.


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8 February 1884

At 12.05 shortened sail and sounded in 2804 fth. (Brown mud and fine shells).

At Mid. a bright meteor passed from W. to E., bear-ing S x E.

Got a cast (Sigsbee's Machine) in 2814 fathoms, brown ooze.

sounded in 2844 fms, chocolate colored mud.

At 4.10 sounded in 2768 fths. (yellow mud and fine shells)

sounded in 2820 fms, dark, clayey ooze.

G. B Clark (2 CF) - Released G. B. Clark (2 C.F.) from confinement

At midday, a bright meteor passed from W to E, bearing S x E.


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caribbean sea

Lat 11.17, Long -66.45


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9 February 1884

sighted los roques light bearing w s w 12 mag

Lat 29.9, Long 32.6

stopped and sounded in 2707 fms. (dk. br. mud)

sounded in 1806 fms. (dk. br. mud).

At 6.20 sounded in 774 fths. brk. shells & course grey sand.

At 8.28 stopped and sounded (Sigsbee's Machine) in 553 fath-oms, grey mud.

At 10 sighted Coast of South America ahead. At 10.42 stopped and sounded in 656 fathoms, Sigsbee's Machine. In reeling in, stray line parted, loising leads.

fish - several schools

sounded i 239 fms., green mud and sand.

sounded in 134 fms., sandy bottom;

At 6.30 sounded in 163 fths (grey sand and broken shells);

At 7 stoped engines to drag surface ets. At 7.15 started a-head

sounded (Sigsbee's Machine) in 605 fathoms, grey mud;

sounded in 937 fathoms (Sigsbee's Machine) grey mud.


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caribbean sea and santa ana harbor curacao

Lat 11.92, Long -68.75

Noon bearing and distance of Little Curacao Id N 11 55 30 W 68 45 30


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10 February 1884

standing in for curacoa

Lat 15.5, Long -77.1

sounded in 1040 fms. (light chocolate colored mud).

sounded in 1021 fms. grey mud.

sounded in 1030 fms, light grey sand;

sounded in 980 fths. (hard bottom);

sounded in 620 fths. white sand.

sounded in 641 fathoms mud,

sounded in 507 fathoms, (grey mud),

sounded in 74 fathoms, coarse sand.*

At 2.30 the harbor master came on board.

USS Vaudalia - An officer from the USS Vaudalia made an official visit.

Dutch Man-of-war Altmaar - An officer from the Dutch Man-of-war Altmaar made an official visit.

* Immediately off entrance to Santa Ana harbor.

Commences and until 4 am. Cloudy; light breeze from ENE.

4 to 8 am. Clear and pleasant; light breeze from ENE.

8 to merid. Clear and pleasant, wigh light NEly breeze. At 9.30 sighted Table Mount 1 1/2 point on Stbd bow. At 10 made Little Curacao Light, NW (p.c.).

Merid to 4 pm. Clear and warm. Gentle breeze from ENE. Standing in for Curacao. At 3.50 let go anchor. Anchored in Schottegat.

4 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant. Light E x N breeze. A passing shower the second hour.

8 to midnight. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from E x N.


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santa ana curaçao wi

Lat 1.8, Long -77.1


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11 February 1884

At 10. the Comdg. Officer paid an offical visit to the U.S.S. Vandalia. At 11. he visited the governor officially.

U.S.S. Vandalia - At 10. the Comdg. Officer paid an offical visit to the U.S.S. Vandalia.

At 1. the Commanding Officer of the Vandalia visited the ship. At 2.30 the Comdg. Officer paid an official visit to the Dutch gunboat Alkmar. Collecting parties left the ship.

Vandalia - At 1. the Commanding Officer of the Vandalia visited the ship.

Dutch gunboat Alkmar - At 2.30 the Comdg. Officer paid an official visit to the Dutch gunboat Alkmar.

Commanding Officer of the Vandalia - official visit


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santa ana curacao

Lat 1.8, Long -77.1


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12 February 1884

Brig Florence of Sunderland - at 7.50 made fast alongside of Brig Florence of Sunderland.

Dutch man-of-war Alkmaar - Aomd. Officer of Dutch man-of-war Alkmaar paid official visit,

coal: 84 tons -

Comd. Officer of Dutch Alkmaar - official visit


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santa ana curacao

Lat 1.8, Long -77.1


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13 February 1884

At 12. got underway and stood up to Schottgatt anchorage.

coal: 119 tons 1576 lbs. -

American S. S. Caraccas - The American S. S. Caraccas left this harbor with mails for U.S.

SS Caraccas left harbor


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santa ana curacao wi

Lat 1.8, Long -77.1


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14 February 1884

The Governor of Curacoa visited the ship. Sent a liberty party on shore.

other: 49 gals. - Land Oil


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santa ana curacao w i

Lat 1.8, Long -77.1


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15 February 1884

The Moon rose at 10.00


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santa ana curacao wi

Lat 1.8, Long -77.1


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16 February 1884

Dutch gun-boat Alkmaar - The officers from the Dutch gun-boat Alkmaar paid an official visit.

C. McKenna 2. C. F. - The liberty party returned. C. McKenna 2. C. F. absent without leave.

From Meridian to 4 P.M. - Partially clear; occasional rain and wind squalls.

S. M. McAvoy (Mach.) - S. M. McAvoy (Mach.) absent from ship without leave.

Commences and until 4 am. Commenced cloudy and closed clear. Moderate to gentle breeze from ENE.

4 to 8 am. Pleasant, with mod ENE breeze.

From8 to merid. Partially clear. Gentle to moderate ENE breeze in squalls. Occasional rain squalls.

From meridian to 4 pm. Partially clear. Occasional rain and wind squalls. Light to moderate East breeze.

From 4 to 8 pm. Partially clear. Occasional passing shower. Light breeze from E.

8 to midnight. Partly cloudy. Light breeze from E.


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santa ana curacao wi

Lat 1.8, Long -77.1


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17 February 1884

occasional moderate squalls. Light passing shower third hour.

-

other: - Filled port boiler

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Overcast; heavy rain first two hours an moderate squalls from East, passing shower last hour.

Chas. McKenna (2 Cl F.) - At 11 mustered crew; absentees Chas. McKenna (2 Cl.F), Jno. Petersen (sea.), Chas. Johnson (sea.) Peter Even-sen (sea., W'm. Donovan (Lds.), and Thomas Ward (Coal Heaver), all overstaying leave.

Peter Evensen (sea - At 11 mustered crew; absentees Chas. McKenna (2 Cl.F), Jno. Petersen (sea.), Chas. Johnson (sea.) Peter Even-sen (sea., W'm. Donovan (Lds.), and Thomas Ward (Coal Heaver), all overstaying leave.

Jno. Petersen (sea.) - At 11 mustered crew; absentees Chas. McKenna (2 Cl.F), Jno. Petersen (sea.), Chas. Johnson (sea.) Peter Even-sen (sea., W'm. Donovan (Lds.), and Thomas Ward (Coal Heaver), all overstaying leave.

Chas. Johnson (sea.) - At 11 mustered crew; absentees Chas. McKenna (2 Cl.F), Jno. Petersen (sea.), Chas. Johnson (sea.) Peter Even-sen (sea., W'm. Donovan (Lds.), and Thomas Ward (Coal Heaver), all overstaying leave.

Thomas Ward (Coal Heaver) - At 11 mustered crew; absentees Chas. McKenna (2 Cl.F), Jno. Petersen (sea.), Chas. Johnson (sea.) Peter Even-sen (sea., W'm. Donovan (Lds.), and Thomas Ward (Coal Heaver), all overstaying leave.

W'm Donovan (Lds.) - At 11 mustered crew; absentees Chas. McKenna (2 Cl.F), Jno. Petersen (sea.), Chas. Johnson (sea.) Peter Even-sen (sea., W'm. Donovan (Lds.), and Thomas Ward (Coal Heaver), all overstaying leave.

W'm Donovan (Lds.) - W'm Donovan (Lds.) returned aboard

Cloudy or overcast greater part of watch, with occasion-al passing showers, wind in moderate squalls from East

T. Ward (coal H) - T. Ward (coal H) returned aboard

Mr Nye - Mr Nye collecting specimens.

Party overcast or cloudy, with occasional passing showers. Moderate squalls from East. Clear and pleasant at close of watch, with light breeze from East.

No Electric light.

P. Evensen (sea.) - P. Evensen (sea.) returned aboard.

S. M. McAvoy (Mach't) - The following men returned from shore: S. M. McAvoy (Mach't), John Petersen (sea).

John Petersen (sea) - The following men returned from shore: S. M. McAvoy (Mach't), John Petersen (sea).

Expended one 35 lb lead, and 1 water_cup, while exhibiting Tanner sounding machine

S. M. McAvoy (Mach.) - S. M. McAvoy (Mach.) absent from muster.

Commences and until 4 am. Partly cloudy, gentle breeze from ENE in occasional moderate squalls. Light passing shower third hour.

From 4 to 8 am. Partly clear, gentle ENE breeze.

8 to merid. Overcast, heavy rain first two hours and moderate squalls from East, passing shower last hour.

Merid to 4 pm. Cloudy or overcast greater part of watch with occasional passing showers, wind in moderate squalls from East.

4 to 8. Partly overcast or cloudy, with occasional passing showers. Moderate squalls from East. Clear and pleasant at close of watch, with light breeze from East.

8 to midnight. Clear and pleasant with light NEly breeze.


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santa ana curacao

Lat 11.62, Long -68.97


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18 February 1884

Commences and until 4 am. Partly clear. Light breeze from E.

4 to 8 am. Cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from E. At 7.20 got underway. At 7.35 passed the Forts.

8 am to Meridian. Passing clouds, gradually clearing; moderate breeze from E x S, freshening occasionally in squalls during first half, increasing in force to a gentle breeze 2nd half. At 11 am set clock back 12 minutes. At 11 sighted land on starboard bow.

Meridian to 4 pm. Pleasant, with light ENE breeze.

From 4 to 6 pm. Clear and warm. Light breeze from E x N.

6 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from E x N.

8 pm to midnight. Clear and pleasant, moderate breeze, increasing occasionally in light squalls from NE x E. At 11.36 sighted light on E end of Oniba Id bearing NW x W.


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caribbean sea

Lat 13.42, Long -70.08


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19 February 1884

at 1 am fixed white light on east end of aruba id abeam dist 7 310 miles

Lat 12.5, Long -70.0

heavy rain clouds on the horizon

moderate breezes fro ENE; Moderate sea from same direction.


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caribbean sea

Lat 15.75, Long -7.02


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20 February 1884

Watch engaged in making boxes for paunch mat.

Watch engaged making chafing mats


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caribbean sea

Lat 17.92, Long -72.33

Distance run by Log since preceding Noon 164 knots 1 tenth.

Water expended during preceding 24 hours 250 gallons.

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 1500 gallons

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 9 tons 1740 lbs.

Coal remaining on hand at Noon 86 tons 1398 lbs.


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21 February 1884

Moderate breeze from E.N.E.

Clear and pleasant.

Course N. by W.3/4W.

At 1.10 stopped (P.L. 48.5) and sounded in 522 fms.

At 1.30 started ahead on cour N.W.

At 3. stopped, Alta Vela ~ien being abeam (P.L. 61.) and sounded in 302 fms white coral sand.

At 1.55 sighted Alta Vela Rock, bearing N. by W.3/4W (Mag.).

At 4. P.L. read 65.9 Steam 48 Revs 63.

At 3.30 started ahead on course, N.W.3/4W.

Pleasant; passing clouds; stiff breeze from E.N.E.; moderate sea;

At 5.35, taff. log reading 81., sounded in 2410 fathoms, yellow sand.

course N.W.3/4W. (p.c.).

At end of watch taff. log 87.7.

At 7.11 started ahead, course N. W. (p.c.).

Average steam 48. Av. ro. 61.

Light N.Ely. breeze first of watch; light Nly. airs latter part.

Pleasant but hot.

At 9.30 sounded, (Hyd. No. 170) Pat log 101, 2434 fts.

Wire parted in reeling in and lost deep sea Thermometer 52726, specimen cup, and 1639 fths wire.*

At 11.35 wind died out, took in sail.

Started ahead at 10.33 N.W.1/2W.

Reeled on No 2 reel 1862 fths. new wire.

At end of watch log 13. Steam 49. Revols. 62.3.

Clear overhead; hot; heavy clouds and haze over land.

Standing along coast of Haiti for Jacmel Bay.

At 1.05 sounded (Hydrographic No. 171) in 1929 fathoms grey weed, black sand, broken coral and shells;' pat. log 21.

At 1.50 started ahead N.W.3/4W.

At 2.55 stopped adn sounded (Hydrographic No. 172) in 1538 fathoms; shells and broken coral; pat. log 29.

At 3.32 started ahead, same course.

At end of watch pat. log read 32.7. Average Steam 48. Average revolutions 60.

At 3.32 started ahead, same course.

At 4.20 stopped and sounded (H.N. 173), (P.L. 35) 253 fms., blue sand.

Cloudy; light to gentle breeze from S.E.

At 4.35 started ahead on course S.3/4W., and furled square sail.

At 5.55 stopped (P.L. 45) and commenced to take sounding (H. No. 174).

At 5.35 started Dynamo.

Steam 48 Rev. 62.

Passing clouds; moderate breeze from S.E.; long swell.

At 6.00 sounded in 1903 fathoms; grey mud, blue sand, broken coral & shells, (Hyd. 174).

At 6.55 started ahead on course S. 3/4W. (p.c.).

At end of watch taff. log 53. Av. steam 48. Av. rev. 60.

Coludy and squally greater part of watch. Fresh E.S.E. breeze, blowing hard in squalls.

At 8.55 sounded in 1594 fths., brown mud and foraminifera, (Hyd. No. 175). Pat log 60.

At 9.55 started ahead S.1/2W.

At 11. took in fore and aft sail.

Dynamo stopped at 11.

Steam 48. Revols. 55 Pat log end of watch 75.

Strong S. Ely. set during sounding.

* Lost also one Tanner Improved Thermometer case. Made fore and aft sail in first dog-watch.


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caribbean sea

Lat 17.75, Long -73.08


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22 February 1884

west sud la vache island bore on stbd beam

Lat 36.9, Long 55.5


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caribbean sea

Lat 17.75, Long -74.65

Distance run by Log since preceding Noon 130 knots _ fathoms.

Water expended during preceding 24 horus 250 gallons.

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 1000 gallons.

Coal comsumed during the preceding 24 hours 8 tons 1380 lbs.

Coal remaining on hand at Noon 68 tons 1118 lbs.


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23 February 1884


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24 February 1884

windward passage

Lat 18.82, Long -74.28


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24 February 1884


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windward passage

Lat 19.72, Long -74.93


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25 February 1884

commences and until 4 calm and pleasant airs in from NNW as of 12 30 stopped and sounded in 402 frus yellow mud saud slths and from a uniform until a 12 561 stunted alisd in

4 and til 8 am calm and pleasant

8 until middays clear and warm light breze from w to WSW

mida to 4 clear and warm light from WSW breze starting along with crash o scuba

4 to 6 PM clear air pleasant light to gentle breze from WSW

6 to 8 PM clear and pleasantslight breze from WSW

8 to midnight pleasant light WSW breze


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santiago de cuba

Lat 20.0, Long -75.8


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26 February 1884

At 5.35 started in for Santiago harbor, conned by Navigator;....At 6.45 hauled in pat. log, ... and took pilot's boat in tow. At 7.50 came to in Santiago harbor with p~~t anchor,

Spanish Corvette Sanchez Barcaiztagui - Received the usual offers of courtesy from

Health Officer - Received the usual offers of courtesy from

Harbor Master - Received the usual offers of courtesy from

American Consul - paid official visit to ship.

Lowered steam launch and gig. Engaged in overhauling engines and boilers.

Engaged in serving splices on gear.

The Commanding Officer of the Spanish gunboat paid and official visit.

Commanding Officer visited the Spanish gunboat officially.

Commences and until 4 am. Clear and pleasant. Light NW x W breeze. At 12.40 sighted revolving light. Santiago de Cuba, bearing, pc, W x N. At 1.20 stopped. At 2 started ahead. Stopped at 3.22. At end of watch Santiago de Cuba light bore, pc, NNW 1/2 W.

4 to 8 am. Clear and pleasant; light breeze from NNW to North. At 5.35 started in for Santiago Harbor. At 7.50 came to in Santiago Harbor.

8 to meridian. Pleasant. Light Nly breeze.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and pleasant. Light NW breeze.

4 to 8 pm. Clear and warm. Heavy fall of rain last hour. Wind light, fom NW to N x E.

8 pm to midnight. Overcast and rainy. Calm.


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santiago de cuba

Lat 20.0, Long -75.8


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27 February 1884

santiago de cuba light bearing w n w 58 pc

Lat 20.0, Long -75.8

Commences and until 4 am. Partly cloudy; light airs from N x E.

4 to 8 am. Clear and calm.

8 am to meridian. Clear and warm. Light SE breeze. At 9.10 got underway and stood out of Santiago de Cuba harbor. Stopped outside. At 10.10 started ahead. At 10.45 stopped. At end of watch Santiago de Cuba light bore W x N.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and warm; light to gentle breeze from E. At 3.21 stopped.

4 to 6 pm. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from SE; smooth sea.

6 to 8 pm. Pleasant, with light SE breeze. At 7.30 started ahead SSE; Santiago de Cuba light bearing NNW 5/8 W.

8 to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light SE breeze, shifting to ESE second hour. At 10.15 stopped. At 10.15 lost sight of Santiago de Cuba light, bearing NW. At 11.20 started ahead.

At 9.10 got underway and stood out of Santiago de Cuba harbor. Stopped outside to take photograph of entrance.

C. Johnson (Sea) - C. Johnson (Sea) was declared a deserter from the 17th inst.


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caribbean sea

Lat 18.65, Long -75.12


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28 February 1884

Commences and until 4 am. Clear til last hour, then clouded. Gentle breeze from East. At 2.10 stopped. At 3.20 ahead on course.

4 to 8 am. Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breeze from ENE and SSE. At 6 stopped. At 6.55 started ahead.

8 am to meridian. Pleasant, with light to mod SSE breeze. At 8.54 stopped. Sighted Cape Tiburon two points on port bow. At 9.25 started ahead. At 11 made Navassa Island bearing S x E 3/4 E.

Meridian to 4 pm. Partially clear. Moderate SE breeze. At 1.10 stopped. At 1.45 started ahead. At 3.27 stopped. At 3.52 started ahead.

4 to 6 pm. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SE. At 5.40 stopped. At 6 started ahead.

6 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE. At 7.58 stopped.

8 to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Mod SWly breeze. At 8.25 started ahead, At 10.25 stopped. At 11.20 started ahead.


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Lat 17.73, Long -75.65


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29 February 1884

heavy clouds and haze on horizon

Engaged during watch in developing shoal.

Commences and until 4 am. Clear and pleasant. Heavy clouds and haze on horizon. Light SE haze. At 1.07 stopped. At 1.45 started ahead. At 2.15 sighted Morant Light bearing mag WSW 1/2 W. At 3.38 stopped (morant light WNW 1/2 W dist 11 miles). At 3.58 started ahead.

4 to 8 am. Passing shower first hour with moderate squalls, light breeze from SE x E. At 4.42 light sight of light on Morant Point, stopped. At 5.15 started ahead. At 5.5 stopped. At 6.20 started ahead. At 6.45 stopped. At 7.12 started ahead. At 7.30 stopped. At 7.55 started ahead.

8 am to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light and gentle breeze from SE. At 8.40 started. At 8.58 stopped. At 9.15 started ahead. At 9.30 stopped. At 9.37 started ahead. At 9.45 stopped. At 9.50 started ahead. At 10 stopped. At 10.08 started ahead. At 10.15 stopped. At 10.25 started ahead. At 10.35 stopped. At 10.45 started ahead. At 10.55 stopped. At 11.10 started ahead. At 11.25 stopped. At 11.35 started ahead. At 11.50 stopped.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and pleasant. At 12 lowered dinghy. At 12.02 started.

4 to 6 pm. Clear and pleasant. Light SE breeze.


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29 February 1884



LOGS FOR MARCH 1884


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kingston jamaica

Lat 18.0, Long -76.8


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1 March 1884

At 10.57 ahead, standing in for Kingston, Jamaica, conned by Navigator. At 11.45 light house abeam.

Standing in to Kingston Harbor. Off Port Royal the health officer boarded us; also an officer from H.M.S. Urgrut with an offer of the usual courtesie. At 1.22 let go the port anchor in 7 fms. water, veering to 25 fms. port chain Ran down port boiler; banked fires stbd. boiler. An officer was sent for the U.S. Consul, who came on board and paid a visit to the Commanding Officer.

Cleaning port side below water line for painting.

Painted port side below water line. Hoisted steam launch clear of water.


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kingston jamaica

Lat 18.0, Long -76.8


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2 March 1884

British steamer Coban - At 9.30 the British steamer Coban, carrying U.S. Mail, came in and made fast to wharf. The U.S. Consul visited the ship.

A. Cosey (Sea) - Disrated A. Cosey (Sea) to Ord. Seaman, for insubordination.

Lieut Cmmdr Z L Tanner - Captain

British Steamer Coban - Passed


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kingston jamaica

Lat Kingston, Jamaica, Long -76.8


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3 March 1884

Ensign Miner, and Missrs. Benedict and Nye - went across the bay in dory to collect.

Made preparations for getting underway and going alongside of wharf for coal. At 8. loosed sail.

English str Grip Fast - At 9, hove up anchor and steamed in alongside of English str Grip Fast for coal.

Carried away fore yard in slings by fouling steamer's mast head. Sent down yard and recebent sail. Began coaling at 10.30.

The Harbor Master paid a visit to the Commanding Officer.

Lieut Cmmdr Z L Tanner - Captain

Lieut A C Baker - Log book entry

Ensign C F Bauch - Log book entry

Lieut A K May - Log book entry

Lieut A C Baker - Log book entry

Ensign C F Bauch - Log book entry

Ensign C F Bauch - Log book entry


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kingston jamaica

Lat 18.0, Long -76.8


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4 March 1884

At 6, shifted berth from str. to wharf. At 7.10 begin coaling.

Engaged in coaling ship.

At 2.40 finished coaling, received 127 tons.

H.M.S. Urgent - The Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Urgent visited the ship.

At 3.15, cast off from wharf

Lieut. S.H. May - was granted 3 days leave.

An English steamer with U.S. Mail came in from New York.

Engaged in cleaning ship.

hauled fires, and blew down starboard boiler.

Ran water out of port boiler

coal: 127 tons -

HMS Urgent - The Commanding Officer of HMS Urgent visited the ship.

Lieut. S. H. May - was granted 3 day's leave.

An English steamer with US Mail came in from New York


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kingston jamaica

Lat 18.0, Long -76.8


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5 March 1884

hazy around horizon, mist hanging low over land

Messrs Benedict and Nye - went in dory to collect specimens.

At 1. The Governor of Jamaica and Military aide visited the ship.

Boilermakers commenced work.

someone regarding Jamaica and Military aide visited the ship.


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kingston jamaica

Lat 18.0, Long -76.8


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6 March 1884

At 6 commenced painting starboard side; three boiler makers and two laborers came on board to work on boilers. At 8. loosed sail to dry.

Engaged in painting starboard side. At 10.30 furled sail. Received stores on board in Eng's. Dept.

John Anderson (O.S.) and Oskar Olsen (Sea) - left the dinghey while on duty.

Engaged in painting ship.

John Anderson (O.S.) and Oskar Olsen (Sea.) - returned on board.


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kingston jamaica

Lat 18.0, Long -76.8


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3 July 1884


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kingston jamaica

Lat 18.0, Long -76.8


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8 March 1884

Commences and until 4 am. Clear and pleasant. Calms and light Wly airs.

From 4 to 8 am. Clear and pleasant. Land breeze from N the greater part of watch. A light sea breeze from E and 6. Variable airs last hour.

8 to meridian. Clear and warm; moderate to fresh breeze from SE.

Meridian to 4 pm. Pleasant, with fresh SE breeze.

From 4 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant. Fresh SE breeze, dying out to calm 3rd hour.

8 to midnight. Clear and pleasant; calms and light Ely airs.


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kingston jamaica

Lat 18.0, Long -76.8


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9 March 1884

bright moonlight

8 to Meridian - Calm and pleasant first of watch, Moderate S. E. breeze and passing showers latter part.

Edwd. McNichols (sea.) - At 10 mustered crew and inspected ship; the following men were absent without leave: Edwd. MdNichols (sea.), John Cheminant (sea.) Carl. L. Hanson (sea.).

Carl. H. Hanson (sea.) - At 10 mustered crew and inspected ship; the following men were absent without leave: Edwd. MdNichols (sea.), John Cheminant (sea.) Carl. L. Hanson (sea.).

John Cheminant (sea.) - At 10 mustered crew and inspected ship; the following men were absent without leave: Edwd. MdNichols (sea.), John Cheminant (sea.) Carl. L. Hanson (sea.).

Meridian to 4 PM - Cloudy with passing showers.

8 to Midnight - Clear and pleasant. Calm. Bright moonlight.

Port watch returned from liberty at 9 AM.

At 10. mustered crew and inspected ship; the following men were absent without leave: Edwd. McNichols (sea.), John Cheminant (sea.) Carl L. Hanson (sea.).

Port watch returned from liberty at 9 A.M.


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kingston jamaica

Lat 18.0, Long -76.8


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10 March 1884

John Cheminant (sea.) - The following men returned from shore: John Cheminant (sea.), Ed. McNichols (sea.), and C. L. Hanson (sea.).

C. L. Hanson (sea.) - The following men returned from shore: John Cheminant (sea.), Ed. McNichols (sea.), and C. L. Hanson (sea.).

Ed. McNichols (sea.) - The following men returned from shore: John Cheminant (sea.), Ed. McNichols (sea.), and C. L. Hanson (sea.).

Received fresh provisions for crew.

The following men returned from shore: John Cheminant (sea.), Ed. McNichols (sea.), and C.L. Hanson (sea.).

Received two barrels of molasses.

Got up and be~t foresail.

At 2.30 furled sail.

Received eleven (11) 60 lbs. and twenty-nine (29) 30 lbs. sinkers.


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kingston jamaice

Lat 18.0, Long -76.8


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11 March 1884

at end of watch standing out of kingston harbor

Lat 22.4, Long 114.2

Dan't Thompson (S. Cook) - returned aboard.

at 2.48 put over the bar & tangles, veering 200 fathoms on dredge rope (No. 2139). While heaving in the tangles caught fast on the bottom and the heavy strain parted the dredge rope. Expended 4 weights, bar and tangles, and about 60 fathoms dredge. At 3.30 started ahead,

8 PM to Midnight - Clear and pleasant, lightning to the E'd;

At 11.10 sounded (P.L. 68.1) in 890 fms, Hyd. No 295; splice drew on reeling in: 600 fms wire, 35 lb. lead, and ther-mometer 52,720 lost. At 11.40 started ahead

In the first watch, lost also one Baillie Tanner ther-mometer case, when wire parted.

D. Thompson (S. C.) - was 11 hours over liberty.


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caribbean sea

Lat 36.1, Long -5.5


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12 March 1884

at 950 sighted moramb s e cay on starboard bow

Lat 35.7, Long -0.6

Wm. Clark (2C.F.) - ... reported his term of enlistment expired.

moderate sea, long swell; bright moonlight

lost one 30 lb lead, one Baille-Tanner thermometer case, and 580 fthm wire

Lieut. May - At 12.30 whale boat left ship in charge Lieut. May to land on N. E. Cay. At 1.30 the whale boat returned, to much surf to land.

Lost also one Neg.-Zam. thermometer in mor-ning watch.

Wm. Clark (2 C. F.) - Wm. Clark (2 C. F.) reported his term of enlistment expired.


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caribbean sea

Lat 16.10, Long -75.43


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13 March 1884


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Lat 13.87, Long -75.12


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14 March 1884


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Lat 11.85, Long -74.45


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15 March 1884


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savanilla

Lat -5.2, Long 39.1


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16 March 1884

hazy on horizon


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savanilla new granada

Lat 12.1, Long -61.7


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17 March 1884


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savanilla new granada

Lat 12.1, Long -61.7


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18 March 1884


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savanilla new granada

Lat 12.1, Long -61.7


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19 March 1884


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savanilla new granada

Lat 12.1, Long -61.7


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20 March 1884


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savanilla new granada

Lat 12.1, Long -61.7


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21 March 1884

American - Whaler boat capsized, crew was picked up by dory, English Steamer "American" sent boat to assist for which thanks were returned in due form.

H. Moore (Lds) - Confined H. Moore (Lds) for fighting to await action of comdg officer

American -


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savanilla and at sea

Lat 11.02, Long -75.28


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22 March 1884

Ship rolling deeply but her motion is easy.

Ship rolling deeply but her motion is easy.

rough sea.

Rough sea.

Rough sea. ship rolling deeply.


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off coast us colombia

Lat 9.85, Long -76.33


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23 March 1884

R C Baker -


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off coast of us colombia

Lat 9.75, Long -78.07


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24 March 1884


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at sea

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8


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25 March 1884

aspinwall harbor

Lat 43.1, Long 16.7

S. Colon - At 9.30 the P.M. S. Colon left for New York.

Commences and until 4 am. Pleasant. Light NE breeze. At 12.15 started ahead. At 1.55 sounded. At 2.20 started ahead.

4 to 8 am. Partially clear, light breeze from N. At 4.07 stopped. At 4.45 started ahead. At 5.55 sighted land ahead and on starboard bow. At 6.25 stopped and sounded.

8 am to meridian. Clear and warm, light breeze from N. 9.50 started ahead. At 10.10 sounded. At 10.30 started ahead. At 10.50 sounded. At 11.05 started ahead. At 11.20 sounded. At 11.25 started ahead. At 12.00 Farallon Lueis abeam. At end of watch high land along port beam.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from N. At 2.25 stood into Aspinwall harbor and at 2.55 anchored.

4 to 6 pm. Clear with moderate Nly breeze.

6 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant with moderate Nly breeze.

8 pm to midnight. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from NNE.


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aspinwall us colombia

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8


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26 March 1884


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aspinwall us colombia

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8

coal: 59 " 154 " - Coal received at Aspinwall


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27 March 1884

Barquentine "Korsvei" - At 8.45 shifted berth and hauled alongside Barquentine "Korsvei"

coal: 20 Tons - during watch

coal: 59 1945/2240 tons -

Barquentine "Korsver" - At 8.45 shifted berth and hauled alongside Barquentine "Korsver"

coal: 59 1945/2240 tons -


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aspinwall us colombia

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8


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28 March 1884


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aspinwall us colombia

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8


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29 March 1884

Mail S.S. City of Para - Mail S.S. City of Para came in from the n'd

Scrubbed hammocks. Three boiler makers came on board.

At 8.50 boiler makers went ashore, and at 10 they returned to work. Engaged painting smokepipe and laundhes davits.

finished painting boat davits and smoke pipe. Turned in clean hammocks. Two boiler makers from shore at work on boilers.


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aspinwall us columbia

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8


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30 March 1884

Pacific Mail Steamship City of Para - Pacific Mail Steamship City of Para made fast to wharf sent dinghy to run lines for her

At 8 half masted colors, death on board one of the American merchant vessels in port.

Chas Wright (M. at Arms) - Chas Wright (M. at Arms) reported his term of service expired and was discharged.

Pacific Mail Steamship City of Panama - made fast to wharf, sent dinghy to run lines for her.

At 8 halfmasted colors, death on board of one of the American Merchant vessels in port.

Chas. Wright (M. at Arms) - reported his term of service expired and was discharged.


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aspinwall us colombia

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8


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31 March 1884

oil: 4 barrels - Rec'd 4 barrels oil from Pacific Mail wharf.

Chas. Wright (Lds) - Shipped Chas. Wright (Lds) for one year and rated him master at arms.

P.M. Steamer Para - Received 1 box albany grease and six N.Z. Thermometers from P.M. Steamer Para

At 6.40 two boilermakers from shore began to work on boilers.

Engaged in overhauling mooring swivel, and shackles + in painting anchor capstan and fish davit + cleaning bilges.

Rec'd 4 barrels oil from Pacific Mail wharf.

2 shore boilermakers at work on board.

Received 1 box Albany Grease and six N.Z. Thermoneters from P.M. Steamer Pana.

shipped Chas. Wright (Lds) for one year and rated him mach~~~~~~~~



LOGS FOR APRIL 1884


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aspinwall u s colombia

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8


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1 April 1884

Rec'd in Pay Department, the following stores. 1 Case Danish butter (100 lbs) 2 Cases tomatoes (130 lbs) 2 Cases preserved meats (150 lbs) 1 Case pickles (125 lbs).

Steamer City of Para - Sent 6 Cases of specimenson shore for transportation to Washington, D.C. per Steamer City of Para.

Sent 6 cases of specimens on shore for transportation to Washingtion, D. C. ~enSheawer City of Para


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aspinwall

Lat , Long


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2 April 1884

hazy on horizon

Ensign A.A. Ackerman - Ensign A.A. Ackerman left ship under orders to report to Commodore Walker, Washington, D.C.

Commodore Walker - Ensign A.A. Ackerman left ship under orders to report to Commodore Walker, Washington, D.C.

Trawl came up with beam bent net injured

Ensign A.A. Ackerman - left ship under orders to report to Comadore walter Washington


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caribbean sea

Lat 11.25, Long -80.68


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3 April 1884

foramenifera -

Isham Mitchell (sea) - Thos. o.sea (o.sea) and Isham Mitchell (sea) reported their time out today and Isham Mitchell was discharged

Thos. o.sea (o.sea) - Thos. o.sea (o.sea) and Isham Mitchell (sea) reported their time out today and Isham Mitchell was discharged.

At 1.40 took serial temperatures with the sigsbee machine at the following depths

took serial temperatures with ~~~ machine at the following depths 100, 200, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 fathaoms. took ~~~ specimens up to 1000 fathoms


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at sea and catalina harbor old providence island

Lat 13.10, Long -81.42


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4 April 1884

old providence island

Lat 12.8, Long 45.0

I Mitchell (Lds) - Shipped I Mitchell (Lds) for one year.

anchored in catalina harbor

I. Mitchell - Shipped for one year


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catalina harbor old providence island

Lat 22.4, Long 114.3

coal: 3 tons 430lbs - Consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 70" 1142" - Coal Remaining on hand at Noon


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5 April 1884

Isham Mitchell (Lds) - Rated Isham Mitchell (Lds) to seaman.

Collecting parties left ship in dinghy & dory


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catalina harbor old providence island

Lat 22.4, Long 114.3


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6 April 1884


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catalina harbor old providence island

Lat 22.4, Long 114.3


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7 April 1884

John Pedersen (sea) - By order of Comdg Officer, confined John Pedersen (sea) in single irons until further order for safe keeping for refusing duty.

Engaged in scraping grass from water line.


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catalina harbor old providence island

Lat 22.4, Long 114.3


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8 April 1884

Collecting parties left the ship in dinghy & dory.

Collecting parties returned on board.

Commences and until 4 am. Pleasant calm slight Nly breezes.

4 to 8 Clear and pleasant. Light NE breeze

8 to meridian. Clear and warm. Light airs to light breeze from NE.

Meridian to 4 pm. Pleasant. Light NE breeze.

4 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant. Light NE breeze.

8 pm to midnight. Pleasant. Light NE breeze.


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old providence island

Lat 13.67, Long -81.27


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9 April 1884

sighted low cay old providence islamd in passing

Lat 22.4, Long 45.0

At 6 got underway and stood out of St. Catalina harbor, conned by Navigator.


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caribbean sea

Lat 15.47, Long -80.60


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10 April 1884


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caribbean sea

Lat 17.60, Long -82.37


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11 April 1884

bright moonlight

while paying out line, stray line parted , loosing 30 lbs shot, water bottle, ospecimen cup, bent on new stray line and paid out

Bright moonlight

G. B. Clark (2. C.F.) - reported his term of enlistment expired.

G.B. Clark (2.C.F.) - reported his term of enlistment expired.


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caribbean sea

Lat 18.83, Long -83.82


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12 April 1884

John Pedersen (sea) - John Pedersen (sea) was realeased from confinement and restored to duty.

John Pederson (Sea) - was realeased from confinement and restored to duty.


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at sea off the west end of cuba

Lat 21.25, Long -84.78


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13 April 1884

at 520 sighted cape san antonio light house bearing n 34 w ships head nnw distance 15 miles

Lat 22.8, Long 113.6


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at sea straits of florida

Lat 23.80, Long -84.10


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14 April 1884

ship keeling 10'degrees to port at end of watch.

Clear and pleasant, heavy dew moderate breeze from S. E.


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straits of florida key west fla

Lat 30.0, Long 48.5


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15 April 1884

sand key light abeam

Lat , Long

U. S. Flag Ship Tennessee - U. S. Flag Ship Tennessee at anchor in outer harbor


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key west fla

Lat , Long


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16 April 1884

At 555 got underway and stood toward government wharf.

Admiral Cooper - and staff visited the staff.

During first attempt to reach the southern bank of government wharf ship grounded lightly near the wharf and was backed off.

Rear Admiral Cooper - The visit of Rear Admiral Cooper staff in the forenoon was unofficial.

coal: 67 tons - anthracite coal

Coaling Ship

Stopped Coaling at 6. Started Dynamo at 5.50

At 10 stopped dynamo hauled fires and blew down boiler


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government wharf key west fla

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3

coal: 130 tons 520 lbs - received

coal: 130 tons 520 lbs -


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17 April 1884

U S S Alliance - entering outer harbor at end of watch.

W'm Donovan (Lds) - W'm Donovan (Lds) & Geo. Kershaw (2 C. F.) absent; overstaying liberty

Geo. Kershaw (2 C. F.) - W'm Donovan (Lds) & Geo. Kershaw (2 C. F.) absent; overstaying liberty

"Laurel" - At 10.10 shifted berth to allow "Laurel" to take water from wharf.

coal: 130 520/2240 tons -

W'm Donovan (Lds) - abset without leave returned at 9.30 drunk

W'm Murphy (CHr.) - left the ship without permission

G B Clark (2 C F.) - left the ship without permission

T. Ward (C. Hr.) - left the ship without permission

B. F. Tracy (2 C. F.) - left the ship without permission

J. T. Cooksey (CHr.) - left the ship without permission

R. S. Padgett (C Hr.) - left the ship without permission

W'm Primrose (o.sea.) - left the ship without permission

Murphy - Murphy & Ward returned on board at 9.25 and were placed in confinement for safe keeping.

Ward - Murphy & Ward returned on board at 9.25 and were placed in confinement for safe keeping.

Tanner -

Finished blowing down the boilers

Baker -

Laurel - to take water from wharf


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government wharf key west florida

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3


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18 April 1884

J. Cooksey - in confinement

Wm Primrose - in confinement

R. S. Padgett - in confinement


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18 June 1884

government wharf key west florida

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3


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19 April 1884

government wharf key west flo

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3

7 Men realised from confinement by order of the Comdg Officer. Liberty party returned on board.

"BACHE" & "FAUREL - Steamer BACHE came in - officer sent on board to offer services. Small grounding machine sent by lighthouse steamer "FAUREL"

R.H Steamer "LAUREL" - Anchor of "LAUREL" struck the small sounding machine as she was coming alongside of this vessel.

bright moonlight

"The Alliance" - "The Alliance" came alongside of wharf. shifted berth to make room for "Alliance".

W. Murphy (C.Hr) - released from confinement

Thos. Ward (CHr) - released from confinement

B.F. Tracy (2 C. F) - released from confinement

J. T. Cooksey (C. Hr.) - released from confinement

G. B. Clark (2 C.F.) - released from confinement

W'm. Primrose (Lds) - released from confinement

R. S. Padgett CHr. - released from confinement

Coast. Survey Steamer "Bache" - At 4. Coast. Survey Steamer "Bache" came in and an officer was sent on board with offer of services.

lighthouse steamer "Laurel" - The small sounding machine was bent by the lighthouse steamer "Laurel". *

L. H. Steamer "Laurel" - *The anchore of the L. H. Steamer "Laurel" struck the small sounding machine as she was coming alongside of this vessel & the wharf and bent the standard. Reeled the wire off & put it in oil and took the machine in pieces.

Paymaster CD. Mansfield - left the ship under orders to proceed to Washington D.C.


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government wharf key west fla

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3


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20 April 1884


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governmental wharf key west fla

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3


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21 April 1884


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government wharf key west fl

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3


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22 April 1884

lightning around horizon from SE to NE

USS Manfie - anchors at same port

lightning storm


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government wharf key west fla

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3


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23 April 1884

U.S.S. Alliance - At daylight USS Alliance left port.

U.S.S. Yantic - At 8 the U.S.S. Yantic cast off from wharf and put to sea.

USS YANKIE - 8am cast off from wharf & put to sea


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government wharf key west fla

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3


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24 April 1884

Painter engaged in gilding dolphin

Painter engaged in gilding dolphin.

No Electric Light


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25 April 1884

government wharf key west fla

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3


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25 April 1884

Watered ship from government cisterns.


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government wharf key west fla

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3


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26 April 1884

painted smoke stacks.

Steamer "Colorado" - moved S'd along the wharf, to make room fo bow of Steamer "Colorado"

Steamer Colorado - we moved tomake room for them


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key west and strait of florida

Lat 30.0, Long 48.5

Standing out of Key West Fla.


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27 April 1884

Commences and until 4 am. Clear and pleasant. Calm. Light NE breeze.

4 to 8 am. Clear and pleasant. Light NE airs.

8 am to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light NE breeze.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and pleasant. Gentle ENE breeze shifting to E.

4 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from East. At 4.40 cast off from wharf. At 5.40 passed the farcway buoy.

6 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from East to E x N. At end of watch Sand Key light bore N 3/8 E (p.c.)

8 pm to midnight. Clear first, partly cloudy latter. Moderate to stiff breeze from E x N. At 8.15 lost sight of Sand Key light bearing N 3/4 E distance 20 miles.


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havana cuba

Lat 23.1, Long -82.4


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28 April 1884

standing in for havana

Lat 23.1, Long -82.4

The Health Officer came alongside and gave pratique. An Officer from the captain of Port called to offer services. An officer from spanish Flagship paid and official visit.

Engaged splicing dredge rope and reeling the same.

The Comdg Officer paid an official visit to the spanish Admiral An officer was sent on shore to wait upon the u.s. Consul and tender him a passage off to the ship. He asked to be excused from visiting ship on account of press of business. request granted.

Finished reeling on dredge rope, cut off 200 fathoms bad wire from End, leaving 4650 fms on reel.

Spanish man of war "Jorge Juan" - Received official visit from Commanding Officer

At 6.20 made fast to buoy off Palace Havana. The Health Officer came alongside and gave pratique. An Officer from the Captain of Port called to offer services. An Officer from spanish Flagship paid an official visit. Banked fines.

Engaged splicing dredge rope and reeling on same. The Comdg Officer paid and official visit to the Spanish Admiral. An officer was sent on shore to wait upon the U.S. Consul and tender him a passage off to the ship. He asked to be excused from visiting ship on account of press of business, request granted.

Spanish Man of War 'Jorge Juan' - Received official visit from Commanding Officer Spanish Man of War 'Jorge Juan'


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havana cuba

Lat 23.1, Long -82.4


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29 April 1884

The Commanding Officer paid an official visit to the Captain General. The Spanish Fleet Captain paid and official visit

At 12.45 a magazine on shore exploded There were two distinct reports, the second from two to three minutes after the first, this was much the louder of the two, debris was thrown into the harbor and a dense column of white smoke arose several thousand feet above the locality. The command-ing officer went ashore to make inquiries concerning the explosion. At the time of the second report there was a dense column of white smoke seen over the city to the westward.

made all preparation for sea.

The Commanding Officer paid an official visit to the Captain General. The Spanish Fleet Captain paid and official visit.

At 12.45 a magazine on shore exploded. There were two distinct reports, the second from two to three minutes after the first, this was much the louder of the two, debris was thrown into the harbor and a dense colum of white smoke arose several thousand feet above the locality. The Commanding officer went ashore to make inquiries concerning the explosion. At the time of the second report there was a dense column of white smoke seen over the city to the westward.


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in and off havana harbor cuba

Lat 23.1, Long -82.4


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30 April 1884

Commences and until 4 am. Clear and pleasant, light breeze to light airs fron ENE.

4 to 8 am. Clear and pleasant, light airs and breeze from ENE to ESE. At 5.30 slipped moorings and stood out of harbor. At 5.45 passed Morro Castle light.

8 am to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light ESE breeze first hour shifting to Ex N and ENE during watch. Dredging off Havana.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE. Dredging outside Havana harbor a little to the E of Morro Castle.

4 to 6 pm. Clear and pleasant. Moderate ENE breeze. At 5.20 started into port and picked up moorings at 6.00. Same moorings as before.

4 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE.

8 pm to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light airs from E x S.



LOGS FOR MAY 1884


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havana and off ns coast of caba

Lat 23.1, Long -82.4

Distance run by Log since preceding Noon 16 knots.

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 250 gallons.

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 950 gallons.

Coal consumed during preceding 24 hours 4 tons 550 lbs.

Coal remaining on hand at Noon 112 tons 847 lbs.


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1 May 1884


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Lat 22.00, Long


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2 May 1884

observed several brilliant meteor during watch

-


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21 May 1884


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off cape san antoniocuba

Lat 22.8, Long 113.6


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3 May 1884


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off cape san antonio cuba

Lat 22.8, Long 113.6

coal: 9 tons -


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14 May 1884


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off cape san antonio cuba

Lat 22.8, Long 113.6

coal: 4 TONS - 340 lbs


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5 May 1884


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off nw coast of cuba

Lat 15.5, Long 73.9

coal: 9 tons - 2030 lbs

Water expended during the preceeding 24 hrs 250 g

coal consumed during the preceeding 24 hrs 9 tons 2030 lbs


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6 May 1884

cape san antonio light sighted ahead

Lat 56.2, Long 117.1

set clock ahead 10 minutes in last hour.


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key west fla

Lat -17.5, Long -149.8


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7 May 1884

sand key light ene pc

Lat 30.5, Long 45.0

hazy on horizon

Comdg Officer paid an official visit to the Comdr in Chief Rear Admiral Cooper

Comdr in Chief Rear Admiral Cooper - Comdg Officer paid an official visit to the Comdr in Chief Rear Admiral Cooper

U.S.S Tennessee - in port

U.S.S. Swatara - in port

U.S.S. Galena - in port

U.S.S. Alliance - in port

U. S. S. Yantic - in port


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light house wharf key west fl

Lat 24.55, Long -81.80


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8 May 1884

Lieut Couidr B. L. Jamen - Commander of ship


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light house and naval wharves key west fla

Lat 43.1, Long 16.7

200 gallons of water were expended during the preceding 24 hours


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9 May 1884

M. Forbes (Sea.) - reported his term of enlistment as having expired.

In the forenoon watch the ship being aground and pressed in to wharf by wind & tide sent out a Kedge to windward, and warped her off, and then hauled to naval wharf.


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key west fla and strait of florida

Lat 30.0, Long 48.5


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10 May 1884

alligator reef light bearing n 14 e mag

Lat 56.2, Long -3.0

Spanish man of war came in and anchored.

Wm. Donovan (Lds) - were found to be absent from the ship without permission.

M. Forbes (Sea) - were found to be absent from the ship without permission.

M. Forbes (Sea) - returned on board and by order of the commanding officer were placed in confinement on bread and water for five days.

W'm Donovan (Lds.) - returned on board and by order of the commanding officer were placed in confinement on bread and water for five days.

Mail Steamer came in from Cedar Keys.

The cause of blowing down port boiler in mid watch was a leaky socket bolt.

Spanish man of war "Jorge Juan" - came in


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Lat 27.28, Long -79.78


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11 May 1884


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making passage from key west fla to washington dc

Lat 31.27, Long -78.42


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12 May 1884

Long sea from E'd ship pitching easily


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Lat 33.35, Long -75.27

None


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13 May 1884


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Lat 34.55, Long -73.40

none


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14 May 1884

bright moonlight

hazy about horizon

bright moonlight

Edwd McNicols (Sea) - reported his service out today.

Entered Gulf Stream between 11.00 & 11.30

Average steam: 44

Moderate breeze from the sea and hazy about horizon from 4 am to 8 am

Thunder, heavy rain, and lightning were reported from 8 pm to midnight.


522f918968f4b84bd900024d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol009of055/vol009of055_145_0.jpg)


making passage from key west fla to washingtion dc

Lat 35.88, Long -75.07


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15 May 1884

thimble and old point light in one

Lat 55.0, Long -1.5

At 9 oclock temperature of the water fell to 70 degrees wind became lighter, sea smooth, and there was a noticeable change in color of water to dark green. blue water astern.

Sighted an American whaling barque standing to the Sd & Ed under easy sail.

Temperature of surface water continued to fall until 11.30 when it was 54 degrees.

At 3.30 noticed rise of 7 degrees in temperature of surface water.

at end of watch land in sight from fore ~, along port bow & beam.

W'm Dononvan (Lds) - Released W'm Donovan (Lds) and M Forbes (Sea) from confinement

M Forbes (sea) - Released W'm Donovan (Lds) and M Forbes (Sea) from confinement


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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16 May 1884

at end of watch midway between sandy pt quantico

Lat 42.2, Long -1.5

In haulig alongside wharf off west end of west ship house at the Navy Yard, the ship took the ground, but foated when at the wharf.

Ensign C. J. Boush - left the ship with leave of absence for 4 days.


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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17 May 1884

Lat , Long


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

Coal consumed: 270 pounds Coal remaining: 20 tons 1484 pounds


522f918968f4b84bd900025b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol009of055/vol009of055_148_1.jpg)


18 May 1884

Light SW breeze throughout the whole day.


522f918968f4b84bd900025d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol009of055/vol009of055_149_0.jpg)


navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

Coal consumed: 270 pounds Coal remaining: 20 tons 1214 pounds


522f918968f4b84bd900025f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol009of055/vol009of055_149_1.jpg)


19 May 1884

Light SW breeze, clear and hazy in the morning.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

200 gallons of water expended.


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20 May 1884

J. Cheminark (sea) returned on board 12 hours over liberty.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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21 May 1884

hazy around horizon

hazy over land


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navy yard washingtondc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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22 May 1884

Ensign L. M Garrett - was detached from the ship.

Machinist Henry R. King - granted 15 days leave.

J. T'ice (1C.F.) - The leave of J. T'ice (1C.F.) was extended two days.

Chas McKanna (2 C.F.) - discharged at their own request

Alfred Casey (O. Sea) - discharged at their own request


522f918a68f4b84bd900026d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol009of055/vol009of055_153_0.jpg)


navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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23 May 1884


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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24 May 1884


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


522f918a68f4b84bd9000277: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol009of055/vol009of055_155_1.jpg)


25 May 1884

S. M. Cochell (Sea) - absent without leave

W'm Donovan (Lds) - absent without leave

K. Arnessen (Sea) - absent without leave

H.S. Manning (1C.F.) - absent without leave

F. Otis (OSea) - absent without leave

W'm Donovan (Lds) - left ship wihtout permission

H. S. Manning (1C.F.) - returned on board

W'm Donovan (Lds) - returned on board

W'm Donovan (Lds) - Confined

Karl Arnessen (Sea) - returned on board

Frank Otis (OSea) - returned on board


522f918a68f4b84bd9000279: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol009of055/vol009of055_156_0.jpg)


washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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26 May 1884

Lieutenant AEBaker (U.S.N) - left the ship in obedience to orders to report to med. Insp. Suddards for physical examination preliminary to promotion.

Me. Insp. Suddards - physical examination

Board of Survey recommended 500 lb of beef to be turned in to shore as ot fit for issue.

F. T. Hagadorn (O.Sea.) - shipped


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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27 May 1884


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navy yard washingtondelaware

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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28 May 1884


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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29 May 1884


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navy yard washington d c

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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30 May 1884

W'm Donovan (Lds) - Released W'm Donovan (Lds) from confinement and discharged him for bad conduct.

"Tallapoosa" - left the Navy Yard

Prof. Baird - visited the ship unofficially


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port yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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31 May 1884



LOGS FOR JUNE 1884


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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1 June 1884

at the meridian -

at the meridian -

-


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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2 June 1884


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

coal: 360 lbs - Consumed

coal: 18 tons 744 lbs - remaining


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3 June 1884


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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4 June 1884


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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5 June 1884

Rsf. Miner Ensign - left on a week's leave

Coast Survery Steamer C. P. Pattersen - Made fast at Navy Yard

H. R. King - returned from leave


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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6 June 1884

John Beauson - discharged of enlistment having expired

Ward - released from confinement


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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7 June 1884


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

coal: 17 tons 1544 lbs. - used in the past 24hrs 270lbs

coal: 17 tons 1544 lbs. - used in the past 24hrs 270lbs


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8 June 1884


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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9 June 1884


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


522f918b68f4b84bd90002b7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol009of055/vol009of055_171_1.jpg)


6 October 1884

repairing boiler and cracking deck

storm with thunder and lightning


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

coal: 270 LBS -


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11 June 1884


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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12 June 1884


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washington dc

Lat 30.6, Long -77.0

-


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13 June 1884

L. - TAMMER


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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14 June 1884


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navy yard washingtion d c

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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15 June 1884


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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16 June 1884

Frank T. Hagadorn (O.Sea) - was given five (5) days confinement on bread and water by order of the Commanding Officer for not obeying the order of his superior officer.


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washington dc

Lat 0.02, Long -0.02

F.~ Steamer "Albatross" - Navy Yard Washington D.C.


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17 June 1884

4 to 8 AM. Clean and Pleasent, calm.


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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18 June 1884


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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19 June 1884

John H. Warner (Landsman) - shipped as landsman for one year and rated Carpenters Mate.

Jas. L. Gallagher (O.S.) - was discharged from the naval service and this vessel it being the expiration of his enlist-ment.

W. C. Carrico (Lds.) - Rated W. C. Carrico (Lds.) to (Ord. Sea.)

John Hawkins Mach. - returned from leave


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navy yar washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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20 June 1884

the despatch in coming up grounded off buzzards point

Lat 44.1, Long 15.2

Despatch - The Despatch in coming up grounded off Buzzards Point.

USS Despatch - got afloate and came alongside Navy Yard wharf.

S. M. McAvoy (Mach.) - went on leave until July 5th 1884.

U.S.S. Despareh - grounded

U.S.S. Despareh - got afloat and came alongside Navy Yard wharf

S. M. McAvoy - Went on leave until July 5th


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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21 June 1884

F. T. Hagadorn (OSe) - was released from Confinement the time of his punishment being expired

Passed Asst. Surg. C. G. Herndon - was detached from this vessel.

Surgeon J. M. Flint - reported for duty

Fish Com. Steamers Fish Hawk - left the yard and went down the river.

Fish Com. Steamer Lookout - left the yard and went down the river.

FJ Hogadorn (ose) - Released from Confinement.

JM Flint - Reported for duty.

GS Harndon - Detached from this vessal.

Light SW Breegs

Thunder and Lightning

Steamers Fish, Hawk & Sookout - left the yard and went down the rises


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navy yard washinton dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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22 June 1884


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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23 June 1884

observed a brilliant meteor in the SW moving from SE to NW in a flat trajectory

Ensign C. J. Boush U.S.N - returned from leave of absence

Ensign R. H. Miner - left the ship on a weeks leave.

Observed a brilliant Meteor in the S.W. moving from S.E. to N.W in a flate trajectory.

W. Blundell (1.C.M.) - Enlisted

W. Richardson (C.S.) - discharged W. Richardson (C. S.) his term of enlistment having expired.


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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24 June 1884

Lt Commander S L Tauren -

Recd onboard 7 cast iron weights. 5 35 leads 25 leads and 70 35 lbs sinkers


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

coal: 270 lbs -


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25 June 1884


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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26 June 1884

Concurrences and until 4 am. Overcast. Frequent rain squally during watch wind blowing in moderate squalls from SW shifting to WSW third hour. A C Baker Lieut

4 to 8 am. Overcast and squally. Wind shifted from WSW to NE first hour coming out at NNE third hour. A C Baker. Lieut

8 am to Meridian. Overcast and cloudy, drizzling at times. Moderate breze from NE to NNE. Painters and boilermakers at work. Overhauled mixed shoppers. C J Bansh Ensign

Meridian to 4 pm. Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breeze from NE. C J Bansh Ensigh

4 to 8 pm. Overcast & cloudy. Light NE breeze. Painters and boilermakers stopped work at 5. No electric light A C Baker Lieut

8 pm to Midnight Cloudy, light NE breeze A G Baker Lieut

Crew engaged during the day in various jobs of cleaning, painting and varnishing. Seat Schneider Lieut

Seatres Schneider Lieutenant, U.S.N., Navigator


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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27 June 18

Lat , Long

Meridian to 4 pm Cloudy slight N.E. breeze. Navy yard painters & boilermakers at work on board. Crew engaged in painting top of deck house. A.B. Baker Lieut.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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28 June 184


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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29 June 1884

4 to 8 PM Partly clear. Light breeze from E shifting to SW second hour. The Fish Comm. Steamer Lookout came in and made fast to wharf. A.C. Baker Lieut.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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30 June 1884

8 a.m. to meridian Overcast hazy at times, light passing showers, light airs from the SE. Painters and boiler makers at work.The 'Despatch" came up to the yard. C. J. Boush Ensign

Ensign R. H. Miner - returned from leave

Despatch - came up to the yard



LOG BOOK – JULY 1st 1884 TO DECEMBER 31st 1884


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LOGS FOR JULY 1884


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1 July 1884

Zer L Tanner - Lieutenant Commander

Seaton Schroeder - Lieutenant

Asher C Baker - Lieutenant

Clifford J Boush - Ensign

Rudolph H Miner - Ensign

J M Flint - Surgeon

Charles D Mansfield - Paymaster

George W Baird - PA Engineer

Zera L. Tanner - Lieutenant Commander

Seaton Schroeder - Lieutenant

Asher C. Baker - Lieutenant

Clifford J. Boush - Ensign

Rudolph H. Miner - Ensign

J. M. Flint - Surgeon

Charles D. Mansfield - Paymaster

George W. Baird - P.A. Engineer

Zera L. Tanner Lieutenant Commander -

Seaton Schroeder Lieutenant -

Asher C. Baker Lieutenant -

Clifford J. Boush Ensign -

Rudolf H. Miner Ensign -

J. M. Flint Surgeon -

Charles D. Mansfield Paymaster -

George W. Baird P. A. Engineer -


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Leroy M Garrett, Ensign - reported for duty Nov 1st

Franklin Swift, Ensign - reported for duty Dec 1st

From July 1st, 1884 to December 31st, 1884 Leroy M Garrett, Ensign, reported for duty Nov. 1st, Franklin Swift, Ensign, reported for duty, Dec. 1st


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navy yard washington d c

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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1 July 1884

S. H. Burn (Lds) - shipped for one year


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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2 July 1884

E. J. Cooper - found absent at 8 oclock, sea bag missing

Commanding Officer - returned from leave

Despach - got underway and went down the river.

E. J. Cooper (Sea) - was found absent at 8 oclock and his bag missing.

Wm. Murphpy (C. Hr.) - absent from the ship having overstayed liberty

E.S. Manning (1CF.) - absent from the ship having overstayed liberty

Despatch - got underway and went down the river

John Shipley (Lds) - Shipped

W. L. Watson (1.C.F) - left the ship with libery until the 7th.

B. F. Tracy (2 C.F.) - left the ship with libery until the 7th.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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3 July 1884

Wm Murphy - discharged from the service for bad conduct.

Frau~ Doran (2CF) - absent from the shift without permission.

Str Lookout - got underway and s~ood down the river

Str Lookout - came in and made fast to the wharf.

Thos Ward CHr - absent overstaying liberty

A C Baker - Lient

W Murphy - returned on Board

A G Baker - Lient.

A G Baker - Lient.

A G Baker - Lient

Seatin Sah~~~~~~ - Lient.

Scat~~ Lch~~~~~~ - Lient


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4 July 1884

navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

Water expended during the preceeding 24 hours 150 Gallons

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 2050 gallons

coal consumed during the preceeding 24 hours 2,170 lbs

coal: 14 Tons 1154 Lbs - fuel on hand


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4 July 1884

C.J. Boush - returned from leave

Ed. Goss - absent from ship wothout permission

Lieut Commander Z.L. Tauuen - Under command of

A G Baker, CF Boush, Ed Goss(CSfr.) - Log entry, , Ed Goss AWOL

Le. J Baush Ensiun - log entry

L. T. Looksey - AWOL


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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5 July 1884

Navy Yard worker - returned from leave

Lieut Comdr Z. L. Tannen - Yorktown "under the command of"

Thos Ward (CHr) - returned aboard at 1 o'clock

C. I. SW Patterson - loaned to C I SW Patterson one pair hand irons and one pair irons for feet

8 am to meridian Clear and pleasant. gentle seabreeze. Navy Yard painters at work on board. Crew engaged in painting davits and top of deck house.

A. E. Baker Lieut - signed entry

S. W. McAvoy (mach) - returned from leave

A. C. Baker Lieut - signed entry

Examined and found to be correct.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 200 gallons

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 1700 gallons

Coal consumed during preceding 24 hours 270 lbs.

Coal remaining on hand at Noon 14 tons, 614 lbs


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6 July 1884

Lieut Comdr Z. L. Tanner - Alabatross "Under the Command Of"

~ and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant greater part of watch. A heavy bank of clouds to the S & E last hour. Moderate W.S.W. breeze. A.C. Baker Lieut.

4 to 8a.m. Partially clear. Moderate squalls from s.w. first part, passing showers last part of watch A.C. Baker Lieut.

8a.m. to Merician Light passing showers first hour, clear remainder of watch. Light rains from S.E. to N.N.W. At 10 mustered the crew after which the ship was inspected by the Executive Officer. The following men were found to be absent without leave viz: Frank Doran (2, C.7), Ed Gass + J.T. Cooksey (C. Hrs) and E. J. Cooker (Sea). L ~B~~ Ensign

Ed Goss - absent without leave

J.T. Cooksey (C. Hrs) - absent without leave

Frank Doran (2 C7) - absent without leave

E.J. Cooker (Sea) - absent without leave

Meridian to 4pm Clear and pleasant light airs from s.w. A reward of $20 each was offered fro the apprehension of Ed. Goss (CHr) & J. I. Cooksey (C.Hr.) and one of $10.00 for Frank Doran (2 C.&)

4 to 8p.m. Clear and pleasant light airs to light breeze from s.w. to w.s.w C J B~~~

8 to Midnight clear and pleasant, light rains from n.n.e. Lightening to 2o 2nd first hour. Daul Allen (CHold) being under influence of liquor and quarrelsome was placed in confinement for safe-keeping.

Daul Allen (CHold) - under influence of liquor and quarrelsome, placed in confinement for safe keeping.

Sea~~~ Schroeder Lieut Navigator - Examined and found to be correct.


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7 July 1884

navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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7 July 1884

D Allen - released from confinement


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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8 July 1884

J. ~. Cooksey - Released from confinement by order of ~ officer

Thos. Cooper (Las) - Shipped for one year


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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9 July 1884

bright moonlight


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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10 July 1884

USFC STMR "Lookout" - steamed down the river


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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11 July 1884

John Lorbach - discharged from vessel and US naval service


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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12 July 1884

At 4:oo PM, cast off from dock at the Washington Navy Yard and stood down river.

about 7:30, abreast Indian Head.

At 8:35, let go Port anchor, off Cockpit Point, 4.5 fathoms of water; veered to 15 fathoms on Port Chain.


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potomac river and chesapeake bay

Lat 37.0, Long -76.0

Distance since preceding Noon 93 knots


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13 July 1884

at 410 got underway and stood down potomic river at 613 abreast of upper cedar point at 657 abreast mathias point at 735 lower cedarpoint abeam

Lat 54.0, Long -166.6

Lieutenant Comander Z L Tanner - under the command of

clear and pleasant, light rain from WSW (all from commencement until 4 AM)

clear and pleasant, light WSW breeze

clear first half (noon to 2 pm), cloudy at close (4 pm), light to gentle breeze from SSW to WSW

partially clear, moderate to fresh breeze from SW in squalls; dropped starboard anchor

partially clear, light breeze to southand and gentle to light breeze from west; swung to flood tide at 10:30 pm; stopped Dynamo


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13 July 1884

hampton roads and navy yard norfolk va

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3


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14 July 1884

norfolk

Lat 43.1, Long 16.7

Lieutenant Comander Z L Tanner - under the command of

painted main mast between noon and 4 pm


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dry dock norfolk navy yard

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8


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15 July 1884

USFC STMR "Lookout" - came to port

USFC STMR "Lookout" - left the yard

W. Bethel (O. Sea) - to Sea. from the 10th inst

T. Cooper , Lds, - to Coalheaver

J. Anderson, O. Sea, - to Seaman

U.S. F. C. S'tmr "Lookout" - came to the yard

U.S. F. C. Stmr "Lookout" - left the Yard.


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navy yard norfolk va

Lat 36.8, Long 147.8


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16 July 1884


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dry dock navy yard norfolk va

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8


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17 June 1884


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at anchor navy yard norfolk virginia

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8


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18 July 1884

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-


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navy yard norfolk va and at sea

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8


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19 July 1884

cape henry w 5 s mag

Lat 36.9, Long -5.3

Commences & until 4am Squally and rainy, gradually clearing during 3rd hour of watch. light SE breeze veering gradually to SW. R.H.Miner Ensign

4 to 8 am Cloudy, pleasant; light SW airs. Resumed coaling at 4.30am. R.H.Miner Ensign

8am to Meridian Partially clear, light airs from SW shifting to NW third hour. Coaling Ship. Received 2 tons of Ice. Filling Starboard boiler. A.C.Baker Lieut.

Meridian to 4pm Clear, hot and calm. Finished coaling at 3.35, received in all 131 710/2240 tons of coal. At 2.35 started fires. Cleaning Ship. A.C.Baker Lieut.

4 to 6 pm Clear and hot, light SW breeze. Hoisted boats. Cleaning Ship. A.C.Baker Lieut.

6 to 8 pm Clear and pleasant, light breeze from S. At 6.15 cast off from Navy Yard wharf and steamed down the River. Standing out of the Capes. At 7.50 abreast of Willoughby Spit buoy. Dynamo started at 7.25. Average Steam 50. Average Revolutions 70. A.C.Baker Lieut.

8pm to Midnight Clear and pleasant light breeze from S to SW. Heavy dew, lightning to N'd. Standing out of Chesapeake Bay conned by the Navigator. At 9.15 Cape Henry light abeam. At 10.53 put ship on course ENE 5/8 E. and took departure. Cape Henry bearing W 1/2 S (mag) Cape Charles NW 1/4 N (mag). Put over pat. log it registered 51. At 11 Stopped Dynamo. At 11 lost sight of Cape Henry light bearing W by S (mag). At end of watch Cape Charles light bore W by N (mag). Average steam 50 Average revolutions 70. Pat.log registered 61.3 at midnight. C.J.Boush Ensign

After coaling and filling boilers, ship's draft 10'8" forward 13'7" aft. Passed the USS "Passaic" at anchor in Hampton Roads. Seaton Schroeder Lieut


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at sea off the maryland coast

Lat 37.95, Long -73.90


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20 July 1884

frequent flashes of lightning around the horizon

At 12:15 lost sight of Cape Charles light.

At 11:06 stopped to sound (PL57) 86 fathoms, gravel.

At 11:28 stopped and sounded (PL59) 155 fathoms, gray sand.


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at sea off new jersey coast

Lat 38.05, Long -72.45


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21 July 1884

Sounded in 1600 fathoms (glob ooze). Dredge No. 2173.

At 2:10 stopped and sounded in 1595 fathoms. grey mud

R. H. Miner, Ensign - signed log


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at sea off the new jersey coast

Lat 39.48, Long -72.35


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22 July 1884

At 6:30 sounded in 79 fathoms, green mud

At 7:10 sounded in 104 fathoms, green mud and sand

At 7:42 sounded in 452 fathoms, green mud

at 10.15 sounded in 121 fathoms, gray mud and sand

at 11:00 stopped and sounded in 91 fathoms, gray mud and sand

at 3:33 sounded (~~57) in 87 fathoms, gray mud and sand.

At 4:42 ta~~ ai~61, sounded in 143 fathoms gray sand black specks (Hyd 532);


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at sea south of long island

Lat 39.47, Long -71.82


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23 July 1884

At 4:00 sounded in 510 fathoms, black mud StationNo. 2179

At 6:50, stopped and sounded in 523 fathoms, black mud Station no. 2180 pat log read 67.

At 12:58, taffrail log 77 sounded in 861 fathoms, green mud (Station 2182)

At 4:00 sounded in 992 fathoms, green mud (~eyd no 533)


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at sea and in block island sound

Lat 31.9, Long 118.6

Barometer: Ther attached lined out for morning readings


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27 July 1884

at 447 point judith lighthouse abeam

Lat 42.2, Long 41.7

Officer from USS Saratoga - visited with courtesies from commanding Officer


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24 July 1894

newport r i and tarpaulin leove

Lat 29.9, Long 32.6


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25 July 1884

Tinkers - school

U.S.S. Saratoga -

gay head - saw


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woods hole mass

Lat 69.6, Long -138.9


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26 July 1884


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woods hole massachusetts

Lat 35.8, Long 14.5

barometer Ther att'd lined out afternoon readings

column crossed out

Water distilled during preceding 24 hours: 500 gallons


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27 July 1884


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long


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28 July 1884

Towed off and shackled mooring buoy


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woods hole mass

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29 July 1884


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woods hole mass

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30 July 1884

Commences and until 4am Overcast: moderate to fresh breeze from NE, drizzling at times.

4 to 8am Overcast:fresh to still breeze from NE, drizzling at times

8am to meridian. Overcast and raining: moderate to gentle breeze from NNE. Receved four tons of Ice: Sent catamaran ashore.

Meridian to 4pm. Partly cloud: clearing weatten. Gentle breeze to light airs from N to NNW

4 to 8om Clear and pleasant, light airs from W to SSW. Started dynamo at 7.00.

8pm to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: gentle to moderate breeze from SW. Stopped dynamo at 11.00.


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newport ri

Lat Woods Hall, MA and Newport, RI, Long 32.6


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31 July 1884

newport harbor off goat island lighthouse

Lat 52.1, Long -174.4

lightning to SW and W

J. Sanderson Smith - of Scientific Staff came on board, for trip

Peter Parker Jr. - of Scientific Staff, came on board for trip

H.L. Bruner - of Scientific Staff came on board, for trip



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1884


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newport ri and at sea

Lat 29.9, Long 32.6


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1 August 1884

Buntons Reef Light ship - 12:45pm, abam

Commencing and until 4am. Overcast and foggy: light SW airs.


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at sea south of nomans land

Lat 39.95, Long -70.93


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2 August 1884

hake, skate, dogfish - heavy load

sea birds - numerous

sword fish - 1

Passed a steamer and several sailing vessels during watch.

Commences and until 4AM. Clear overhead hazy horizon: lightning continuously in the SW. Very damp. Light SW breeze. Long sevell from SW. Passed a storm and several sailing vessels during watch. At end of watch patent log 42-5. Av. steam 50. Av revolution 63.


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at sea south of nomans land

Lat 39.83, Long -71.13


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3 August 1884

William L. Watson (1st C.F.) - reported his term of service expired; and he was discharged from the service.

William L. Watson (1st C.F.) - reported his term of service expired; and he was discharged from the service

William L. Watson (1st C.F.) - reported his term of service expired; and he was discharged from the service.

Ship's head from W by S to SW Av. Steam 50

At 4:15 sounded in 57 fathoms, sand

At 4:20 started ahead on course S by W

At 4:28 changed couourse to SE by S

Sounded in 100 fathoms, green mud, sand, black specks

At 9:20 started ahead course S1/2E. At 9:50 sounded in 194 fathoms, green mud

At 1:05 started ahead on course N by E

At 1:37 sounded in 192 fathoms, green mud and fine sand

At 1:48 started on course S by W

At 2:07 sounded, 235 fathoms, green mud, fine sand

At 3:45 sounded in 265 fathoms, green mud and fine sand

At 6:50 sounded in 221 fathoms, green mud. Took serial temperatures and water specimens.

William L. Watson (1st C.F.) - reported term of service expired and discharged


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at sea south of no mans land

Lat 39.67, Long -70.33


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4 August 1884

lightning to the Sd

At 9.20 hove up trawl, in getting it aboard, seizings on bridle carried away and stop on bag; losing greater portion of catch. Overhauled dredge blocks and rove off a new forward quy to boom.

- At 11.00 exchanged numbers with a large full-rigged English Ship; we did not make hers out. She then signalled B.Q.G.L., B.L.D.C. B.Q.C.

At 7.05 parted dredge rope; losing trawl and 22 fathoms of rope;

Wm. L Watson - Enlisted as 1st C.F. for one year


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at sea south of no mans land

Lat 39.73, Long -71.17

coal: 6 tons 1060 lbs - Coal consumed during preceding 24 hours

coal: 54 tons 574 lbs - coal remaining on hand at Noon


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5 August 1884

A C Baker Lieut - At 3, sounded in 762 fathoms, green mud ? No 546. At 3.45 started ahead S&W. patent log reading 56.2 at end of watch pat. log read 57.4 Av Steam 45.

C J Baush - At 433 sounded in (PL 60.2) in 769 fathoms gray mud, fine sand. N byN 547. At 5.10 started ahead on course, S by W and at 5.50 sounded (PL 64.3) in 1060 fathoms, gray ooze; dredge No 2192. At 7.10 put over large beam trawl and trawled to the E'd. Av steam 48. Av. evolutions 58.

RH Miner Ensign - AM to Meridian Passing clouds; pleasant; stiff SSW breeze; moderate sea;passing showers last hour. At 8.40 trawl down 1500 fathoms out; at 9.30 began heaving in; at 10.35 trawl up. At 10.38 started ahead on course SbyW(pc) taff log 64.2 At 11.20, taff. log 68.2, sounded in 11222 fathoms (Station No 21931, green mud, hard bottom. Av steam 45, av evolutions 56.

A C Baker Lieut - Meridian to 4 PM Clear and pleasant; moderate SSW breeze, long swell from same direction At 12, hoisted out trawl; at 12.10 loosed square sails. At 1.15 trawl on bottom veered to 1500 fathoms on dredge rope. At 2.10 began heaving in ; At 3.1 landed trawl At 3.15 sounded in 1140 fathoms (Station No 2194) brown ooze and foraminfera. At 4, furled sail Av steam 45

J Baush Ensign - 4 to 6 PM Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from SSW to S by W. Paying out on dredge rope until 5.00. At 6, commenced to heave in.

R H Miner Ensign - 6 to 8 PM Clear and pleasant; gentle SSW breeze. At 6.55 trawl on board. At 7.13 sounded in 1058 fathoms, green mud (Station No 2195) and at 7.4 put over the bram trawl. At 6.4 started dynamo. Sighted a Barquentine standing to the S'd & E'd. Av steam 46

A C Baker - 8 PM to Midnight lear and pleasant; gentle breeze and long swell from S. Bright moonlight. At 9.01 trawl was on the bottom heaving veered to 1500 fathoms on dredge rope. At 9.45 began heaving in ; At 11, landed trawl. At 11.05 started ahead SSE 1\2E. Pat. log reading 68.2. At end of watch patent log read 72.5. Av steam 45 Av revolutions 40.

At 3sounded in 762 fathoms, green mud Key No. 546.

At 4:33 (PL 60.2) in 769 fathoms gray mud, fine sand Key No. 547.

At 5:50 sounded (PL 64.2) in 1060 fathoms, gray ooze: dredge No. 2192.

At 11:20, taff. log 68.2, sounded in 1122 fathoms (Station No. 2193), green mud, hard bottom.

At 3:15 sounded in 1140 fathoms (station No. 2194) brown ooze and foraminfera.

at 7:13 sounded in 1058 fathoms, green mud (Station No. 2195).


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at sea south of nantucket island

Lat 39.95, Long -69.72

coal: 46 toms 1794 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 7 tons 1020 lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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6 August 1884

worm tubes, whiting, salpa, grenadiers - light haul

C J Baush Ensign - Commences and until 4 AM Commenced clear, closed cloudy with frequent showers. Gentle breezes from SSW. Stopped dynamo at 12.10 At 2.25 stopped (PL 83.2) Av Steam 45. av revolutions 35.

R H Miner Ensign - 4 to 8 AM Overcast passing showers and squalls 1st part; gradually clearing. Gentle SSW breezes long SW'ly swell. At 4.45 sounded in 1230 fathoms, green mud (station W 2196) and at 5.35 put over the bram trawl veering to 1700 fathoms on dredge rope; at 6.53 trawl down; At 7.57 commenced heaving in. Av steam 48.

A C Baker Lieut - 8 AM to Meridian Clear, hot. Light SSW breeze. At 9 landed trawl. Started a head on course N 3//4E and put over pat log reading 83.2. At 9.28 changed course to N1/2W pat. log 86.4. From 10 to 11, made NbyW 1.4W. At 11.24 (Pat log read 104) stopped and sounded n 84 fathoms, coarse sand and broken shells, Station No 2197. At 11.30 lowered dinghy and began setting trawl line. At 11.38 hoisted out large beam trawl, veered to 200 fathoms on dredge rope. Av Steam 49. Av revolutions 70.

J Baush Ensign - Meridian to 4 PM Clear and warm; light breeze from SSW. At 12.25 trawl aboard. Stood to S'd&W'd for dinghy. At 12.35 pcked up dinghy and at 11.10 lowered her again to pick pup trawl line, then ship commenced trawling at Station Nos 2198 in 84 fathoms, coarse sand, broken shell, and 2199 in 78 fathoms, gray sand. At 2.55 took serial temperatures at station where trawl line was set. At 3.55 hoisted dinghy Av Steam 45.

RH Miner Ensign - 4 to 6 PM Clear and pleasant; light SSW breeze; long S'ly swell. At 4.1 started ahead on course S by W(pC) At 4.39 taff log 107, sounded in 148 fathoms coarse sand, black specks (Station No 2200) and at 4.52 put over the beam trawl, veering to 300 fathoms on dredge rope. At 5.12 trawl down, At 5.44 began hearing in At 5.53 trail up. light haul containing worm tubes, whiting. Salpa, gredadiens. At 5.58 started ahead course NW 3/4 N(PC) Av revolutions 50 av steam 45.

AC Baker - 6 to 8 PM Clear and pleasant, Light SW breeze. Long swell from S'd. Ship rolling easily roll 7' At 6 started ahead NW 3/4 N Pat log 7.0 At end of watch pat log read 24.2 At 8 changed course to NW by N. Av steam 48 av revolutions 66 1.2

C J Baush Ensign - 8 pm to midnight Goggy all but first hour, light breeze from SW course NW by N. stopped dynamo at 11. av steam 48 av revolutions 69


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woods hole

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coal: 8 Tons 1980 lbs - coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 37 toms 2554 lbs - coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 37 tons 2554 lbs - coal remaining on hand at Noon


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7 August 1884

R H Miner Ensign - Commences and until 4 AM Cloudy and foggy; light SW breeze. Course NW by N(pc) At 3.45 taff log 93.8, soured in 27 fathoms; stopped engines and awaited clearing away of fog. Av steam 48 Av revolutions 62

R C Baker Lieut - 4 to 8 AM Cloudy and foggy with passing showers at intervals. Fog clearing occasionally. Light SW breeze. ? to and drafting to N 3/4W. Av steam 48.

C J Baush Ensign - 8 am to Meridian Foggy and raining; light airs first hour from SW, then light to gentle breeze from east to NW. At 8.10 went ahead on course N by W (PL 93.8) At 8.27 changes course to NW by N(PL 96.3) At 9.20 stopped (PL 3.9) sounded in 20 fathoms. At 9.33 started ahead on course NE 1/2 E, At 10.45 changed course to N by E1/2 E (PL 12.9) and at 10.55 changed course to NW (PL 13.9) At 11/10 made out Vineyard Sound light ship and Cuttybunk Island, and changed course to East PL 16.6; At 11.4 changed course to E 1/2S (PL 20); At 11.43 made gay head light bearing S by E 1.2 E, At 12, PL 23.4. Av steam 50. Av revolutions 61.

RH Miner Ensign - Meridian to 4 PM OVercast; heavy rain showers at frequent intervals; light NW breeze. Standing up Vineyard Sound commed by the Navigator. At 1.12 hauled in taff log reading 33.9. At 1.14 made fast to buoy Great Harbor, Woods Hall. Banked fires. Lowered steam gig and steam cutter. Fish Commission party left the ship. Sent tanks and jars to Laboratory on shore. Ships draft 9'9" forward, 11'091/2" aft. John Kirk (Cox) returned on board from US Naval Hospital, Washington DC. Av steam 50 Av revolutions 82

R H Miner Ensign - 4 to 8 PM Overcast and rainy; light ESE airs. At 4.30 started dynamo

R H Miner Ensign - 8 PM to Midnight Overcast rainy and squally; wind shifted to SSW, 2nd hour of watch and increased in frequent squalls from the same direction.


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woods hole mass

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coal: 34 tons 2174 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at Noon

coal: 2 tons 2120 lbs - coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours


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8 August 1884

bright moonlight

R H Miner Ensign - Commences and until 4 am Overcast heavy rain fall; moderate E to ENE breeze increasing in frequent squalls.

R H Miner Ensign - 4 to 8 AM Overcast drizzling rain and mist. Moderate NE breeze

R C Baker Lieut - 8 am to Meridian Overcast and cloudy first hour. Clearing weather rest of watch. Gentle NE breeze. At 10 loosed sail. Received stores in the Equipment, Paymasters and Engineers Depts. Shifted and fitted topsail runner. Confined Wm Bethel (Sea) for disobedience of Boatswain Matr's order; to await action of Commanding Officer.

R C Baker Lieut - Meridian to 4 PM Clear and pleasant first hour wind shifted to light SE breeze, and continued from same direction during watch. By order of Commanding Officer confined Wm Bethel (Sea) on bread and water, for disobedience of order of Boatswains Mate. Scraped for topmast and top gallant mast.

RC Baker Lieut - 4 to 8 P< Clear and pleasant; calm light SE breeze. Furled sail. The dynamo started at 6.10

R C Baker Lieut - 8 PM to Midnight Clear and pleasant. Calm, bright moonlight. The dynamo stopped at 11.

Commerces and until 4am Overcast: heavy rainfall: moderate E to ENE breeze increases frequent squalls


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woods hole massachusetts

Lat 35.8, Long 14.5

coal: 2160 -


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9 August 1884

Louis Leoman G.L. Pammen - Under Comand of


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woods hole mass

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10 August 1884

Liberty party returned on board.

At 10, had an inspection and mustered crew.

F. Doran (2nd C.F.) - absent, overstaying leave.

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy: pleasant, light NE breeze

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy, pleasant: light to moderate NE breeze. Liberty party returned on board.

8 AM to Meridian Partly cloudy: gentle breeze from NE. At 10, had an inspection and mustered crew.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly cloudy: gentle breeze from NE.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast: light passing showers at close; gentle to light breeze from NE.

8 PM to Midnight Overcast: drizzling rain; light breeze from NE. No electric light.

F. Doran - F. Doran (2nd C.F.), absent, overstaying leave.


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woods holl mass

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150

1900

700

32 1254


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11 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast: light breeze from NE.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast, drizzling rain, light to gentle breeze from NE.

8 AM to Meridian. Commenced overcast, drizzling rain; clearing at close. Gentle breeze from NE. Received from Storehouse one bale of netting. At 11.30 loosed sail to dry.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle breeze from NE.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle to light breeze from NE.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: light airs from NE. No electric light.

At 3.30 PM, furled sail.


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woods holl mass

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200

1700

700

32 554


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12 August 1884

sky continued red long after sunset

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear; light airs from NE.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy; light airs from NE.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly clear; light breeze from NE. At 8.45 loosed sail to dry: At 11.30 furled. Received two dozen coal baskets from New Bedford.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy; light breeze from NE. Crew engaged strapping baskets, taring seizings + service and overhauling compressors and mix stoppers.

4 to 8 PM. Cloudy: sky continued red long after sunset. Light breeze to light airs from ENE.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast: rainy last half of watch: Gentle breeze from ENE.

F. Foran (2nd CF) returned from liberty at 5.30 PM.

Narrative weather observation: "Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear; Light airs from NE"

Narrative weather observation: "4 to 8 a.m. Cloudy; light airs from NE"

Narrative weather observation: "8 a.m. to Meridian Partly clear; light breeze from NE"

coal: 2 dozen baskets - from New Bedford

Narrative weather observation: "Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy; light breeze from NE"

Narrative weather observation: "4 to 8 p.m. Cloudy; Sky continued red long after sunset. Light breeze lisght airs from ENE"

Naarrative weather observation: "8 p.m. ro midnight: Overcast: raining last half of watch: gentle breeze from ENE"

F. Doran - returned from liberty at 5:30 pm


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woods hole mass

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150

1550

300

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13 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and rainy; moderate breeze from ENE.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and rainy: moderate breeze from ENE.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast: drizzling rain: stiff NE breeze. Released Wm Bethel (.Sea) from comfinement, by order of commanding officer, his term of confinement having expired. Ran up boilers to put ship on even keel. Crew engaged in overhauling blocks of after dredge boom guy + adjusting dinghys detaching apparatus. Ensign C.J. Boush granted leave until 18th inst:.

William Bethel - Released from confinement

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast: misty: moderate NNE breeze.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast, thick mist, moderate NNE breeze.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast: misty: gentle NNE breeze

Narrative weather observation: "Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast and rainy; moderate breeze from ENE"

Narrative weather observation: "4 to 8 a.m. Overcast and rainy; moderate breeze from ENE"

Narrative weather observation: "Overcast; Drizzling rain; stiff NE breeze"

WM Bethel - "Relseased WM Bethel (.Sea) from confinement, by order of the Commanding officer, his term of confinement having expired."

Ensign CJ Boush - "Ensign CJ Boush granted leave until 18th __?__."

Narrative weather observation: "Meridian to 4 p.m. Overcast; misty; moderate NNE breeze"

Narrative weather observation: "Overcast; thick mist, moderate NNE breeze"

Narrative weather observaton: "8 p.m. to midnight Overcast; misty; gentle NNE breeze"


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woods holl mass

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150

1400

1050

32 1434


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14 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast: misty. Gentle NE to NNE breeze

4 to 8 AM. Overcast + misty: clearing at end of watch. Schooner F. Tyler of Perthamboy came alongside; commenced coaling.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy weather. Light NNW breeze. Engaged in coaling ship. T. Ward (H'r) was discharged from the naval service and this vessel, his term of enlistment having expired.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy first hour, partly clear last half of watch. Light SE breeze. At 4, finished coaling. toured the Schooner F. Tyler alongside of coal wharf. Received 101 Tons and 121 lbs of Coal. Cleaning ship. Filled both boilers and started fires under the port one.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light s'ly breeze shifting to NW last hour. The dynamo started at 6.15.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light NW breeze. The dynamo stopped at 11.30.

Narrative weather observation: "Commences and until 4 a.m. Overcast; misty; gentle NE to NNE breeze"

Narrative weather observation: "4 to 8 a.m. Overcast and misty; clearing at end of watch"

Schooner F. Tyler of Penthamboy - "Schooner F. Tyler of Penthamboy came alongside; commenced coaling."

Narrative weather observation: "8 a.m. to meridian cloudy weather. Light NNW breeze"

coal: - "engaged in coaling ship"

T. Ward (H'r) - "T. Ward (H'r) was discharged from the naval services and this vessel his term of enlistment having expired."

Narrative weather observation: "Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy first hour, partly clear last half of watch. Light SE breeze"

Schooner F. Tyler - at the coalwharf

Narrative weather observationL "4 to 8 pm clear and pleasant light s'ly breezr shifting to NW last hour"

"The dynamo started at 6.15."

Narrative weather observation: "8 pm to midnight Clear and pleasant. Light NW breeze."

"The dynamo stopped at 11.30."


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woods hole mass

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200

1200

1 1150

132 415


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15 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cool. Light NW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light NW breeze. Loosed sail at colors.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and warm. Calm & light NW breeze. Engaged in painting ship. W.C. Carrico (O.S) was rated coal heaver from this date. Professor S. F. Baird visited the ship.

Meridisan to 4 PM. Clear and warm. Light ESE breeze. Engaged in painting ship.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light ESE breeze & calm. At 5.15 finished painting. At 5.30 furled sail. The dynamo started at 6.15.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear first part: cloudy last part of watch: Calm: light NE breeze. At 10.40 the cut-out-plug on after circut burnt out, extinguishing all the lights on that circut.

Lieut. Com'd'r Z.L. Tanner - under the command of

Commences and until 4 am. Clear and cool. Light NW breeze.

4 to 8 am. Clear and pleasant. Light NW breeze. Loosed sail at colors.

8 am. to Meridian Clear and warm. Calm & light NW breeze. Engaged in painting ship.

W.C. Carrico (O.S) - was rated coal heaver from this date.

Professor S.F. Baird - visited the ship.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and warm. Light ESE breeze. Engaged in painting ship.

4 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant. Light ESE breeze & calm. At 5:15 finished painting. At 5:30 furled sail. The dynamo started at 6:15.


8 pm to midnight. Clear first part; cloudy last part of watch; Calm; light NE breeze. At 10:40 the cut-out-plug on after circut burnt out, extinguishing all the lights on that circut.


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woods hole mass

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200

1000

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16 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and cloudy. Moderate NE breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and cloudy: thick mist until third hour. Clearing weather last hour. Light NE breeze. Loosed sail at colors.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: light NE veering to SE breeze. Crew engaged in painting rail and side of ship, also smoke stack. Got three additional buffers on accumalator and re-marked the batten. Received on board 300 feet of Lumber, 1 coil Manila Rope.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: light SE breeze. Sent liberty party on shore.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: light SE breeze. At 6, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear: pleasant: heavy dew: light SE breeze. At 11.15 stopped dynamo.

At 1.30 furled sail.

Narrative weather observation: "Commences and until 4 a.m. overcast and cloudy. Moderate NE breeze"

Narrative weather observation: " 4 to 8 a.m. Overcast and cloudy; thick mist until third hour. Clearning weather last hour. Light NE breeze"

Narrative weather observation: " 8 a.m. to meridian clear and pleasant; light NE veering to SE breeze"

"Crew engaged in painting rail and side of ship, also smoke stack. Got three additional buffers on accumalaton and re-marked the batten. Received on board 300 feet of lumber, 1 coil of Manila Rope"

Narrative weather observation: "Meridian to 4 p.m. Clear and pleasant; light SE breeze"

Narrative weather observation: "4 to 8 p.m. clear and pleasant; light SE breeze. At 6 started dynamo"

Narrative weather observation: "8 p.m. to midnight clear, pleasant, heavy dew; light SE breeze. At 11.15 stopped dynamo"


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woods hole mass

Lat , Long

200

800

1 410

129 1039


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17 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Passing clouds: misty: calm.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast foggy: calm. Liberty party returned on board: J Shipley (chp'n) and R.S. Padgett (2nd CF) absent.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant in the harbor. Fog in Vineyard Sound. Light SSW breeze. At 9.45 mustered and inspected the crew at quarters, R.S. Padgett (2 C.F.) and John Shipley (Chp'n) were reported absent having overstaid liberty. They both returned at 11.45.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: moderate breeze from SSW to SW.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, foggy all but first hour: moderate breeze from SW. Started dynamo at 6.20

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant, heavy dew: moderate breeze from SW. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Commences and until 4 am. Passing clouds; misty; calm.

4 to 8 am. Overcast; foggy; calm. Liberty party returned on board.

J. Shipley(c~~) - absent.

R.S. Padgett(2nd CF) - absent.

8 am. to Meridian Clear and pleasant in the harbor. Fog in Vineyard Sound. Light SSW breeze. At 9:45 mustered and inspected the crew at quarters, R.S. Padgett (2 C.F.), and John Shipley(cH~) were reported absent having overstaid liberty.

Padgett and Shipley - returned at 11:45.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and pleasant; moderate breeze from SSW to SW.

4 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant, foggy all but first hour; moderate breeze from SW. Started dynamo at 6.20.

8 pm. to Midnight Clear and pleasant, heavy dew; moderate breeze from SW. At 11, stopped dynamo.


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woods hole mass

Lat , Long

200

600

1 2210

127 1065


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18 August 1884

gay head light still visible at 8 av steam 50 av revolutions 68

Lat 55.0, Long 4.8

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; heavy dew: moderate to gentle breeze from SW.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: light breeze from SW.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant, gentle breeze from SW. Received sixteen tank boxes and three dredge frames from store house.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle breeze from SW. Made preparations for sea. At 3.55 slipped and stood out of Woods Holl conned by the Navigator. Passengers Mess'rs J. Sanderson Smith, Millard Nye and Peter Parker, Jr.

4 to 6 PM. Passing clouds: hazy around horizon: gentle SW breeze. Made preparations for sounding and dredging. At end of watch abreast of Gay Head light. At 5.40 started dynamo. Av. revolutions 69 Av. Steam 50.

6 to 8 PM. Partly clear. Light SW breeze. At 6.45 put over Pat. log., read 34.5 S. end of No Mans Land, abeam. Course SXW3/4W. At end of watch Pat. log., read 45.4. Gay head light still visible at 8. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 68.

8 PM to Midnight. Partly clear, light fog: light airs from SW. Course SXW3/4W. At 11, stopped dynamo. Pat. log at end of watch registered 78.3. Av. revolutions 67. Av. Steam 50.

8 am. to Meridian Received sixteen tank boxes and three dredge frames from store house.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from SW. Made preparations for sea.

Navigator - At 3.55 slipped and stood out of Woods Hole conned by the Navigator.

Mr. J. Sauderson Smith - passenger

Mr. Mill~~ Nye - passenger

Peter Parker Jr. - passenger

4 to 6 pm. Passing clouds; hazy around horizon; gentle SW breeze.Made preparations for sounding and dredging.

At 5.40 started dynamo. Av. revolutions 69 Av. steam 50.

6 to 8 pm. Partly clear. Light SW breeze.

At 6.45 put over fat. log., read 34.5 S. end of No Mans Land, abeam. Course SxW 3/4W.

At end of watch pat. log., read 45.4.

8 pm. to Midnight Partly clear, light fog; light airs from SW. Course SxW 3/4W. At 11, stopped dynamo. Pat. log at end of watch registered 78.3. Av. revolutions 67. Av. steam 50.


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at sea south of montauk point

Lat 39.62, Long -71.72

107 1 tenth

200

400

10 1235

116 2070


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19 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy and rainy: lightning in the SE: light SW airs shifting to NW. Course SxW3/4W (pc). At end of watch taff. log 114.5. Av. steam 49. Av. revolutions 69.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast cloudy rainy and squally: gentle to moderate NNW breeze first half shifting to NNE third hour increasing in force to fresh breeze, blowing in frequent squalls with rain. At 4.40 stopped. Pat. log reading 19 and at 4.46 sounded in 111 fathoms, green mud and sand Heyd. No. 548. Ran 10 miles SxE 1/4E and at 6.15 stopped pat log reading 29. Sounded at 6.10 in 538 fathoms, blue mud Station No 2201: hoisted out beam trawl at 6.54 and veered to 1000 fathoms on dredge rope. Passed two Barques at end of watch, bound to the Eastward. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 68.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly clear, stiff breeze from NNW. At 8.30 commenced to heave up trawl; at 9.03 it was aboard. At 9.05 started ahead on course SWxW(P. Lo 2.9) and at 92.5 sounded (P. L. 32) in 515 fathoms, green mud: dredge No. 2202. At 9.45 put over beam trawl and trawled to the WSW. At 12, trawl on board. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 69.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: moderate to NNW breeze: moderate sea. At 12.07 started ahead on course SSE (pc) taff. log 32. At 12.29 taff log 35, sounded in 705 fathoms, green mud and sand (Station No. 2203) and at 1.25, put over the beam trawl veering to 1300 fathoms on dredge rope: at 2.35 trawl on bottom. At 3.22 commenced heaving in. At 3.59 trawl on board.

4 to 6 PM. Cloudy: moderate NNW breeze. Long easterly swell. At 4.10 started ahead SSE, put over pat. log, reading 35. At 4.32 stopped and sounded in 728 fathoms, brown mud, Station No 2204. pat. log 38. Hoisted out beam trawl at 4.53, veered to 1300 fathoms on dredge rope. At 5.55 started dynamo. Av. steam 48.

6 to 8 PM. Cloudy and hazy; foggy last hour: moderate breeze from NNW. Trawling to WSW. At 7.30, trawl on board. Ship laying to at end of watch. Av. Steam 48.

8 PM to Midnight. Foggy: moderate NE breeze. Engines stopped; drfiting: heading W. Naturalists capturing specimens with electric light till 10.20 when started ahead on course E 1/4N (pc) taff. log 38. At end of watch taff. log 45.5. At 11, stopped dynamo. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 39.

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy and rainy: lightning in the SE: light SW airs shifting to NW. Course SxW3/4W (pc). At end of watch taff. log 114.5. Av. steam 49. Av. revolutions 69.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast cloudy rainy and squally: gentle to moderate NNW breeze first half shifting to NNE third hour increasing in force to fresh breeze, blowing in frequent squalls with rain. At 4.40 stopped. Pat. log reading 19 and at 4.46 sounded in 111 fathoms, green mud and sand Heyd. No. 548. Ran 10 miles SxE 1/4E and at 6.15 stopped pat log reading 29. Sounded at 6.10 in 538 fathoms, blue mud Station No 2201: hoisted out beam trawl at 6.54 and veered to 1000 fathoms on dredge rope. Passed two Barques at end of watch, bound to the Eastward. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 68.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly clear, stiff breeze from NNW. At 8.30 commenced to heave up trawl; at 9.03 it was aboard. At 9.05 started ahead on course SWxW(P. Lo 2.9) and at 92.5 sounded (P. L. 32) in 515 fathoms, green mud: dredge No. 2202. At 9.45 put over beam trawl and trawled to the WSW. At 12, trawl on board. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 69.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: moderate to NNW breeze: moderate sea. At 12.07 started ahead on course SSE (pc) taff. log 32. At 12.29 taff log 35, sounded in 705 fathoms, green mud and sand (Station No. 2203) and at 1.25, put over the beam trawl veering to 1300 fathoms on dredge rope: at 2.35 trawl on bottom. At 3.22 commenced heaving in. At 3.59 trawl on board.

4 to 6 PM. Cloudy: moderate NNW breeze. Long easterly swell. At 4.10 started ahead SSE, put over pat. log, reading 35. At 4.32 stopped and sounded in 728 fathoms, brown mud, Station No 2204. pat. log 38. Hoisted out beam trawl at 4.53, veered to 1300 fathoms on dredge rope. At 5.55 started dynamo. Av. steam 48.

6 to 8 PM. Cloudy and hazy; foggy last hour: moderate breeze from NNW. Trawling to WSW. At 7.30, trawl on board. Ship laying to at end of watch. Av. Steam 48.

8 PM to Midnight. Foggy: moderate NE breeze. Engines stopped; drfiting: heading W. Naturalists capturing specimens with electric light till 10.20 when started ahead on course E 1/4N (pc) taff. log 38. At end of watch taff. log 45.5. At 11, stopped dynamo. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 39.


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at sea south of montauk point

Lat 39.58, Long -71.52

53 3 tenths

200

1100

1300

7 2200

108 2110


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20 August 1884

lightning to NW

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and cloudy. Light drifting fog. Gentle NE breeze. Sea smooth. At end of watch pat. log read 66.3. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 42.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy and foggy: gentle to light breeze from NE to NW, course E 1/4 N. At 4.18 stopped (P L 68) and sounded in 1073 fathoms, gray ooze: dredge No. 2205. At 5.35 put over large beam trawl, veering to 1700 fathoms. Av. steam 48.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy: pleasant: light WNW breeze. At 8.08 commenced heaving in; at 9.15 trawl on board. At 9.16 sounded in 1043 fathoms, green mud (station 2206) and at 951 put over the beam trawl, veering to 1700 fathoms on dredge rope: trawling to the w'd. At 10.53 trawl down. At 12.00 commenced heaving in. Loosed sail today. Sighted large steamer, bound to the W'd. Av. Steam 48.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly clear. Light SW breeze. At 1, landed trawl. At 1.05 sounded in 1061 fathoms water, green mud: Station No. 2207. Hoisted out beam trawl at 1.35, and veered to 1700 fathoms on dredge rope: At 2.57 began heaving in, a show of 3000 pounds being indicated in accumulator. Av. Steam 47.

4 to 6 PM. Partly clear, light airs from SSW. At 5, trawl came up heavily laidened with mud; parted seizing and tore net. At 5.10 sounded in 925 fathoms, gray ooze. Hey No. 540. At 5.43 commenced to take serials. Av. steam 47.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: light WSW airs. At 6.30 started dynamo. At 6.45 finished taking Serial temperatures. Naturalists engaged in fishing with electric light, during rest of watch. Engines stopped, drifting to the N'd and E'd. Expended one (1) Negretta Zambra thermometer in taking serial temperatures. Av. steam 48.

8 Pm to Meridian. Partly clear. Light WSW breeze shifting to SW third hour and increasing in force. Lightning to NW, Lying to drifting to the eastward rest of watch. Changed position to clear steamer. Av. steam 48. Dynamo stopped at 11.35. At 12, started a head ESE pat. log 68.4.

In heaving in at No. 2207, everything was saved, the seizings &c not parting until after the net had been secured. The thermometer expended at Heyd 549 was found to have been broken before sending down.


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at sea south of marthas vineyard

Lat 39.62, Long -71.27

27 4 tenths

200

distilled

600

1700

5 1815

103 295

27 4 tenths

200

600

1700

5 1815

103 295


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21 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant lightning to the N'd + E'd: Gentle breeze from WSW to West. Course ESE. At 2.48 stopped (P L 79.6), after which drifting to the E'd. Av. Steam 47. Av. revolutions 29.

4 to 8 AM. Clear above: hazy around horizon: gentle WSW breeze. During 2nd and 3rd hour of watch a moderate rain squall, from S'd and W'd passed over. At 5.02 sounded in 1178 fathoms, green mud and sand (Station No. 2208) and at 5.53 put over the beam trawl; veering to 1800 fathoms on dredge rope: At 7.11 trawl down. Av. steam 47.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light WSW breeze. At 9.15 landed trawl. At 9.25 started a head, course N. Pat. log 79.6. At 9.40 stopped, pat. log 81.6; At 9.42 sounded in 1080 fathoms, glob ooze. Station No. 2209. At 10.30 hoisted out beam trawl, veered to 1700 fathoms on dredge rope. Sighted a full-rigged ship bound to the S'd and E'd. Av. Steam 45. Av. revolutions 59.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, gentle breeze from SW to SW by S: At 12.15 commenced to heave up trawl: At 1.13 trawl on board. At 1.16 sounded in 991 fathoms, gray glob ooze. dredge No. 2210. At 1.45 put over trawl and trawled to the S by W. At 2.56 stopped veering having paid out 1700 fathoms. At 3.52 commenced to heave up. Av. steam 4.7.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle SSW breeze. At 4.40 trawl on board. At 4.56, sounded in 1064 fathoms, green mud (Station No. 2211) and at 5.19 put over the beam trawl. Av. Steam 46.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light SW breeze. Veered to 1700 fathoms on dredge rope. At 7.24 began heaving in. Av. Steam 46.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant, heavy dew: gentle breeze from SSW. At 8.21 trawl on board: then commenced fishing for squid. At 11.05 started ahead on course, East. (P.L. 81.6) At 11.40 stopped dynamo. P.L., at end of watch 88.8. Av. steam 45. Av. revolutions 58.5.

Passed, also, a full rigged ship bound to the W'd in the afternoon. Started dynamo at 6.45 PM.

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant lightning to the N'd and E'd: gentle breeze from WSW to West. Course ESE. At 2.48 stopped (PL 79.6), after which drifting to the E'd. Av. steam 47. Av. revolutions 29.

4 to 8 AM. Clear above: hazy around horizon: gentle WSW breeze. During 2nd and 3rd hour of watch a moderate rain squall, from S'd and W'd passed over. At 5.02 sounded in 1178 fathoms, green mud and sand (Station No. 2208) and at 5.53 put over the beam trawl; veering to 1800 fathoms on dredge rope: At 7.11 trawl down. Av. steam 47.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light WSW breeze. At 9.15 landed trawl. At 9.25 started ahead, course N pat. log 79.6. At 9.40 stopped, pat. log 81.6; at 9.42 sounded in 1080 fathoms, glob ooze, Station No. 2209. At 10.30 hoisted out beam trawl, veered to 1700 fathoms on dredge rope. Sighted a full-rigged ship, bound to the S'd and E'd. Av. steam 45. Av. revolutions 59.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, gentle breeze from SW to SW by S. At 12.15 commenced to heave up trawl: at 1.13 trawl on board. At 1.16 sounded in 991 fathoms, gray glob ooze, dredge No. 2210. At 1.45 put over trawl and trawled to the S by W. At 2.56 stopped veering having paid out 1700 fathoms. At 3.52 commenced to heave up. Av. steam 47.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle SSW breeze. At 4.40 trawl on board. At 4.56, sounded in 1064 fathoms, green mud (Station No. 2211) and at 5.19 put over the beam trawl. Av. steam 46.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light SW breeze. Veered to 1700 fathoms on dredge rope. At 7.24 began heaving in. Av. steam 46.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant, heavy dew: gentle breeze from SSW. At 8.21 trawl on board: then commenced fishing for squid. At 11.05 started ahead on course, East. (P.L. 81.6) At 11.40 stopped dynamo. P. L., at end of watch 88.8. Av. steam 45. Av. revolutions 58.5.

Passed, also, a full rigged ship bound to the W'd in the afternoon. Started dynamo at 6.45 PM.


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at sea south of marthas vineyard

Lat 39.93, Long -70.52

51 1 tenth

200

distilled

900

2400

7 945

95 1590

coal: 7 tons 945 lbs -


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22 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant, gentle SSW breeze: occasional flashes of lightning. Course E. At end of watch taff. log 21.3. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 60.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: Light SSW breeze. At 4.20 stopped, and at 4.48 sounded in 428 fathoms, green mud, Station No. 2212. Overhauled dredging blocks. Hoisted out large beam trawl at 5.26, veered to 700 fathoms on dredge rope. At 7, landed trawl, it coming up heavily loaded with mud; at 7.29 sounded in 243 fathoms, green mud (Tanner machine) Heyd No. 550. At 7.45 started ahead SxW pat. log 23.6. At 8, stopped, pat. log 25.6. Average Steam 48. Av. revolutions 60.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from SSW. At 8, sounded in 384 fathoms, green mud, dredge No. 2213. At 8.37 put over large beam trawl and trawled to SSW. At 11.21 trawl on board; Sounded in 475 fathoms, green mud, dredge No. 2214. At 11.45 put over trawl. Av. Steam 45.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: moderate SSW breeze. At 12.30 trawl down 1000 fathoms out on dredge rope. At 12.46 commenced heaving in; at 1.29 trawl on board. This was a heavy heave, but contained little of value. At 1.45 started ahead, course SWXS (pc), taff log 25.6. At 2.23 taff log 30.6, sounded in 356 fathoms, green mud (Heyd 551). At 2.40 started ahead on course S by W (pc). At 2.10 taff. log 34.1, sounded in 578 fathoms. (Station No. 2215). On heaving in, a splice drew; expended 409 fathoms of wire, one (1) Negretta Zambra Thermometer, No. 53740, 1 small lead, 1-35 lb lead; also the friction line sheave of the accumulator. At 3.33 put over the beam trawl. At end of watch had veered 600 fathoms on dredge rope. Av. steam 45. Av. revolutions 62.

4 to 6 PM. Partly clear first hour, cloudy last hour of watch. At 41.9 finished veering 1000 fathoms on dredge rope. At 5.30 landed trawl; at 5.38 sounded in 956 fathoms, green mud. Station No. 2216. Av. steam 47.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, gentle breeze from SW, heavy dew; lightning to N'd and E'd last hour. At 6.05 put over trawl and trawled to SE 1/2 E. At 6.40 started dynamo. Av. steam 47.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: moderate SSW breeze. At 8.19 commenced heaving in: at 9.18 trawl up. Engine stopped, drifting to N'd and W'd. Naturalists fishing with electric light till 11, when started ahead course SE by E (pc) taff. log 34.1. At end of watch taff. log 41.3. At 11.25 stopped dynamo. Av. steam 45. Av. revolutions 58.

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant, gentle SSW breeze, occasional flashes of lightning.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light SSW breeze.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from SSW.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, moderate SSW breeze.

4 to 6 PM. Partly clear first hour, cloudy last hour of watch.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, gentle breeze from SW, heavy dew; lightning to N'd and E'd last hour.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant; moderate SSW breeze.


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at sea south of nantucket island

Lat 39.77, Long -69.48

61 7 tenths

250

2150

7 1960

87 1870


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23 August 1884

dead octopus - 1

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and damp. Light SW breeze. Lightning in the NE. Observed several brilliant meteors to the Eastward. At end of watch patent log read 72.5. Av. steam 47. Av. revolutions 65.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant; gentle to light breeze from SSW. At 4.13 stopped (P. L. 74.1). At 4.49 sounded in 924 fathoms, gray mud: dredge No. 2217. At 5.37 put over trawl. Heaving up trawl at end of watch. Av. Steam 46.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy: passing showers and squalls: gentle SSW breeze. At 9.56 trawl on board. At 10.44 put dredge over (Station 2218) and veered 1356 fathoms on dredge rope. At 11.36 dredge down. During rest of watch, engines stopped, drifting to N'd and E'd. Replaced strand in splice of dredge rope. Av. Steam 45.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast, greater part of watch. Passing showers. Moderate SW breeze. At 12.23 began heaving in dredge. At 1.05 landed dredge. Sounded at 1.07, in 948 fathoms, gray mud; Station Nos. 2218 & 2219. At 1.40 hoisted out beam trawl, veered to 1400 fathoms on dredge rope. Av. steam 48. Passed a dead octopus during watch.

4 to 6 PM. Cloudy; moderate breeze from SW. At 4.21 trawl on board, sounded in 1054 fathoms, gray mud. 2220. At 4.50 put over trawl and veered to 1700 fathoms. Av. Steam 46.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: moderate SW breeze. At 6.03 trawl down, 1700 fathoms out: At 6.36 commenced heaving up: At 7.35 trawl on board: successful haul, very good load. At 7.40 sounded in 1098 fathoms, bottom blue ooze. At 6.20 started dynamo. Av. Steam 47.

8 PM to Midnight. Weather generally overcast: gentle to moderate WSW breeze. Lightning to NW. Passing showers, third hour. Took serial temperatures first half of watch. At 10.05 started a head NWxN. Pat. log reading 74.1. Dynamo stopped at 11. Average Steam 48. Av. revolutions 75. At end of watch, pat. log read 91.0.

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and damp. Light SW breeze. Lightning in the NE.

Observed several brilliant meteors to the Eastward.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant; gentle to light breeze from SSW.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy: passing showers and squalls: gentle SSW breeze.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast, quarter part of watch. Passing showers. Moderate SW breeze.

Dead octopus - 1

4 to 6 PM. Cloudy; moderate breeze from SW.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant; moderate SW breeze.

8 PM to Midnight. Weather generally overcast; gentle to moderate WSW breeze. Lightning to NW. Passing showers third hour.

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and damp. Light SW breeze. Lightning in the NE.

Observed several brilliant meteors to the Eastward.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant; gentle to light breeze from SSW.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy: passing showers and squalls: gentle SSW breeze.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast, quarter part of watch. Passing showers. Moderate SW breeze.

Dead octopus - 1

4 to 6 PM. Cloudy; moderate breeze from SW.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant; moderate SW breeze.

8 PM to Midnight. Weather generally overcast; gentle to moderate WSW breeze. Lightning to NW. Passing showers third hour.


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woods hole harbor

Lat 22.4, Long 114.2

128 6 tenths

250

1900

11 2160

75 1950


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24 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; lightning to the N'd, E'd & S'd & W'd. At 3.46 ran into thick fog, slowed down. Course NW by N.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy: dense fog at intervals: light W breeze. At 7.25 changed course to NNW 1/2 W, taff. log 56.7. At end of watch, taff. log 56.7. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 68.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear overhead. Dense fog until 9.30, when it cleared away. Light WSW breeze. Standing in for Vineyard Sound. At 9.10 sighted No Mans Land; bearing N x W (p.c.). At 9.40 changed course to N 1/2 W (pc), pat. log 78.4. At 10, changed course to North, pat. log 84.3. At 10.45 Gay Head bore abeam; hauled in pat. log. registering 91.4. Rest of watch standing up Vineyard Sound. At 12, made fast to mooring buoy. Av. Steam 48. Av. revolutions 78.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle to moderate breeze from WNW to NW. Messers Peter Parker, J. Sanderson Smith and Willard Nye left the ship.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, moderate breeze from NW to North. At 6.20 started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant; wind in squalls from North. Stopped dynamo at 11.15.

* In Woods Holl' Harbor

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; lightning to the N'd, E'd & W'd. At 3:40 ran into thick fog.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy; dense fog at intervals; light W breeze.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear overhead. Dense fog until 9:30, when it cleared away. Light WSW breeze.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle to moderate breeze from WNW to NW.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, moderate breeze from NW to North.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant; wind in squalls from North.


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

100

1800

1 2225

73 1965


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25 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear. Wind in strong squalls from NNE.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant; Wind moderating to light breeze from NNE, at close. At 6.20 the US Tug "Triana" came in for "Tallapoosa's boats and an officer went aboard and offered services; our launch towed the boats off to her. At 6.45 loosed sail to dry.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: light breeze to light airs from NE. Sent specimens ashore in Fish Commission launch. The "Triana" left port. Engaged in reeling off dredge rope and splicing same.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; light airs from NNE. Received one white lens for Stay-lamp and 2 doz: lamp chimneys.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from SSW. Started dynamo at 6.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant, light to moderate breeze from SSW. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Finished splicing and reeling off dredge rope.

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear. Wind in strong squalls from NNE.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant; wind moderating to light breeze from NNE, at close.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from NE.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; light airs from NNE.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from SSW.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant, light to moderate breeze from SSW.


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woods holl mass and newport ri

Lat 29.9, Long 32.6

200

600

2200

3 310

70 1655


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26 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy, moderate SSW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy, moderate breeze from SSW. Made preparations for coaling.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and rainy: stiff SSW breeze. Making preparations for sea: hoisted steam launches: ran up port boiler and started fires. Cleaned wardroom-storeroom bilges.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and rainy: very fresh SSW breeze. At 12.02 slipped buoy and stood out of Woods Holl harbor and down Vineyard Sound, conned by the Navigator. At 1, Cuttyhawk Light abeam: At 1.45 Gay head abeam. At 2.25 Vineyard Sound light ship abeam. At end of watch standing in for Newport harbor. Av. steam 50 av. revolutions 78.

4 to 6 PM. Clearing weather last hour: fresh breeze from SSW outside: gentle SW breeze in the harbor. Standing in for Newport harbor. At 4.50 let go port anchor in 3 1/2 fathoms of water, veered to 15 fathoms on port chain. Anchored in inner harbor abreast light house on Goat Island breakwater. The following vessels of the N. Atlantic fleet were in port "Tennessee", "Swatara", "Vandalia", "Alliance", ironclads "Passaic", "Nantucket and Ram "Alarm". The "Despatch" flying the Presidents' flag was anchored in inner harbor. The flag of the Secretary of the Navy was flying from the Torpedo Station. The Secretary of the Navy accompaned by Captain T.O. Selfridge, USN, visited the ship.

6 to 8 PM. Passing clouds: light SW breeze. At 6, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Light fog. Light airs from SW. The dynamo stopped at 11.

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy, moderate SSW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy, moderate breeze from SSW.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and rainy; stiff SSW breeze.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and rainy; very fresh SSW breeze.

4 to 6 PM. Clearing weather last hour; fresh breeze from SSW outside; gentle SW breeze in the harbor.

6 to 8 PM. Passing clouds; light SW breeze.

8 PM to Midnight. Light fog. Light airs from SW.


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newport ri

Lat 29.9, Long 32.6

42

200

2000

6 1920

63 1975


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27 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear above: hazy around land: light variable airs.

4 to 8 AM.Clear and pleasant weather. Calms at first succeeded by light NNW breeze.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light NNE breeze. At 9.20 the fleet got underway and stood up Naragansett Bay. At 11.30 the Secretary of the Navy and party came on board. Hoisted the Secretarys flag at main. At 11.55 got underway and followed the fleet. Av. steam 48.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, light to gentle breeze from NNE to SW. Underway in Naragansett Bay with the Secretary of the Navy and party onboard, witnessing torpedo exercise of the N. Atlantic Squadron. At 3.30, "Tennessee" signalled L.R.P., international code, to the Secretary, the ship answered. Av. steam 48 av. revolutions 69.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant: light SW breeze. At 4.05 anchored in Newport harbor, 2 1/2 fathoms of water, 10 fathoms port chain. At 4.40 the Secretary of the Navy left the ship: hauled down Secretary's flag.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light SSW breeze. Sent a liberty party on shore. The dynamo started at 6.25. By order of Commanding officer confined James Himter (Lds) on reduced rations for five days, for using profane language to Boatswains Mate.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant; heavy dew; light airs from SSW. Stopped dynamo at 11.10.

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear above; hazy around land; light variable airs.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant weather. Calm at first succeeded by light NNW breeze.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light NNE breeze.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, light to gentle breeze from NNE to SW.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant; light SW breeze.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light SSW breeze.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant; heavy dew; light airs from SSW.


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newport ri

Lat 29.9, Long 32.6

18

200

1800

3 1355

60 620


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28 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: calm.

4 to 8 AM. Clear overhead greater part of watch: last hour cloudy. Calm. Light fog in upper bay and outside, first half; clearing away after sunrise. At 5.30 loosed sail. The liberty party returned on board.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly cloudy: foggy outside last hour; light airs from SSW. At 9 AM the Honorable Secretary of the Navy came onboard, and left shortly after, while on board his flag was displayed at the main. At 11.30 the President left the "Despatch" and landed at the Island, he was saluted with twenty one torpedoes. At 11.50 the Tish Com. Stmr. "Lookout" came in and anchored near the ship.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: light SSW breeze. Crew engaged in painting ship's side and smoke stack. The President, Secretary of Navy and party left the Torpedo Station in the "Triana" to witness torpedo experiments in the bay and returned afterwards to the Station.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light SSW breeze. At 4.20 the President left the Torpedo Station and returned onboard the "Despatch."

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from SSW. At 7.30 the President left the "Despatch". Started dyano at 6.30.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: light SSW airs. At 11, stopped dynamo.

At 1 PM furled sail.

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant, calm.

4 to 8 AM. Clear overhead quarter part of watch, last hour cloudy. Clam. Light fog in upper bay and outside, first half; clearing away after sunrise.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly cloudy; foggy outside last hour; light airs from SSW.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; light SSW breeze.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light SSW breeze.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from SSW.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant; light SSW airs.


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newport ri

Lat 29.9, Long 32.6

8

200

1600

3 705

57 2155


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29 August 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light SSW breeze. Barometer falling.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy and foggy, light breeze from SSW. Received fresh provisions for crew.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast: moderate SSW breeze: smooth sea. At 9.15 the N. Atlantic Squadron got under way and stood out. At 9.30 a salute of 17 guns was fired from Fort Adams. At 10.15 the Secretary of the Navy came on board: hoisted Secretary's flag. Made preparations for sea: hoisted steam launches. At 10.55 got underway and stood out of Newport harbor to witness target practice. Av. steam 50 Av. revolutions 78.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast with drizzling rain at intervals. Moderate breeze from South. Underway with Secretary of the Navy and party on board, witnessing target practice with great guns of North Atlantic Fleet. At 2, the "Tennessee" made the following signal, International code, HJV, QJM, KSV, QHG CVHM, this ship answering. At 3.45 anchored, with port anchor, in 2 3/4 fathoms of water, veered to 10 fathoms on chain, off wharf Goat Island (inner harbor). Av. Steam 48.

4 to 6 PM. Overcast, passing showers; moderate breeze from South. At 4.10 the Hon. Secretary of the Navy left the ship.

6 to 8 PM. Overcast and rainy: Gentle S. breeze.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and rainy. Moderate breeze from South greater part of watch: blowing in squalls last hour. The dynamo stopped at 11.

Dynamo started at 5, PM.

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light SSW breeze. Barometer falling.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy and foggy, light breeze from SSW.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast; moderate SSW breeze; smooth sea.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast with drizzling rain at intervals. Moderate breeze from South.

4 to 6 PM. Overcast, passing showers; moderate breeze from South.

6 to 8 PM. Overcast and rainy; gentle S breeze.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and rainy. Moderate breeze from South quarter part of watch; blowing in squalls last hour.


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newport ri

Lat 29.9, Long 32.6

17

150

1450

5 1150

52 1005


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30 August 1884

at 1210pm anchored off coddington point and at 456 anchored inside goat island

Lat 52.1, Long -174.4

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast & squally from South.

4 to 8 AM. Passing clouds: moderate S by W breeze increasing occasionally in light squalls from same direction. At 5.45, N. Atlantic Squadron sent up top gallant masts and too gallant yards. Received fresh provisions for crew. Liberty party returned. E. Keogan (2 C.F.) and G.W. Trosst (Clfr) absent.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy weather. Moderate S by W breeze. At 9.15 the N. Atlantic fleet got underway and stood up Narrangansett bay, anchoring at 10.15 off Coaster Island. At 10, the Secretary of the Navy came on board: hoisted his flag at main. At 10.10 the Secretary left the ship and went on board the Despatch. At 11.10 got underway and stood towards fleet. At 11.20 the Despatch with the President and Secretary of the Navy, and party on board, got under way and stood toward the fleet. Av. steam 50. Av. Revolutions 63.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy: moderate breeze from S by W. At 12.10 anchored off Coddington Point, in 11 fathoms of water veering to 30 fathoms on port chain. Shortly after the Squadron sent landing party ashore. At 3.30 got up anchor and awaited the movements of the Despatch.

4 to 6 PM. Overcast and rainy: moderate S by W breeze. At 4.15 started ahead following U.S.S. Despatch. Passed through the N. Atlantic Squadron at their anchorage: they manned yards for the President and saluted with 21 guns. At 4.56 anchored inside Goat Island, 3 fathoms of water, 10 fathoms, port chain: banked fires under both boilers. At 5.45 started dynamo. At 5.50 hauled down Secretary's flag, which was hoisted at Torpedo Station. Av. Steam 50 Av. revolutions 80.

6 to 8 PM. Overcast and rainy. Moderate S + W breeze.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast, heavy rain squalls from S by W; lightning to the Sd & Wd, last hour. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Edward Keogan (2 CF) and G.W. Frosst (CH'r) returned on board at 6.30.

The North Atlantic Fleet - At 9:15am the N. Atlantic Fleet got underway and stood up Narragansett Bay, anchoring at 10:15 off Coaster Island

The President - At 11:20am the "Despatch" with the President and Secretary of the Navy, and party on board, got under way and stood toward the fleet.

U.S.S. Despatch - At 4:15pm [The Albatross] started ahead following U.S.S. Despatch. Passed through the N. Atlantic Squadron at their anchoage: they manned yards for the President and saluted with 21 guns.


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newport ri

Lat 29.9, Long 32.6

4

200

1250

3 1545

48 1700


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31 August 1884

4pm off sakonnet light taff log 343

Lat 69.6, Long -149.4

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and rainy 1st 2 hours: misty afterwards: gentle S by W breeze decreasing gradually: Calm last hour.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast: frequent showers during watch - Calm. H.B.M.S. "Northampton" flying a Vice Admirals flag came in at 6.30 and anchored in outer harbor.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy, calm and light variable airs. At noon ship swung stern towards Newport. Sounded over stern and found 2 1/2 fathoms water.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy at first, gradually clearing: hazy around land and horizon: calm at first, then light S by W breeze. At 2.20 the Secretary of the Navy came on board: hoisted Secretary's flag. Made preparations for sea: hoisted steam cutters. At 2.31 got underway and stood out the harbor conned by the navigator. At 3.05 Brenton Reef buoy on port beam, taff log 24.7. At 3.25 set head sails. At end of watch off Sakonnet light, taff. log 34.3. Av. steam 50 Av. revolutions 76 1/2.

4 to 6 PM. Clear overhead; light S by W breeze. At 4.20 run into a thick fog bank. At 5.07 made Vineyard Sound light vessel. Stood up Vineyard Sound to the Eastward. At 6, passed a large steamer bound to the Westward. Av. steam 50 av. revolutions 74. At 5.45 started dynamo.

6 to 8 PM. Pleasant weather, but very foggy; calm - and light airs - from ENE + East. At 6.13 stopped (PL 51.8) and sounded in 13 fathoms. At 6.17 started ahead conned by the Navigator. At 6.35 stopped and sounded in 12 3/4 fathoms (P.L. 53.3). Sighted Nashuon Id on the port bow; at 6.57 started ahead and at 7.04 made Tarpaulin Cove light 2 points on port bow; at 7.18 hauled in pat. log it registered 54.8. At 7.27 anchored in Tarpaulin Cove, in 11 fathoms with port anchor veering to 30 fathoms chain. Av. Steam 48. Av. revolutions 45.

8 AM to Midnight. Cloudy: passing showers 1st hour: clear during rest of watch: moderate NNW breeze. Ship riding to ebb tide. At 11.20 stopped dynamo.

H.B.M.S. Northampton - Came in at 6:60am flying a Vice Admiral's flag and anchored in outer harbor



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1884


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tarpaulin cove woods holl mass

Lat 69.6, Long -138.9

42

200

distilled

1050

2100

5 1750

42 2190

Distance run by Log since preceding Noon 42 knots

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 200 gallons

Water distilled during the preceding 24 hours 1050 "

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 2100 "

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 5 tons 1750 lbs.

Coal remaining on hand at Noon 42 " 2190 "


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1 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cool; moderate to fresh NNW breeze. At 2, swung to the West tide.

4 to 8 AM. Partly cloudy, moderate breeze from NNW. At 4.43 got underway and stood in for Woods Holl conned by navigator. At 5.20 made fast to buoy: banked fires. Found U.S. Tug "Nina" at anchor. At 8, loosed sail to dry.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: gentle W breeze. Commissioner S.F. Baird and Assist. Com. T.B. Ferguson paid their respects to the Secretary of the Navy, also Lieut. W. M. Wood, USN Com'd'g "Fish Hawk" and Lieut Com'd'r R.D. Hitchcock, USN Com'd'g "Nina." Crew engaged in general cleaning.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle WSW breeze. The Secretary of the Navy, Lieut. Com'd'rs Z.L. Tamier and Lieut. R. Wainwright left the ship to visit the wreck of the "Tallaposa". Capt. J.G. Walker, USN Chief of the Bureau of Navigation and Chief Constructor T.D. Wilson came on board.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: moderate WNW breeze. At 4.15 furled sail. At 6.15 started dynamo. Sent liberty party ashore. Draft of ship 9' 9" forward 11' 11" aft.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: bright moonlight: light WNW breeze. At 11.20 stopped dynamo.

Rated, H. Moore (Lds) to Ord Seaman. U.S.F.C. Str. "Lookout" at anchor in Little harbor.

Commences and until 4 A.M.

Clear and cool; moderate to fresh N.N.W. breeze, At 2, swung to the West tide

A C Baker

Lieut

4 to 8 A.M.

Woods Holl - At 4.43 got underway and stood in for Woods Holl commd by navigator

8 am to Meridian

S. F. Baird - Commissioner S.F.Baird and Assist. Com. F.B.Ferguson paid their respects to the Secretary of the Navy,

F.B.Ferguson - Commissioner S.F.Baird and Assist. Com. F.B.Ferguson paid their respects to the Secretary of the Navy,


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

200

distilled

300

2200

3 215

39 1975


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9 February 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: moderate WNW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: light breeze from NNE. Chief Constructor T.D. Wilson and Lieut. R. Wainwright left the ship. Liberty party returned.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: Calm and light SSE breeze. At 10.15 the Secretary of the Navy and Captain J.G. Walker, USN left the ship. At 10.30 hauled down the Secretary's flag. At 11.25 the Fish Hawk went out the westward. At 11.30 blew down the starboard boiler. Overhauling wire splices on No. 1 reel.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear, pleasant. Light SSE breeze. Engaged in painting starboard water line and in overhauling splices of wire on No. 1 reel; overhauled 2000 fathoms of wire and renewed wire splices. The "Nina" went out to the E'd.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light SW breeze. The dynamo started at 6.30. The "Fish Hawk" came in a 4.50 and made fast to wharf.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light SW breeze. The dynamo stopped at 11.25.


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

200

2000

1 390

38 1585


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3 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light SW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light SW breeze. Made preparations for coaling. The steam cutter towed the Fish Com. Scow loaded with coal, alongside. Began coaling at 7.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from SW. Engaged coaling ship.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; moderate breeze from SW. Coaling ship. The US Tug "Nina" left the harbor.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant; heavy dew; moderate breeze from SW. Finished coaling. No electric light. Fish Com. Str. "Lookout" went into Little Harbor, By order of Com'd'g officer. F.L. Stailey (En'g Yeo.) is suspended from duty until further orders, for neglect of duty and remaining away from ship without leave.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant; heavy dew; moderate to gentle breeze from SW.

Received during the day 79 2013/2240 Tons of Anthracite Coal.

coal: 79 2013/2240 tons - anthracite

coal: 79 2013/2240 - anthracite


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woods noll mass

Lat , Long

200

1800

695

118 663


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4 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; heavy dew: Gentle breeze from SW.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant, gentle breeze from SW. Hazy about the land.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear above: hazy around land: light SW breeze. Crew engaged in general cleaning.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear above hazy; around land: gentle SW breeze. Spliced stray line on small sounding machine.

4 to 8 PM. Clear above: hazy around land: light SW breeze. Sent liberty party.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear above: hazy around land: light SW breeze.


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woods noll mass

Lat , Long

200

1600

2155

117 748

Jib, stay sail and spanker.


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5 September 1884

vineyard sound at end of watch 6pm off gay head at 7 southern end of no mans land bore off port beam course s 58 w

Lat 29.9, Long 32.6

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear above; hazy around land: light SW breeze.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear overhead: hazy in Vineyard I Sound: moderate SW breeze. Filled boilers.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear overhead. Haze in Vineyard Sound. Gentle SW breeze. Made preparations for sea. Started fires at 1, PM. Steam reported at 3.30. Ship's draft 10' 1" forward, 12' 10 1/2" aft.

4 to 6 PM. Clear overhead. Haze in Vineyard Sound. Gentle SW breeze. At 4.23 slipped mooring and stood out to the Westward. At end of watch off Gay Head. The following naturalists came on board J. Sanderson Smith, P. Parker and A.H. Baldwin.

6 to 8 PM. Cloudy, hazy about horizon; moderate breeze from SW by W. At 6.55 set all fore and aft sail: shortly after took in outer jib. At 7, southern end of No Man's Land bore off port beam, course S 5/8 W. Put over pat. log it registered 54.8. At 8 O'clock PL registered 64.5. Av. steam 49. Av. revolutions 70.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear above: hazy around horizon: bright moonlight: moderate SW breeze. Course S 5/8 W. At 11, stopped dynamo. At end of watch, taff. log 100.9. Average Steam 50. Av. revolutions 72.

F.L. Stailey (Eng'r's Yeoman) was restored to duty, his services being required in Engineer's Department.

J. Sanderson Smith, P. Parker and A. H. Baldwin - Naturalists named as coming on board during 4-6pm watch


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at sea south of nantucket island

Lat 39.07, Long -70.82

131

200

1400

11 1395

105 1593


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6 September 1884

bright moonlight

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Light SW breeze. Passed a large ship bound to the N'd + W'd. At end of watch patent log read 37.7. Average Steam 50. Average revolutions 73 1/2.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant, slightly hazy about horizon, gentle breeze from WSW. Course S 5/8 W. At 7.30 changed course to SW by S. (PL 69.7) Pat. log at end of watch registered 73.9. At 6, sighted a barque standing to N'd and E'd. Av. steam 49. Av. revolutions 71. Temperature of surface water increased 4o during watch.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: gentle WSW breeze. course SW by S (pc). At 8.55 hauled down jib and staysail; brailed up spanker. At 9:01, taff log 81.8 sounded in 1525 fathoms, gray ooze, (Station No. 2221); bottom temp. 37o F; and at 9:57 put over large beam trawl veering to 2200 fathoms on dredge rope; at 11.34 trawl down. Average revolutions 71. Av. steam 48.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Gentle WSW breeze. Barometer falling. At 12.39 began heaving in trawl. At 2.13 landed trawl. At 2.20 sounded in 1537 fathoms, gray ooze (Station No. 2222) bottom temperature 37o F. At 3.03 hoisted out large beam trawl. Av. steam 48.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant, gentle breeze from WSW. Trawling to S by W, with 2300 fathoms rope out. Av. steam 48.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle WSW breeze. At 6, started dynamo. At 6.26 commenced heaving in. At 7.51 trawl up: successful haul. Av. steam 45. At 7.53 started ahead course S x E. Taff log at end of watch 82-6.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant, heavy dew. Light WSW breeze. Bright moonlight. The dynamo stopped at 11. At end of watch patent log read 17.5. Av. steam 49. Av. revolutions 62.


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at sea south of nantucket island

Lat 37.70, Long -69.37

93 5 tenths

250

1150

9 1135

96 458


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7 September 1884

dead octopus - 1

finback whales - school

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; heavy dew, gentle breeze from W by S. Course S by E. nothing to Ed. Av. Steam 48. Av. revolutions 70.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant; gentle NW breeze. Course S by E (pc). At 4.35 hauled down jib and staysail: brailed up spanker. At 4.40 taff. log 59.8 sounded in 2516 fathoms, glob ooze (Station No. 2223) and at 6.42 put over the beam trawl. At end of watch engines stopped, drifting to S'd and E'd. 1800 fathoms out on dredge rope. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 71. Between 4 and 5 O'clock, temp. of surface water changed from 75o to 81o F. During sounding, estimated force of current 3 knots; direction ESE.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from W. At 9.20 stopped veering at 3700 fathoms and at 9.45 veered to 3800 fathoms on dredge rope. Steaming head to current, keeping the wire at an angle of 37o. At 11, began heaving in. Lowered the dinghy to pick up a large dead octopus floating on surface. The dinghy not being able to keep up with the ship, sent the whale boat to help her. Sighted a school of fin-back whales. Av. steam 48.

octopus - 1

finback whale - 1 school

Meridian to 4 Pm. Clear and pleasant, gentle breeze from NW. At 1:20 trawl onboard. Stood down for whale boat and dinghy. At 1.30 hoisted whale boat and at 1.40 hoisted dinghy. At 1.42 commenced to sound Hy No. 553: 2704 fathoms, gray ooze. At 3:15 fastened shot to trawl rope and lowered it, in order to work in new strand at about 2000 fathoms from end. Av. steam 48. Sighted a steamer standing to Ed.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle WNW breeze: long NW swell. At 4.16 commenced to repair splice at 1996 fathoms. At 5:04 commenced heaving in. At 5:58 weight on board. Commenced to take serial temperatures. Av. steam 45.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light NW breeze. The dynamo started at 6. Taking serial temperatures to 1000 fathoms during watch. Av. steam 45.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from NW. Engaged taking serial temperatures until 9:50. At 10:10 started ahead on course, South (P.L. 60-8). At 10:00 sighted a barque standing to Nd & Ed. At 11, sighted a sailing vessel standing to Sd + Ed. Stopped dynamo at 11. Pat. log registered 76-5 at end of watch. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 68 1/2.

Except, that in my opinion, the long swell was from SE instead of NE, as stated in 4 to 6 watch. The same swell was heaving throughout the entire day.

Large dead octupus - One

Fin-back whales - Sighted a school


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at sea south of nantucket island

Lat 36.28, Long -68.45

90 7 tenths

250

900

8 2135

87 563

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8 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: light WSW breeze: long sweel. Course S (pc). At end of watch taff log 12-1. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 70.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from Nd & Wd. Long swell from Sd & Ed. At 7, stopped and sounded in 2574 fathoms, glob. ooze Station No. 2224. bottom temp. 37o F. Pat. log read, when hauled in, 39.2. Av. steam 47. Av. revolutions 67.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant, light to gentle breeze from NW. At 8.31 put over trawl; at 11.05 stopped veering (3800 fathoms out). Trawling to W'd. Av. steam 47.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: light NW breeze. At 1:02 commenced heaving in. At 1:24 splice at 3400 fathoms parted. During the rest of watch, engaged in re-splicing dredge rope. Av. steam 45.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light NW breeze. Long swell from S'd & E'd. Finished splicing wire, and 4.10 began heaving in. At end of watch 1900 fathoms out. Av. steam 44.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant; light airs from NW. Started dynamo at 6:20. Arc light in use. At 7:40 trawl onboard. Av. steam 45.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: light NW breeze shifting to WSW 2nd hour. Took serial temperatures and water specimens to 1000 fathoms. At 9:35 started ahead on cours WSW 1/4 W (pc): put over taff. log reading 39.2. At 9:15 stopped arc light. At 11, stopped dynamo. At end of watch, taff. log 59.3. Av. steam 39. Av. revolutions 69 1/2.

When dredge rope parted, in afternoon, it fouled round the boom-end block. The ship was then handled so as to lead it near the forecastle, where it was stoppered to straps and hove in by tackles from masthead, until slack enough was obtained to make the splice; the strain was 4000 lbs. A long SE swell was heaving all day.

A long SE swell was heaving all day


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at sea south of nantucket island

Lat 36.28, Long -68.45

69 1 tenth

250

650

8 605

78 2198


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9 September 1884

bright moonlight

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from WSW shifting to SW third hour. Bright moonlight. Smooth sea. At end of watch pat. log read 94-5. Av. steam 49. Av. revolutions 69.9.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant, light breeze froM WSW. Long light swell from Sd & Ed. Course WSW 1/4 W. At 5:07 stopped (P.L. 104.1) Commenced to sound. Stray line parted when 600 fathoms had been paid out, wire jumped reel; lost 60 lb. shot and sounding cup. At 6:07 got bottom in 2513 fathoms, yellow ooze, Dredge No. 2225. At 7.00 put over small trawl; paying out line at end of watch, and trawling to SW. Sighted a sailing vessel standing to Sd & Ed. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 71.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: light WSW airs: long SE swell. At 9:23 trawl down, 3300 fathoms out. Re-spliced dredge rope at this place. Av. steam 45. During watch observed current direction SW by S, force about 1 1/2 knots.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light WSW airs. Long swell from SE. At 12.20 began heaving in trawl; at 3:06 landed trawl. Taking serial temperatures remainder of watch. Av. steam 45.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from SW. Long swell from Sd & Ed. At 5:00 finished taking serials. Started ahead on course WNW (PL 4.1). At end of watch pat. log registered 13.7. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 75. Sighted a two masted schooner standing to Ed. At 5:30 made all fore and aft sail.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle WSW breeze. Course WNW (pc). At 6:15 started dynamo. At end of watch taff log 32.6. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 74.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Gentle WSW breeze. The moon rose at 9. The dynamo stopped at 11. At end of watch, pat. log read 70.2. Av. steam 47. Av. revolutions 76 1/2.

The reason for renewing splice in the forenoon watch, was to cut out some kinks that had formed when the rope parted and caught in boom end sheave, yesterday.


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at sea off entrance to chesapeake bay

Lat 36.92, Long -71.92

119

250

400

11 508

67 1618


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10 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; gentle to moderate breeze from SW. Course WNW. Pat. log at end of watch 10-1. Av. Steam 49 Av. revolutions 78.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: moderate and gentle WSW breeze. Course WNW (pc). At 5, taff log 20-1, sounded in 2045 fathoms, glob. ooze (Station No. 2226) and at 6:20 put over the small beam trawl. At end of watch, 2500 fathoms out on dredge rope. Av. steam 45, av. revolutions 75. Current at this station ESE (mag) about 20 knots.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant, gentle SW breeze. At 8:25 stopped veering at 3000 fathoms. At 9:55 began heaving in. At 10.25 stopped to work a strand in lay of dredge rope, one having carried away. At 10.45 began heaving in again. Av. steam 48.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from SW. At 12:15 trawl aboard: then sounded in 2109 fathoms, gray glob. ooze, Dredge No. 2227. At 1:15 put over the small beam trawl and trawled to SSW. At 3.25 trawl down, 3200 fathoms of rope out. Av. steam 46.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle SW breeze. At 4:24 commenced to heave up. At end of watch 1700 fathoms out on dredge rope. Av. steam 45.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light SW breeze. At 6.25 started dynamo. At 6.43 started arc light. At 6.45, end of wire came on board, the bridle of trawl having carried away. Remainder of watch, taking serial temperatures. Av. steam 45. Engines stopped.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: light to gentle breeze from SW. Engaged in taking serial temperatures first hour. At 9, started ahead on course W 1/2 N. (P.L. 20-1). At 10, set fore and aft sail. At 11, stopped dynamo. Pat. log at end of watch 49-0. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 76.

While reeling in at Station 2227, two strands of dredge rope parted (at 2000 fathoms) at the drum.

Except, that in my opinion, the current was SSE at Station 2226.


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at sea off the maryland coast

Lat 37.37, Long -73.10

92 9 tenths

200

800

distilled

1000

10 1410

57 208


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11 September 1884

lightning in the NW

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear at first, then cloudy and squally: moderate SW breeze backing to WSW last hour. Course W 1/2 N pc. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 76 1/2. At end of watch taff. log 87.7. Temperature of surface water changed from 83o to 78o F. during last hour.

4 to 8 AM. Partly clear. Light SW breeze. At 5:04 stopped and sounded in 1582 fathoms, brown mud, (Station No. 2228) patent log 97. At 5:57 hoisted out large beam trawl, stopped veering at 1984 fathoms and started splicing wire where straned. Passed a barge bound to the eastward. Slight SE'ly current. Temperature of surface water 76 at end of watch. Av. steam 47. Av. revolutions 74.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from SW. Spliced dredge rope where it stranded yesterday. Flushed bilge under laboratory store room. At 11.25 trawl on board. Av. steam 48.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy: pleasant: gentle SW breeze. At 12:13 finished sounding, depth 1600 fathoms, bottom gray glob. ooze, (Hyd 554); then took serial temperatures and water specimens to 1000 fathoms. At 2:10, taff log 97, started ahead on course NW 1/2 W (pc). At end of watch taff. log 12-4. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 71. Flushed after bilges. Cut off dredge rope and spliced in a new thimble.

4 to 6 PM. Partly clear. Light airs from SW x W. At 4:12 stopped and sounded in 1423 fathoms, glob. ooze (Station No. 2229). Pat. log registered 15. At 4:55 hoisted out large beam trawl. Av. steam 45.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant light breeze from SW by W. Started dynamo at 6:10. At 6:12 trawl on bottom, 2100 fathoms of wire out. Heaving in at end of watch. Av. steam 45.

8 PM to Midnight. Passing clouds: pleasant: light WSW breeze: heavy dew: lightning in the NW. At 8:35 trawl on board: successful haul. At 9:30, taff log 15, started ahead on course NNE (p.c.). Burned arc light from 8 to 9:15. At 11:15 stopped dynamo. Distilling water for ship's use. At end of watch taff log 34.9. Av. revolutions 62 Av. steam 48.

Cut off 50 fathoms of dredge rope in afternoon watch. Commenced heaving up trawl at Station 2229, at 7:03.

Commences and until 4 am. Clear at first, the cloudy and squally; moderate SW breeze backing to WSW last hour. Course W 1/2 N pc. Av. steam 50 Av revolutions 76 1/2. At end of watch taff log 87.7. Temperature of surface water changed from 83o to 78o F. during last hour. R.C. Miner Ensign

4 to 8 am. Partly clear. Light SW breeze. At 5:04 stopped and sounded in 1582 fathoms, brown mud (station no.2228) patent log 97. At 5:57 hoisted out large beam trawl, stopped veering at 1984 fathoms and started splicing wire where stranded. Passed a barge bound to the eastward. Sligh SEly current. Temperature of surface water 76 at end of watch. Av steam 47. Av revolutions 74. AC Baker Leiut

8 am to Meridian. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from SW. Spliced dredge rope where it stranded yesterday. Flushed bilge under laboratory store room. At 11:25 trawl on board. Av. steam 48. C. J B~ Ensign

Meridian to 4 pm. Cloudy pleasant gentle SW breeze. At 12:13 finished sounding depth 1600 fathoms, bottom gray glob ooze (~554); then took serial temperatures and water specimens to 1000 fathoms. At 2:10, taff log 97, started ahead on course NW 1/2 W rpes. At endof watch taff log 13-4. Av steam 48. Av revolutions 71. Flushed after bilges. Cut off dredge rope and spliced in a new thimble. R. C. Milner Ensiign

4 to 6 pm. Partly clear. Light airs from SWxW. At 4:12 stopped and sounded in 1423 fathoms, glob ooze (station no 2229). Pat log registered 15. At 4:55 hoisted out large beam trawl. Av. steam 45. AC Baker, Lieut

6 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant light breeze from SW by W. Started dynamo at 6:10. At 6:12 trawl on bottom, 2100 fathoms of wire out. Heaving in at end of watch. Av. steam 45. C. ~ Ensign

8pm to midnight. Passing clouds: pleasant light WSW breeze: heavy dew; lightning in the NW. At 8:35 trawl on board: successful haul. At 9:30 taff log 15, started ahead on course NNE (p.c.) Burned arc light from 8 to 9:15. At 11:15 stopped dynamo. Distilling water for ship's use. At end of watch taff log 34.9. Av revolutions 62 av. steam 48/ R C Miner Ensign

Cut off 50 fathoms of dredge rope in afternoon watch. Commenced heaving up trawl at station 2229 at 7:03. ~~ Lieut


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at sea off the delaware coast

Lat 38.48, Long -73.22

82

200

distilled

800

1600

9 1530

47 918


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12 September 1884

black fish - school

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Gentle WSW breeze. Course NNE (pc). Passed a large steamer bound to the W'd. At end of watch patent log read 65.2. Av. steam 47 Av. revolutions 57.7.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy, light rain squall 3rd hour: gentle breeze from WSW. At 4:37 sounded in 1168 fathoms, gray ooze, Dredge No. 2230. At 5:17 put over large beam trawl and veered to 1800 fathoms. Reeling up end at end of watch. Av. steam 45.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy: passing showers: gentle WSW breeze shifting to N in a moderate rain squall 3rd hour: to NE last hour and increasing in force to a stiff breeze. At 8:33 trawl on board. At 8:37 started ahead NW by N (pc) taff log 65.4. At 9:37, taff log 72.5, sounded in 965 fathoms, gray ooze, (Station No. 2231) and at 10:07 put over the large beam trawl, veering to 1400 fathoms on dredge rope. At 11, trawl down: at 11:42 began heaving up. Confined Oskar Olsen (Sea) for 5 days on bread and water, by order of the Commanding Officer: Offense - disobedience of orders. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 64.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers. At 1:22, landed trawl, it coming up heavily loaded with mud. At 1:44 started ahead NNE 1/2 E patent log 72.5. At 2:48 stopped and sounded in 243 fathoms, green mud, Station No. 2232, pat log 81.2. At 3, hoisted out large beam trawl, veered to 440 fathoms on dredge rope. At 3:42 landed trawl. At 3:35 sounded in 190 fathoms, green mud + fine sand Hy No. 555. At 3:47 started ahead SE pat. log 81.2. At end of watch pat. log read 82.9. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 57.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant, stiff to moderate breeze from NE. At 4:17 sounded (P.L. 85.1) 630 fathoms, green mud, Dredge No. 2233. At 4:37 put over the large beam trawl, veering to 900 fathoms. Heaving in at end of watch. Av. steam 45. Saw a school of black fish.

black fish - 1 school

6 to 8 PM. Passing clouds: moderate NNE breeze. At 6:04 started dynamo. At 6:30 trawl on board. At 6:33 sounded in 474 fathoms, green mud (Hyd No. 556) and took serial temperatures and water specimens to 300 fathoms. At 7:18, atff log 85.1, started ahead on course E by N (pc). At end of watch taff log 90.3. Av. steam 45. Av. revolutions 65.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cool. Gentle NE breeze. Lightning in the SE greater part of watch. The dynamo stopped at 11. Passed a steamer bound to the W'd. Began distilling at 11. Av. steam 47. Av. revolutions 57. At end of watch Pat. log 18.6.

At station 2230 began heaving up trawl at 7:16. At about 4 AM, stopped and waited for daylight to sound. At station 2232 began heaving up trawl at 3:27. At 2233, began heaving in at 5:43.

Passed a large steamer bound to the wd

Passed a steamer bound to the w'd


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at sea off the new jersey coast

Lat 39.20, Long -72.15

75 3 tenths

200

700

2100

10 240

31 678


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13 September 1884

occasional flashes of lightning to Sd and Wd

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant, moderate breeze from ENE; occasional flashes of lightning to S'd and W'd. At 1.30 sighted the lights of a sailing vessel, standing to Nd. At 3:57 stopped (P.L. 45). Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 56.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: moderate ENE breeze backing gradually to NNE: moderate sea. At 4.30 sounded in 810 fathoms, green mud, (Station No. 2234) and at 5:07 put over the large beam trawl, veering to 1200 fathoms on dredge rope: at 5:46 trawl down: at 6:34 commenced heaving up: at 7:30 trawl up, successful haul. At 7:30 sounded in 707 fathoms, green mud (Station No. 2235) and at 7:58 put over the large beam trawl. Av. steam 45.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant; moderate breeze from N'd + E'd. At 8:39 stopped veering at 1200 fathoms on dredge rope. Loosed sail to dry. At 9:48 landed trawl. At 9:49 sounded in 636 fathoms, green mud, Station No. 2236. At 10:12 hoisted out large beam trawl and veered to 900 fathoms on dredge rope. At 11:34 landed trawl. At 11:34 sounded in 520 fathoms, green mud, Station No. 2237. Av steam 48.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, moderate to stiff breeze from North. At 12:04 put over large beam trawl veering to 800 fathoms. At 1:35 trawl on board: started ahead on course SSE (P.L. 45.1). At 2:25 stopped (P.L. 52) and sounded in 904 fathoms, gray mud, Dredge No. 2238. At 2:55 put over trawl and trawled to the NNW, veering to 1400 fathoms. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 67.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant: stiff N breeze: moderate sea. At 4.18 commenced to heave in: at 5:57 trawl on board. Av. steam 47.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and cool; fresh breeze from North: moderate sea. At 6:03 sounded in 851 fathoms, green mud, Hyd No. 557. At 605 dyanmo started. Taking serial temperatures up to 700 fathoms. At 7:52 started ahead NE 1/4 N pat. log 52.1. At end of watch pat. log read 52.9. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions from the time we started on NE 1/4 N, course - 72.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cool: wind in strong squalls from NNE. Course NE 1/4 N. Sea becoming rough last hour. Stopped dynamo at 11, (PL at end of watch 83). Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 67. Sighted the lights of three steamers during the watch.

At station 2235 began heaving up at 9:11. At 2236 began heaving up at 11:13. At 2237 began heaving up at 1:09.

Commences and until 4 am. Clear and pleasant, moderate breeze from ENE, occasional flashes of lightning to Sd and Wd.

4 to 8 am. Clear and pleasant. Moderate ENE breeze, backing gradually to NNE.

8 am to meridian. Clear and pleasant; moderate breeze from Nd to Ed.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and pleasant, moderate to stiff breeze from North.

4 to 6 pm. Clear and pleasant. Stiff N breeze; moderate sea.

6 to 8 pm. Clear and cool; fresh breeze from North.

8 pm to midnght. Clear and cool; wind strong in squalls from NNE.


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at sea and in woods holl harbor

Lat 22.4, Long 114.2

145 5

250

1850

13 1320

23 1598


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14 September 1884

at 245 vineyard sound light ship abeam

Lat 15.5, Long 117.1

Commences and until 4 AM. Passing clouds: very fresh NNE breeze increasing in frequent squalls: rough sea: ship pitching easily. Course NE 1/4 N. At end of watch, taff log 13.4. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 67.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and cool, Fresh breeze from NE in squalls. Wind and sea moderating at end of watch with less frequent squalls. Ship pitching easily. Passed a number of vessels bound to the W'd. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 71. At end of watch pat log read 47.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and cool, fresh to moderate breeze from NE. Course NE 3/4 N. Sighted several steamers and a number of sailing vessels. At 11.30 sighted Block Island Light house, bearing N by W 1/4 W. At noon P. Log read 86.6. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 78.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle ESE breeze. Standing in for Vineyard Sound. At 2:48 Vineyard Sound light ship abeam. Made preparations for port. At 3.22 Gay Head light abeam. At end of watch, taff log 28.6. Av. steam 46. Av. revolutions 82. At end of watch off Tarpaulin Cove.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and cool, light breeze from SW. At 4:10 hauled in pat. log it registered 29.9. At 4:20 made fast to buoy in Woods Holl' harbor. At 4.30 Messers Sanderson Smith, Peter Parker and A.H. Baldwin left the ship. Sent part of specimens ashore in Commission launch. Started dynamo at 5:57. Av. steam 47. Av. revolutions 81. Draft 9' 9" forward, 11' 10 1/2" aft.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cool, light to gentle breeze from SW to NW. At 11.20 stopped dynamo.

Banked fires after securing to buoy in Woods Holl.

[Naturalists] Messers Sanderson Smith, Peter Parker and A.H.Baldwin - At 4:30 left the ship. Sent part of specimens ashore in Commission launch.


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

44

250

1600

4 2100

18 1738


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15 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cool, light breeze from NNW.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant, light breeze to light airs from NE.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: calm, gentle breeze from NW last hour. Sent remainder of specimens to laboratory. Hauled fires at 10:55.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, light airs from NW. Rigged trawling outfit.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, light airs to gentle breeze from SW. Professor Baird with Hon. Theodore Lyman M.C., and Right Hon. Lyon Playfair, visited the ship and inspected her. No electric light.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cool, gentle breeze from SW.


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woods noll mass

Lat , Long

200

1400

800

18 938

coal: 18 tons, 938 lbs. -


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16 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly cloudy, gentle to moderate breeze from SW; squally last hour. Barometer falling slowly.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy; wind in moderate to fresh squalls from SW.

8 AM to Meridian. Passing clouds: very fresh SW breeze.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: fresh SW breeze increasing at intervals to a moderate gale.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: moderate SW gale. Sent liberty party.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear at first, gradually clouding up: fresh SW breeze increasing at intervals to a moderate gale.


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woods noll mass

Lat , Long

200

1200

560

19 378


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17 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy and squally: fresh SW breeze increasing at intervals to a moderate gale.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy and squally. Very fresh SW breeze at first: gradually decreasing to a stiff breeze. Liberty party returned. Two boilermakers came on board.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy. Moderate SW breeze decreasing in force at end of watch. Oskar Olsen (Sea) was released his term of confinement having expired. Added 350 turns on No. 1 reel, making in all 4945 turns (5238 fathoms). Engaged in straightening up rigging aloft: renewing seizings etc. Two boilermakers at work on board.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy; moderate SW breeze first half shifting to SSW third hour. Engaged in touching up black paint and red water line outside, and white paint inboard. Two boilermakers at work on board.

4 to 8 PM. Partly clear. Light SSW breeze. No electric light. The boilermakers went ashore at 5:15. Sent a liberty party on shore.

8 PM to Midnight. Partly clear. Light SSW breeze first hour shifting to SE second hour and continuing from latter direction rest of watch.


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

200

1000

390

18 2228

390 lbs of coal used in past 24 hours; 18 tons and 2228 pounds of coal remain


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18 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly clear. Light SSW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Partly clear. Light SSW airs first hour shifting to NW second hour, and to N last hour of watch. A large Steamer ashore on the middle ground in Vineyard Sound. Two boiler makers came on board.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear at first gradually clouding up: light breeze from N gradually veering to NE. Crew engaged in touching up ship's side, painting port anchor, capstan, davits etc. Made preparations for coaling. The Steamer on the middle ground floated and proceeded on her way.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy: pleasant: light NE breeze. At 12:05, schooner "Albion" of New London came alongside. At 1, commenced coaling. At 2:15, two boiler makers went on shore.

4 to 8 PM. Partially clear; calms and light airs first part: gentle ENE breeze 2nd part. At 6, stopped coaling for the night.

8 PM to Midnight. Passing clouds: gentle ENE breeze gradually increasing in force and backing to NE, blowing in sudden gusts and squalls.

Albion - Schooner from New Long comes alongside


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

200

800

480

118 1188

99 1680


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19 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Passing clouds: fresh NE breeze increasing in frequent squalls.

4 to 8 AM. Partially clear: stiff NE breeze freshening in occasional squalls.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: moderate NE breeze. At 11:15 finished coaling having received on board 99 1680/2240 tons in all.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; light NNE breeze veering to ENE. Crew engaged in general cleaning. Received on board 1 bbl of oil in the Engr's Dept. Received 5 galls asphaltum, 48 lbs of Housline, 100 fathoms of Halibut line. N.B. Miller (Apoth) went on leave.

4 to 8 PM. Partially clear: light ENE breeze. Sent liberty party.

8 PM to Midnight. Partially cleaer: light ENE breeze: heavy dew.


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

200

600

590

118 598


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20 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: light ENE breeze shifting to SSW last hour: heavy dew.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy: pleasant: light SW breeze. Received fresh provisions. Crew engaged in general cleaning: liberty party returned on board.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy weather. Light breeze from S. The Training Ship "Portsmouth" came up Buzzards bay and anchored off east end of Naushon. Engaged in cleaning ship.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy. Light SSW breeze first hour increasing to moderate breeze in squalls. Barometer falling.

4 to 8 PM. Cloudy. Moderate SSW breeze greater part of watch. A heavy bank of clouds to the SW last hour and a squall with rain thunder and lightning from the same direction at end of watch, wind shifting to West. No electric light.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cold weather with rising barometer. Fresh breeze from West first hour and from NW remainder of watch, blowing in puffs.


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

150

450

1260

117 1578

150

450

1260

117 1578


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21 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold. Blowing a fresh NW breeze. Barometer rising.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and cold. Fresh breeze from NW. Barometer rising.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant; moderate breeze to light airs from NW. At 10:20 the crew was inspected and mustered.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: light airs from WSW.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: light airs from WSW to SW. No electric light.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant; light airs from SSW.

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold. Blowing a fresh NW breeze. Barometer rising.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and cold. Fresh breeze from NW. Barometer rising.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant; moderate breeze to light airs from NW. At 10:20 the crew was inspected and mustered.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: light airs from WSW.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: light airs from WSW to SW. No electric light.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant; light airs from SSW.


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

150

300

1 580

116 998


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22 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from SW.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant, light to moderate breeze from SW. At 8 o'clock loosed sail to dry.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant, moderate to stiff breeze from SW. At 10:00 filled both boilers. At 10:45 started fires under port boiler, at 11, under Starboard boiler. At 11:55 furled sail. Received 1000 fathoms dredge rope.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, moderate breeze from SW. Sent for sand. Received ten alcohol tank-boxes; and one empty alcohol barrel from Laboratory.

4 to 8 PM. Clear but threatening, moderate breeze from SW. Received 13 coal baskets from Capt. Davis. Started dynamo at 5 o'clock.

8 PM to Midnight. Threatening weather first half; between 10 + 11 heavy rain squall came up from SW; it continued to rain throughout watch with thunder and lightning. Stopped dynamo at 11.

E.S. Manning (1st CF) out of ship without permission, overstaying liberty. The 13 coal baskets received from Capt. Davis, had been loaned him to coal the "Fish Hawk."

E.F. Manning - "out of ship without permission"


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woods noll mass

Lat , Long

150

1450

1600

2 2040

113 1198


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23 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast, heavy rain squalls from SW with thunder and lightning.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast with passing showers lightning and thunder first half: gentle breeze first half from WSW, light variable airs at close. Sent working party ashore to load Fish Commission lighter with 3 tons of ice for this ship.

8 AM to Meridian. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE first half; increasing in force and shifting to NE second half of watch. Received 3 tons of ice during watch. Barometer rising.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and cloudy. Moderate NE breeze. Barometer rising.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast and cloudy: moderate to gentle NE breeze. Barometer rising. The dynamo started at 4:45. Edward Manning (1st CF) returned from leave 24 hours over time.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and cloudy; moderate to gentle NE breeze greater part of watch, decreasing in force to light breeze at end of watch. The dynamo stopped at 11:35.

Shipped James Carter (Lds) for one year.

"heavy rain squalls" Sent working party to shore to load 3 tons of ice


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woods noll mass

Lat , Long

200

800

distilled

2200

2 500

111 698


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24 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy. Light SSW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy. Light SSE breeze. The Training Ship "Portsmouth" got under way and stood out to the westward. Ships draft 10ft 9in forward and 13 feet 2 1/2in aft.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy and hazy; gentle breeze from SSE.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clearing weather; moderate breeze from SSW.

4 to 8 PM. Clear, hazy in the Sound; gentle breeze from SSW. Started dynamo at 5.15.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant, heavy dew; gentle to stiff breeze from SSW. Stopped dynamo at 11.

J. Hunter (Lds) was discharged, his service being no longer needed.

A. C. Baker, Lieut. - Commences until 4 a. Cloudy. Light S.S.W breeze

A. C Baker, Lieut. - 4 to 8 a.am. Clougy, Light S.S.E. breeze. The training ship "Portsmish" got under way and stood out to the westward. SHips draft of 10 ft. 9 in. forward and 13 feet 2/2 in. aft.

C. J. Boush, Ensign - 8 am to Meridan Cloudy and hazy, gentle breeze from S.S.E.

C. J. Boush, Ensign - Meridan to 4 P.M. Clearing weather. moderate breeze from S.S.W.

C.J. Boush, Ensign - 4 to 8 P.M. CLear, hazy on the Sound, gentle breeze from S.S.W. started dynamo at 5:15.

C. J. Boush, Ensign - 8 P.M. to Midnight Clear and pleasant, heavy dew; gentle to stiff breeze from S.S.W. Stopped dynamo at 11.

S. Schomerr, Lieut. - J. Hunter (Les) was discharged, his services being no longer needed.

Seaton Schmaker, Lieut, - Examined and found to be correctt.


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woods hole mass newport ri and at sea

Lat 29.9, Long 32.6

36

200

2000

4 1515

106 1423


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25 September 1884

mackerel - 2 small schools

large shark, rare species - 1

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant, stiff breeze from SSW.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant, hazy in sound; stiff to moderate breeze from SSW. Made preparations for getting underway.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: stiff SSW breeze. At 8, the Fish Commission party - Messrs J. Sanderson Smith, R. Rathbun, P. Parker Jr. and W. Nye - came on board. At 8:05 cast off from buoy, stood out of Wood Holls harbor and down Vineyard Sound conned by the Navigator. At 8:48 abreast of Tarpaulin Cove light. At 10:18 passed Vineyard Sound light vessel. At 11:15 abreast of Sakonnet light house. At end of watch heading for Brentons Reef light vessel. At 10, set jib, staysail and spanker. While coming out of Vineyard Sound saw about a dozen pieces of drift lumber. Av. steam 50 Av. revolutions 72.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear overhead, hazy on horizon. Blowing a moderate breeze from SSW. Standing in for Newport. At 12:15 took in jib, staysail and spanker. At 12:15 passed Brentons reef light ship. At 1, let go port anchor in 3 fathoms of water, veered 10 fathoms on port chain. Anchorage abreast of torpedo station Goat Island, inner harbor. At 2:30 got underway and stood out of Newport harbor to the southward. At 3, took departure abreast Brentons reef light, put over pat. log, reading 30. Course S 7/8 E. Av. steam 49. Av. revolutions 71.

4 to 6 PM. Clear overhead, hazy about horizon; heavy cloud bank to Nd & Wd: gentle to light breeze from SSW to WSW at close. Course S 7/8 E. At 5:36 sounded (P.L. 53) in 15 fathoms, coarse sand broken shells. Commenced to fish. At 5:40 started dynamo. At 5:30 saw two small schools of mackeral. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 71.

6 to 8 PM. Cloudy: gentle breeze from W shifting gradually to N; long swell. Engines stopped: drifting: engaged in fishing. Caught a large shark, rare species. Av. steam 48.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and rainy first half of watch; cloudy weather last half with patches of blue sky visible at intervals. Lying to fishing until 8:20 when we started ahead SSE with one engine for surface towing. At 9:30 started ahead full speed on same course, put over pat. log registering 53. At 9:55 lost sight of Block Island light bearing NW x W (pc). Gay Head bearing NE (pc) Ships head SSE. At 10:30 lost sight of Gay Head light bearing (pc) NE X N. At 11:05 the dynamo stopped. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 56. At end of watch patent log read 70.3.

Received on board in Newport, 3 bbls of bait.


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at sea south of marthas vineyard

Lat 40.23, Long -70.47

99

200

1800

7 1665

98 2008


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26 September 1884

many hake and few flounders -

Mackerel shark - 1

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly cloudy, during last hour; gentle to moderate breeze from NE. Course SSE. At 3.13 stopped (P.L. 91). Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 52.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: stiff increasing to a very fresh NE breeze: moderate sea at first, becoming rough towards end of watch. Engines stopped, drifting. At 5:05 sounded in 32 fathoms, green mud (Station No. 2239) and at 5:25 put large beam trawl over, veering to 60 fathoms on dredge rope: at 5:30 trawl down: at 6, commenced heaving in: at 6:04 trawl up, containing many hake and a few flounders. At 6:08 sounded in 37 fathoms, green mud (Hyd No 558). At 6:15, taff log 91, started ahead S by W (pc). At 6:53, taff log 96.5, changed course to SSE (pc). At 7:25, taff log 101, sounded in 44 fathoms, green mud (Station No 2240) and at 7:40, put over the large beam trawl veering to 100 fathoms on dredge rope: at 7:45 trawl down. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 69.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Fresh NE breeze, moderate sea. At 8:15 began heaving in and at 8:20 landed trawl. At 8:30 started ahead to run six miles SSE pat log registered 1. At 9:15 stopped to sound, pat log registering 7.3. At 9:20 sounded in 50 fathoms, green mud (Station No 2241) bottom temp 51.5: at 9:25 hoisted out beam trawl. Hoisted jib. Veered 100 fathoms on dredge rope: at 9:35 trawl down: at 10:08 began heaving in: at 10:13 landed trawl: at 10:20 started ahead to run six miles SSE pat log 7.3. Set the clock ahead 25 minutes. At 11:30 stopped, pat log 13.3. At 11.33 sounded in 58 fathoms, green mud (Station No 2242) bottom temp 51.5: at 11:40 hoisted out trawl: at 11:48 trawl on bottom having veered to 150 fathoms on dredge rope. Hoisted jib. Av. steam 47. Av. revolutions 66.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, fresh to stiff breeze from NE. At 12:15 commenced to heave up trawl: at 12:19 trawl aboard. Started ahead on course SSE (PL 13.3). At 1:12 sounded (PL 19.3) in 63 fathoms, green mud. Dredge No 2243. At 1:25 put over large beam trawl and trawled to WNW. At 1:36 stopped veering, 180 fathoms out. At 2:07 commenced to heave up trawl; at 2.15 trawl aboard, then started ahead on course SSE. At 3:10 sounded (PL 25.3) green mud and sand. Dredge No 2244. At 3:20 put over large beam trawl and trawled to WNW. At 3.30 stopped veering, 200 fathoms out; at 3.57 commenced heaving up trawl, reeling up at end of watch. Av. steam 47. Av. revolutions 64. Sighted two barques standing to Nd & Wd.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant: fresh NE breeze. At 4:04 trawl on board: light haul. At 4:10 started ahead SSE (pc). ran 1.8 miles then at 4:25 put over taff log reading 25.3. At 4:48, taff log 28.5, sounded in 98 fathoms, gray sand, black specks (Station No 2245) and at 5, put over the large beam trawl veering to 250 fathoms on dredge rope; at 5:14 trawl down; at 5:45 dynamo started: at 5:46 began heaving up: at 5:55 trawl on board: light haul. At 5:58 started ahead SSE (pc). At end of watch, taff log 28.5. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 66.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Fresh NE breeze; moderate sea. At 6, started ahead SSE patent log 28.5. At 6:40 stopped, pat log 33.5. At 6:42 sounded in 122 fathoms, green mud (Station No 2246) bottom temp 49o. At 6:55 hoisted out trawl; at 7:15 trawl on bottom having veered to 350 fathoms on dredge rope; at 7:48 began heaving in; at 8, landed trawl. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 68.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant, stiff to moderate breeze from E by N to East. Lying to: drifting to Wd fishing for squid. Av. steam 48.

Caught a mackerel shark and put him on ice. At stations 2244, depth was 67 fathoms..


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at sea south of nantucket island

Lat 40.37, Long -69.85

75

200

1600

7 2205

90 2043


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27 September 1884

porpoises - 2

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: stiff E breeze: light dew. At 12, started ahead course ESE (pc) taff log 33.5. At 12:20 stopped dynamo. At end of watch taff log 54. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 48.

4 to 8 AM. Clear first half of watch. Partially clear last half: moderate breeze from E. At 4:45 stopped, patent log reading 58.5; at 4:57 sounded in 78 fathoms, green mud and sand (Station No 2247). Overhauled dredging blocks; at 5:41 hoisted out large beam trawl; at 5:50 trawl was on bottom having veered 200 fathoms on dredge rope; at 6:22 began heaving in and at 6:30 landed trawl. At 6:35 started ahead course NxE pat log 58.5. At 6;50 (pat log 60.8) stopped and sounded in 67 fathoms, green mud, fine sand + broken shells (Station No 2248). At 7:00 hoisted out trawl; at 7:10 trawl was on bottom having veered 200 fathoms on dredge rope; at 7:41 began heaving in and at 7:47 landed trawl. At 7:50 started ahead course E pat log 60.8. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 55. At end of watch patent log read 62.

8 to Meridian. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from East. Course East. At 8:31 sounded (PL 65.8) 53 fathoms, green mud fine sand. Dredge No. 2249. At 8:36 put over large beam trawl: 8:41 stopped veering, 150 fathoms out; 9:21 commenced heaving in; at 9:29 trawl aboard. Started ahead on course NNE. At 10:07 sounded (PL 70.8) 47 fathoms, green mud fine sand. Dredge No. 2250. At 10:33 put over large beam trawl; at 10:40 stopped veering, 150 fathoms out; at 11:00 commenced heaving up trawl; At 11:17 trawl board. Started ahead on course NNE, at 11:58 stopped to sound (PL 75.8). Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 65. Speared two porpoises and stowed them in ice house.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: light E breeze. At 12:04, taff log 75.8, sounded in 43 fathoms, gray mud, fine sand; (Station No 2251) and at 12:10 put over beam trawl veering 150 fathoms on dredge rope; at 12:20, trawl down; at 12:58, began heaving in; at 1:02, trawl up successful haul. At 1:05 started ahead NNE (pc). At 1:45 taff log 80.8, sounded in 38 fathoms, green mud, fine black sand (Station No 2252) and at 1:53 put over the beam trawl veering to 120 fathoms on dredge rope; at 1:58 trawl down; at 2:25 commenced heaving up; at 2:24 trawl up: successful haul; at 2:30 started ahead NNE (pc). At 3:12, taffrail log 85.8, sounded in 32 fathoms, gray sand black specks (Station 2253) and at 3:27 put over the beam trawl veering to 100 fathoms on dredge rope; at 3:30 trawl down; at 3:56, commenced heaving in; at 4, trawl on board. Av. steam 45. Av. revolutions 64.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from E. Barometer falling. At 4, started ahead NNE pat log 85.8, at 4:35 stopped (pat log 90.8) and sounded in 25 fathoms, fine sand + black specks (Station No 2254). Bottom fishing with cod lines until 4:57 when beam trawl was hoisted out. No fish taken; at 5:01 trawl on bottom having veered to 80 fathoms on dredge rope; at 5:25 started heaving in; at 5:29 landed trawl. At 5:30 started ahead NNE pat log 90.8. The dynamo started at 5:45. At 5:55 sighted Davis South Shoal light ship, ahead. Av. steam 47. Av. revolutions 65. At end of watch patent log read 94.7.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, heavy dew, light airs from SSW. At 6:11 stopped (PL 95.8) and sounded in 18 fathoms, fine sand, black specks. Dredge Station No 2255. At 6:18 put over large beam trawl and trawled from NE to SE. Current setting to Ed. At 6:20 stopped veering 60 fathoms out; at 6:43 commenced to heave in trawl; at 6:46 trawl aboard. Then commenced fishing. Av. steam 45. Davis South Shoal light ship bore North (pc). Ships head SW by S (standard compass).

8 PM to Midnight. Passing clouds at first: gradually clearing: light increasing to gentle SSW breeze. Engines stopped: drifting: naturalists fishing. At 8:20, taff log 95.8, started ahead course SSE (pc). At 11, stopped dynamo. Moon set about 11:30. At end of watch taff log 14.4. Av. steam 47. Av. revolutions 43.


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at sea south of nantucket shoals

Lat 40.18, Long -69.48

67 8 tenths

200

distilled

600

2000

7 1810

83 233


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28 September 1884

observed several brilliant meteors

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear overhead. Haze on horizon. Very heavy dew. Light SW airs and calm. At 1:12 stopped and hauled in patent log, reading 20.8. Waiting for daylight. Observed several brilliant meteors. Passed a large steamer bound to the E. Av. steam 46. Av. revolutions 42.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant, hazy about horizon, light breeze from SW. Long swell from Ed. At 5:42 sounded in 30 fathoms, yellow sand, Dredge No 2256. At 5:58 put over large beam trawl; at 6:04 trawl on bottom 100 fathoms out; dredged to S by W. At 6:24 commenced heaving up trawl; 6:20 trawl on board, then started ahead on course S by W (PL 20.8); at 7:12 sounded (PL 25.8) in 35 fathoms, yellow sand, black specks; at 7:30 put over large beam trawl; at 7:34 stopped veering 100 fathoms out; trawled to S by W; 7:49 commenced to heave up; at 7:53 trawl aboard, then started on course S by W (PL 26.7) at end of watch. Av. steam 45. Av. revolutions 67. Sighted six large steamers standing to Ed, and one barque standing to Nd and Wd.

8 AM to Meridian. Partially clear: gentle SW breeze: long swell. At 8:31, taffrail log 30.8, sounded in 36 fathoms, gray sand, black specks (Station No 2258) and at 8:43 put beam trawl over veering to 120 fathoms on dredge rope: at 8:47 trawl down: at 9:05 commenced heaving up: at 9:10 trawl up: at 9:16 started ahead S by W (pc): at 9:54 taffrail log 35.8 sounded in 41 fathoms, gray sand, black specks (Station No 2259) and at 10:05 put over the beam trawl veering to 120 fathoms on dredge rope: at 10:08 trawl down; at 10:26 commenced heaving up: at 10:30 trawl up. At 10:32 started ahead S by W (pc). At 11:10, taff log 40.8, sounded in 46 fathoms, gray sand (Station No 2260) and at 11:22 put over beam trawl veering to 150 fathoms on dredge rope; at 11:32 trawl down; at 11:54 began heaving at 11:58 trawl up. At meridian, started ahead S by W (pc). Av. steam 47. Av. revolutions 67.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Moderate to fresh SW breeze. Wind and sea increasing. Barometer falling rapidly. At 12 (pat log 40.8) started ahead S by W; at 12:50 stopped (pat log 47.8) and sounded in 58 fathoms, gray sand + shells (Station No 2261); at 1:03 hoisted out large beam trawl; at 1:08 trawl on bottom having veered to 180 fathoms on dredge rope. At 1:42 began heaving in and at 1:48 landed trawl. At 1:50 started ahead SxW, patent log 47.8. At 2:50 stopped, pat log 55.9. At 2:51 sounded in 250 fathoms, green mud + sand (Station No 2262); at 3:15 hoisted out large beam trawl; at 3:35 trawl on bottom having veered 500 fathoms on dredge rope. At 3:37 loosed and sheeted home fore topsail; at 4, clewed up topsail. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 67.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant, stiff breeze form SW. At 4:02 commenced to heave up trawl; at 4:22 trawl aboard. At 4:25 started ahead on course NNE 1/2 E (PL 55.9). At 4:40 changed course to NW by N (PL 57.7). At 5:30 started dynamo. At 6, PL 69.1. Av. steam 47. Av. revolutions 68. Sighted two steamers and a barque standing to Ed. At 4:45 made all sail except outer jib; at 5:40 took in square sail and jib.

6 to 8 PM. Cloudy: hazy around horizon: stiff WSW breeze: moderate sea. Course NW by N (pc). At end of watch taff log 86.5. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 72.

8 PM to Midnight. Cloudy first part, clearing weather last part of watch. Damp. Fresh to moderate breeze from SW, decreasing in force at end of watch. At 8, changed course to NW 3/4 N, pat log 86.5. At 8.30 set jib. At 11 stopped dynamo. At end of watch pat log read 22. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 69 3/4.


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woods holl mass

Lat 22.4, Long 114.2

146 3 tenths

200

distilled

500

2300

11 2015

71 458


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29 September 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear first part, with moderate breeze from SW. Heavy rain squall last hour. At 2:55 sighted Gay Head light 1/4 point on port bow. Changed course to W 1/2 N (PL 50.2) and took in sail. At 3:30 changed course to WSW 1/2 W (PL 54.3). Gay Head light shut out by clouds. At 5:50 sounded (PL 57) 17 fathoms, gray sand, black specks. At 5:55 ahead on course WSW 1/2 W. PL at end of watch 57.4. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 72.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy and squally 1st hour: gradually clearing: gentle SW breeze. During first part of watch steering courses by Gay Head light. Steamed up Vineyard Sound. At 6:30 hauled in taffrail log 86.1. Stood into Woods Holl harbor and 6:25 made fast to buoy. Banked fires under both boilers. Lowered steam launch and gig. At 7:40 loosed sail. The naturalists, Mr. P. Parker Jr. and Mr. R. Rathbun left the ship. Set clock back about 1/2 hour between 5 and 6 o'clock. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 75.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Gentle SW breeze. Sent on shore all the tanks and jars of specimens, two porpoises + one shark. Engaged in cleaning ship. Ships draft 10 feet 7 in forward and 12 feet 9 in aft.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light SW + WSW breeze. At 4, furled sail. Engaged in blacking trawl frames, drying and stowing away gear.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light WSW breeze. The dynamo started at 5.25. Blowing down the port boiler.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light WSW breeze first part dying out to calm and springing up from NW third hour. The dynamo stopped at 11:30.

Mr. J.S. Smith and W. Nye Jr. also left the ship during the morning.


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

200

2100

1 1423

69 1273


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30 September 1884

Commenced + until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant light NNW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear first hour. Remainder of watch partly cloudy. Calm.

8 AM to Merid. Partly cloudy; light airs from SSE. Cleared out net tanks and put in fresh oil. N. B. Miller (Apoth) returned from leave.

Merid. to 4 PM. Partly cloudy; light breeze to light airs from SE.

4 to 8 PM. Cloudy, light airs from SE. Started dynamo at 4.15.

8 PM to Mid. Cloudy, light passing showers between 10 and 11. Stopped dynamo at 9.55. At 10 blew down starboard boiler.

The commanding officer and surgeon J.M. Flint went on leave.



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1884


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

200

1900

1 940

68 333


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1 October 1884

Commences + until 4 AM. Partly cloudy, light airs from SSE.

4 to 8 AM. Partly cloudy; light breeze from SW.

8 AM to Merid. Cloudy; gradually clearing; light SW breeze. Crew engaged in painting ship's side and smoke pipe; bent Seine boat's sails. The USRMS Grant came in and anchored; sent an officer to offer the naval courtesies. The Commanding officer of the Grant paid a visit to the ship; she then got up anchor and steamed out.

Merid. to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle SW breeze. P.A. Engineer G.W. Baird USN left on leave to return on the ~t mist.

4 to 8 PM. Clear + pleasant; light SW breeze shifting to NE last hour. Sent liberty party.

8 PM to Mid. Clear and pleasant; light gradually increasing to mod. NE breeze.

Exercised crew in heaving the land and in pulling whole boat.


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

150

1750

270

69 63


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2 October 1884

Commences + until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; moderate NE breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear at first; gradually clouding up; gentle NE breeze. Liberty party returned.

8 AM to Meridi. Cloudy; moderate NE breeze. Landed 7 tank boxes and two amassing tanks. Engaged in overhauling and repairing coal buckets.

Merid. to 4 PM. Cloudy, light breeze from east greater part of watch, shifting to ENE last hour. Crew practicing heaving the coal. Sent out the whale boat with an exercise crew. The Fish Hawk left the wharf and anchored in the afternoon. Ensign C.J. Boush left the ship on leave until the sixth.

4 to 8 PM. Cloudy. Light ENE breeze. The Fish Hawk got underway and went alongside wharf.

8 PM to Mid. Partially clear. Light ENE breeze. No electric light. A R~ steamer came in and anchored of the railroad wharf.

Wm. Primrose (O.S.) absent, overstaying liberty.

Comdr Z. L. Janne~t - Under command of

Liberty party returned

Louded 7 ~boxes and dressbing tubs. Engaged in overhauling and reframing cook baskets

Moored; Ensign C. J. Boust left the ship on leave until the sixth

Fish Han~k - got underway and went alongside wharf

R~`a~t - came in and ancored of the railroad wharf

Wm Primrose (O.S) aba~t, ~ liberty -


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

150

160

1 820

67 1483


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3 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light ENE breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear first part, clouding over last part of watch. Light ENE breeze. At colors loosed sail. Filled port boilers.

8 AM to Merid. Cloudy, drizzling rain; light E breeze. Crew practicing mist load; scraping + varnishing fore topsail rargs blocks. Rigged in seine boat and unbent sails. At 8.15 started fires under port boiler; at 8.25 under starboard boiler. At 11.12 furled sail. Lt. Comdr Z.L. Tanner + P.A. Eng'r G.W. Baird returned from leave of absence. Received on board 252 gallons of alcohol in tanks from F.C. Warehouse.

Merid. to 4 PM. Cloudy, light breeze from East, veering to SSE 2nd hour. Sent the whale boat with a practice crew. Received in Pay adrift 1 bbl sugar + 100 lbs pork. The U.S.R.M.S. Gallatin left the harbour. Received 1/2 gross 4 lb. butter jars; 1/2 gross 2 lb. butter jars; 30 galv iron rings 1 foot diam.; 2 galv. iron rings 4 ft. diam; 2 packages gelatine, from F.C. Warehouse. At 3.50 started dynamo.

4 to 8 PM. Passing clouds; gentle SSE breeze. Sent liberty party.

8 PM to Mid. Pleasant; gentle SSE breeze. Wm. Primrose (O.S.) returned on board 30 hours over time. At 11 stopped dynamo.


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woods noll mass

Lat , Long

150

1450

1 2095

65 1628


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4 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy: drizzling rain at intervals: moderate SSW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy: drizzling rain at intervals: stiff SW breeze increasing gradually to a fresh breeze. Received fresh provisions for crew. Liberty party returned. Surgeon J.M. Flint, USN returned from leave of absence.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy and misty: gradually clearing; fresh SW breeze. Crew engaged in general cleaning.

Meridian to 4 PM. Pleasant: misty around land: stiff SW breeze.

4 to 8 PM. Clear above: misty around land: moderate WSW breeze. At 5:10, started dynamo. Sent liberty party.

8 PM to Midnight. Passing clouds: moderate WSW breeze: occasional flashes of lightning in the NW. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Partial eclipse of the moon, while rising.

Commences and until 4 am. Cloudy; drizzling rain at intervals; moderate SSW breeze.

4 to 8 am. Cloudy; drizzling rain at intervals; stiff SW breeze increasing gradually to a fresh breeze.

8 am to meridian. Cloudy and misty; gradually clearing; fresh SW breeze.

Meridian to 4 pm. Pleasant; misty around land; stiff SW breeze.

4 to 8 pm. Clear above; misty around land; moderate WSW breeze.

8 pm to midnight. Passing clouds; moderate WSW breeze; occasional flashes of lightning in the NW.


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

150

1300

2 180

63 1448

F.L. Str. Albatross -

coal: 2 tons 180lbs -


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5 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy: passing showers: moderate WSW breeze veering to NNE 3rd hour of watch and decreasing in force.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy and misty: passing showers: light variable airs, 1st two hours; light NNW breeze rest of watch. Liberty party returned.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy first part; clearing weather rest of watch. Fresh to moderate NE breeze in squalls first half, decreasing in force at end of watch. At 10, mustered and inspected the crew at quarters.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Moderate ENE breeze first hour, decreasing to light breeze at end of watch.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light ENE breeze. The dynamo started at 5.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Calm and light ENE breeze. The dynamo stopped at 11:10.

Liberty party Returned


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woods holl mass

Lat Woods ~o~~, Mass., Long

200

1100

1 1061

62 387

200 gallons of water expended; 1100 gallons of water remaining to use

1 ton and 1061 pounds of coal consumed; 62 tons and 387 pounds remaining


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6 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Calm and very light SSE breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear first part, clouding over last part of watch. Made preparations for coaling. Sent a working party to load Fish Commission scow with ice. Cleared out ice lockers.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy: gentle SW breeze. Received four (4) tons of ice from shore. At 8:45, loosed sail to dry. Received glass jars from F.C. Warehouse.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy: moderate SW breeze. Received about 1/2 ton of Cumberland coal from F.C. Warehouse. At 1, furled sail.

4 to 8 PM. Passing clouds: moderate SW breeze: heavy dew last two hours. At 4:55, started dynamo. Sent liberty party. Ensign C.J. Boush returned from leave.

8 PM to Midnight. Passing clouds: heavy dew: fog closed in at end of watch: light SW breeze: calm last hour. At 11, stopped dynamo.


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

200

distilled

1000

1900

1 1500

60 1127

FL Str. Albatross -

-


coal: 1500 ibs -


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7 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy and foggy; calm first part: clear, heavy dew, light NW airs second part.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant; gentle gradually increasing to a stiff NNW breeze. Liberty party returned.

8 AM to Merid. Clear and pleasant; stiff NNW breeze, gradually decreasing to gentle breeze from same direction. At 9.10 coal scow came alongside; commenced coaling. Unloaded scow at 11.15, towed her on shore for another load.

Merid. to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle NW and NNW breeze. At 3 resumed coaling from scow.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle NNW breeze. At 4.20 finished coaling having remained on board 48 1343/2240 tons of Scranton anthracite coal. At 5 started dynamo. Sent liberty party.

8 PM to Mid. Clear and pleasant: bright moon light; gentle NNW breeze. At 11.15 stopped dynamo.

Luun. Comidir R> Tamer -


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woods holl mass

Lat , Long

19

200

distilled

500

2200

4 689

104 1781


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8 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; gentle NNW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant; light NNW breeze. Made preparations for sea; hoisted steam launch and gig. Ship's draft 10 ft. 9 in. forward; 13 ft. 3 1/2 in. aft. Liberty party returned.

8 AM to Merid. Clear and pleasants. Light SW breeze. At 9.10 shipped the mooring line from buoy and stood out of Vineyard Sound to the Wd. Peter Parker Jr. and J. Sanderson Smith of the Fish Commission came on board for the trip. At 11.10 put over patent log immediately abreast of Gay Head buoy (Devil's bridge). Pat. log registered 86.1. Set the course SSW 3/4 W. At end of watch patent log registered 93.2. Engaging in cleaning ship and overhauling and cleaning steamers. Average steam 50. Average rev. 71.

Merid. to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from SW course SSW 3/4 W. At 1.48 sounded (P.L. 8.1) 20 fms. coarse yellow sand; then fished. At 2.20 started ahead on course west, and at 2.37 sounded (P.L. 10.1) 21 fms. coarse yellow sand and gravel; then fished. At 3.05 started ahead on course west and at 3.20 sounded (P.L. 12.3) 21 fms warm yellow sand, then fished. Steam 48; revs 71.

4 to 6 PM. Cloudy. Moderate increasing to stiff SSW breeze. At 4 started ahead SW x W 1/4 W (p.c.) At 5.09 stopped for repairs to machinery. At 5.25 ahead same course. At end of watch, Block Island South light abeam N x W (Navig) Taff log 23.3. Av. steam 49. Av. revs 67. At 5.10 started dynamo.

6 to 8 PM. Partly clear; moderate SSW breeze. At 6.10 sighted Montauk Point light beaming (p.c.) amast. At 7 changed course SW 1/2 W. pat.log read 31.3. At 7.45 Montauk point bore abeam distant 13 1/2 miles, ships hand (p.c.) SW 1/2 W. At end of watch pat. log read 39.6. Average steam 49. Average rev 71.

8 PM to Mid. Partly clear, stiff to moderate breeze from SSW to SW x W. Course SW 1/2 W. At 8.35 last sight of Block Island light beaming 2 1/4 points over starboard quarter. At 9.20 last sight of Montauk point light beaming off starboard quarter. At 10.20 changed course SW x W 1/2 W (P.L. 64.4). At 11 stopped dynamo. At 11.30 sighted Shinnecock light 2 points forward starboard beam. P. log at 12 was 72.8. Steam 50 Revs. 72.

The course of stopping in the first day watch was to examine and slush the P.L.P. valve.


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at sea and new york north river

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

170

200

2000

12 825

92 956


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9 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy; stiff W breeze gradually veering to NNE and increasing to a very fresh breeze. Course SW x W 1/2 W (p.c.). At 12.25 Shinnecock light abeam. At 2 lost sight of Shinnecock light beaming NE 3/4 N (mag). At 3, taff log 98.2, sighted Fire Island light beaming NW 1/2 W (mag) 20 miles distant; changed course to WSW 3/4 W (p.c.). At end of watch nearly abreast Fire Island light; taff log 97.2. Av. steam 50; Av. rev. 73.

4 to 8 AM. Partly clear, blowing a fresh breeze from North in squalls first part; wind moderating and blowing a steady breeze rest of watch. At 4.45 Fire Island light bore abeam, distance 16 1/2 miles, ship's head WSW 3/4 W. At 4.53 changed course to W 3/4 S, pat. log 15.4. At day light made land all along starboard beam. At 6.40 made the Highlands off port bow. At 7.20 made Sandy Hook light ship off port bow. At end of watch entering Gedney channel. pat log 45. Av. steam 58; Av. revs. 77.

8 AM to Merid. Clear and cool, fresh to stiff breeze from North to NNW. Standing in through Swash channel and up New York harbour conned by the Navigator. Hauled in pat. log at 8.13, it registered 46.8, the ship being abreast of whaling buoy. At 10.30 anchored in North river off 23rd Street in 8 fms water veering to 30 fathoms on port stern. An officer from the USS Minnesota and the French flagship "Flore" came on board with offer of services. Banked fires. Ship veering to windward flood.

Merid to 4 PM. Clear and cool; stiff to gentle breeze from North to NNE. Ship rode to ebb at 2.15. Sent steam cutter to tow the yacht Coquette ashore; she having apart near this ship.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and cool; gentle breeze from NNE. Started dynamo at 5.20; ship riding to ebb tide.

8 PM to Mid. Clear and cool; light breeze to light airs from NNE. Ship swung to flood tide at 10.10. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Found was the USS Airpatch and the Coast linn~ steamers Bask and Gedney at anchor off 23rd Street. Shipped Julius Wall (O.S.) for one year and Seaton Schroeder rated him seaman.


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west 23 st new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

200

1800

1 780

91 176


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10 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and damp. Riding to the flood; at 3:10 swung to the ebb tide. Light NE breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and damp. Light NE + NNE breeze. Riding to the ebb. Edward S. Manning (1st CF), G.W. Frosst (CH'r) and F.T. Hagadom (O.S.) were found absent from the ship without leave.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear overhead, hazy about land. Light airs from NNE. Ship swung to flood tide at 9:30. The commanding officer visited officially the French Flag Ship "Flore" and the USS "Minnesota". Touched up ship side with paint.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear overhead, hazy about land; light airs to light breeze from South. Engaged in blackening smoke pipe and touching up seizings with tar. Ship swung to ebb tide at 4.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, gentle breeze from South. Started dynamo at 5 o'clock.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant, gentle breeze from South. Stopped dynamo at 11. Ship swung to flood tide at 11:30.

Offered a reward of $20, each for the apprehension and delivery on board of E.S. Manning (1st C.F.), G.W. Frosst (C. Heaver) and F.T. Hagadorn (O.S.). Shipped G.W. Lindqvist (Sea) for one year.


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off west 23rd street new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

200

1600

2 355

88 2061


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11 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: calms and light airs. Riding to flood tide.

4 to 8 AM. Clear above; hazy around horizong; light airs from South. At 4:30, swung to ebb.

8 Am to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Very light to gentle breeze from S. Barometer falling. At 10:30 swung to the flood tide. The Commanding Officer of the French flagship "Flore" + aide paid an official visit. Frank Otis (Sea.) was discharged from the Naval Service and this vessel, at his own request.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light SW breeze.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light SW breeze. At 5, swung to the ebb tide. G.W. Frosst (C. H'r) and E.S. Manning (1st C.F.) returned to the ship and by order of the Commanding Officer were placed in confinement for safe keeping to await further action. John Brodie (Sea.) returned to the ship having overstayed his liberty. The dynamo started at 5:10.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Heavy dew. Confined Wm. Primrose (O.S.) for safe keeping for attempting to leave the ship without permission. At 11:30 the ship swung to the flood tide. The dynamo stopped at 11:20. The Secretary of the Navy + Judge Rollins visited the ship.

Shipped John Johnson (Sea) for one year.


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off west 23rd street new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

200

1400

1 565

87 1496


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12 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: light SW breeze: heavy dew. At 12:30, finished swinging to the flood tide.

4 to 8 AM. Partially clear: hazy around land: pleasant weather. H.L. Brandis (Sea) and J. Shipley (C H'r) returned on board 13 hours over time. At 5:30, the USS "Despatch" left her anchorage and steamed down the river. At 5:30, swung to the ebb tide.

8 AM to Meridian. Commenced clear, raining at close, gentle breeze from SW. At 10:10, had general muster, F.T. Hagadorn (O. Sea) was absent without leave. At 12:00 ship swung to flood tide. Served out clean hammocks.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly clear, raining last hour; light breeze from SW.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, calm and light breeze from SSW. Started dynamo at 4:20. At 7:30, ship swung to ebb tide.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant, light airs from SSW. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Discharged Wm. Bethel (Sea) at his own request. E.S. Manning (1st C.F.) and G.W. Frosst (C. H'r) were confined on bread and water for five days, for leaving ship without permission. Released Wm. Primrose from confinement.


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off west 23rd street new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

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13 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear overhead. Hazy over land + water. Light SW breeze. At 1:30 swung to flood.

4 to 8 AM. Clear overhead. Haze over land + water. Light SW breeze. At 7, swung to ebb.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant; light to moderate breeze from West to WNW. A party of officers from the French Flag Ship "Flore" visited the ship to inspect appliances. At 9, loosed sail to dry; and at 11:30 furled sail.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle to moderate breeze from WNW. Sent Seine boat to wharf in tow of Steam cutter, and brought off the following articles; viz: 3 boxes Medical Stores; 2 bbls Mineral Sperm Oil, 2 galls Spar Varnish, 5 galls Raw Linseed Oil, 5 galls Boiled Linseed Oil, 5 gals Turpentine, 5 gals Liquid Dryer, 10 lbs Gum Shellac, 200 lbs White Lead, 120 lbs Salt water soap and 1 box glass bottles for water specimens. Ship swung to flood tide at 1:30.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant; moderate to gentle breeze from WNW. Started dynamo at 5:10. Discharged G.W. Frosst (C H'r) and E.S. Manning (1st CF) by reason of bad conduct. Oskar Olsen (Sea) left the ship without permission. Ship swung to ebb tide at 6:30.

8 PM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from WNW. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Shipped for one year George Janssen (Sea) and Adolf Lundburg (Sea).


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west 23rd street new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

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14 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: light WNW and NNW airs. At 2:45, swung to flood tide.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: light NNW airs. Riding to the flood tide: At 7:45, swung to the ebb tide. Oskar Olsen (Sea) returned on board: confined him to await further action: offense, leaving ship without permission. P. Evenson (Cox) and E. Vinsent (Sea) absent, overstaying liberty. Crew scrubbing hammocks. Received fresh provisions for crew.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNW. By order of the Commanding officer Oskar Olsen (Sea) was discharged from the Naval Service and this vessel, for bad conduct.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: Moderate breeze from N. At 3, the ship swung to the flood tide. Received stores in the Equipment and Engineer's Departments.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from N. The dynamo started at 5:20. At 7:30, the ship swung to the ebb.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from N. The dynamo stopped at 11.

Shipped for one year Martin Larsen (O.S.), Cornelius McKeown (C. H'r), William Halloran (C. H'r), Thomas Hansen (O.S.). Rated Thomas Hansen Seaman. A. Olam (Ar. Gr) absent, overstaying liberty.


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off west 23rd street new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

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15 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold: light increasing to gentle N. breeze. Riding to the ebb tide: at 3:15, swung to the flood tide.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: gentle NW breeze. Riding to the flood tide. At end of watch high water.

8 AM to Merid. Clear and pleasant; light breeze from NE. E. Vinsint (Sea), A. Olsen (Qr. Gr.) and P. Evenson (Cox) returned aboard ship.

Merid to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from NNW. Low water at 3.40. Received 100 electric lights and eight wick ladders for lanterns.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant; light breeze to light airs from NNW. Started dynamo at 5.10.

8 PM to Mid. Clear and pleasant; light airs from NNW. High water at 9 o'clock. Stopped dynamo at 11. The Commanding officer of the USS Minnesota visited the ship.

Julius Wall (Sea) and Thos. Hansen (Lds) absent, overstaying liberty.


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off west 23rd new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

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1 1045

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16 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cool. Calm and NNW airs. The ship swung to the flood at 3:45.

4 to 8 AM. Partly clear first hour, cloudy overhead remainder of watch. Very light SW breeze.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy: gentle SW breeze. At 9:45 swung to the ebb tide. Draft of ship; 10' 8" forward; 12' 11" Aft. Discharged W. Thomas (W.R.Cook) his services being no longer required.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy: gentle WSW breeze. Riding to the ebb tide.

4 to 8 PM. Cloudy: gentle WSW breeze. At 4:20, started dynamo. At 4:15, swung to the flood tide.

8 PM to Midnight. Cloudy: gentle WSW breeze. Riding to the flood tide; at 10, swung to the ebb tide. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Shipped Fritz Jacobs (Lds) for one year.


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off west 23rd street new york and at sea

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

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17 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly cloudy; gentle breeze from SW.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy and hazy; gentle breeze from SW. Ship swung to flood tide at 4:15.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear overhead. Haze over land + water. Moderate to gentle WSW breeze. The Training Ship "Minnesota" left her mooring and went alongside of 27th St. wharf. Making preparations for sea. Hoisted steamers. At 10 o'clock the ship swung to the ebb tide. At 10:50 got underway and stood down North river. Standing out New York Harbor. At end of watch entering Swash Channel. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 70.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy; gentle to moderate breeze from NW. At 1:05 made all sail. At 1:10 Scotland Light Ship being 1/4 mile on port beam, and ship on course S 1/2 E (pc) put over Pat log, it registered 46.8. At 3:04 changed course to S 7/8 W (PL 64.8). At 4, pat. log registered 73.5. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 71.

4 to 6 PM. Cloudy: gentle NW breeze backing to WNW 2d hour: smooth sea. Course S 7/8 W (pc). At 5:30, made Barnegat light W 1/2 N (Mag): at end of watch it bore WNW 1/2 W (Mag). At 4:35, started dynamo. At end of watch, taff log 92.1. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 72.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from W + N. At 7:45 lost sight of Barnegat light bearing (pc) NNW 1/2 W: ship's head S 7/8 W. At 8, changed course S X W pat log 10.4. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 72 1/2.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear; about 10:30, clouds banked up to N'd, cleared away during last hour. Light breeze from West to North. At 8:15 took in and furled square sail. At 10:40 took in and furled outer jib and main sail. Stopped dynamo at 11. Sighted a steamer standing to E'd, also pilot boat No. 17. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 7.5. Pat log at end of watch 46. When wind was West noticed strong odor of burning pine wood.

On leaving port the following men were absent without leave and were declared deserters from the date opposite their names: Frank F. Hagadorn (O.S.) October 10th. Wm. Primrose (O.S.) October 13th. Thomas Hansen (Sea) October 15th. Rated James Carter (Lds) to ord Seaman. Rated Edward Goss (C. H'r) to (2nd C.F.)


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at sea off delaware chesapeake bays

Lat 37.20, Long -74.47

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18 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; light ENE breeze 1st part; light variable airs 2d part. Course S by W (pc). At 3:30 hauled down jib and staysail. At end of watch taff log 81.8. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 71.5.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy greater part of watch. Light SW breeze first half, hauling to WSW second hour and increasing in force. At 7:30 set jib, staysail and spanker. At end of watch pat. log registered 15.9. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 71.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy and hazy. Moderate breeze from WSW to West. Course S by W. At 8:40 set main sail. At 8:48 changed course SW by S (PL 23.1). At noon pat log registered 48. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 71.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear above: hazy around horizon: Stiff W breeze veering to NW 3'd hour of watch. Course SW by S (pc). At 12:55 hauled down jib and staysail, brailed up spanker. At 1, taff log 55.8, sounded in 430 fathoms, green mud (Station No. 2263) and at 1:30 put over the large beam trawl veering to 700 fathoms on dredge rope: at 1:52, trawl down. At 2:30 commenced heaving in: at 2:45 trawl on board; it contained nothing. At 2:50, sounded in 167 fathoms, gray sand (Station No. 2264) and at 3:15 put over the large beam trawl veering to 300 fathoms on dredge rope: at 3:27, trawl down. At 3:53 began heaving in. Av. steam 47. Av. revolutions 67.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant. Moderate NW breeze. At 4:05 sounded in 70 fathoms, small machine, green mud and gravel Station No. 2265. At 4:18 hoisted out trawl: at 4:27 trawl on bottom having veered 200 fathoms on dredge rope. At 4:46 began heaving in and at 4:30 landed trawl. At 5, sounded in 54 fathoms coarse gravel Hyd No 559. At 5:05 started ahead, course S x W 1/4 W, pat log 55.8. Dynamo started at 5:10: at 5:15 made all sail, except flying jib and spanker. At end of watch pat. log read 64.4. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 71.

6 to 8 PM. Clear overhead, slightly hazy about horizon; moderate breeze from NNW to North. Course S by W 1/4 W. At 6:10 hauled down jib and staysail. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 72.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear above: light haze around horizon: moderate NE breeze: moderate sea. Course S by W 1/4 W (pc). At 11, stopped dynamo. At end of watch, taff log 22.2. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 73.9.


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at sea off cape hatteras

Lat 35.33, Long

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19 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light + gentle NE breeze. Passed several steamers bound to the Nd. At 1:30 changed course to S 1/4 W pat log 36.6. At 2, pat log 11, changed course to S X W 1/4 W. Set jib at 2:10. At end of watch pat log read 60.7. Av. steam 30. Av. revolutions 74.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant, stiff breeze from NE. Course S by W 1/4 W. At 4:40 sighted Cape Hatteras light bearing West. Clewed up and furled sail. At 6:00 stopped (PL 79.4). Sounded in 111 fathoms, fine sand, mud + broken shells. Dredge No. 2266; at 6:15 put over small beam trawl; at 6:29 stopped veering 200 fathoms; at 6:50 commenced heaving up; 6:56, trawl aboard; 6:57 sounded in 68 fathoms, gray sand. Dredge No. 2267; at 7:06 put over trawl. 7:20 trawl on bottom 200 fathoms out. 7:43 commenced heaving up; 7:52 trawl aboard. At 7:58 sounded 68 fathoms, gray mud + sand. Dredge No. 2268. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 72.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: stiff NE breeze veering to ENE 2'd hour; gradually decreasing in force to a gentle breeze. At 8:18, put over the tangles veering to 200 fathoms on the dredge rope (Station No. 2268): at 8:35 tangles down: at 8:55 commenced heaving in: at 9:03 tangles on board. At 9:05 sounded in 48 fathoms, coarse gray + black sand (Station No. 2269) and at 9:15 put over the tangles veering to 150 fathoms on dredge rope; at 9:22, tangles down: at 9:33, commenced heaving in: at 9:37, tangles up. At 9:38, sounded in 32 fathoms, fine gray sand, black specks (Station No. 2270) and at 10:20, put over the dredge veering to 100 fathoms on dredge rope: at 10:29 dredge down: at 10:40 commenced heaving up: at 10:44, up. At 10:46, sounded in 26 fathoms, coarse gray sand, broken shells (Station No. 2271) and at 10:50, put over the small beam trawl veering to 72 fathoms on dredge rope: at 10:58 down: at 11:15, commenced heaving in: at 11:17, up. At 11:20, started ahead course WNW (pc), taff log 79.4. At 11:58, taff log 84.5 sounded in 15 fathoms, coarse gray sand broken shells (Station No. 2272). Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 67.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and warm. Gentle NE breeze. At 12:02 trawl was on bottom having veered to 58 fathoms on dredge rope: at 12:19 began heaving in and at 12:22 landed trawl. At 12:25 started ahead (pat log 84.5) course WSW. At 12:40 sighted Cape Hatteras light house bearing WSW 1/4 W (mag). At 12:45 (pat log 87.5) stopped and sounded in 17 fathoms of water, gray sand, black specks, broken shells. Station No. 2273: at 12:50 hoisted out small beam trawl: at 12:55 on bottom heaving veered to 50 fathoms on dredge rope: At 1:10 began heaving in and at 1:14 landed trawl. At 1:15 started ahead WSW (pat log 87.5). At 1:23 stopped (pat log 88.5) and sounded in 16 fathoms, gray sand, black specks, broken shells. Station No. 2274: at 1:27 hoisted out the Blake dredge: at 1:30 dredge on bottom having veered to 45 fathoms on dredge rope: at 1:40 began heaving in and at 1:45 landed trawl. At 1:45 sounded in 16 fathoms of water, gray sand, black specks, broken shells, Station No. 2275. Lost a 25 lb. lead by the parting of stray line: the turns lipped off the drum and was cut by the axle. At 1:50 hoisted out ships dredge with small mud bag tailed on: at 1:55 dredge on bottom having veered to 45 fathoms on dredge rope. At 2:04 began heaving in and at 2:08 landed dredge. At 2:09, sounded in 16 fathoms gray sand, black specks, broken shells Station No 2276: at 2:12 hoisted out the two dredges and at 2:17 they were on the bottom having veered to 45 fathoms on dredge rope. At 2:30 began heaving in and at 2:32 landed dredges. At 2:34 sounded in 16 fathoms, gray sand, black specks, broken shells Station No. 2277; at 2:37 hoisted out same dredges, and at 2:41 dredges on bottom having veered to 45 fathoms on dredge rope: at 2:55 began heaving in and at 2:57 landed dredges. At 2:59 sounded in 16 fathoms Station No. 2278, bottom gray sand, black specks, broken shells: at 3:10 hoisted


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19 October 1884

out same dredges, and at 3:14 dredges on bottom having veered 62 fathoms on dredge rope; at 3:30 began heaving in and at 3:35 landed dredges. At 3:36 sounded in 16 fathoms Station No. 2279, gray sand, black specks and broken shells; at 3:45 hoisted out large beam trawl; at 3:48 stopped veering at 45 fathoms: trawl on bottom. Working to the WSW, except Station No. 2275 when we dredged WNW. All the soundings taken with small machine. Av. steam 49. Av. revolutions 67. At end of watch Cape Hatteras bore SW X W 1/4 W, mag.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant, gentle to light breeze from NE. At 4:07 trawl on board. 4:12 sounded in 16 fathoms, gray sand, black specks, broken shells Dredge No. 2280. 4:15 put over large beam trawl. 4:19 trawl down, 45 fathoms out; 4:26 commenced to heave up; 4:32 trawl aboard; 4:35 sounded in 16 fathoms, gray sand, black specks Dredge No. 2281. 4:52 put over trawl, 4:56 trawl down, 45 fathoms out; 5:10 commenced heaving up, 5:13 trawl aboard. 5:14 sounded in 14 fathoms, black sand, Dredge No. 2282. 5:22 put over trawl; 5:25 trawl down, 40 fathoms out: at 5:27 started dynamo. 5:37 commenced to heave up, 5:39 trawl aboard. 5:41 sounded in 14 fathoms, gray sand, Dredge No. 2283; 5:48 put over trawl: 5:51 trawl down, 45 fathoms out. Av. steam 48

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: light NE breeze. At 6:04 commenced heaving in; at 6:07 trawl on board. At 6:11 sounded in 13 fathoms, coarse gray sand, black specks (Station No. 2284) and at 6:16 put over the beam trawl veering to 45 fathoms on dredge rope: at 6:19 trawl down; at 6:34 commenced heaving in: at 6:36 trawl up. At 6:40 sounded in 13 fathoms, coarse gray sand (Station No. 2285) and at 6:48 put over the trawl veering to 40 fathoms on dredge rope: at 6:53 trawl down; at 7:09 commenced heaving in: at 7:12 trawl up. At 7:15 sounded in 11 fathoms, coarse gray sand (Station No 2286) and at 7:16 put over trawl veering to 60 fathoms on dredge rope; at 7:25, down: at 7:37 commenced heaving in: at 7:41 trawl up. At 7:45, started ahead E 1/2 N (pc), taff log 88.5. At end of watch, taff log 90.2. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 60.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from E. At 9:05 stopped and hove to with head to the S'd (pat log 98.4). Got a cast of the lead in 15 fms of water. Drift lead showed a slight SW current. Ship drifting to the Sd + Wd. At 9, Hatteras light bore SW 1/4 W, ships head S x W, at end of watch Hatteras light bore SW, ships head S x W. Dynamo stopped at 11. Several steamers and sailing vessels passed during watch. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 62.


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at sea off cape hatteras

Lat 35.53, Long -71.07

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44 1696


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20 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from East to ESE. Lying to off Hatteras light; ship drifting slowly to WSW. At end of watch, light bore SW 1/2 S, ship's head S by W 3/4 W. Sounding at intervals during watch, getting 15 fms. Sighted two steamers standing to Nd + Ed and one standing to Sd. Av. steam 48.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant; light ESE airs; smooth sea. Engines stopped: drifting 1st part of watch. At 4:12, started ahead SSW 1/2 W (pc), taff log 98.5. At 5:05, taff log 5.6, sounded in 12 fms. Stood closer in shore and at 6:15, sounded in 7 fms, coarse sand (Station No. 2287). At 6:20 put over the beam trawl veering to 30 fathoms on dredge rope: at 6:23 trawl down: at 6:39 commenced heaving in: at 6:42, trawl up. At 6:45, sounded in 7 1/2 fms, coarse sand broken shells (Station No 2288) and a t6:55 put over the beam trawl veering to 30 fms on dredge rope: at 6:57, trawl down: at 7:12, commenced to heav in: at 7:15, trawl up. At 7:16, sounded in 7 fms, coarse sand black specks (Station No 2289) and at 7:21, put over the beam trawl veering to 30 fms on dredge rope: at 7:24, trawl down: at 7:39, commenced to heave in: at 7:42, trawl up. At 7:43, sounded in 9 3/4 fms, coarse sand broken shells (Station No 2290). At 7:50, put over the beam trawl veering to 40 fms on dredge rope: at 7:53, trawl down. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 60.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light ESE breeze. Engaged in running a line of Stations E 1/2 N (intervals 3 miles) beginning in-shore in 7 fms. At 8:11, began heaving in and at 8:13 landed trawl. At 8:15, started ahead E 1/2 N pat log 5.7. At 8:45 stopped (pat log 9.7) and sounded in 15 fms, gray sand black specks and broken shells Station No 2291: at 8:49, hoisted out large beam trawl and at 8:53 trawl on bottom having veered 45 fms on dredge rope: at 9:06, began heaving in and at 9:08, landed trawl. At 9:10, started ahead E 1/2 N (pat log 9.7) and at 9:32, stopped and sounded (pat log 12.7) in 17 fms, gray + black sand broken shells Station No 2292. Got out port boom and towing nets: at 9:36 hoisted out large beam trawl: at 9:39 trawl on bottom having veered to 50 fms on dredge rope: at 9:45 observed several schools of surface fish, probably 'jumping mulletts': at 9:52 began heaving in and at 9:55 landed trawl. At 9:58 started ahead E 1/2 N (pat log 12.7). At 10:05 stopped and sounded in 18 fms, coarse sand and broken shells: pat log 15.7. Station No 2293: at 10:28 hoisted out large beam trawl: at 10:30 trawl on bottom having veered to 60 fms on dredge rope: at 10:50 began heaving in and at 10:54 landed trawl. At 10:55 started ahead E 1/2 N, pat log 15.7. At 11:18 stopped, pat log 18.7, at 11:19 sounded in 19 fms, coarse gray sand Station 2294: at 11:21 hoisted out large beam trawl; on bottom at 11:24 veering 60 fms on dredge rope: at 11:35 began heaving in and at 11:39 landed trawl. At 11:40 started ahead E 1/2 N, pat log 18.7. Stopped at 12, pat log 21.17. Observed a yellowish discoloration on surface. Specimens taken showed oil + fish scales. Observed two large turtles during watch. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 70.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and warm, light airs from SE. At 12:05, sounded in 22 fms, coarse gray sand black specks Dredge No 2295. 12:07, put over large beam trawl and trawled to S 1/2 W: at 12:11 trawl down, 70 fms out: 12:33 commenced to heave-in; 12:36 trawl aboard. At 12:38 started ahead course E 1/2 N (PL 21.7); at 1:12 sounded (PL 26.7) in 27 fms, coarse yellow sand, Dredge No 2296; 1:19 put over large trawl; 1:23 trawl down, 80 fms out; 1:43 commenced heaving up; 1:45 trawl aboard. At 1:47 ahead, coarse E 1/2 N. 2:18 sounded (PL 30.7) in 49 fms, black mud + broken shells. Dredge No 2297; 2:23 put over trawl; 2:30 trawl on bottom 50 fms out; 2:43 commenced to heave in; 2:46 trawl aboard; 2:53 sounded in 80 fms, black mud sand broken shells, Dredge No 2298; at 3:08 put over trawl and trawled to NE; at 3:17 trawl down, 200 fms out; 3:41 commenced heaving up; 3:49 trawl aboard. At 3:52 sounded in 296 fms, black mud. Av. steam 48. Av. revolutions 62. Several sail in sight during watch.

4 to 6 PM. Partially clear: pleasant: light SE breeze. At 4:06 put over the beam trawl (Station No 2299) veering to 400 fms on dredge rope: at 4:25, trawl down: at 4:48, commenced to heave in: at 5, trawl up. At 5, started dynamo. At 5:05, started ahead ESE (pc) taff log 30.6. At 5:19, taff log 32.6, sounded in 671 fathoms. Expended 1 Negretta Zambra thermometer, 1.25 lb lead, 1 small lead, 33 fms, large sounding wire, lost on account of wire being paid out after lead had reached bottom.


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20 October 1884

small sharks - 2

At 5:45 put over beam trawl, at end of watch 300 fms: out on dredge rope. Av. steam 45.

6 to 8 PM. Partly clear. Light SE breeze. At 6:30 the trawl on bottom having veered to 900 fathoms on dredge rope. Trawling to the Nd + Ed. At 7:10 started heaving in and at 7:37 landed trawl. Hove to repairing engines. Engaged in squid + shark fishing. Av. steam 45.

8 PM to Midnight. Partly cloudy, light breeze from SE. At 9, engines were reported ready, started ahead on course SSW 3/4 W (PL 32.6). Pat log at end of watch 57.2. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 68. Stopped dynamo at 11.

In the morning stood for Hatteras light, until the small light on the point was raised; when the course was shifted WSW 1/2 W for shoal water. Caught + iced two small sharks during the day.


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at sea off the north carolina coast

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21 October 1884

At 5:30 lost sight of Hatteras light from deck house

Experimenting with submarine photographic apparatus


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at sea and in potomac river

Lat 42.2, Long 41.7


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22 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant very heavy dew. At one sighted Currituck light from masthead ships head NW 3/4 N. At 3 sighted Cape Henry and Cape Charles bearing west + NW (mag). Ship's head NW 3/4 N. At 3.55 (pat log 83.4) changed course to W x S. At end of watch pat log read 84.2. Average steam 50 Average revolutions 76.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from SSW. Course W by S. At 6, Cape Henry light bore South; hauled in P.L. it registered 2.5, changed course to West and from this time standing up Chesapeake Bay, conned by the Navigator. At 6:15 made all sail except main sail. At end of watch New Point Comfort lighthouse, bore NW 1/2 W (mag). Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 77.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: gentle SSW breeze. Standing up Chesapeake Bay steering courses by the light houses; at 8:25, New Point Comfort light abeam: at 8:57, Wolf Trap light abeam: at 9:12, Rappahannock light abeam. At end of watch rounding Smith's Point, standing into Potomac R. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 80.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear greater part of watch. Cloudy last hour. Blowing a fresh SSW breeze in squalls. Standing up the Potomac. At 12:45 Point Lookout bore abeam. at 2:40 took in and furled square sails. At 2:55 immediately ahead Blackistone Island. At end of watch, immediately abreast upper Kettlebottom buoy. Average steam 50. Average revolutions 81.

4 to 6 PM. Cloudy and threatening; wind in moderate squalls first hour from SSW. About 5:10 ship struck by a violent squall from West, followed by rain. Standing up the Potomac conned by Navigator, at 4:21 Lower Cedar Pt. light house abeam; at 4:50 Mathias Pt light house abeam; at 5:00 Upper Cedar Pt light house abeam. At 5Z:03 started dynamo; unbent staysail. At 5:10 took in jib and spanker; at 5:25 anchored between Matomkin and Maryland Points in 5 1/4 fathoms, 15 fms on port chain. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 80.

6 to 8 PM. Cloudy and rain: light SSW breeze.

From 8 PM to Midnight. Overcast, drizzling rain. Light SSW breeze first hour shifting to NW in a squall second hour and remaining from latter direction rest of watch. The dynamo stopped at 11. At 8:30 the ship swung to the ebb tide.

Discharged from the ship + service C.D. Hall (W.R.S.) his term of enlistment having expired.


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23 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly cloudy, wind in moderate squalls from NW first half of watch, light rains from NW at close. Ship swinging to the flood tide at 4.

4 to 8 AM. Passing cloud: light increasing to gentle NNE breeze. Riding to the flood tide. At 6:05, got up anchor and stood up the Potomac River. At end of watch nearly abreast of Indian Head. Av. steam 50 Av. revolutions 78.

From 8 AM to Meridian. Clear and cool Blowing a fresh breeze in squalls from the N'd + W'd. Standing up the Potomac River to Washington. At 9.15 abreast Ft. Washington. At 10.25 made fast to Navy Yard Wharf abreast East ship house slip. At 11 loosed sail to a buntline. Unbent gear and made preparations for unbending sail. Average steam 50. Average revolutions 80.

From Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and cool. Moderate NNW breeze. Engaged in cleaning ship outside and overhauling sail rooms. At 3.40 unbent sails and stowed them below.

From 4 to 8 PM. Clear and cool. Moderate NW breeze. The dynamo started at 5.

From 8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cool. Moderate NW breeze. The dynamo stopped at 11.

Shipped C.D. Hall (Lds) for one year + rated him W.R. Steward.


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24 October 1884

Lt. A. G. Baker - left the ship for one month's leave of absence

Sent specimens to the National Museum

Michael Sheehan (O.S.) - stated he shipped him for one year and rated him Seaman


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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25 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cool, light breeze from SW.

4 to 8 AM. Partly cloudy, light breeze from SW.

8 AM to Meridian. Passing clouds: light SW breeze veering to NNW 3d hour. Crew general cleaning.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle NNW breeze. At 2, the U.S.F.C. St'r Fish Hawk came up to the yard and made fast to the coal wharf.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: light NNW breeze. At 5, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: light NNW breeze. Dynamo running during watch.


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navy yard washington dc

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26 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold: light NNW airs. At 12:15, stopped dynamo.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and cold: light NNW airs.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: light breeze from NE. At 10, mustered crew.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: light airs from West.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: light airs from SE. Started dynamo at 4:25.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant light airs from SE. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Discharged A. Larsen (Cox) his term of service having expired. Ship's draft 10' 1" forward, 12' 7 1/2" aft. Shipped S.O. Binau (Sea) for one year.


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27 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly cloudy, light airs from SE.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy, calm. Commenced to break out fore hold.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast: light WSW airs. Crew engaged in breaking out and re-stowing fore hold (starboard side) + laboratory store-room: rattling down fore rigging: blacking fore topsail sheets: scraping gig: repairing steam cutter's dolphin. Transferred to U.S.F.C. Str. Fish Hawk one (1) 200 lb. powder tank: 50 charges 3 in. B.L.H., 15 shell, 15 shrapnel, 60 brass friction primers, 30 Boxer fuses, 1 cutter, 14 lbs. of powder for shell charges. Shipped M.A. Larsen (Sea) for one year and rated him coxswain.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy: light WSW breeze backing to SW 3d hour. Crew engaged in breaking out and re-stowing fore hold (port side) and laboratory store-room: rattling down fore rigging: repairing steam cutter's dolphin: scraping gig.

4 to 8 PM. Partially clear: calms and light airs. At 4:30 started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Partially clear; light variable airs, first part: overcast: gentle SW breeze 2'd part. At 11, stopped dynamo.


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navy yard washington dc

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28 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast: drizzling rain, 2d part: light SW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast: drizzling rain at intervals: light SW breeze.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and rainy; light breeze from SW. Hoved up both bow chains and overhauled them; cleaned bildge under lockers. Engaged scraping spars and blocks.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast: raining at intervals; light breeze from SW first half of watch, then hauled to NNW, and increased to gentle breeze. Overhauled suction pipe of forecastle pump. Paid below st'b'd chain and at work blacking port chain. Discharged Daniel Allen (C. Hold) and J.F. Harris (Q'r M) by reason of own request. Let water out of port boiler.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast: light breeze from NNW. Started dynamo at 4:15.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast + cloudy. Calm. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Watered ship from Navy Yard hydrant.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

140

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3 1721


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29 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy and calm.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy, light to gentle breeze from East.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and rainy: light E breeze. Crew engaged in blacking and re-stowing port chain: repairing Steam cutter's dolphins; scraping gig. Discharged E. Vinsent (Sea) and P. Evensen (Cox) on account of expiration of enlistment.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast: drizzling rain: light NE breeze. At 3:45, started dynamo. The U.S.F.C. St'r Fish Hawk shifted berth from the coal wharf to one opposite West ship house.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast: drizzling rain: light NE breeze. Dynamo running during watch.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast: drizzling rain: light NE airs. At 11:30, stopped dynamo.

Rated Carl Hansen (Sea) to Q'r Master, and Karl Arnessen (Sea) to Capt. of Hold.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

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30 October 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast: misty: light NE airs.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast: misty: drizzling rain at intervals.

8 Am to Meridian. Overcast and rainy; light airs from East. Shipped Petter Evensen, for 1 year, as Seaman. He was afterwards rated coxswain.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and rainy; light airs from East. Started dynamo at 3:35.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast and rainy: light airs from East to NE.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and cloudy; light airs from NE. Stopped dynamo at 11.


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31 October 1884

J. Kirk - reported expiration of enlistment

J. Anderson - reported expiration of enlistment

Julius Wall - discharged because services were no longer needed



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1884


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1 November 1884

L. W. Garrett - reported for duty and was granted one weeks leave of absence

August Olsen - was discharged from the Naval Service, his term of enlistment having expired

J. Bergesen - granted leave of absence until Nov 6th

F. Doran - granted leave of absence until Nov 6th

M. Nugent - granted leave of absence until Nov 6th

J. T. Nee - granted leave of absence until Nov 5th

A. Johnson - granted leave of absence until Nov 8th

John Andersen - shipped for one year


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2 November 1884

U.S.F.C Str. Fish Hawk - left the wharf and steamed down the river

Lieut. Com'd'r J. L. Tauner - went on leave of absence

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from SW.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant, hazy about land; light airs from SW.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: light SW airs. At 10, mustered crew and inspected ship. The U.S.F.C. Str. Fish Hawk left the wharf and steamed down the river.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear: light SW airs, 1st part: gradually clouding over: light NE airs, 2d part.

4 to 8 PM. Partially clear: pleasant: light NE breeze. Lieut. Com'd'r Z.L. Tanner, U.S.N. went on leave of absence. At 4:10, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: light NE breeze. At 11, stopped dynamo.


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3 November 1884

Lat , Long

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: light NE airs.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: calm.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant, light airs from East. Engaged in painting ship: setting up head stay and rattling down fore rigging. W.C. Carrico (C. H'r) was found to be absent from the ship without permission.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, light airs from East. Engaged painting ship, and rattling down.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, calm and light airs from ESE. Started dynamo at 4:50.

8 PM to Midnight. Cloudy; rainy last half: light airs from East. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Offered a reward of $20 for the apprehension and delivery on board of W.C. Carrico (C. H'r).

Engaged in painting ship

Engaged in painting ship

W.G Garrico - Apprehension and delivery


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4 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and rainy, light airs from East.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast, cloudy and foggy; light airs from East. H.R. King, machinist of the watch, left the ship without permission, and remained absent until sent for by master-at-arms; he was confined to his quarters to await action of Com'd'g officer.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast: drizzling rain: foggy: calm and light airs. Flushed forward bilges and examined sluice gates of collison bulkheads.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and misty: drizzling rain at intervals: calm and light airs. Crew scraping gig: scrubbed off grass from water line.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast and misty: light SE airs, 1st part: veering to SW 2d part. At 4:35, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and misty, 1st part: gradually clearing 2d part: light SW breeze gradually veering to NW; increasing in force to a stiff breeze and blowing in squalls. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Placed H.R. King (Mach) under arrest for leaving ship without permission while on duty.

Commences and until 4 am. Overcast and rainy, light airs from East.

4 to 8 am. Overcast, cloudy and foggy; light airs from East.

8 am to meridian. Overcast; drizzling rain; foggy; calm and light airs.

Meridian to 4 pm. Overcast and misty; drizzling rain at intervals; calm and light airs.

4 to 8 pm. Overcast an misty; light SE airs its part; veering to SW second part.

8 pm to midnight. Overcast and misty 1st part; gradually clearing 2nd part; light SW breeze gradually veering to NW, increasing in force to a stiff breeze and blowing in squalls.


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5 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Passing clouds: stiff NW breeze increasing in frequent squalls, 1st part; wind decreasing in force 2d part.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: light NW breeze, 1st part: backing WNW 2d part.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and cool, moderate to stiff breeze from WNW. Engaged in painting ship outside, and rattling down.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, moderate to stiff breeze from NW.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and cool, stiff to moderate breeze from NW. Started dynamo at 4:30.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cold, light breeze from NW. Stopped dynamo at 11.


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6 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold, light breeze from NW.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and cold, light airs from NW.

8 AM to Meridian. Passing clouds: occasional light snow squalls: moderate NW breeze increasing at frequent intervals to a very fresh breeze. Crew painting water line (port side): rattling down fore rigging.

Meridian to 4 PM. Passing clouds: stiff NW breeze. Lowered steam launch and hoisted on wharf for repairs: took out gig's boiler, landed it on wharf for repairs. F. Doran (2 CF), J. Bergeson (1 CF), M. Nugent (2 CF) returned from leave of absence.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle NW breeze, 1st part: veering to NNW and decreasing in force, 2d part. At 4:30, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cold: light NNW airs. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Ensign C.J. Boush reported for duty before the board of 'Examination for Promotion', in obedience to orders from the acting Secretary of the Navy.

M. Nugent - REturned from leave of absence

F. Doran - REturned from leave of absence

J. Bergesen - REturned from leave of absence

Ensign C.J. Boush - Reported for duty before the board of examination per order of the Secretary of the Navy

M. Nugent - REturned from leave of absence

F. Doran - REturned from leave of absence

J. Bergesen - REturned from leave of absence

Ensign C.J. Boush - Reported for duty before the board of examination per order of the Secretary of the Navy

M. Nugent - REturned from leave of absence

F. Doran - REturned from leave of absence

J. Bergesen - REturned from leave of absence

Ensign C.J. Boush - Reported for duty before the board of examination per order of the Secretary of the Navy


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7 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold: calm and light NW airs.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and cold: light WSW airs.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and cold. Light SW breeze. Painting St'b'd water line, and breaking out fore hold. Sam'l M. McAvoy (Mach) absent from ship without leave.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and cold. Light to gentle breeze from SW. Cleaned out and re-stowed fore hold; set up main stays and transferred dredging rope from berth-deck reel to spar deck capstan.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and cold; light airs and breeze from SW. Started dynamo at 4.50.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cold: light airs and breeze from SW by W. Sam'l M. McAvoy (Mach) returned on board. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Ensign L.M. Garrett returned from leave.

Sam'l M. McAvoy - absent without leave

Ensign L. M. Garrett - returned from leave


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8 November 1884

hazy around land

hazy around land

hazy around land

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear, cold - calm.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and calm, very hazy around horizon.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear above: hazy around land: calms and light airs. Crew general cleaning. Painters from shore at work in cabin. A. Johnson (Sea) returned from leave of absence.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear above: hazy around land: light NNW breeze. Painters from shore at work in cabin.

4 to 8 PM. Clear above: hazy around land: light NNW airs. At 4.30, started dynamo. E. Keogan (1 CF) returned, 12 hours over time.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cold: calms and light airs. At 11, stopped dynamo.


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coal: 1 tons 85 lbs - used

coal: 8 tons 1586 lbs - remaining


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9 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold: calm.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and cold: calm.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: calm - light airs from ESE to E. Called all hands to muster at 10.00. W.C. Carrico (C H'r) absent without leave. Henry R. King (Mach) was this day released from arrest and discharged from this ship and the naval service, his services being no longer required. At 9:45 the "Lookout" came in and made fast at wharf.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear calm and pleasant.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: calm - occasional light airs from SE. Started dynamo at 4:10.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cold - calm. Stopped dynamo at 11:00.


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10 November 1884

hazy around land

very hazy around land

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold: calm - occasional light airs from ENE.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and cold. Hazy around horizon. Calm - light ENE airs.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear above: hazy around land: calm and light SW airs. Crew engaged in holy stoning poop deck; scraping dory's davits: reeling on dredge rope: cleaning out and re-stowing laboratory store room: hoisted out steam launch's boiler and engine. Received 18 30 lb sounding shot. Rated John Bergesen (1st CF) to 1st C. Machinist from to-day. The U.S.F.C. Str: "Lookout" left the wharf and steamed down the river. Painters from shore at work in cabin. Shipped John Magill as landsman from to-day.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear above: hazy around land: light SW airs. Crew engaged in scraping dory's davits; setting up and rattling down fore topmast rigging; re-splicing dredge rope at 1850 fathoms from bitter end: holy stoning poop decks; cleaning out and re-stowing laboratory store room. Painters from shore at work in cabin.

4 to 8 PM. Clear above: hazy around land: light SW airs. At 4:10, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear above: very hazy around land light SW airs. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Lieut. Bouidt J.L. Tanner - Under the Command

, Paintings shone at work in cabin shipped John Magille as Laudsman from to-day

Crew scraping dory's lavito; setting up adn rattling down fone top mask rigging; re-splicing dredge rope at 1850 fathoms from bitter end; holy stoning poop deck; cleaning out and re-stowing laboratory stone room. Painters from shone at work in cabin.

Very hazy around lava light. All stopped dynamo.


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Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

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500

1 160

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11 November 1884

misty around land

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear above: misty arond land: light SW airs.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy and foggy: calm and light SW airs.

8 AM to Meridian. Commences foggy and hazy, clearing during watch; light airs to gentle breeze from W to W by N. Blacking down rigging and overhauling dredge rope. Shipped Thos. Howell (1 CF) for one (1) year. Painters from shore at work in cabin.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear, warm, + pleasant - hazy. Gentle N W'ly breeze. At 4:00 U.S.S. Powhatan came in and made fast at wharf.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant - hazy around horizon. Light airs from NW first hour; calm remainder of watch. Finished reeling up dredge rope having 4295 fms on reel. Started dynamo at 4:15.

8 PM to Midnight. Mostly clear - pleasant - calm. Stopped dynamo at 11:00.

Shipped Benj. E. Berkeley (C. Heaver) for one year.

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12 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly clear - pleasant. Calm.

4 to 8 AM. Partly clear - foggy and hazy. Calm first part, light airs and breeze latter part.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly clear: light airs from N backing to WNW 3d hour. Crew engaged in painting poop deck: rattling down foretopmast riggind: scraping skylight gratings. Painters from ashore at work in cabin.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: light WNW airs. Crew engaged in painting upper deck and scraping skylight gratings. Painters from shore at work in cabin.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: calm. At 4:25, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: calm. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Wm. L. Watson (1st CF) went on leave for ten days.


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Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

100

300

1650

5 316

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 100 gallons.

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 300 "

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours tons 1650 lbs.

Coal remaining on hand at Noon 5"316"


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13 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy: calm: fog closed in during 3d hour of watch.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and foggy: calm.

8 Am to Meridian. Commences overcast and foggy, clearing during watch. Light airs from WSW. Painting yards and foremast. Painters finishing in cabin. Wm. C. Carrico (C. H'r) is declared a deserter from this ship and the Naval Service from the 3rd inst.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: hazy: light airs from WNW. Finished painting yards and mast and scraping gratings. Rec'd in Scientific Dept. 44 rubber buffers for accumulator.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: hazy: light airs from WNW. Started dynamo at 4:07.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: calm.

Dynamo stopped at 11.


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Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

150

150

1700

4 856


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14 November 1884

hazy and smoky around horizon

hazyaround horizon

hazy around horizon

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: calm.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: hazy and smoky around horizon. Light airs from SW.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear above: hazy around horizon: calm and light SW airs. Crew painting mainmast: painters from shore at work in cabin. Received 15 shell (empty), 15 Shrapnel (empty), 50 charges, 1 sponge and rammer for 3" B.L.R. also 30 Boxer fuzes, 1 fuze cutter, 14 lbs. shell powder, 60 metal friction primers, 1-8oz x 1-2 1/2 oz: powder measure from Ord. Dept. Navy Yard. Received 12 Lamp chimneys, 1 matching plane + 2 carpenters pencils.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear above: hazy around horizon: calm and light SW airs. Crew painting spanker boom: painters from shore at work in cabin and wardroom.

4 to 8 PM. Clear above: hazy around horizon: calm and light S'ly airs. At 4:35, started dynamo. Filled starboard water tank from hydrant. Ensign C.J. Boush reported return from Examination for promotion.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: calm. At 11, stopped dynamo.


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150

800

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800

1850

3 1246


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15 November 1884

hazy around horizon

very hazy around horizon

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: calm.

4 to 8 AM. Clear above: hazy around horizon: calm. The U.S.S. Powhatan winded ship.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear overhead: very hazy around horizon: calm. Painters from shore at work in wardroom and chartroom. At 10, started fires under port boiler. Lieut-Com'd'r Z.L. Tanner returned from leave of absence. Hauled fires under starb'd boiler.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: calm. Received in Equip. Dept. 24 coal baskets.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: light airs from SE. At 4:30, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: first hour light airs from SE; remainder calm. Stopped dynamo at 11.00.


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100

700

1900

2 1586


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16 November 1884

hazy about land

hazy about land

hazy about land

hazy about land

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: calm.

4 to 8 AM. Foggy and hazy after first hour: calm.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear overhead: hazy about land, light airs from East. At 9:45 mustered the crew.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear overhead: hazy about land; light airs from NE.

4 to 8 PM. Clear overhead: hazy about land; light airs from NE. Started dynamo at 4:15.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear overhead, hazy about land; calm. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Foggy hazzy from 4-8AM


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200

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1550

2 36


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17 November 1884

hazy about land

hazy about land

hazy around horizon

hazy around horizon

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear overhead, hazy about land. Calm.

4 to 8 AM. Clear overhead, hazy about land; calm and light airs from SW. Made preparations for coaling. Hauled ship about 50 feet a stern. Let water out of St'd boiler at 6 o'clock.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear above: hazy around horizon: light SW breeze. Engaged in coaling ship.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear above: hazy around horizon: light WSW breeze gradually veering to NNW. Finished coaling having received on board 60 140/2240 tons.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: light NNW breeze backing to NW 3rd hour. At 4:15, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: light NW airs. At 11, stopped dynamo.


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Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

100

400

2120

61 296

60 140

100

400

2120

61 296

60 140

100

400

2120

61 296

60 140

100

400

2120

61 296

60 140

100

400

2120

61 296

60 140

100

400

2120

61 296

60 140

100

400

2120

61 296

60 140

100

400

2120

61 296

60 140

100

400

2120

61 296

60 140

100

400

2120

61 296

60 140

100

400

2120

61 296

60 140

100

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2120

61 296

60 140


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18 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear at first; gradually clouding up: light N breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and cloudy: light ENE breeze.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and cloudy: light drizzle last two hours: light NE breeze. Painters from shore at work in wardroom and chart room. Crew painting underneath t'g't forecastle. Fitting new rubber buffers on accumulator.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and cloudy: light drizzle: light NE breeze. Shipped Frank May (Lds) for one year. Started dynamo at 3:30.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast drizzling rain. Light breeze from NE.

8 PM to Midnight. Cloudy and rainy: light airs and breeze from NE. Stopped dynamo at 11:00.


Saluted dynamo at 3:30

Stopped dynamo at 11:00


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Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

100

300

1 400

59 2136


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19 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy and rainy: steady rain first part; drizzling occasionally latter part. Light airs from NE.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast, cloudy, and misty: light airs from NE.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and rainy; light airs from NE. G.A. Miller (Pay Yeo) was granted leave until Monday 24th inst.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast, and rainy; light airs from NNE. Started dynamo at 2.55.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast, drizzling; light airs from NNE.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast, drizzling rain; light airs from NNE. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Z.L. Tanner - Under command of


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

150

150

1 400

58 1736

coal: 1 ton 400 lbs - consumed preceeding 24 hours

coal: 58 tons 1736 lbs - remaining on hand at noon


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20 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Commenced cloudy, cleared off at 2 o'clock and remained clear to end of watch. Light airs from NE.

4 to 8 AM. Commenced clear, cloudy at close; light airs from NE.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy at first: gradually clearing: light NE breeze backing to N 3rd hour. Painters from Navy Yard at work in chartroom and wardroom. Crew engaged in touching up bulwarks and scraping deck house window sashes. Discharged J.T. Ree (1 CF) on account of expiration of enlistment. Filled tanks from hydrant on shore..

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: light N airs. Painters from Navy Yard at work in chart-room and wardroom. Crew, touching up paint work and window sashes of deck house.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: light N airs. At 4, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: calm. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Shipped Andrew Furgurson (Lds) for one year and rated him seaman.

J.L. Tanner - Under command of


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

150

received

2300

2300

1 880

57 856

coal: 1 ton 880 lbs - consumed preceeding 24 hours

coal: 57 tons 856 lbs. - remaining on hand at noon


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24 November 1884

Commences and until 4 Am. Clear and pleasant, 1st part: cloudy misty and foggy 2d part: calm.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and foggy: calm.

8 AM to Meridian. Commences overcast and foggy, clearing after first hour: light airs from WSW. Shore painters at work in wardroom. Crew painting bulwarks, and rail on hurricane deck.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: calm.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: calm. Started dynamo at 4:20.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: calm: heavy dew. Stopped dynamo at 11:00.

Crew engaged during the afternoon as in forenoon. Shipped Thomas Owens (1st CF) for one year.


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200

2100

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56 56


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22 November 1884

hazy around horizon

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: calm: cold.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: calm: hazy around horizon.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant, light airs from WSW. Engaged painting deck house. Discharged E'd Goss (2 CF) + James Royal (2 CF), from the naval service, their terms of enlistment having expired. Painters from shore at work in ward room.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, light airs from WSW. Workmen from shore repairing rail on pilot house.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, light airs from WSW, calm last half. Started dynamo at 4:50.

8 PM to Meridian. Commenced clear, closed cloudy; calm. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Rated C. McKeown (C. H'r) to 2nd CF. P.A. Engineer, Baird left the ship for medical treatment on shore.


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100

2000

1 400

54 1896


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23 November 1884

frequent flashes of lightning in the Sd and Wd

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy, calm and light airs from East.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy, light airs to gentle breeze from SE.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast, cloudy and squally: very fresh SE breeze. At 10, mustered and inspected crew.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast, cloudy and squally: rainy during last hour: very fresh SSE breeze. At 4, started dynamo.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast, cloudy, rainy and squally: frequent flashes of lightning in the Sd and Wd: moderate SSE gale. Dynamo running during watch.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast, cloudy and rainy: calm first part: clearing during 3d hour with light N breeze: clear and pleasant at end of watch. At 11, stopped dynamo.

W.L. Watson (1st CF), Thos. Cooper (C H'r) absent without leave, at muster.

Lieut. Com'd'r R L Tanner - In command

Commences until 4am; Cloudy, calm and light airs from East

4 to 8am; Cloudy, light airs to gentle breeze from SE

8am to Meridian; Overcast, cloudy and squally; very fresh SE breeze. At 10, mustered and inspected crew.

Meridian to 4pm; Overcast, cloudy and squally; rainy during last hour; very fresh SSE breeze. At 4, started dynamo.

4 to 8pm; Overcast, cloudy, rainy and squally; frequent flashes of lightning in the Sd ad Wd; moderate SSE gale. Dynamo running during watch.

8pm to Midnight; Overcast, cloudy and rainy; calm first part; clearing during 3rd hour with light N breeze; clear and pleasant at end of watch. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Thos. Cooper - Absent without leave at muster

W L Watson - Absent without leave at muster


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

100

1900

1 480

53 1416


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24 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: fresh N breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: gentle N breeze.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: gentle to moderate breeze in squalls from W. Crew engaged in painting deck house. Wm. L. Watson (1 CF) and Thomas Cooper (C. H'r) absent without leave. George A. Miller (Pay Yeo) reported his return from leave.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle to stiff breeze in squalls from NW. Received in Scientific Dept. one dozen hand sieves, three each of four sizes.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: moderate to gentle breeze from NW. Started dynamo at 4:20.

8 PM to Midnight. Partly clear - pleasant but cold. Gentle breeze from N, falling calm at end of watch. Stopped dynamo at 11:00. Lieut. A. C. baker, U.S.N., reported his return from leave.

Thos. Cooper (C. H'r) returned on board, one day over time.

Commences and until 4 am. Clear and pleasant; fresh N breeze.

4 to 8 am. Clear and pleasant; gentle N breeze.

8 am to meridian. Clear and pleasant; gentle to moderate breeze in squalls from N.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and pleasant; gentle to stiff breeze in squalls from NW.

4 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant; moderate to gentle breeze from NW.

8 pm to midnight. Partly clear - pleasant but cold. Gentle breeze from N, falling calm at end of watch.


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Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

200

1700

1 640

52 776


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25 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly clear - cold. Calm.

4 to 8 AM. Partly clear - cold - calm first part; light airs from N latter part.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy and cold. Light breeze from S. Barometer falling. Crew engaged in painting. Navy Yard painters and boiler makers at work on board. W. L. Watson (1st CF) returned from leave, two days over time.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy and cold. Light breeze from South. Barometer falling. Navy Yard painters and boiler makers at work on board. Crew engaged in painting.

4 to 8 PM. Cloudy and cold. Light breeze from SW first part, increasing in force to moderate breeze at end of watch. Navy Yard painters and boiler makers left the ship at 5. Dynamo started at 4:20.

8 PM to Midnight. Cloudy weather. Moderate SW breeze. Barometer falling. The dynamo stopped at 11.

8 AM to meridian. Cloudy and cold. Light breeze from S. Barometer falling. Crew engaged in painting. Navy Yard painters and boiler makers at work on board.

W. L. Watson (1st CF) - returned from leave, two days over time.

Meridian to 4 P.M. Cloudy and cold. Light breeze from South. Barometer falling. Navy Yard painters and boiler makers at work on board. Crew engaged in painting.

Navy Yard painters and boiler makers left the ship at 5. Dynamo started at 4:20.


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26 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly clear. Gentle SW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Partly clear. Light WSW + SW breeze. Crew engaged in painting berth deck.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly clear, light airs from WNW. Crew engaged painting berth deck and steerage. Painters form shore at work in ward room.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly clear, light breeze from WNW.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and cold, light breeze from WNW. Started dynamo at 4:20.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cold, light airs from WNW. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Crew engaged during afternoon the same as in forenoon. Discharged S.M. Castell (C.C) his term of enlistment having expired.


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Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

100

1400

2080

50 216


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27 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold, calm.

4 to 8 AM. Commenced clear, partly cloudy at close; calm.

8 AM to Meridian. Passing clouds: pleasant: gentle SW breeze. J. Shipley (C H'r) and C.McKeown (2nd CF) absent; overstaying liberty. The U.S.F.C. Str. Fish Hawk came up to the yard and made fast to the wharf.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy: pleasant: gentle SW breeze. C.McKeown (2nd CF) returned on board 8 1/2 hours over time. M. Sheehan (Sea) and T. Cooper (C. H'r) were found absent, having left the ship without permission.

4 to 8 PM. Passing clouds: pleasant: light SW breeze. At 4:10, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Passing clouds: pleasant: light SW breeze. At 11, stopped dynamo.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

150

1250

1 270

48 2186

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 150 gallons

Water remaining on hand fit for use at noon 1250 gallons

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 1 tons 270 lbs

Coal remaining on hand at noon 48 tons 2186 lbs


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28 November 1884

misty around horizon

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast: pleasant: calm.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast: misty around horizon: calm. M. Sheehan (Sea) and T. Cooper (C. H'r) returned on board and were confined to await action of Commanding Officer: offense leaving ship without permission.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast: misty first hour: drizzling rain: calm, light breeze from SW last two hours. F. Doran (2 CF) and J. Shipley (C. H'r) absent from ship without leave. P.A. Eng'r G.W. Baird returned to the ship, having been under medical treatment on shore. Painters from shore continue work in ward room. By order of the Commanding Officer, M. Sheehan (Sea) and T. Cooper (C. H'r) are placed in confinement for five (5) days on bread and water, for leaving the ship without permission.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and rainy; thick fog last hour. Calm, light airs from SW. Started dynamo at 3.15. Rated S.H. Buru (Lds) to (C. H'r). Offered a reward of twenty dollars ($20) each for the apprehension and delivery on board of F. Doran (2 CF) and J. Shipley (C. H'r absent without leave).

4 to 8 PM. Cloudy and rainy: thick fog; calm.

8 PM to Midnight. Cloudy and rainy: calm, light airs from NW latter part. Stopped dynamo at 11:00.

M. Sheehan, T. Cooper - Returned on board and confined to await action of commanding officer: offense leaving ship without permission.

8am to Meridian Overcast, misty first hour, drizzling rain, calm, light breeze from SW last two hours

Meridian to 4pm Overcast and rainy, thick fog last hour, calm, light airs from SW

4 to 8pm Cloudy and rainy, thick fog, calm

8pm to Midnight Cloudy and rainy, calm, light airs from NW latter part.


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29 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Commences cloudy, clearing during watch. Light airs from NW. J. Shipley (C. H'r) returned on board fourty two hours over time.

4 to 8 AM. Partly cloudy: barometer rising rapidly; light airs increasing to moderate breeze from NW.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Moderate NW breeze. Barometer rising. Navy Yard painters and one machinist at work on board. Frank Doran (2 CF) was brought on board by the police. A reward of $20 was paid. By order of the Commanding Officer, confined Frank Doran (2 CF) on bread until further orders for remaining absent from ship without permission.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Gentle NW breeze. By order of the Commanding Officer discharged John Shipley (C. H'r) from this vessel and the naval service, by reason of bad conduct. Navy Yard painters and one machinist at work on board.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and cold. Light NW breeze. The Navy Yard workmen left the ship. The dynamo started at 4.25.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cold. Light NW breeze. The dynamo stopped at 11.

cloudy clearing during watch, light airs from nw. J shipley returned on board 42 hours overtime


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30 November 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold. Light NW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Partly clear, cold: calm.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy, cold damp weather: light airs from NE. At 10, O'clock mustered crew, after which the Com'd'g Officer inspected the ship.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy, snowing second and third hours; light airs from NE. Started dynamo at 3:45.

4 to 8 PM. Cloudy, calm.

8 PM to Midnight. Partly cloudy; calm. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Discharged W.N. Tippett (S.B) his term of enlistment having expired.



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1884


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1 December 1884

hazy about land

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly cloudy, calm; light airs from NW.

4 to 8 AM. Partly cloudy, hazy about land; light airs from North.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast, cloudy and misty: calm and light S airs. Replaced Engine and boiler in steam launch. Painters from Navy Yard at work on board. Shipped for one year Harry Crouch (C. H'r), W.E. Rockett (C. H'r), also W.N. Tippett (Lds) and rated him Ship's Barber. Released Thomas Cooper (C. H'r) from confinement and discharged him by reason of bad conduct. Ensign Franklin Swift, U.S.N., reported for duty in obedience to orders from the Department.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast cloudy and misty: light SW airs and calm. Crew sandpapering steam gig: blacking steam pipe. Painters from Navy Yard at work on board. Ensign L.M. Garrett, U.S.N., granted 3 days leave of absence. At 3.50, started dynamo.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast cloudy and misty: calm. Dynamo running during watch.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and cloudy: clearing during last hour: calm. At 11, stopped dynamo.


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2 December 1884

hazy around horizon

hazy around horzon

haze on the land and over the water

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear above: hazy around horizon: pleasant: calm and light NE airs.

4 to 8 AM. Clear above: hazy around horizon: pleasant: calm:

8 AM to Meridian. Clear overhead. Haze on the land and over the water. Calm and light NE breeze. Crew engaged in sandpapering steam gig. Walter P. Teiling (C. H'r) was shipped for one year.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light NE breeze. Crew engaged in sandpapering steam gig and painting top of pilot house. Filled starboard boiler.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and calm. The dynamo started at 4.40.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and calm. The dynamo stopped at 11.


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3 December 1884

haze over land and water

haze over land and water

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Calm.

4 to 8 AM. Clear overhead. Haze over land and water. Heavy frost. Calm.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear overhead. Haze over land and water. Light breeze from S'd + W'd. Crew engaged in sandpapering and scraping steam gig.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Gentle NW breeze. By order of the Commanding Officer Michael Sheehan (Sea) was released from confinement and discharged from the Naval Service and this vessel, for bad conduct.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NW first half; shifting to W second half. The dynamo started at 4.20.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and calm. Cold. The dynamo stopped at 11.

Michael Sheehan - was released from confinement and discharged from the Naval Service and this vessel, for bad conduct.


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coal: 1 ton 870 lbs - consumed preceeding 24 hours

coal: 41 tons 796 lbs. - remaining on hand at noon


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4 December 1884

haze over land and water

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and calm. Cold.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and calm. Cold. Heavy frost. Haze over land and water.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant with light air from WSW and calms.

Meridian to 4 PM. Pleasant with calms and light airs from SW. Michael Nugent (2 CF) reported return from leave. Discharged for bad conduct Frank Doran (2nd CF).

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant with calms and light airs from SW. At 4.20, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Calm and clear: cool. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Crew engaged during the day in scraping and sandpapering steam gig and steam cutter. Received one new accumulator.


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5 December 1884

haze about horizon

hazy over land

hazy about land

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear, pleasant and cool. Calm.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant with haze about horizon. Calm.

8 AM to Meridian. Commenced clear, partly cloudy at close, hazy over land; light airs from SW. Engaged scraping launch and gig. Shipped Wm. L. Hagan as Coal Heaver for one year. Received 11 trawl weights.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly cloudy and hazy; light airs from SW + calm. At 3.50, started dynamo.

4 to 8 PM. Cloudy and hazy, clearing off last half. Calm.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear overhead, hazy about land: calm. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Shipped Israel H. Brown (Lds) for one year.


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6 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy and misty; calm.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy misty drizzling rain last hour.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast, hazy and rainy: light NE airs. Crew engaged in general cleaning. Filled tanks with fresh water from hydrant on shore. Started fires under starboard boiler; let fires die out under port boiler.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast, squally and rainy: fresh SE breeze. At 4, started dynamo.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast, squally and rainy: clearing last hour: fresh SE breeze increasing in frequent squalls. Dynamo running during watch.

8 PM to Midnight. Gradually clearing 1st part: stiff SSE breeze. Clear and pleasant 2d part: wind decreasing in force to light airs. At 11, stopped dynamo.


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Water received during the preceding 24 hours 2300 gallons


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7 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: light SW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: light SW breeze.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: light to gentle SW breeze. At 10, called all hands to muster and inspected crew.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle to moderate SW breeze.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle SW breeze. Started dynamo at 4.25.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: light to gentle breeze from SW. Stopped dynamo at 11.00.

At 10, called all hands to muster and inspected crew. L.M. Garrett, Ensign


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8 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; moderate to gentle breeze from SW.

4 to 8 AM. Mostly clear - warm and pleasant; light to gentle breeze from SW to WNW.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly clear with gentle to moderate breeze from WNW to NW.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly clear with gentle breeze from NW to light air from WSW. Received on board 1 trawl weight and four trawl frames.

4 to 8 PM. Partly cloudy. Light air from WSW and calm. At 4, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Partly cloudy with light air to light breeze from NE. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Crew at work during the day scraping and sandpapering gig + steam cutter; overhauling after steering gear.

Received on board 1 trawl weight and four trawl frames

Crew at work during the day scraping and sandpapering gig & steam cutter; overhauling after steering gear.


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9 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly cloudy. Light airs from NE and calm.

4 to 8 AM. Partly cloudy with haze about horizon - Calm.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: light airs to gentle breeze from SW to SSW. Scraping steam cutter and gig for painting. Shipped Patrick Kelly (O.S.) for one year.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; light breeze from WSW, first hour, shifting to NNW and blowing in very fresh squalls remainder of watch.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant; moderate to light breeze from NNW. Started dynamo at 4.30.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cold: light breeze from NNW. Stopped dynamo at 11.00.

Crew engaged during afternoon as in forenoon.

Lieutenant Commander Z.L. Tanner -

scraping steam cutter and gig for painting


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Crew engaged during afternoon as in forenoon.


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10 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold; light NW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Generally clear and pleasant, cold. Light airs and breeze from NW.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant; light airs from NW by W. Engaged varnishing steam launch and painting whale boat.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; light airs to light breeze from WSW.

4 to 8 PM. Commenced clear closed cloudy; light airs from WSW. Started dynamo at 4:15.

8 PM to Midnight. Partly clear; light airs from SW. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Engaged varnishing steam launch and painting whale boat.


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11 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy; light airs from WSW.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and cloudy; drizzling rain last hour; light airs from WSW.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and cloudy: drizzling rain 1st part: light WSW breeze. Inspected mattress covers and blankets of crew. Crew engaged in scraping off putty from steam gig: getting steam launch into the river from wharf. Carpenter at work on pilot house sashes.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and cloudy: light WSW breeze. Tried steam launch: found her to be satisfactory: hoisted her. Crew scraping off putty from steam gig: carpenter at work on pilot house sashes. At 3.55, started dynamo.

4 to 8 PM. Partially clear, 1st part: cloudy and rainy, 2nd part: calm and light WSW airs. Dynamo running during watch.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast, cloudy and rainy: calm. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Inspected mattress covers and blankets of crew. Crew engaged in scraping off putty from steam gig; getting steam launch into the river from Wharf. Carpenter at work on pilot house sashes.


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12 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast, cloudy and rainy: calm.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast, cloudy and rainy: light NE airs.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast with light rain. Light airs from East.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and light rain. Light airs from E + NE. At 3:45, started dynamo.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast and cloudy. Light NE airs.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast with light NE airs. At 11, stopped dynamo.


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13 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast with light NE airs.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and cloudy latter part of watch. Calms to light airs from SW.

8 AM to Meridian. Generally cloudy weather. Light NW breeze. Engaged in cleaning ship. By order of the Commanding Officer, discharged Haywood Moore (O.S.) from this vessel and the naval service.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly clear, and cloudy. Light NNW breeze. By order of the Commanding Officer, shipped Alexander August Poivret (Lds) for one year and rated him O. Seaman from this date. Dynamo started at 3.30.

4 to 8 PM. Partly clear. Light NNW breeze.

8 PM to Midnight. Cloudy weather. Light NE breeze. The dynamo stopped at 11.

Haywood Moore (O.S.) - discharged from this vessel and the naval service

Alexander August Poivret (Lds) - shipped for one year and rated him o. seaman


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14 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy. Light NE breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy. Light NE breeze.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy and cold, light breeze from SE. At 10, mustered and inspected crew.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy and cold, light breeze from SE. Started dynamo at 3.15.

4 to 8 PM. Cloudy, hailing second hour; raining at close: light airs from West.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and rainy, light airs from West. Stopped dynamo at 11.


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15 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and cloudy; light airs from West.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and cloudy: light airs to light breeze from SW.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and cloudy: gentle decreasing to light SW breeze. Received on board six (6) boat dredges. Crew scrubbing steam launch's copper: dinghy's crew scrubbing sails. Rated H. Kienest (Q'r M'r) to Quarter Gunner from to-day.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: light WSW breeze veering to NW 2nd hour and increasing in force to a gentle breeze. Crew scrubbing steam launch's copper.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle increasing to stiff NW breeze. At 4:05, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: stiff NW breeze decreasing in force to a gentle breeze, last hour of watch. At 11, stopped dynamo.


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16 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold: light NW airs.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and cold: calm.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear, pleasant and cool. Calm and light airs from SW. S.O. Binau (Sea) rated quarter master.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SW. Ran dynamo from 2, to 2.45.

4 to 8 PM. Clear, and partly cloudy with light airs from SW. At 4.30, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast last part of watch. Light breeze from SW. At 11, stopped dynamo.

S.O. Bina~ (Sea) - Rated to quarter master


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17 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast with light air from SW.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy with calms and light air from SW to S.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly cloudy with light airs to light breeze from S.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly cloudy. Light air from S and NE, and calm. At 3, started dynamo.

4 to 8 PM. Partly cloudy and overcast latter part. Light airs to light breeze from NE.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast, cloudy and cool. Light breeze from NE to gentle breeze from N. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Engaged in cleaning the pulling boats, fitting dolphin on steam cutter. Fitted brace for accumulator on foremast. A.A. Poivret (O.S.) absent from ship without leave, overstaying liberty.

A.A. Poivret (O.S.) - absent from the ship without leave, overstaying liberty


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18 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and cool. Moderate to light breeze from N.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and cold. Light to gentle breeze from NW.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and cold, light breeze from NE. At 11.30, commenced to snow. Robert Padgett (2nd C.F.) was this day discharged from the Naval Service, his term of enlistment having expired.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast + snowing; light to gentle breeze from North. Started dynamo at 3.40.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast + snowing, gentle to light breeze from NNW. At 6, started fires under port boiler, and hauled fires from starboard one.

8 PM to Midnight. Cloudy + snowing first half; clearing at close. Wind in squalls from NNW. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Robert Padgett (2nd C.F.) - discharged from the naval service, his term of enlistment having expired


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19 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold, wind in squalls from North.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and cold, gentle to light breeze from North.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: gentle NW breeze.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partially clear: gentle NW breeze. Discharged J. Bergesen (1st C. Mach.) on account of expiration of enlistment. A.A. Poivret (O.S.) returned on board 57 hrs over time. At 4, started dynamo.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and cold: light NW breeze. Received stores for the Pay Department. Dynamo running during watch.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cold: light NW breeze. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Shipped, Robert S. Padgett (2d C.F.) for one year and granted him leave until the 22nd.

J. Bergesen (1st ~~) - discharged on account of expiration of enlistment

A.A. Poivret (O.S.) - returned on board, 57 hrs. over time

Robert S. Padget (2d C.F.) - shipped for one year and granted leave until the 22d.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

100

400

1 800

19 1496


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20 December 1884

ice around ship thick enough to bear a man's weight

Commenced and until 4 AM. Clear and cold: light NW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear at first: gradually clouding up: light NW airs veering to N 3d hour. Ice around ship thick enough to bear a man's weight.

Ice around ship thick enough to bear a man's weight.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly overcast with light air from N.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast. Last half of watch commences snowing. Light ESE airs. At 3.45 starated dynamo.

4 to 8 PM. Light snow. Very cold. Light airs from ESE.

8 PM to Midnight. Fine snow and very cold. Light ESE airs. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Three officers of the ship took part in the ceremony of unveiling the statue of Rear Admiral Dupont. Shipped John Bergesen (1.C. Mach) for one year.

Ice around ship thick enough to bear a man's weight.

Three officers of the ship took part in the ceremony of unveiling the statue of Read Admiral Dupont.

Rear Admiral Dupont - Unveiling of statue


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

100

300

1 960

18 536


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21 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Light snow. Very cold and calm.

4 to 8 AM. Light snow and calm. Temperature rising slowly.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast, snow changing into hail. Calm with light airs from W. At 10, called all hands to muster and inspected ship. Temperature rising. Placed in confinement to await action of Com'd'g Officer, A.A. Poivret (O.S.) for not obeying the orders of his superior officer.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and hailing. Calm. At 3.45 started dynamo.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast with hail changing to rain. Calm.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and raining with light airs from SSW and calms. At 11, stopped dynamo.

A.A. Poivret (O.S.) - Placed in confinement to await action of Com'd'g officer, for not obeying the orders of his superior officer


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

200

100

1 720

16 2056


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22 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast with light drizzling rain. Calms and light airs from SW.

4 to 8 AM. Misty and overcast with light drizzling rain. Light airs to light breeze from SW.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and misty, raining at times. Calm.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and misty, raining at times; light airs to light breeze from SW. Started dynamo at 3.50. Filled tanks from hydrant.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast and misty, raining at times; light airs from SW.

8 PM to Midnight. Commenced overcast and misty; partly cloudy at close; moderate squalls from Wd. Stopped dynamo at 11.

By order of Com'd'g Officer, retained A.A. Poivret (O.Sea) in confinement until further orders, for disobedience of orders. R.S. Padgett (2 C.F.) returned from leave.

A.A. Poivret (O.Sea) - By order of Com'd'g officer, retained in confinement until further orders, for disobedience of orders.

R.S. Padgett (2 C.F.) - returned from leave


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

100

2400

received

2400

1 1600

15 456


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23 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly cloudy; wind in squalls from WNW, till last hour.

4 to 8 AM. Partly cloudy; calms first hour; light airs from North at close.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly clear: pleasant: light N breeze.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and cloudy: light N airs. Served out monthly money. At 4, started dynamo.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast and cloudy: light N airs. Received alcohol from the Smithsonian Institute. Dynamo running during watch.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and cloudy: light N airs veering to NE, 3d hour. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Received Alcohol from the Smithsonian Institute


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navy yard washington dc potomac river

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

100

2300

2 1600

12 1096

Departure


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24 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and cloudy: begining to snow during 3d hour: light NE breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and cloudy: moderate fall of snow: light NE airs. At 5, started fires under starboard boiler.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and cloudy. Snowing first half. Light NE breeze. John Johnson (Sea), M. Nugent (2 CF) and J. Brodie (Sea) returned on board having overstayed liberty. Landed spur shores and secured the vessel for a trial of engines. Received 25 boxes of alcohol tanks from the Smithsonian and miscellaneous stores (photograpic outfit) for scientific department. By order of Commanding Officer, released A.A. Poivret (O. Sea) from confinement.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and cloudy. Light NE breeze and calm. A.A. Poivret (O.Sea) was given leave for 24 hours and by order of the Commanding Officer was discharged at the expiration of his leave. Samuel Bradford (Sea) returned on board, over liberty. Mustered the crew. At 1.40 cast off from the Navy Yard wharf. Standing down the Potomac. At end of watch off White Stone Point. Average Steam 50 Average rev. 68.

4 to 6 PM. Overcast and cloudy, light breeze from SSE. Standing down Potomac River conned by the Navigator. At 4.10 started dynamo. At 5.25 anchored off Quantico wharf in 5 fathoms, veering to 15 fathoms chain, port anchor. Steam 50 Rev. 52.

6 to 8 PM. Overcast and cloudy: light SSE airs. Riding to flood tide. Dynamo running during watch.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and cloudy. Calm. Riding to flood. At 11, stopped dynamo.

S.L. Pritchard (S. Yeo) and N.B. Miller (Apoth) were left behind in Washington, with leave until 27th.

John Johnson (Sea) - returned on board having overstayed liberty

J. Brodie (Sea) - Returned on board having overstayed liberty

M. Nugent (2 C.F.) - returned on board having overstayed liberty

Received 25 boxes of Alcohol tanks from the Smithsonian Institute and miscellaneous stones (photographic outfit) for scientific department

A.A. Poivret (O.Sea) - By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement

A.A. Poivret (O.Sea) - was given leave for 24 hours and by order of the Commanding Officer was discharged at the expiration of his leave.

Samuel Bradford (Sea) - returned on board, over liberty.

At 1.40 cast off from the Navy Yard wharf.

S.L. Pritchard (S.Yeo) - left behind in Washington, with leave until 27th.

U.B. Miller (Aoth) were left behind in Washington, with leave until 27th. -


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potomac river and hampton roads

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3

75

200

2100

4 1455

7 1881


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25 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and cloudy first half. Clearing weather last part of watch. Calm first half, NE breeze last half increasing in force at end of watch. Barometer rising rapidly. At 1.15 swung to ebb.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and cold, moderate to gentle breeze from NE. At 6.45 got underway and stood down Potomac river, conned by Navigator. At end of watch the ship was off Maryland Point. Steam 50. Rev. 72.

8 AM to Meridian. Partially clear: moderate NE breeze. Standing down Potomac River conned by the Navigator. At 11:25, abreast of Blackistone Island light. At end of watch, nearly abreast of Ragged Point. Av. steam 55. Av. rev. 72.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly cloudy with moderate breeze from NE. Standing down Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay under charge of Navigator. At 12.30, Piney Point bore abeam. At 1.45, Point Lookout bore abeam. At 2:57 rounded Smiths Point buoy. Rated Jas. Carter (O.S.) to Seaman. Steam 30. Rev. 73.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and cold. Moderate NE breeze. Standing down the Chesapeake for Hampton Roads. At 4:15 Rapahannock Spit buoy, bore abeam. Av. steam 50. Av. revolutions 72.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and cold, moderate breeze from ENE. Standing down Chesapeake Bay conned by the Navigator.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and cloudy: misty, latter part: moderate and stiff NNE breeze increasing in frequent squalls. At 8:45, Thimble Shoal light abeam. At 9:15, anchored in 11 fms. water, 30 fms. port chain off Old Point Comfort light. Swung to ebb tide. Banked fires under both boilers. At 10:15, swung to flood. At 11:30, stopped dynamo. Av. steam 48. Av. rev. 72.

A.A. Poivret (O.S.) was discharged from this date, his services being no longer required; also Frank L. Stailey (Eng Yeo) his term of enlistment having expired.

Jas. Carter (O.S) - Rated to Seaman

A.A. Poivret (O.S.) - discharged from this date

Frank L. Stailey (Eng Yeo) - discharged, his term of enlistment having expired


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hampton roads and navy yard norfolk va

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3

99

20

1900

6 1585

1 296


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26 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast with snow and hail last half of watch. Stiff breeze to very fresh from NNE blowing in heavy puffs. Riding to flood.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and snowing. Fresh to moderate breeze from NNE in squalls first half, shifting to NW third hour and moderating. At 5.30 swung to ebb tide. At 7.30 got under way and stood out of Hampton Roads for Norfolk. At end of watch abreast of Lambert Pt. light. Average steam 50. Average rev. 70.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and snowing, stiff breeze from NNW. Standing up Norfolk Harbor conned by Navigator. At 9.20 made fast to Navy Yard wharf. Steam 48. Rev. 72. Found U.S. Training Ships Jamestown, Saratoga, and Portsmouth and U.S. Str. Powhatan at the yard. Shipped Frank L. Stailey (Lds) and August Petersson (Sea) for one year. Rated Frank L. Stailey (Lds) to Eng. Yeoman.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and snowing; moderate to gentle breeze from NNW.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast; gentle breeze from North. Started dynamo at 4.14.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast; gentle to light breeze from North. Stopped dynamo at 11.

At 9.20 made fast to Navy Yard wharf

Found U.S. Trainingships Jamestown, Saratoga, and Portsmouth and U.S. Str Powhatan

Frank L. Stailey (Lds) - Shipped for one year

August Petersson (Sea) - Shipped for one year

Frank L. Stailey (Lds) - Rated to Eng. Yeoman.


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navy yard norfolk va

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8

200

1700

1 1250

19 1691

received

20 405


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27 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast; light airs from North.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast, light airs to light breeze from North.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast. Light breeze from N. Lowered steam cutter. Made preparations for coaling and took in six tons of coal. Cleaning ship. N.B. Miller (Apoth) and S.L.Pritchard (S. Yeo) returned on board.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast, cloudy. Drizzling rain. Light breeze from N. Chas. Wright (M-at-A) F. Dibbion (Q'r M) and S.L.F. Piper (Sea) was granted three day's leave. The dynamo started at 4.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling rain. Light breeze from N.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast, cloudy. Drizzling rain. Dynamo stopped at 11.

coal: 6 tons -

N.B. Miller - Returned on Board

S.L. Pritchard - Returned on Board

S.L.F. Piper - granted day's leave

F Dibbon - granted days leave

The dynamo started at 4.

The dynamo stopped at 11.


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navy yard norfolk va

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8

200

1500

2 365

17 1326


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28 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling rain. Light breeze from N.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling rain. Light NW breeze.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast with light drizzle. Calm.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast and foggy. Calm. At 3.45, started dynamo.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast and foggy. Calm.

8 PM to Midnight. Thick fog. Calm. At 11, stopped dynamo.

At 10 AM mustered and inspected crew.


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navy yard norfolk va

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8

200

1300

1 1500

15 2066


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29 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Thick fog and calm.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and foggy. Calm. At 7.45, commenced coaling ship.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and cloudy; calm. Engaged in coaling ship. Received 51 tons of coal.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy, calm. Engaged in coaling ship.

4 to 8 PM. Cloudy, clearing last hour, calm. At 5.30, finished coaling. Received 135 200/2240 tons of anthracite coal in all. The dynamo started at 4.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light NE breeze. the dynamo stopped at 11.

coal: 51 tons -

coal: 135 200/2240 tons - Finished coaling at 5.30.


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navy yard norfolk va

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8

200

1100

1 1500

14 566


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30 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Calm.

4 to 8 AM. Very dense fog. Calm.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly clear, light airs from NE.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly clear light airs from NE. Received 20 tons of coal. Started dynamo at 3.50.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast, drizzling rain for two hours, calm. Received six barrels salt fish for bait.

8 PM to Midnight. Foggy, calm. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Ship's draft forward 10' 10", aft 13' 7".

coal: 20 tons -


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navy yard norfolk va

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8

200

900

1 1290

149 2111

137 595


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31 December 1884

Commences and until 4 AM. Foggy calm.

4 to 8 AM. Foggy - calm.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast foggy and misty: calm 1st part: rainy 3d hour: passing showers last hour: light SW breeze. Crew engaged in general cleaning. J.W. Astrom (B.M) reported expiration of enlistment.

Meridian to 4 PM. Passing clouds: passing showers 1st hour: light SW breeze. Discharged E. Keogan (1st CF), J. Hawkins (1st C Mach), S.M. McAvoy (1st C. Mach) and J.W. Astrom (B.M.) on account of expiration of enlistments.

4 to 8 PM. Clear above: misty around land: light SW airs and calm. Received 12 Coal Baskets and 200 feet of Pine lumber. At 4:20, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear above: misty around land: light SW airs. At 11:20, stopped dynamo.

J.W. Astrom (B.M) reported expiration of enlistment -

S.M. McAvoy (1st C.Mach) - Discharged on account of expiration of enlistment

J.W. Astrom (B.M) - Discharged on account of expiration of enlistment

J. Hawkins (1st C Mach) - Discharged on account of expiration of enlistment

E. Keogan (1st C.F) - Discharged on account of expiration of enlistment

other: 200 feet - Pine lumber

coal: 12 Baskets -


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LOG BOOK – JANUARY 1st 1885 TO JUNE 30th 1885


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LOGS FOR JANUARY 1885


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1 January 1885

Zera L Tanner - Lieutenant Commander

Seaton Schroeder - Lieutenant

Asher C Baker - Lieutenant

Clifford J Boush - Ensign

Randolph H Miner - Ensign

Leroy M Garrett - Ensign

Franklin Swift - Ensign

J M Flint - Surgeon

Charles D Mansfield - Paymaster

George W Baird - PA Engineer

Zera L. Tanner - Lieutenant Commander

Seaton Schroeder - Lieutenant

Asher C. Baker - Lieutenant

Clifford J. Boush - Ensign

Randolph H. Miner - Ensign

LeRoy M. Garrett - Ensign

Franklin Swift - Ensign

J.M. Flint - Surgeon

Charles D. Mansfield - Paymaster

George W. Baird - P.A. Engineer


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Randolph H Miner, Ensign - detached April 22d and ordered to the "Iroquois"

Leroy M Garrett, Ensign - Detached April 22d and ordered to the "Iroquois"

Randolph H. Miner - Ensign. Detached April 22d and ordered to the "Iroquois"

Leroy M. Garrett - Ensign. Detached April 22d and ordered to the "Iroquois"


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three hundred + fifty lbs.

B.L.H. (steel)

three inch

one

one dinghy

one Seine boat

one whale boat

one Herreshoff steam cutter

one Herreshoff steam gig

one spawn boat

Hotchkiss magazine rifles

forty five

six

thirty eight

Colts revolvers, altered

eight


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12 January 1885

key west fla

Lat , Long


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16 June 1885

narragansett bay ri

Lat 15.5, Long 73.9


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navy yard norfolk va

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8

200

700

1 1750

148 361


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1 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast: misty and foggy: light SW airs.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast: drizzling rain and fog: light SW airs.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and foggy with drizzling rain. Light air to light breeze from SW changing to North last hour of watch.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast squally and rainy. Moderate to stiff breeze from NNE. Discharged John A. Stewart (1st C.F.) his term of service having expired. At 3, started dynamo.

4 to 8 PM. Overcast and rainy, blowing in squalls. Moderate to very fresh breeze from NNE to N.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and squally. Drizzling. Very fresh breeze from N. Temperature falling. At 11, stopped dynamo.

T. Howell (1st C.F) absent, overstaying liberty. Shipped for one year John Hawkins (1st C. Mach), Samuel M. McAvoy (1st C. Mach), J.W. Astrom (Sea) and James Lane (C. H'r). Rated J.W. Astrom (Sea) to Chief B.M., Petter Evensen (Cox) to B.M., and George Janssen (Sea) to Coxswain; also, James Lane (C. H'r) to (2d C.F) and B.E. Berkeley (C. H'r) to (2d C. F.).


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navy yard norfolk va

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8

100

600

1 1357

146 1244


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2 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clearing and cool. Very fresh breeze from North.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant. Cool. Stiff breeze from North to NW.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and cold. Moderate NW breeze. Received seven tons of Ice. Made preparations for bending sail.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and cold. Moderate NW breeze. Bent and furled all sail. By order of the Commanding Officer, discharged from the vessel and the Naval Service the following men: G.W. Lindquist (Sea), John Johnson (Sea) and B.F. Tracy (1st C.F.) at their own request; S.L.F. Piper (Sea) and Daniel Thompson (S. Cook) by reason of expiration of enlistment. The dynamo started at 4.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and cold. Moderate to gentle NNW breeze. The barometer rising rapidly a change of .14 in one hour.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cold. Moderate breeze from N. The dynamo stopped at 11.

Shipped for one year, Fred Marks Stromberger (2d C.F.). Did not bend fore staysail or gaff topsail. Rated F.M. Stromberger (2d C.F.) to 1st C.F.

I.W. Lindqvist - Discharged from the vessel and the Naval service at their own request

B.F. Tracy (1st C.F.) - Discharged from the vessel and the Naval service at their own request

John Johnson (Sea) - Discharged from the vessel and the Naval service at their own request

S.L.F. Piper (Sea) - Discharged from the vessel and the Naval service by reason of expiration of enlistment

Daniel Thompson (S. Cook) - Discharged from the vessel and the Naval service by reason of expiration of enlistment

Fred Marks Stromberger (2d C.F.) - Shipped for one year

F.M. Stromberger (2d C.F.) - Rated to 1st C.F.


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navy yard norfolk va

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8

200

1400

1800

12 1968

133 1516


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3 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold. Gentle breeze from N. Barometer rising.

4 to 8 AM. Partly clear. Cold. Light breeze from N.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly cloudy and cold; light breeze from NE. Messrs. Benedict, Lee, Collins and Beau, came aboard for the cruise South.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy and cold; light to moderate breeze from NE. Hoisted steam cutter and made other preparations for sea. At 2.25 cast off from wharf and started down Elizabeth River conned by the Navigator; at 3.45 ship abreast Fortress Munroe: at end of watch ship off Thimble light. At 3.50 started dynamo. Steam 50. Rev. 60.

4 to 6 PM. Overcast and cloudy: moderate E breeze. At 5:25, Cape Henry light bearing SW (Mag), set course SE by S (pc) and put over taffrail log reading 3.0. At end of watch, taff log 8.3. Av. steam 50. Av. rev. 67.

6 to 8 PM. Partly cloudy with moderate to light E wind. At 7.20 patent log read 18.5 changed course to S by E 1/4 E. At end of watch patent log read 24.7. Steam 50. Rev. 66.

8 PM to Midnight. Cloudy first hour, clearing weather rest of watch. The moon rose at 8.20. At 8.40 sighted Currutuck light bearing SW (mag). Ship's head S by E 1/4 E. At 9.25 Currutuck light bore abeam. At 10.40 lost sight of Currutuck light bearing W 3/4 N (mag). At 11 dynamo stopped: at 11.45 made all sail except fly jib, top gallant sail + spanker. Steam 50. Rev. 67.

Bent fore staysail. Shipped S.L.F. Piper (Lds) for one year and rated him Seaman; and D. Thompson (Sea) for one year and rated him Ship's Cook. Discharged F. Dibbern (Q.M.) and Carl L. Hansen (Q.M.) their terms of enlistment having expired.

Mr. Benedict - came aboard for the cruise South

Mr. Lee - came aboard for the cruise South

Mr. Beau - came aboard for the cruise South

Mr. Collins - came aboard for the cruise South

At 2.25 cast off from wharf

S.L.F. Piper (Lds) - Shipped for one year and rated him Seaman

D. Thompson (Sea) - Shipped for one year and rated him ship's cook

F. Dibbern (Z.M.) - Discharged, term of enlistment expired

Carl L. Hausen - Discharged, his term of enlistment having expired


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at sea off the carolina coast

Lat 34.85, Long -75.27

186

200

400

9 2194

123 1572


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4 January 1885

at 515 made cape hatteras light bearing wsw mag distant 20 miles

Lat 12.8, Long 45.0

noticed considerable vapor rising last hour; and an occasional moderate whirlwind

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant, moderate to light breeze from NE to SE. Course S by E 1/4 E. At 12.40 sighted Bodie Id light bearing SW (Mag) distant 19 miles: at 1.20 took in and furled square sail Bodie Id light abeam dist. 16 miles (P.L. 70.6). At 3.20 changed course to S 1/2 W (P.L. 87) Bodie Id light then bore WNW 1/2 W (Mag). At end of watch Bodie Id light bore NW by W 1/2 W (Mag) distant about 18 miles. Hauled down head sails. P.L. at end of watch 93. Steam 50. Revs. 68.

4 to 8 AM. Passing clouds: moderate increasing to fresh SE breeze: long E'ly swell: moderate sea. Course S 1/2 W (pc). At 5:15, made Cape Hatteras light bearing WSW (Mag) distant 20 miles. At 6:40, taff log 116.1, changed course to SSW 1/4 W (pc). At end of watch taff log 26.0. Av. steam 50. Av. revs 65 1/2.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and cloudy with passing squall and rain. Fresh to very fresh breeze from SE to SSE. Bar. falling: at 8.40, pat log 31.1, changed course to SW 1/2 S. At 9:30, patent log 39.2, changed course to SW by S. At end of watch, patent log 62.4. Steam 50. Rev. 67.

Meridian to 4 PM. Overcast with continuous heavy rain squalls first hour; occasional rain squalls second hour. Remainder of watch cloudy with blue sky visible at intervals. Fresh SSE breeze in squalls first hour gradually shifting at end of watch to SW x S. Barometer steady. At end of watch patent log read 93.9. Average steam 50. Average rev. 66.

4 to 6 PM. Overcast, heavy rain squalls first hour. Wind came out from West first hour, noticed considerable vapor rising last hour; and an occasional moderate whirlwind. At 4.33 changed course to SW (P.L. 98.1). At end of watch pat log registered 10.2. Steam 50. Revs 65.

6 to 8 PM. Cloudy: moderate W breeze. Course SW (pc). At end of watch, taff log 27.3. Av. steam 50. Av. rev. 66.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and cloudy with passing rain, misty. Light air to moderate breeze from NNW to NW. Bar. steady. At end of watch patent log 65.1. Steam 50. Rev. 72.

Shipped F. Dibbern (Sea) + C.L. Hanson (Sea) for one year and rated both Q'r Masters.

noticed considerable vapor rising last hour; and an occasional whirlwind.

C.L. Hanson (Sea) - Shipped for one year and rated Qr Master

F. Dibbern - Shipped for one year and rated Qr Master


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at sea off the carolina coast

Lat 32.88, Long -77.88

195

200

400

2200

11 1750

111 2062


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5 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and rainy greater part of watch. Indication of clearing last hour. At 4, stopped and sounded in 14 fms of water, sand + gravel. The temperature of surface water fell from 67 to 58 during watch. Av. steam 48. Av. rev. 67. At end of watch pat log read 2.2

4 to 8 AM. Partly cloudy; light airs to light breeze from SE. At 4.00 started ahead, course SSW (P.L. 2.2.). At 7.40 stopped and sounded (P.L. 37.2) in 29 fms, coarse sand and broken shells Hyd 562. At 7.47 started ahead on course SSW. At 8, Pat log registered 39.2. Steam 50. Rev. 73.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy: pleasant: gentle SE breeze backing to ESE, 3d hour: smooth sea, Course SSE (p.c.). At 8:20, taff log 42.2, sounded in 62 fms. yellow sand and black specks (Hyd 563). At 8.30, started ahead SSW (pc). At 8:45, taff log 44.2, sounded in 66 fms. coarse sand, black specks (Hyd 564). At 8.50, ahead SSE (pc). At 9:10, taff log 47.2 sounded in 79 fms coarse sand, black specks (Station No. 2311) and at 9:32, put over beam trawl veering to 200 fms on dredge rope: at 9:49, trawl down: at 10:04, began heaving up: at 10:09, trawl up. At 10:22, started ahead SSE (pc). At 10:34, sounded in 88 fms, coarse sand black specks (Station 2312): and at 10.43, put over the beam trawl veering to 250 fms on dredge rope, at 10:53, trawl down; at 11:15 began heaving up: at 11:24, trawl up. At 11:28, started ahead SSE (pc). At 11:59, taff log 49.2, sounded in 99 fms, coarse sand, black specks broken shells (Station No 2313). Av. steam 45. Av. rev. 62.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy, pleasant with gentle to moderate breeze from SE to SSE. Sea moderate. Bar. steady. At 12:02, put over beam trawl veering to 250 fms on dredge rope: trawl down at 12.25, at 12.40 began heaving in. Trawl up at 12.50: at 12.54 started again on SSE course. At 2.38, sounded in 159 fms, coarse sand, black specks broken shells (Station No 2314). Put over trawl 3:04, veering 350 fms. Trawl down at 3.17; at 3.37 began heaving in. Trawl up 3.46: at 3.48 started ahead on course SW 3/4 S, pat log 61.3. At end of watch pat. log 63.5. Steam 48. Rev. 67.

4 to 6 PM. Partly clear fresh to moderate breeze from SSE. Barometer steady. Course SW 3/4 S. Dynamo started at 4.25. Average steam 50. Average rev. 70. At end of watch pat log read 80.5.

6 to 8 PM. Partly clear fresh breeze from SSE. Course SW 3/4 S. Steam 50. Rev. 71. P.L. at end of watch 97.2.

8 PM to Midnight. Partly clear: moderate SSE gale: rough sea. At 10, slowed down to half speed. Ship pitching moderately. Av. steam 50. Av. rev. 62. At end of watch, taff log 22.4.


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at sea off carolina georgia coast

Lat 31.68, Long -79.42

144 2 tenths

200

2000

10 1900

101 162


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6 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly cloudy with moderate gale to very fresh breeze from SSE. Running half speed on account of sea. Bar. falling slowly. Pat log end of watch 46. Steam 48. rev. 54.

4 to 8 AM. Partly clear. Blowing a moderate gale to fresh breeze froM SSE. Barometer steady. Ship pitching and rolling easily. Sea rough. Running half speed. At end of watch pat. log read 69.9. Av. steam 48. Av. rev. 54.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly clear, blowing a moderate gale from SSE to SSW. Course SW 3/4 S under easy steam. Sea increasing at end of watch. Ship pitching easy. Pat log at end of watch 86.5. Steam 50. Revs 53. Sighted a brig bound to the N'd.

Meridian to 4 PM. Passing clouds: moderate SSW gale, 1st part: veering to SW by S with heavy rain squalls last hour; rough sea. Course SW 3/4 S. Av. steam 48. Av. rev. 48. Running half speed. At end of watch, taff log 103. Ship pitching easily.

4 to 6 PM. Partly cloudy, first half. Last half squally with rain and lightning. Stiff breeze to moderate gale from SW by S. Bar. rising. Pat log at end of watch 13.4. Started dynamo at 4.15. Steam 50. Rev. 49.

6 to 8 PM. Overcast. At 6, a heavy rain squall passed over with thunder + lightning the wind shifting to W. Continuous lightning all around the horizon. At end of watch pat log read 24.3. Average steam 48. Revolutions 49.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast + cloudy, lightning to S'd + E'd. Stiff breeze + heavy rain squalls from SW. Sea moderating. Course SW 3/4 S. At 10.10 changed course to South (P.L. 36). At 10.50 stopped dynamo. Pat log at end of watch 46.9. Steam 48. Revs. 55.

Running half speed on account of sea.

Sighted a brig bound to the N'd

Continuous lightning all around the horizon


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at noon

Lat 20.38, Long -79.27

137 7 tenths

300

1700

9 900

91 1502


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7 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy and threatening weather: passing rain squalls: thunder and lightning: moderate SW gale veering to WSW, 2d hour and increasing in frequent squalls to a fresh gale: rough sea. Ship pitching easily. Course S. Going at easy speed. At end of watch taff log 67.8. Av. steam 47. Av. rev. 52.

4 to 8 AM. Partly cloudy, with moderate gale to very fresh breeze from WSW to W. Bar. rising. Sea moderating. Running at easy speed. End of watch pat. log 90.1. Steam 45. Rev. 55.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly clear. Blowing a fresh breeze from West. At 8.30 reefed and set foresail and foretopsail. Ship rolling deeply with easy motion. At end of watch pat log read 24.2. Average steam 48. Average rev. 64.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly clear, fresh breeze from WNW. At 12.15 changed course to SSW, and at 12.30 changed course to S by E 1/2 E (P.L. 28.3). Shook reef out of sails and set jib, topgallow sail and mainsail. Sighted a three masted schooner standing to N'd. Pat log at end of watch 65.3. Steam 47. Rev. 77.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant: fresh WNW breeze: sea moderating. Course S by E 1/2 E (pc). At 4:18, taff log 68.1, changed course to S by E (pc). At 4.50 started dynamo. At end of watch taff log 86.7. Av. steam 48. Av. rev. 78.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant with fresh W breeze. Moderate sea. At 7, pat log 97.2, changed course to South. At end of watch, pat log 108.1, changed course S by W. Steam 47. Rev. 77.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light WNW breeze. Barometer steady. Sea smooth. At 11.10 hauled down fly jib. The dynamo stopped at 11. At end of watch pat log read 48.6. Steam 48. Rev 72.

Sighted a three masted schooner standing to Nd.


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at sea off the florida coast

Lat 26.88, Long -79.70

240 8 tenths

200

1500

13 660

78 842


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8 January 1885

at 930 sighted fowey rock light bearing ssw

Lat 56.4, Long -5.5

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; light breeze to light airs from NW. Course S by W 1/4 W. At 3, took in and furled sail. Pat log end of watch 87.1. Steam 44. Rev. 76 1/2.

4 to 8 AM. Partially clear: pleasant: light N breeze: smooth sea. Course S by W 1/4 W (pc). At 6, taff log 107, changed course to SSW (pc). At 7, set fore and aft sail: at 7.30 all square sail. At end of watch taff log 26. Av. steam 48. Av. rev. 76.

8 AM to Meridian. Pleasant with moderate breeze from N by E, to NNE. Bar. steady. Sea moderate. Course SSW. A. Johnson (Sea) reported term of enlistment having expired. At end of watch pat log 65.0. Steam 46. Rev. 72.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from Nd + Ed. At 12.40 changed course to SSW 1/2 W, pat log reading 71.9. At 1.35 sighted land from aloft. At 2.12 sighted the Florida coast from deck, bearing pc WSW 1/2 W. Standing in for the coast. At end of watch pat log read 58. Steam 47. Rev 77.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from NE. Course S 1/4 W. At 4.45 Orange Grove house of refuge, abeam 1 1/2 miles distant (P.L. 13.5). At 4.55 started dynamo. At 5.54 changed course to S 1/4 E (P.L. 25.5). P.L. at end of watch 26.8. Steam 48. Rev. 78.

6 to 8 PM. Partially clear: pleasant: gentle increasing to moderate breeze from NE. Course S 1/4 E (pc). At end of watch taff log 47.4. Av. steam 43. Av. rev. 75.

8 PM to Midnight. Pleasant, partly cloudy. Moderate to fresh breeze from E to ESE. Course S 1/4 E. At 9.50, pat log 65.9, changed course to S by W. At 10.20, pat log 70, changed course to S. Dynamo stopped at 10.55. At 9.30 sighted Fowey Rock Light bearing SSW. Steam 40. Rev. 71.

Discharged A. Johnson (Sea) his term of enlistment having expired.

A. Johnson (Sea) - reported term of enlistment having expired

A. Johnson (Sea) - Discharged, his term of enlistment having expired


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at sea and in key west fla

Lat , Long

138 9 tenths

200

1300

16 1760

61 1322


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9 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly clear. Light breeze from Sd + Ed. At 12:15 Fowey Rock light bore abeam distance 3 miles. Ship's head S. At 1.20 changed course to SxW, pat log 97.6. At 1.35 changed course to SxW 1/2 W pat log 100.2. At 1.50 sighted Carysfort light bearing SW x W magentic ship's head S x W 1/2 W. At 2.25 lost sight of Fowey rock light bearing mag. N 1/2 W. At 2.40 hauled down flying jib. At 3, changed course to S x W 3/4 W pat log 13.7. At 3.45 Carysfort light bore abeam distance 2 1/2 miles ship's head S x W 3/4 W. At end of watch pat log read 23.6. Average steam 45. Average revs. 72.

4 to 8 AM. Partly clear. Light breeze from NNW. Course S by W 1/2 W, until 5.30 when commenced to change course to Wd and from this time standing along Florida Reef conned by the Navigator. P.L. at this time registered 38 knots. At 5.15 lost sight of Carysfort light bearing N by E 1/4 E. At 5.41 sighted Alligator light bearing West. At 7.40 Alligator light bore North, one mile distant. P.L. at end of watch registered 64.1. Steam 47. Rev. 76.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly cleaer: gentle NE breeze. Standing to the Westward along the Florida Reefs conned by the Navigator. At 8.30, Tennessee Reef buoy abeam, distant 1/4 mile, taff log 71.6. At 10.48, Sombrero Key light house abeam, distant 1/2 mile, taff log 91.5. At end of watch taff log 3.9. Av. steam 45. Av. rev. 75.

Meridian to 4 PM. Pleasant, partly clear. Light to gentle NNE + NE breeze. Shipped conned by Navigator. Course 1st hour SW by W 3/8 W. Pat log 3.9. At 12.20 beacon No. 6 bore abeam. At 12.55 pat log 13.4, American Shoal light bore abeam. At 1.45 took in and furled square sail. At 2, hauled in pat log reading 25.5, No. 4 abeam. At 2.10 hauled down head sail, unbent fore stay sail. At 2.50 let go port anchor in 4 fms in Key West harbor; veered to 10 fms. At 3.40 got under way and made fast to goverment wharf. Steam 50. Rev 81 1/4.

4 to 8 PM. Pleasant, light air to light breeze from ENE. At 6.45 started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant with light air from ENE. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Shipped for one year A. Johnson (Lds) and rated him Seaman.

Leonidis Z L Tanner - Lieut US Navy


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key west fla

Lat 30.0, Long 48.5

27

200

1100

3 600

58 722


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10 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Calm to light air from ENE.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant. Calm to light breeze from N. Commenced to scrape spars.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light NE breeze. Engaged in cleaning ship.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light NE breeze. Engaged in touching up paint outside.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light NE breeze first half shifting to E last two hours. The dynamo started at 5.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from E. The dynamo stopped at 11.


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government wharf key west fla

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3

200

900

1 1270

56 1692


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11 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from E.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light NE breeze.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant; had a light shower between 11 o'clock and noon; light breeze from NE. At 10, mustered and inspected crew.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from East.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant; light breeze from East. At 5.20 started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant; light breeze from East. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Commences and until 4 am. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from E.

4 to 8 am. Clear and pleasant. Light NE breeze.

8 am to meridian. Clear and pleasant; had a light shower between 11 o'clock and noon. Light breeze from NE.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and pleasant, gentle breeze from East.

4 to 8 am. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from East.

8 pm to midnight. Clear and pleasant; light breeze from East.


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key west fla

Lat , Long

30

200

700

3 2100

52 1832


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12 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; light breeze from East.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant; light breeze from East to SE. At 6.10 cast off from dock: stood out of SW passage and when clear, commenced to swing ship for compass deviation.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: gentle SE breeze. Engaged in swinging ship for compass deviation. At 10:30, finished observations and stood into Key West harbor. At 11:45, made fast to the goverment wharf. Av. steam 48. Av. rev. 68.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: light SE breeze. At 1.15 commenced coaling ship.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: light SE airs. At 5:25, started dynamo. At 5:45 stopped coaling for the day having received 45 260/2240 tons of coal.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: calm. At 11, stopped dynamo. Hauled fires and blew down both boilers.

Before coaling, ship's draft forward 10' 4 1/2", aft 12' 7". Repairing fore staysail + seine boat cover.


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government wharf key west fla

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3

200

1600

2100

1440

133 1512

81 1120


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13 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: calm: heavy dew.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant calm. At 6:45, resumed coaling.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light air to light breeze from ENE. At 11:30 finished coaling. Filled two tanks water from store house. Draft: aft 13 ft 4 1/2 in. Forward 10 ft. 10 in.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from ENE. At 12:45, started fires in port boiler. Received on board 1 bbl of in Engineer's Department.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze to light air from ENE. At 5:15 started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from ESE. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Repairing fore staysail.


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goverment wharf key west fla

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3

200

1900

1 910

132 602


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14 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light ESE breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light air to light breeze from ESE to ENE.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from ESE. Engaged in cleaning ship and repairing cover to seine boat. The Revenue Steamer Dix left the dock and anchored in the stream.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Moderate ESE breeze. At one furled sail.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from ESE. The dynamo started at 5.25.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from East in puffs. The dynamo stopped at 11.

Loosed sail at 8 AM.

Z.L. Tanner - Lieut. Comdr US Navy


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key west fla

Lat , Long

100

1800

2 1010

129 1832


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15 January 1885

key west harbor

Lat 54.2, Long -165.6

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Moderate SE breeze in puffs. A rain squall at 3. At 4 started fires under starboard boiler.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant. Moderate SE breeze. Engaged in cleaning ship.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant; moderate breeze from SE.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; moderate to stiff breeze from SE. At 1, cast off from dock, hoisted steam cutter and stood out of Key West harbor through main channel conned by Navigator. When abreast of fairway buoy at two o'clock put over pat log it registered 25.5 course South. At 2.15 stopped (P.L. 27.5) Sounded in 37 fms. broken coral. Dredge No. 2315. At 2.26 put over large beam trawl. At 2.35 trawl down 100 fms out. At 2.51 started to heave in; at 2.55, trawl came up torn + seizings on bridle carried away. At 3.07 ahead on course South. At 3.17, sounded (P.L. 28.6) 50 fms. (stray line parted) Dredge No. 2316. At 3.37 put over trawl; trawl down at 3.51, 118 fms out. Steam 50 Rev. 63.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant; stiff ESE breeze: moderate sea. At 4:06, commenced heaving in: at 4:12, trawl up. At 4:20, sounded in 45 fms., broken coral (Station No. 2317) and at 4.29, put over the beam trawl veering to 120 fms, on dredge rope: at 4:38 trawl down: at 4:48 commenced heaving up: at 4:53 trawl up. At 4:58 put over the beam trawl (Station No 2318) veering to 120 fms on dredge rope: at 5:21 trawl down: at 5:32 commenced to heave in: at 5:37, trawl up. At 5:45, started ahead Course S by W 3/4 W (pc), taff log 28.6. At 5:15, started dynamo. At end of watch taff. log 31.1.

6 yo 8 PM. Clear and pleasant with stiff ESE breeze. Bar. steady. Course S by W 3/4 W. Steam 50. Rev. 55.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Moderate ESE in puffs. At 8.20 lost sight of Sand Key light bearing (pc) NNW ship's head S by W 3/4 W. At end of watch pat log read 71. The dynamo stopped at 11.

Lost 1-25 lb lead at Station 2316. Rated Robert S. Padgett (2d CF) to 1st C.F., and James C. Thomas (C. H'r) to 2d C.F.

Z L Tanner - Lieut. Comdr US Navy


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at sea and havana cuba

Lat 23.1, Long -82.4

114

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7 710

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16 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; fresh breeze from ESE. Course S by W 3/4 W. Under easy steam. Rev. 53. Steam 44. P.L. at end of watch 97.7.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: stiff ESE breeze: moderate sea. Course S by W 3/4 W (p.c.). At 5.40, taff log 9.2, changed course to SW by S (pc). At 6.10, taff log 13.1 made Moro Castle light bearing SW (Mag) 16.5 miles distant. At end of watch, standing into Havana harbor conned by the Navigator; Moro Castle light abeam: hauled taffrail log on board reading 29.6. The health officer boarded the ship and gave pratique. Av. steam 42. Av. Rev. 65.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from ESE. At 8.30 made fast to buoy No. 3 in Havana harbor. At 9, boarding officer from French ram Bouvet came on board and presented compliments of Com'd'g Officer. Steam 45.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Moderate ESE breeze. The Commanding Officer paid an official visit to the French ram Bouvet.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle to light breeze from ESE, then calm. Hoisted steam cutter. At 5.30 started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant; calm. Stopped dynamo at 11.

The Com'd'g officer visited officially the US Consul General and the Captain of the Port.


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havana cuba

Lat 23.1, Long -82.4

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200

1400

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119 102


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17 January 1885

havana

Lat 23.1, Long -82.4

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Calm.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant. Calm and light air froM ESE. At 6.15 cast off from buoy and stood out of harbor. At 6.45 sounded in 143 fms No. 2319. At 6.55 put over Tangle bar. Down at 7.06 veering to 300 fms. Started heaving in 7:17. Tangle up at 7.25. At 7.27 sounded in 130 fms (fine coral) No 2320. At 7.30 put tangle over veering to 300 fms. Down at 7.42. At 7.52 started heaving in. At 7.58 tangle up. Sounded in 230 fms (fine sand) No 2321. Steam 45.

8 AM to Meridian. Partially clear: pleasant: light ESE breeze. At 8:05, put over tangles veering to 400 fms, on dredge rope. At 8:17, tangles down: at 8:30, began heaving up: at 8:49, tangles up. At 8:53, sounded in 115 fms (Station No 2322) coral bottom and at 8:58, put over tangles veering to 250 fms on dredge rope: at 9:14 tangles down: at 9:31, began heaving up: at 9:37 tangles up. At 10:05 sounded in 163 fms white + brown coral (Station No 2323) and at 10:10, put over tangles veering to 300 fms on dredge rope: at 10:20 tangles down: at 10:23, began heaving up: at 10:43, tangles up. At 11:16 sounded in 33 fms (Station No 2324) coral bottom, and at 11:20, put over the tangles backed with small beam trawl, veering to 95 fms on dredge rope: at 11:25, tangles down: at 11:26 began heaving up: at 11:31, up. At 11:39, sounded in 170 fms, light brown coral (Station No 2325) and at 11:44, put over tangles veering to 300 fms on dredge rope: at 11:56 tangles down. Av. steam 45. Av. Rev. 60.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant with light air to light breeze from SSE to W. At 12:05 began heaving in. Tangles in at 12:12. At 12.15 sounded in 194 fms (broken coral) Station No 2326: at 12.30 tangles down. At 12.48 began heaving in. Sounded in 182 fms No 2327 (fine brown sand): at 12:54 tangles up. At 1, put over tangle veering 300 fms. Down at 1.09. Began heaving in at 122. Tangle input at 1:32. At 2.12 sounded in 208 fms Station No 2328 (fine gray coral). Put tangle over at 2.14 veering 300 fms. Tangle down at 2.25. Began heaving in at 2.34 when wire parted loosing tangle and 50 fms of wire. At 2.45 sounded in 118 fms No 2329 (white coral): at 3:06 put over tangle veering to 250 fms. At 3.19 began heaving in: up at 3:37. At 3:49 sounded in 121 fms No 2330 (fine gray coral). At 3.53 put over tangles veering to 268 fms.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: Light breeze from West. At 4.03 stopped veering at 268 fms on dredge rope Station No 2330. At 4.08 began heaving in and at 4.14 landed tangle bar. At 4.35 sounded in 114 fms Station No 2331, coral bottom. At 4:37 hoisted out tangle and at 4.47 stopped veering at 290 fms. At 5.34 landed tangles, Station No 2331. At 5.35 started for Havana and at 6:15 made fast to buoy. Sent a liberty party on shore. Av. steam 48. Av. Rev. 65.

8 PM to Midnight. Partially clear: pleasant: light NE breeze. At 11, stopped dynamo.

At station 2328 lost also, one shackle, one thimble, 10 swabs. Lost at other times four more swabs.


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havana cuba

Lat 23.1, Long -82.4

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300

1100

2 1790

116 552


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18 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast with gentle breeze from NNE.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy. Light NNE breeze. Liberty party returned.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly clear; light breeze from NNE. At 11.55 the Consul General of the US, and the Captain General of the port visited the ship.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partially clear: light N breeze. Barometer fell 0.12 during watch. Sent liberty party.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NNE. Hoisted steam cutter and gig.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant; calm. Stopped dynamo at 11.

- At 11.55 the Consul General of the U.S. and the Captain General of the port visited the ship.


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off havana cuba

Lat 23.1, Long -82.4

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200

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2 1370

113 1422


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19 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: calm.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant with light air to gentle breeze from SSE. At 6.15 slipped from buoy and stood out of the harbor. At 6.47 sounded in 156 fms, gray and white coral. Station No. 2332. At 6.50 put over tangle veering to 300. Began heaving in at 7:08. At 7:15 sounded in 169 fms, fine white coral. Station No. 2333. At 7:28 put over tangle veering to 273 fms. At 7:45 began heaving in. Tangle up at 7:57. At 7:58 sounded in 67 fms, white coral. Station No 2334. Steam 46.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE. Dredging off Moro light. At 8.11 hoisted out tangles and at 8.20 stopped veering at 170 fathoms on dredge rope. Station No. 2334. At 8.25 began heaving in and at 8.31 landed tangles. At 8.59.50 sounded in 204 fathoms and lost lead, wire jumped reel. Station No 2335. At 9:10 hoisted out tangles and at 9.31 stopped veering at 350 fathoms on dredge rope: at 9.39 began heaving in and at 9.48 landed tangles. At 9.46 sounded in 157 fms (coral) Station No 2336. At 9.56 hoisted out tangles and 10.19 stopped veering at 392 fathoms on dredge rope. At 10.35 began heaving in and at 10.45 landed tangles. At 11.02 sounded in 199 fathoms (Coral) Station No. 2337. At 11.05 hoisted out tangles and at 11.16 stopped veering at 300 fms on dredge rope. At 11.26 began heaving in and at 11.34 landed tangles. At 11.53 sounded in 189 fms. Coral (Station No 2338). At 11.58 hoisted out tangles. Av. steam 45.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from NE. Tangling off Moro Light. At 12.23 sounded in 191 fms. Dredge No. 2339, coral bottom. At 12.46 put over tangle. 12.56 tangle on bottom; tangle fouled bottom, succeeded in heaving up at 1.36. At 1.35 sounded in 234 fms coral bottom. Dredge No. 2340. At 1.43 put over tangles; 1.52 tangle on bottom: 2.09 tangle on board. At 2.11 sounded 143 fms. Coral bottom. Dredge No 2341. 2.16 put over tangle: 2.28 tangle on bottom: 2.44 tangle aboard. At 2.56 sounded 201 fms, coral bottom. Dredge No. 2342; 3.01 put over tangle; 3.15 tangle on bottom; at 2.34 tangle aboard. At 3.31 sounded 279 fms, coral bottom. Dredge No. 2343. At 3.43 put over tangle; at 3.54 tangle on bottom. Tangle on bottom at end of watch. Steam 45. Rev. 0.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle decreasing to light NE breeze: smooth sea. At 4:06, began heaving up: at 4:27 tangles up. At 4:41, sounded in 199 fms, brown coral (Station No 2344) and at 4:49 put over tangles veering to 350 fms on dredge rope. At 4:58, tangles down: at 5:13, began heaving up: at 5:24, tangles up. Stood into Havana harbor and at 5:37, made fast to buoy. At 5:23, started dynamo. Average Steam 45.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light NE breeze. The dynamo stopped at 11.

Liberty party returned in the midwatch; sent another in the 2d dog-watch. Lost during the day, four swabs and one 20 lb. lead.


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havana cuba

Lat 23.1, Long -82.4

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300

600

3 840

160 582


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20 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; calm.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: light E airs. Lowered steam cutter + gig.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant with light breeze from East. At 11.45 hoisted gig and at 11.45 steam cutter. At 11.55 slipped from buoy and stood out of harbor. Ship's draft: forward 10 ft. 9 in., aft 12 ft. 11 in.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from East. Dredging off Moro light. The British steamer Eglantine passed out and dipped her colors, answered. At 12.36 sounded in 184 fms. fine gray and white coral. Station No 2345. At 12.40 hoisted out tangles and at 12.49 stopped veering at 300 fms on dredge rope: at 1.02 began heaving in and at 1.10 landed tangles. At 1.23 sounded in 200 fms. coral Station No. 2346. At 1.31 hoisted out tangles and at 1.41 stopped veering at 300 fathoms on dredge rope. At 1.53 began heaving in and at 2.02 landed tangles. At 2.10 sounded in 216 fms, coral. Station No 2347. At 2.23 hoisted out tangles and at 2.31 stopped veering at 300 fms on dredge rope. At 2.44 began heaving in and at 2.51 landed tangles. At 3.03 sounded in 211 fms. coral. Station No. 2348. At 3.10 hoisted out tangles and at 3.19 stopped veering at 300 fms on dredge rope: at 3.40 landed tangles. At 3.51 sounded in 182 fms, coral. Station No. 2349. Average steam 45.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from East. Tangling off Morro light. At 4.01 put over tangles: 4.13 on bottom; 300 fms of rope: at 4.19 commenced to heave up. 4.27 tangles on board. At 4.37 sounded 213 fms, coral bottom. Dredge No. 2350. At 4.44 put over small beam trawl. 5.01 trawl on bottom. 5.09 commenced to heave up. 5.18 trawl on board. At 5.20 started ahead on course WSW. At 5.37 Morro light House being abeam and distant 1 3/4 miles, put over pat. log; it registered 29.5 and at end of watch it registered 32.7. Steam 45. Overhauled dredge blocks.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant weather: light SSW breeze. Course WSW (pc). At 6:25, slowed down for towing: at 6:50, a head full speed. At end of watch, taff log 46.7. Av. steam 48. Av. Rev. 66.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze to light air from SSW. Course WSW (pc). At 9.35, pat. log 60.5, changed course to WSW 1/4 W (pc). At end of watch, log 81. Steam 48. Rev. 67. Stopped dynamo at 11.


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at sea off west end of cuba

Lat 22.58, Long -84.38

150

by X bearings

X bearings

200

200

600

8 1250

101 1572


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21 January 1885

san antonia

Lat 22.8, Long 113.6

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light SSW breeze. Standing along the N coast of Cuba. At 3.40 changed course to SW x W, pat log 117. At end of watch pat log read 14.3. Steam 45. Revolutions 65.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant, clouding over at close of watch; light breeze from SSE. Course SW by W. At 6.15 changed course to SSW P.L. 31.7. At 6.20 sighted Organ Mts off port beam. P.L. at end of watch 46.4. Steam 42. Rev. 62.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy: light SSE breeze, 1st part: light variable airs 2d part. During last hour, rain squall passed over from the Sd. At 9.02, taff log 54.5, sounded in 426 fms (Station No. 2351): lost 1-25 lb lead, 1 small lead, 1 N.Z. Thermometer, 53743, and 10 fms. wire: cut off 110 fms of bad wire and spliced on new stray line. Tanner machine. At 9:20, put over lage beam trawl veering to 800 fms, on dredge rope: at 9:43, trawl down: at 9:50, began heaving up: at 10:22, trawl up. At 10:30, started ahead SW 1/2 S (pc): stood along the North Coast of Cuba conned by the Navigator. Set clock back 20 min. At 11:12, taff log 62.1, sounded in 463 fms, white coral (Station No. 2352) and at 11:28 put over large beam trawl veering to 800 fms on dredge rope: at 11:50, trawl down. Average Steam 48. Average Rev. 63.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy, partly overcast. Passing squalls. Light to moderate breeze from S. At 12, started heaving in. Trawl up at 12.40. At 12.43 started ahead, course SW 1/4 S. Pat. log 62.2. At 1.30, pat log 68.3, changed course to SW 3/4 S. At 2, pat log 72.5, changed course to SW 3/4 W. At 3, pat log 81.8, changed course to SSW 1/2 W. At end of watch pat log 90.5. Steam 45. Rev. 68.

4 to 6 PM. Overcast, cloudy, passing showers + rain squalls. First hour, wind shifted form S x E to SW in a squall. Second hour wind from S in rain squalls. Standing along North Coast of Cuba. At 5, changed course to SW x S pat log reading 98.9. The dynamo started at 4.30. At 5.30 sighted Cape San Antonio light house bearing pc S. Ship's head SW x S. At end of watch pat log read 107.4. Average steam 48. Av. revolutions 68.

6 to 8 PM. Partly clear, moderate squall second hour from SSW, with rain. Course SW x S. At 6.05, slowed down to tow surface net. 6.30 started ahead full speed. At 7.04 San Antonia light abeam, distant 6 miles. At end of watch, San Antonia light bore E by N (mag). P.L. at end of watch registered 21. Steam 47. Rev. 65 1/2.

8 PM to Midnight. Partially cloudy: gentle decreasing to light S by W breeze: long swell. Course SW by S (pc). At 9, taff log 28.7. lost sight of San Antonia light which bore NE by E 1/4 E (Mag) 15 1/2 miles distant. At 11.05 stopped dynamo. Av. steam 47. Av. rev. 65.


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at sea and at anchor off north end of cozumel island

Lat 20.93, Long -86.45

205

200

distilled

1200

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10 1550

91 22


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22 January 1885

cozumel island

Lat 54.8, Long -162.7

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy with light air to gentle breeze from E to WNW. Passing rain shower third hour of watch. Course SW by S. At 3.30 set jib and flying jib. Pat log end of watch 84.5. Steam 45. Rev. 72.

4 to 8 AM. Partly clear. Heavy clouds on horizon. Calm. Course SW x S. The patent log fouled with fishing line; at 4, had it hauled in + cleared: at 4.40 put over log, reading 85. At end of watch pat log read 15. Average steam 47. Average rev. 72.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and warm; light airs to gentle breeze from NE. Course SW by S. At 8.20 changed course to W by S (P.L. 18). At 9.23 sounded (P.L. 26.7) 167 fms, spongey bottom. At 9.38 put over tangles. 9.45 on bottom. 10.02 commenced to heave up; at 10.10 tangle on board Dredge No. 2353. At 10.17 put over small beam trawl; assumed depth 130 fms; 10.30 on bottom. 10.39 commenced to heave up: 10.49 trawl on board. Dredge No 2354. At 10.53 sounded in 92 fms, coral bottom Hy. No. 565. At 10.54 started ahead on course SSW 1/2 W. At 11.28 sounded (P.L. 31.7) 399 fms, yellow ooze, Dredge No 2355, Current setting to N'd at 2 knots per hour: at 11:46 put over small beam trawl; paying out rope at end of watch. Steam 48. Rev. 71.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: gentle breeze from E, 1st part: veering to ESE, 2d part. At 12.14 trawl down: at 12.38 began heaving up: at 1.14 trawl up. At 1.15, started ahead SSW 1/2 W (pc). At 1.30 set square sail, jib and flying jib. At 3, taff log 48.8 changed course to S by W 1/2 W (pc). At 3.10, made Cozumel Island bearing S by W 1/2 W (Mag), 9 miles distast. At 3.25 changed course to SSW (pc), taff log 52.8. At 3.55 shortened and furled sail. At end of watch hauled in taff log, reading 58.9. Average steam 50. Average Rev. 79.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ESE. At 4.55 let port anchor in 5 1/4 fms of water veering to 15 fathoms at water's edge. NW end of island bore SW by W 1/4 W. North end of island bore East. Bearings magnetic. Steam 50. Rev. 72.

8 PM to Midnight. Commenced clear, cloudy at close; gentle to moderate breeze from ESE. Moderate squalls with rain during last hour. Stopped dynamo at 11. Ship's head E by S during watch.

When the trawl came up at Station 2355, the lead rope had parted, the trawl was capsized and all the net gone but the end. Dynamo started at 5.25


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san miguel cozumel island yucatan

Lat 54.8, Long -162.7

38

200

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5 1370

85 892


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23 January 1885

cozumel island

Lat 54.8, Long -162.7

Commences and until 4 AM. Weather variable: passing showers at intervals; moderate SE breeze increasing in frequent squalls to a moderate gale. At 1:45, during passing squall, ship began to drag to WNW, veered to 30 fms on port chain. Expended one 35 lb lead used as drift lead: the line was cut by the rough bottom.

4 to 8 AM. Variable with passing squalls and rain. Very fresh to gentle breeze from SE. At 6, began heaving in, and at 6.10 got under way and stood along North shore of Cozumel island. At 8:12 let go port anchor in 4 1/4 fms, veering to 15 fathoms at water's edge. Off the villiage of San Miguel. Steam 40. Rev. 63.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate SE breeze in puffs. The Alcade and staff paid and official visit to the ship. Loosed sail at 9.10. At 11, furled sail.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from SSE to SE. Hoisted out the steam cutter. The Com'd'g officer paid an official visit to the Alcade. Messrs Bean, Benedict, Collins and Lee ashore collecting birds.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: light SE breeze: Hoisted steam launch and whale boat. Lt. Com'd'r Z.L. Tanner, USN, Com'd'g and Lt. A.C. Baker, USN returned from official visit on shore. At 5:30, started dynamo. Naturalists returned on board.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light SE breeze. A passing shower third hour. The dynamo stopped at 11.30.

Z L Tanner - Lieut. Comdr US Navy

Weather variable: passing showers, moderate SE breeze increasing in frequent squalls to a moderate gale.

The Alcade - paid visit to ship


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san miguel cozumel island yucatan

Lat 54.8, Long -162.7

200

1200

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83 622


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24 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; light to gentle breeze from SSE, light squalls last half. Noticed considerable phosphorescence in the water.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: light increasing in frequent squalls to moderate SSE breeze. Lowered steam cutter.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze increasing in puffs to moderate breeze from SSE.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Moderate SSE breeze.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle to light breeze from SSE.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from SSE. At 11.30 stopped dynamo.

Hoisted steam cutter in the 2d dog watch. Hauled fires in starboard boiler at 1.25 PM. Started dynamo at 5.30.


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san miguel cozumel island yucatan

Lat 54.8, Long -162.7

300

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25 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate SSE breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant. light breeze from SSE.

8 AM to Meridian. Passing clouds: moderate SE breeze: passing rain shower, last hour. At 10, mustered and stationed crew for abandoning ship.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant with moderate SE breeze.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light SSE breeze. Hoisted steam launch. The liberty party returned on board. The dynamo started at 5.30.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: light SSE airs: heavy dew, 1st part. At 11, the wind shifted to NW in a light rain squall. At 11.35, got underway to shift anchorage. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Lowered steam cutter in the morning watch. Sent liberty party on shore at 1, PM.


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san miguel cozumel island yucatan

Lat 54.8, Long -162.7

3

200

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1400

3 1525

77 1972


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26 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and cloudy with passing rain squall first hour of watch. Light to moderate WNW breeze. Shifting anchorage. At 1, let go starboard anchor in 6 1/2 fathoms, veering to 30 fathoms. Started fires in starboard boiler.

4 to 8 AM. Heavy clouds to the Nd, first hour with light NW breeze. Clearing weather and freshening breeze from N last half of watch. Barometer rising slowly. The naturalists went on shore.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly clear, moderate breeze from Nd, first hour; then moderate squalls from NNE. Overhauling seine.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy, threatening and squally weather: fresh NNE breeze increasing in frequent squalls: passing showers, 2d part. Crew overhauling seine: fitting boat awning: fitting water shed for steam cutter: overhauling forward whale boat davit. Two naturalists returned on board.

4 to 8 PM. Cloudy. Fresh breeze from NNE, increasing in squalls to very fresh. Passing rain squall last hour of watch. Bar. rising. Started dynamo at 5.30.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast, rainy and squally from NE by N, until last hour, then light breeze to light airs from NE by N. Stopped dynamo at 11.

naturalists went on shore

two naturalists returned on board


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san miguel cozumel island yucatan

Lat 54.8, Long -162.7

200

distilled

800

2000

3 170

74 1802


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27 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy, rainy and squally weather: light to moderate breeze from NE by N.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to fresh breeze from NE.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy. Gentle NE breeze. Lowered steam launch. A seineing party left the ship. Mr. Benedict + party left the ship on a collecting expedition.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy; gentle to light breeze from NE to NNE. Ships head to Ed latter part of watch.

4 to 8 PM. Partly clear: pleasant: light ENE breeze and calm. The naturalists returned on board. Hoisted steam cutter. At 5.30 started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Partly clear. Light NW breeze. The dynamo stopped at 11.

Mr. Benedict - left ship on a collecting expedition


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san miguel cozumel island yucatan

Lat 54.8, Long -162.7

200

1800

2 280

72 1522


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28 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from NNW.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: gentle increasing to moderate NNW breeze. Lowered steam cutter. Naturalist left the ship to collect on shore.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant with gentle N breeze.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Gentle NNE breeze. The Navigator and party making a hydrographic survey of harbor. Lowered steam gig.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle to light breeze from NNE. Surveying and collecting parties returned to the ship. Hoisted steam cutter and gig.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Light air from NNE. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Dynamo started at 5.30.

naturalists left the ship to collect on shore


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off cozumel island yucatan

Lat 54.8, Long -162.7

36

200

1600

3 420

69 1102

standing to ~ along the coast of Cozumel ~ ~ by navigator


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29 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly clear. Calm + NE airs.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant; light airs from ENE. At 7.35 got underway and stood to the S'd along western coast of Cozumel I'd, conned by Navigator. Steam 48.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant, 1st part: passing clouds and passing showers, 2d part: light ESE breeze. Standing along the West coast of Cozumel island, conned by the Navigator. At 9.35, let go port anchor in 5 fms of water, coral bottom, veering to 15 fms on chain. Lowered steam cutter, whaleboat, dinghy and dory and sent naturalists and officers on shore. Crew at work on gig's awning: mending Caplin seine.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant with gentle to moderate breeze from ESE. At 1, got underweigh. At 1.28, sounded in 137 fms fine white coral (No. 2356). At 1.37, put over tangle: down at 1.44. Began heaving in at 1.52: up at 1.58. At 2.07 sounded in 178 fms, white coral (No. 2357). Tangle over at 2.11: down at 2.21. Began heaving in at 2.32: up at 2.44. At 2.57 sounded in 222 fms, fine white coral (No. 2358). At 3.05 put over small beam trawl. Down at 3.20. Began heaving in 3.35: up at 3.46. Steam 45.

4 to 6 PM. Partly clear. Light ESE breeze. At 4.07 sounded (by machine) in 231 fms, coral sand, bottom temp. 50.8. Station No. 2359. At 4.18 hoisted out small beam trawl and at 4.30, stopped veering at 400 fms on dredge rope. At 4.49 began heaving in and at 5.01 landed trawl. The collecting parties returned. Hoisted boats. At 5.30 started ahead, course N 3/4 W, pat log 59, at end of watch 63.3. Steam 47. Rev. 67.

6 to 8 PM. Overcast + rainy; lightning first hour. Moderate breeze from North. Course NNE. At 7.17 changed course to NE 3/4 N (P.L. 73.3). At end of watch pat log registered 79. Steam 48. Rev. 65.

8 PM to Midnight. Variable weather: rainy, 1st hour: squally 2d hour: passing clouds latter part: lightning in the Nd and Ed, 2d part: long N.E'ly swell: moderate N veering to NE breeze. Course NE 3/4 N (p.c.). At 11:26, taff log 107.3, changed course to N 3/4 W (pc). At 11, stopped dynamo. At end of watch, taff log 111.7. Av. steam 48. Av. Rev. 68.

Started dynamo at 5.


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at sea off yueatan me xico

Lat 22.13, Long -87.10

150

200

1400

8 1290

60 2052


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30 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. bright moon light. Gentle breeze from ESE to SE. Course N 3/4 W. At 1.30 made sail. At 3.10, pat log 137.3, changed course to NW by W 1/2 W. At end of watch, pat log 145. Steam 48. Rev 67.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant. Gentle SE breeze. Long swell from N. Ship rolling easily. At 6.30 took in square sail. Made preparations for dredging. At 7.42 stopped, pat log 77.3, sounded (small machine) in 26 fms, white coral. Station No. 2360). Put over two fishing lines. No indication of fish. At 7.58 hoisted out tangles. Average Steam 48. Average revolutions 67.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and warm; gentle breeze from SE. Long irregular swell: Driding on Campeche Bank. At 8.45 sounded in 25 fms, coral sand, Dredge No 2361. At 8.49 put over small beam trawl: 8.52 on bottom; 9.07 trawl aboard. At 9.18 put over trawl without sounding No. 2362. At 9.21 trawl on bottom; at 9.37 trawl aboard. From Station 2362. Ship steamed 8 knots on course SW by W. At 10.37 sounded in 21 fms, commenced fishing. At 11.08 put over trawl. Dredge No 2363. At 11.11 on bottom. At 11.19 trawl aboard. From Station 2363 steamed one mile to N'd. At 11.25 sounded in 22 fms, coral sand, and commenced fishing. P.L. 87.3 at end of watch. Steam 46. Rev. 68.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: light SSE breeze: long NE'ly swell. Engaged in fishing with good success. At 1:18, put over the small beam trawl (Station No 2364) veering to 70 fms on dredge rope: at 1:22, down: at 1:33, began heaving up: at 1:36, trawl up. At 1:45, started ahead N 1/2 E (p.c.). At 2.55, taff log 97.3, sounded in 24 fms, white + red coral (Station No. 2365) and at 3:03, put over the beam trawl veering to 80 fms on dredge rope: at 3:15, trawl down: at 3:29, began heaving up: at 3:32, trawl up. At 3:35, started ahead N 1/2 E (pc). At end of watch, taff log 100.4. Average Steam 47. Average Rev. 67.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant with light breeze from SSE. Course N 1/2 E. At 4.49 stopped and sounded in 27 fms, fine white coral (no. 2366). Pat log read 7.3. Put small beam trawl over at 4.56. Down at 5.00. Began heaving in at 5.16: up at 5.18. At 5.20 started ahead on N by E course. Pat log 7.3. At end of watch pat log 13. At 5.30 started dynamo. Steam 48. Rev. 68.

6 to 8 PM. Clear overhead. Heavy dew. At 6.31, stopped and sounded (pat log 17.3) in 124 fms, white coral, Station No. 2367. At 6.37 hoisted out small beam trawl veered to 250 fms on dredge rope: on bottom at 6.53. Began heaving in at 7.19: landed trawl 7.26. At 7.29 started ahead N 1/2 W pat log 17.3, at end of watch 22. Steam 48. Rev. 68.

8 PM to Midnight. Commenced clear, clouded over last half; heavy dew; lightning to Sd + Ed last hour. Calm and light airs to light breeze from NNW. Course N 1/2 W. Stopped dynamo at 11. P. L. at end of watch 55.6. Steam 46. Rev. 68.


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gulf of mexico

Lat 24.72, Long -86.90

166

200

1200

9 1600

51 452


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31 January 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Passing clouds: gentle NW breeze: lightning in the Ed. Course N 1/2 W (p.c.). At end of watch taff log 89.4. Average Steam 47. Average Rev. 67 1/2.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant with gentle breeze from NW. Course N 1/2 W. At end of watch, pat log 121.0. Steam 47. Rev. 63.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from N. At 8.15, pat log 22.8, changed course to N 3/4 W. Engaged in mending Caplin seine and overhauling wire on small machine: Cut off the end of old wire leaving 425 turns on drum. At end of watch, pat log read 50.9. Average steam 46. Average revolution 66. At Meridian changed course to N x W.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from NNW to N by E. Course N x W. Latter part of watch, sighted a brig standing to Sd. Watch engaged in repairing seine. P.L. at end of watch 81.4. Steam 47. Rev. 64.7.

4 to 6 PM. Partly clear: pleasant: gentle NNE breeze. Course N by W (p.c.). Sighted a barque standing to the W'd. At 5:15, started dynamo. At end of watch, taff log 98.5. Average Steam 47. Av. Rev. 65.

6 to 8 PM. Partly cloudy with passing rain first hour. Gentle NNE breeze. Steam 47. Rev. 65.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Gentle NE breeze. At 9.30 set the jib. The dynamo stopped at 11. At end of watch patent log read 49. Average Steam 48. Average revolutions 68 3/4.



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1885


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gulf of mexico

Lat 30.0, Long 48.5

200

200

1000

11 2230

39 462


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1 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy, light passing showers with light breeze from NNE until last hour when wind came out from NNW in gentle breeze with clearing weather. Course N by W. Steam 47. Rev. 67.2. P.L. at end of watch 89.

4 to 8 AM. Passing clouds: gentle increasing to moderate NNW breeze: smooth sea. Course N by W (p.c.). At end of watch taff log 18.5. Average Steam 46. Average rev. 70.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant with gentle to moderate breeze from NNW. Sea smooth. Course N by W. At end of watch pat log 50.9. Steam 46. Rev. 66.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Moderate NNW breeze increasing in force. At 1.30 hoisted jib. At 2.20 hauled down jib. At end of watch pat log read 86. Steam 49. Rev. 72.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant; moderate to stiff breeze from NNW. Course N by W. At 4.45 changed course to N by W 1/4 W. At 5.15 started dynamo. P.L. at end of watch 100.2. Steam 45. Rev. 70.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: stiff NNW breeze: moderate sea. Course N by W 1/4 W (p.c.). At end of watch, taff log 14.7, changed course to N by W 3/4 W (p.c.). Average steam 46. Av. rev. 63.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from NNW. Course N by W 3/4 W. At 11, stopped dynamo. Steam 49. Rev. 70. At end of watch, pat log 47.


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navy yard pensacola fla

Lat , Long

202 4 tenths

200

800

12 1170

26 1532


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2 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Moderate N x W breeze. Course N x W 3/4 W. At end of watch patent log read 81.3. Average steam 48. Average revolutions 67.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant; moderate to gentle breeze from North. Course N by W 3/4 W. At 7.39 changed course to NNW 1/2 W. Steam 46. Revs. 70. P.L. at end of watch 16.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: gentle N breeze. Course NNW 1/2 W (p.c.). At 10.50, made land ahead. During last hour of watch, standing in for Pensacola, conned by the Navigator. At end of watch, taff log 53.3. Av. steam 50. Av. Rev. 75 1/2.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant with light air from SE. Running into Pensacola conned by the Navigator. At 1:40, hauled in pat. log 68.9. At 2.30 made fast to Navy Yard wharf and banked fires. Ship's draft forward 10 ft., aft 12 ft. 4 in. Transferred Charles Bay (Sea) to Naval Hospital, for medical treatment. Steam 49. Rev. 73.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light air from SE and calm. At 5, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Calm. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Made fast to wharf at the sheers.


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navy yard pensacola

Lat , Long

20

200

700

distilled

1300

3 1415

23 117


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3 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant with light air from WNW.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light air from WNW. At 6.30, cast off from wharf near shears. At 6.40, let go starboard anchor off coal wharf and hauled alongside. Hauled fires. Lowered steam cutter.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light WSW breeze. A collecting party of naturalists left the ship. Engaged in clearing ship and scrubbing water line. Blew down both boilers.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light SSW breeze. Engaged in painting water line and repairing coal baskets. Transferred Wm E. Rockett (C H'r) to the Naval Hospital. The collecting party returned on board.

4 to 8 PM. Clear first part. Partly clear last half of watch. Lightning to the SW, third hour. Calm + light SSW breeze. No electric light.

8 PM to Midnight. Partly clear. Moderate SSW breeze.

Veered to 45 fms on starboard chain.


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navy yard pensacola fla

Lat , Long

200

1100

700

22 1657


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4 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly clear. Moderate SSW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Partly clear; gentle to moderate SW breeze. At 6.30 loosed sail.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy, stiff breeze from West. At 9.30 furled sail. Made preparations for coaling. Filled st'b'd boiler.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; stiff breeze from West. At 1, commenced to coal ship. Sent steam cutter to Pensacola. Started fires under st'b'd boiler at 12:25. Filled port boiler.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant; moderate to light breeze from SW. Stopped coaling at five, received 35 tons. Steam cutter returned from Pensacola. Started dynamo at 5.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cool; light airs from SW. Calm last hour. Stopped dynamo at 11, and commenced distilling.

Hoisted steam cutter out of water in the morning watch. Painting port water line during forenoon.


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navy yard pensacola fla

Lat , Long

200

900

2 700

20 957

Albetros - title


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5 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold. Light airs to light breeze form SW.

4 to 8 AM. Commences clear, foggy at close; light breeze from SW.

8 AM to Meridian. Foggy at first: gradually clearing: light, gradually increasing to a stiff SW breeze. Engaged in coaling ship. Sent steam cutter with dinghy in tow to Pensacola.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: fresh breeze from SW by S. The dinghy swamped in returning from Pensacola: her load of 1 1/2 tons of Ice was thrown overboard. Engaged in coaling ship.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: moderate NNW breeze. At 5, finished coaling having received on board 129 740/2240 tons in all. At 5, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: moderate NNW breeze. At 11, stopped dynamo.


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navy yard pensacola

Lat , Long

200

800

1500

2 110

147 1587

129 740


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6 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: light breeze from North.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: light airs from North.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant with light NE breeze. Received one ton of ice on board, and one barrel of oil in Engineers Department. Placed J.H. Brown (Lds) and W.N. Tippett (S. Bar) in confinement, by orders of Com'd'g officer, for fighting.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant with light NE breeze. At 3.30 cast off lines from wharf and hove in starboard chain to 15 fathoms. Hoisted steam launch. At 4.10 got under weigh and stood out of Pensacola. Rendered assistance to three masted schooner Fannie Whitmore of Rockland by towing her off a bank where she had grounded at entrance to Bay.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and pleasant with light SW breeze. At 5:20, put over pat log reading 69. Course SE 1/2 E. At end of watch pat log 72.8. At 5, started dynamo. Steam 50. Rev. 69.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and cool. Light SW breeze. At 7.30 lost sight of Barrancas light bearing NW by compass. At end of watch pat log read 89. Steam 50. Rev. 66.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant; light airs to light breeze from South; hazy about horizon. Course SE 1/2 E. Stopped dynamo at 11. Steam 49. Rev. 70. P. Log at end of watch 18.8.

Pat log was put over at outer fairway buoy. Mr. Asa Ward, expert snapper fisherman, came on board for the trip. Ship's draft forward 10' 9", aft 13' 9".


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gulf of mexico off florida coast

Lat 29.25, Long -90.57

115

200

1300

8 1375

139 2112


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7 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear above: hazy around horizon: light airs from South: Course SE 1/2 E (p.c.). At end of watch, taff log 46.7. Av. steam 48. Av. rev. 56.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant with light airs to light breeze from SE. Course SE 1/2 E. At 5.45, pat log 59.0. Sounded in 16 fms, fine white sand (H. No. 566). At 6, started ahead on SSW course. At 6.25, pat log 62, sounded in 16 fms, fine white sand (H. No 567). At 6:32 started ahead on S course. At 6:55, pat log 65.0, sounded in 15 fms, black sand and fine shell (H. No. 568). At 7, started ahead on SSE course. At 8, pat log 73.5. Released from confinement J.H. Brown (Lds) and W.N. Tippett (S. Bar). Steam 45. Rev. 68.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light SE breeze. At 8:11, stopped and sounded in 27 fms, gray and black sand and shells, pat log 75. Hyd No. 569. Engaged in fishing; 117 red snappers, 4 groopers, 3 gags and 32 Poggies were taken. The largest snapper weighing 27 1/2 pounds. At 11:52, started ahead, pat log 75, course S, to run 8 minutes. At 12, sounded in 30 fms, coarse gray + black sand and shells Hyd. No. 570; pat log 76. Engaged in fishing. Av. steam 45. Rev. 70.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from South. Trawling and fishing. At 12:03, sounded in 28 fms, coarse gray sand and broken shell. Dredge No. 2368. 12:17 put over tangle: 12:19 tangle on bottom; 12:30 tangle aboard. At 12:46 put over large beam trawl assumed depth 26 fms. Dredge No. 2369, at 12:48 on bottom: 1:01 trawl on board. At 1:16 sounded in 25 fms, coarse gray sand + broken shells. Dredge No. 2370: 1:18 put over trawl, 1:20 on bottom; 1:36 on board. At 2:04 sounded in 26 fms, gray sand + broken shell. Dredge No. 2371: 2:10 put over trawl, 2:12 trawl on bottom; 2:22 trawl on board. At 2:35 sounded in 27 fms, gravel bottom. Dredge No. 2372: 2:43 put over trawl; 3:02 trawl on board. At 3:14 sounded in 25 fms, broken coral. Dredge No. 2373: 3:28 put over trawl, 3:31 trawl on bottom: 3:46 trawl on board. Steam 47. Sighted a fishing smack standing to NW.

4 to 6 PM. Passing clouds: moderate S breeze. At 3:03, started ahead course S (p.c.) taff log 76. At 4:26, taff log 79, sounded in 26 fms, sand gravel + broken shells (Station No. 2374) and at 4:30 put over large beam trawl veering to 80 fms on dredge rope: at 4:33, trawl down: at 4:54 began heaving up: at 4:56, trawl up. At 5, started ahead SW (p.c.). At 5:15, taff log 81, sounded in 30 fms, sand, broken shells + black specks (Station No. 2375) and at 5:23, put over beam trawl veering to 100 fms on dredge rope: at 5:26, trawl down: at 5:36 began heaving up: at 5:39 trawl up. At 5:10, started dynamo. At 5:40, started ahead WNW 3/4 W (p.c.); pat log 81. At end of watch taff log 83.5. Av. steam 45. Av. rev. 70.

6 to 8 PM. Partly cloudy with moderate SSE breeze. Course WNW 3/4 W. At end of watch pat log 99.2. Steam 48. Rev. 60.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from Sd + Ed. Dynamo stopped at 11. At end of watch pat log read 30.8. At 12, changed course to WNW 1/2 W. Av. steam 47. Rev. 60.


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navy yard pensacola fla

Lat , Long

152

200

1100

9 1640

129 812


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8 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast + cloudy; gentle breeze from SSE. Course WNW 1/2 W. Steam 48. Rev. 63. P.L. at end of watch 63.5.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast and cloudy: passing showers, 1st part. Course WNW 1/2 W (p.c.). At 5:35, taff log 76.8, changed course to WNW (p.c.). At 6:25 stopped and sounded - no bottom at 17 fms. Changed course to N (p.c.), taff log 83.5. At 7:38, made land ahead, changed course to NNW (p.c.), taff log 94.6. At end of watch, taff log 98. Av. steam 48. Av. Rev. 69.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and cloudy with passing showers first part of watch. Standing towards Pensacola conned by Navigator. At 9.47 hauled in pat log, reading 14.8. At 10:55 lowered steam cutter. 11:10 made fast to wharf at Navy Yard, near shears. Steam 47. Rev. 68.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly cloudy with light SE breeze.

4 to 8 PM. Cloudy and overcast with passing rain showers. Light SE breeze. At 4:40 started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast with passing rain. Light to gentle breeze from S. At 11, stopped dynamo.

Hauled in patent log abreast of No. 1 buoy. Mr. A. Ward left the ship at 1 PM.

11.10, made fast to wharf at Navy Yards

Mr. A. Ward - left the ship at 1P.M.


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pensacola navy yard florida

Lat 30.0, Long 48.5

200

distilled

900

1800

2 1020

126 2032


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9 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and cloudy. Passing rain showers. Moderate S breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy with passing rain, first part; latter part clearing. Gentle to light breeze from S.

8 AM to Meridian. Dense fog. Light SW breeze. Engaged in making swabs for tangles. A seineing party left the ship. Barometer falling.

Meridian to 4 PM. Fog first hour. Clear and pleasant rest of watch. Moderate WSW breeze. Engaged in making swabs for tangles.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Moderate WSW breeze. The seineing party returned on board. The dynamo started at 5.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cold. At 8:15 the wind shifted to WNW, blowing a fresh breeze from that direction remainder of watch; the squall increasing in force. The dynamo stopped at 11. Barometer rising rapidly.

A seinling party left the ship.

The seineing party returned on board.


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navy yard pensacola and at sea

Lat , Long

200

1600

2 1820

123 212


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10 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold. Fresh WNW breeze in puffs. Barometer rising.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and cold. Fresh breeze from NNW in puffs. Barometer rising.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and cold, moderate breeze from NNW to NW.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and cold; moderate breeze from NW. Made preparations for sea.

4 to 6 PM. Clear and cold; gentle breeze from NW. At 4:05 cast off from wharf at Pensacola Navy Yard: hoisted steam cutter and proceeded to sea, conned by the Navigator. At 4:50 put over pat log (14.3) ship being abreast of outer fair way buoy; set course SSW. At 4.55, called all hands and made all sail except mainsail. At 5:30, started dynamo. At end of watch P. Log 24.2. Steam 49. Rev. 66 1/2.

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: moderate NW breeze. Course SSW (p.c.). At end of watch, taff log 41.6. Av. steam 48. Av. Rev. 68.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant; moderate NW breeze. Course SSW (p.c.). At 11:43, pat log 74.3, sounded in 34 fathoms, fine black sand (Hy No. 571). At 11, stopped dynamo, and at 11:40 ran dynamo till 11:50. End of watch pat log 75.3. Steam 48. Rev. 67.

Shipped for one year Noah L. Simmons (C. H'r).

At 4:05 cast off from wharf at Pensacola Navy Yard

Noah L. Simmons (C. Hr) - Shipped for one year


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gulf of mexico

Lat 28.97, Long -88.20

132

200

1400

10 700

113 1752


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11 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant. Light NNE breeze. At 12.35 sounded in 43 fathoms, coarse gray sand Hy No. 572., pat log 79.3. At 12:37 started ahead SSW. At 1.14 sounded in 99 fathoms blk mud Hy. No 573, pat log 84.3. At 1.20 started ahead SSW. At 1.52 stopped and sounded in 206 fathoms, blk mud. Hy No. 574, pat log 89.3. At 2.02 started ahead SSW. At 2.36 sounded in 362 fathoms, blk mud. Hy No. 575, pat log 94.3. At 255 started ahead course SSW. At 3.33 stopped and sounded in 599 fathoms, gray mud Hy. No. 576, pat log 99.3. At 4, started ahead SSW. At end of watch pat log 99.3. The Tanner machine was used in all except the last sounding (No 576) when the Sigsbee machine was used. Av. steam 46. Av. Rev. 74.

4 to 8 AM. Commenced clear; partly cloudy at close: gentle breeze from NE. Course SSW. At 4.30 sounded (P.L. 5.5) 740 fms, blue mud. Hy No. 577. At 5.50 sounded (P.L. 10.5) 698 fms, grey mud Hy No. 578. Changed course to NE 1/4 N. At 7.04 sounded (P.L. 15.5) 747 fms, grey mud Hy. No. 579. Pat log at end of watch 20. Steam 47. Rev. 67.5.

8 AM to Meridian. Passing clouds: gentle increasing to moderate NE breeze. At 8:06, taff log 20.5, sounded in 611 fms, grey mud (Hyd No 580). At 8.35 started ahead NE 1/4 N (p.c.). At 9:26, taff log 26, sounded in 739 fms, green mud (Hyd No 581). At 9:44, ahead WSW (p.c.). At 11:06, taff log 36, sounded in 573 fms (Hhyd No 582) green mud. At 11:12, ahead WSW (p.c.). At 11:45, taff log 40.9, sounded in 486 fms, green mud (Hyd No 583). Sounding at end of watch. Av. steam 47. Av. Rev. 61. Crew mending caplin seine.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly cloudy with moderate breeze from NE to E. At 12:37, pat log 44.9, sounded in 324 fms, grey mud (Station No. 2376). At 1.35 hoisted out trawl; at 1:54 stopped veering at 600 fms. At 2.18, started heaving. Trawl up at 2:38. At 2:42 started ahead on course E by N. Pat log 44.9. At 3:40, pat log 53, sounded in 210 fathoms, grey mud. (Station No. 2377) At 3:40 put over trawl. Steam 48. Rev. 66.

4 to 6 PM. Cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from E. At 4:10 stopped veering at 450 fms. At 4:32, began heaving in and at 4:46 landed trawl. At 5, started ahead (pat log 53) NW 1/2 N. At 5:21, stopped (pat log 56) and sounded in 68 fms. Station No. 2378, wire jumped reel got under bottom, losing N. Z. Thermometer No. 53735 at 35 lb. lead and 68 fathoms of wire. Sounded again, small machine, to get bottom speciment which was grey mud. At 5.20, started dynamo. At 5.33 hoisted out trawl and at 5:45 trawl on bottom having veered to 200 fms on dredge rope. Steam 48. Revolutions 68.

losing N.Z. thermometer No. 53735 a 35 lb. head and 68 fathoms of wine

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11 February 1885

passed soutre light bearing swxw mag

Lat , Long

6 to 8 PM. Cloudy; moderate breeze from NE. At 6.18 trawl aboard. At 6.20 started ahead on course NW 1/2 N (P. log 56). At 6.43 sounded in 46 fms, grey mud. Hy No. 584. At 6.55 ahead on course W 1/8 N. At 7.18 sounded (P. Log 62) in 35 fathoms, grey sand Hy. No. 585. At 7.26 ahead on course W 1/8 N. At 7.48 sounded (Log 65) in 32 fms, grey mud + sand Hy No. 586. At 7.55 ahead on course W 1/8 N. Steam 48. Rev. 67. Log at end of watch 65.6.

8 PM to Midnight. Cloudy: rainy last hour: stiff ESE breeze gradually increasing to a moderate gale: rough sea at end of watch. At 8:18, taff log 68, sounded in 30 fms, green mud (Hyd No 587). At 8:27, ahead S 1/4 E (p.c.). At 9:02, taff log 73, sounded in 36 fms, green mud (Hyd No. 588). At 9:07, ahead SW by W 1/2 W (p.c.). At 11, stopped dynamo. At 11:50, taff log 97.2, sighted Passed Soutre light bearing SW x W (Mag). At end of watch, taff log 98.5, changed course to SSW 1/2 W (p.c.). Av. steam 48. Av. Rev. 68.

All soundings taken in morning, forenoon + afternoon watches were with Sigsbee machine, all after then with Tanner machine. In trawling used the large beam trawl. At Station 2378 lost, also, a Tanner improved thermometer case.

continued

At station 2378 last, also, a Tanner improved thermometer case.


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gulf of mexico mississippi river

Lat 30.0, Long 48.5

122

200

1200

10 1200

103 552


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12 February 1885

fort st philip jackson

Lat 56.2, Long -3.0

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and blowing a stiff breeze to moderate gale from ESE to SE. Frequent rain squalls. Sudden lull during third hour of watch. Course SSW. At 1, pat log 7.1, changed course to S by W. At 1, sighted South Pass Light, bearing SW 1/4 W (Mag). At 1.10 Pass a Soutre light bore abeam. At 2, went ahead at half speed. At 3.24 South Pass light bore abeam. Steam 48. Rev 63. End of watch pat log 26.9.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast rainy + squally. Blowing a stiff breeze to moderate gale in squalls. Wind unsteady from SE to SW. Confused sea running. Ship laboring considerably. At 4.25, South Pass light was in range with jetty lights bearing (p.c.) NW x W. Stopped the engines and hauled in pat log. 20.0. Hove to drifting to the Eastward. Steamed ahead to keep lights in range. At 5.53, brought her up head to sea SSE. At 6.10 started ahead half speed WNW pat log 29.9. At 6.50 stopped + sounded in 10 fathoms. Hove to, head to sea SSE. Hauled in pat log 33.3. Remainder of watch steaming slowly head to sea. Av. steam 48. Rev. 44.

8 AM to Meridian. Overcast and rainy till last hour; it then commenced to clear off. Gentle to light breeze from SE to East. Heavy sea from SE by S. Course SSE, just making steerage way. At 8.45 wove ship to WNW, put over log (33.3) and stood on at full speed. At 9.13 water changed color (Log 37.3). At 9.20 stopped (Log 37.9) sounded in 17 fathoms. At 9.45 ahead on course NW. At 9.50 stopped (Log 38.4). At 10, changed course to N 1/2 W, no log out. At 10.09, stopped and sounded 17 fms. Sighted light house bearing N 1/2 E. At 10.12, started ahead on course NNE. At 10:45, took pilot for passes, from this time ship in charge of pilot. At 11.15 took river pilot aboard. At 11.40 entered South pass of Mississippi. Standing up pass at end of watch. Steam 43. Rev. 56.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly clear: light E breeze. Standing up the Mississippi river conned by pilot. At 1.30, sent pilot for passes on shore; river pilot took charge. At 1.30, loosed all sail to dry. At 3:30, furled all sail. Painter at work on steam launch. Av. steam 48. Av. Rev. 78. At 3:45, passed Forts St. Philip + Jackson.

4 to 6 PM. Partly cloudy. Light NNE breeze. Standing up Mississippi, conned by pilot. At 5.25 started dynamo. Steam 48. rev. 79.

6 to 8 PM. Partly clear. Mist on river. Light NNE breeze. Standing up the Mississippi river conned by pilot. At 7.30, immediately abreast rice mills. Av. steam 50. Av. Rev. 80.

8 PM to Midnight. Overcast and rainy, with moderate squalls from NNE, foggy first part. Standing up Mississippi conned by pilot. At 8.45 anchored below Poverty point in 7 1/2 fms - starboard anchor, 30 fms chain. Steam 48. Rev. 70. Banked fires.

The light on Poverty point was not lit.

Z L TANNER - LIEUT.COMDR US NAVY

Overcast and blowing a stiff breeze to moderate gale. Frequent rain squalls.

Overcast rainy & squally.

At 11.40 entered south pass of Mississippi.

At 11.15 took river pilot aboard.

At 7.30 immediately abreast rice mills.


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mississippi river and new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1

70

200

distilled

700

1700

10 1400

92 1392

FD Steamer "Albatross" - Log Heading

Distance run by Log since preceding Noon ----70 knots __fathoms

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours - 200 gallons

Water distilled during the preceding 24 hours - 700 gallons

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon - 1700 gallons


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13 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and misty: light NNE airs. Steam 40. Ship riding to current.

4 to 8 AM. Overcast, cloudy with mist first part of watch. Light breeze from NE. At 5.15 began heaving in and at 5.25 got under way and stood up the River conned by pilot. Steam 50. Rev. 80.

8 AM to Meridian. Cloudy. Light NNW breeze. Standing up the Mississippi river conned by pilot. At 9.45 anchored off Algiers (St'b'd anchor) in eleven fathoms of water, veered to 30 fms, on Star b'd chain. Lowered steam gig. The Commanding officer went on shore to pay an official visit to the Captain of the Port. Av. steam 50. Av. Rev. 77.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy. Light breeze from N. Hoisted steam gig. At 1:15 got underway conned by pilot and stood up the river. At 1.55 made fast to Forwoods steam ship wharf. Engaged in painting ship outside.

4 to 8 PM. Cloudy weather. Light NW breeze. The dynamo started at 4. Stopped painting at 5.

8 PM to Midnight. Cloudy. Light NW breeze. The dynamo stopped at 11.

Commanding officer returned on board at 12.45 PM. Banked fires after making fast to Forwoods' wharf.

Overcast and misty: light NNE airs. Steam 40. Ship riding to current.

The commanding officer went on shore to pay an official visit to the capain of the Port.


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forwoods wharf new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1

5

200

1500

1 1260

91 132


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14 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Cloudy weather. Light NNW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy weather. Light breeze from Nd + Wd. Engaged in cleaning ship.

8 AM to Meridian. Commenced cloudy, clearing latter part; light fog on river. Light breeze from NW to North. Received from the Edison Company two boxes of electric lights. Crew engaged painting ship outside, the white paint work inside of bulwarks, and smoke pipe.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant, light airs from North. Crew engaged as in forenoon, painting ship. Hauled fires from under port boiler at one o'clock.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant, light air from North until last hour where it came out from SE. Started dynamo 5 o'clock. Ensign C.J. Boush received his commission as Lieutenant Junior Grade from November 3rd 1884.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cool, light airs from NE. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Received from the Edison Company two boxes of electric lights.


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forwoods wharf new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1

200

1300

1 1260

89 1112


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15 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and cold, light airs from NE.

4 to 8 AM. Commenced clear, clouding over at close. Light airs from NE. Light fog on river. Heavy frost.

8 AM to Meridian. Partly clear, 1st part: light ESE airs shifting to SW, third hour with passing rain showers. Served out clean hammocks and turned in dirty ones. At 10:20, mustered and inspected crew: J. Brodie (Sea), C.R. Luscombe (Sea) and J.H. Warner (Carp Mate) absent without permission, overstaying liberty. Inspected ship.

Meridian to 4 PM. Cloudy, passing rain showers: gentle WNW breeze. Sent liberty party.

4 to 8 PM. Gradually clearing: then clear and pleasant: gentle WNW breeze 1st part: veering to NW, 2d part. J. Brodie (Sea) returned on board 10 1/4 hours over time. At 5:10, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: gentle N breeze backing to NNW, last hour. At 11, stopped dynamo.

C. R. Luscombe (Sea) while on liberty, was taken to the Charity Hospital with a gunshot wound in the leg, inflicted by himself.

J Brodie (sea), C.R. Luscombe (sea), and J.H. Warner (Corp Mate) - Absent without permission, overstaying liberty

J. Brodie (sea) - Returned on board 10 1/4 hours over time

C.R. Luscombe (sea) while on liberty, was taken to the Charity Hospital with a gunshot wound in the leg, inflicted by himself.


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forwoods wharf new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1

200

1100

1 1660

87 1692


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16 February 1885

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and pleasant: gentle NNW breeze.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and pleasant: calms and light airs.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant with light air from ENE to SE. Dressed ship in honor of Mardi Gras.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant with light air from W to WSW. Lowered gig.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant with light air from WSW to SE. Hoisted gig. At 5:10, started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and cool. Calm + light breeze from S.


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forwoods wharf new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1

200

900

1 1760

85 2172


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17 February 1885

By order of the commanding officer, disrated Henry Kienest (Qr Gr) to Seaman.

At 4:15 started dynamo, but stopped it immediately to repair engine.

Commences and until 4 AM. Clear and calm. The dynamo stopped at 12:05.

4 to 8 AM. Clear and frosty. Light SE breeze. At colors dressed ship.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light to moderate SE breeze. By order of the Commanding officer, dis-rated Henry Kienest (Q'r G'r) to Seaman. Lowered steam gig.

Meridian to 4 PM. Partly clear. Moderate breeze from South. Sent a liberty party on shore. Hoisted steam gig.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from S. At sunset undressed ship. At 4:15, started dynamo, but stopped it immediately to repair engine. At 6:30, started it again. The liberty party whose time was up at 7, returned on board.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and calm. The dynamo stopped at 11:55.


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forwoods wharf new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1


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18 February 1885

By order of the commanding officer, James Carter (Sea) is to be confined, without irons, every evening after the ward room dinner until "all hands" the following morning; until further orders, for leaving ship without permission on the evening of the 17th.

Shipped 3 barrels, 3 boxes of specimens, and 1 chest to Smithsonian Institution.

Rated John Brodie (Sea) to quarter qunner.


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new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1

100

700

1 1660

82 892


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19 February 1885

Discharged J. Lane (2 C.F.) on account of bad conduct

Confined J. Carter (Sea) for the night by order of the Commanding officer.

Commences and until 4 AM. Partly clear; calm and light airs from WNW.

4 to 8 AM. Cloudy until last hour; gentle breeze from ENE.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant: light ENE breeze. At 8, loosed sail to dry. Painter at work shellacking window sashes in deck house and top of laboratory table: gilding figure on stern. Discharged J. Lane (2 C.F.) on account of bad conduct.

Meridian to 4 PM. Clear and pleasant: light N airs veering to E, 2d part. Lowered steam gig. At 3:45, furled sail.

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant: light E airs. Hoisted steam gig. At 5:00 started dynamo.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant: light E airs. At 11, stopped dynamo. Confined J. Carter (Sea) for the night by order of the Commanding officer.


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forwoods wharf exposition wharf new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1


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20 February 1885

Discharged for bad conduct Cornelius McTown (2 l.f.). Shipped James Bowes (2 L.F.) for one year.


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exposition wharf new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1


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21 February 1885


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exposition wharf new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1


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22 February 1885

Commences and until 4 am. Cloudy weather. Light NE breeze.

4 to 8 am. Cloudy weather. Light NNE breeze.

8 am to meridian. Partly cloudy. Light airs from NNE.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and pleasant; light breeze from NNE.

4 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from NNE.

8 pm to midnight. Clear and cool. Light airs from NNE.


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exposition wharf new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1


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23 February 1885

W. Halloran - Discharged W. Halloran on account of bad conduct


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exposition wharf new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1


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24 February 1885

J. Owens - Placed in confinement J. Owens, he being under the influence of liquor


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exposition wharf new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1


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25 February 1885


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oxposition wharf new orleansla

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1


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26 February 1885

T. Owens - Released Thomas Owens from confinement by order of Com'd'g officer


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exposition wharf new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1


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27 February 1885

hazy around land

Engaged on taking ice on board. Received 5 tons of ice during the day.


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exposition grounds new orleans la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 100 gallons.

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 1700 gallons

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 1 tons 1810 lbs.

Coal remaining on hand at Noon 65 tons 112 lbs.


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28 February 1885

Ship's draft: forward, 10 ft, 11 1/2 in., aft 12 ft, 10 in.

Ship's draft: forward, 10 ft 11 1/2 in, aft 12 ft 10 in



LOGS FOR MARCH 1885


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new orleans mississippi river la

Lat 30.0, Long -90.1

Distance run since preceding Noon 30 knots

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 150 gallons

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 1550 gallons

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 5 tons 410 lbs

Coal remaining on hand at Noon 59 tons 1942 tons


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1 March 1885

Anderson Johnson - By order of Com'd'g Officer, confined Anderson Johnson on bread & water, for disobedience of order of his superior officer

C.R. Luscombe - was left behind at the Charity Hospital

Anderson Johnson - Confined Anderson Johnson (Sea) on bread & water for disobedience of order of his superior officer.

C. R. Luscombe - left behind at the charity Hospital


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gulf of mexico

Lat 28.05, Long -87.75


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2 March 1885

station no 2380

Lat 22.2, Long 113.9


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gulf of mexico

Lat 28.57, Long -88.17

coal: Used 6 tons/410 lbs - Used during preceding 24 hours


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3 March 1985

Lieut. Tanner - commanding officer

-

Commences and until 4am. Cloudy. Calm. Hove to drifting. Scud passing over from SW. A steamer passed bound to the Nd + Wd. Average steam 48. AC Baker Lieut

4 to 8 am. Party clear, light airs to light breeze from NW. At 5:35 sounded 1255 fms., grey bud. Dredge no 2382. At 6:09 put over trawl, at 7:38 trawl on bottom, 2000 fms out. Steam 48. Trawled to NW by N. C Boush CFB Lieut

8 am to Meridian. Cloudy: pleasant: light NW breeze. smooth sea: clear sky last hour. At 8:28, commenced to heave in: at 9:30, trawl up. At 9:30, started ahead NNW 1/4 W(p.e.) taff log 52.9. At 10:17, taff log 59.9. sounded in 1181 fathoms, foram., brown + green mud, (Station No. 2383) and at 10:51 put over the beam trawl veering to 2000 fms., on dredge rope: at 12:00, trawl down. Released A. Johnson (Sea) from confinement by the order of the Commanding officer. Crew mending trawl nets. Av. steam 48. Av. Rev. 69. R.H. Miner.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and partly cloudy with light breeze from NE to E. At 12:46, started heaving in. At 2:08, trawl up. At 2:14, started ahead on NNW 1/4 W. course pat. log reading 59.9. At 2:39, pat log 64, changed course to N. At 2:59, pat log 66.9., stopped and sounded in 940 fathoms, bottom grey + brown mud (Station No 2384); at 3:24, put over trawl: at end of watch 900 fathoms out on dredge rope. Steam 50. Rev. 74.

4 to 6 PM. Partly clear. Very fine weather; smooth sea. Light breeze from E. At 4:27, stopped veering at 1600 fathoms on dredge rope. The dynamo started at 5:20. At 5:20, began heaving in and at 5:55 landed trawl. Av. steam 48. H Bake Lieut

6 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant; light breeze from East. At 6, started ahead on course NNE (log 60.9); at 6:34 sounded (log 70.9) 730 fms., grey mud. Dredge No 2385. At 7, put over trawl; at 7:48, trawl on bottom 1100 fms, out. Steam 48. Dredging to NNE at end of watch. C.Boush Lieut.

8pm to Midnight. Passing showers 1st part: heavy rain 2d part: light ESE breeze. At 8:20, commenced heaving in: At 8:47, trawl up. At 8:49 ahead N.(pc) taff log 70.9. At 11:15, taff log 90.9., sounded in 96 fms., green mud. At 11:20, stopped dynamo. At 8, confined A. Johnson(Sea) for the night by order of the Commanding officer. Av. Steam 48. Av. Rev. 68. R.H. Miner.

At 11:15 PM, after sounding, remained drifting. Engine stopped.


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gulf of mexico

Lat 29.42, Long -87.87


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4 March 1885


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A. Johnson - placed in confinement

A. Johnson(Sia) - placed in confinement


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gulf of mexico navy yard pensacola fla

Lat 30.0, Long 48.5


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5 March 1885

navy yard pensacola

Lat , Long

A. Johnson - released from confinement

coal: 45 770/2240 tons -

Anderson Johnson - confined for disobedience

4 to 8 am - Released A Johnson (Sea) from confinement, by order of Com'd'g officer.

8 PM to Midnight Confined Anderson Johnson (Sea) for disobedience of orders of his superior officer.

Commences and until 4 AM. Overcast and cloudy, gentle NNE breeze. Course NE by N under half speed. At 12:10, taff log 68.7, stopped engines. Drifted to the S'd and E'd till 3:35 when started ahead NE by E(p.c.) taff. log 68.7. At end of watch, taff log 71.6. Av. steam 48. Av. Rev. 58. R.H. Miner, Ensign.

8AM to Meridian Clearing weather. Light NNW breeze. Made preparations for coaling. Draft of ship aft - 12 ft 4 1/2 in., forward 10 ft. 6 in. At 11:40 furled sail. Blew down the port boiler. Hauled fires under the port boiler. H. Baker Lieut.

Meridian to 4 PM Clear and pleasant. Light ESE breeze. Coaling ship. Filled the port boiler with fresh water. H. Baker Lieut

4 to 8 PM. Clear and pleasant. Light ESE breeze. At 5 stopped coaling. Received 45 770/2240 tons of coal on board. The dynamo started at 5:15. Started fires under port boiler. H. Baker Lieut

8PM to Midnight Clear and pleasant. Light NNW breeze. The dynamo stopped at 11. By order of Com'd'g officer, confined Anderson Johnson (Sea) for disobedience of orders of his superior officer. H. Baker Lieut

Hauled in patent log abreast outer fairway buoy. Loosed sail at 7. ~ ~ Lieut


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peusacola fla gulf of mexico

Lat 30.0, Long 48.5

Water expended during the preceeding 24 hours 200 gallons

Water distilled during the preceeding 24 hours 900 gallons

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 1400 gallons

Coal consumed during the preceeding 24 hours 3 tons 160 lbs.

Coal remaining on hand at Noon 25 tons 642 lbs


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6 March 1885

hazy around horizon

Anderson Johnson - released from confinement 4 to 8 am

Anderson Johnson (Sea) - By order of the com'd'g officer, released from confinement

coal: 117,5 tons -

At 5:15 cast off from Navy Yard Dock and stood out of Pensacola


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gulf of mexico

Lat 29.25, Long -85.63

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 200 gallons

Water distilled during the preceding 24 hours 1100 gallons

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 2300 gallons

Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 8 tons 1360 lbs

Coal remaining on hand at Noon 134 tons 752 lbs

coal: 117 tons 1470 lbs -


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7 March 1885

cape san blas

Lat , Long

bright moonlight

Z L Tanner - Lieut. Comdr US Navy

Clear and pleasant.

Fishing for red snappers.


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gulf of mexico

Lat 30.0, Long 48.5


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A number of fish taken at the sounding No. 626.

Set gill nets.


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gulf of mexico

Lat 29.15, Long -85.53


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8 March 1885

haze around horizon

hazy about horizon

Z L Tanner - Lieut. Comdr US Navy

snapper - 1

groupers - 4

Clear, pleasant, calm.

Clear, pleasant, moderate breeze.

Squally at times.


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pensacola navy yard

Lat 30.23, Long 48.5


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9 March 1885

coal wharf pensacola navy yard

Lat 43.1, Long 48.5

ZL Tanner - Lieut. Comdr US Navy

Clear and plasant; very fresh breeze from NNW veering to N.

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from N first hour.

At 11:30 sighted land on starboard bow.

Clear, hazy about land.


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pensacola fla

Lat , Long


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10 March 1885

hazy about land

hazy about land

clear above hazy below


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navy yard pensacola fl

Lat , Long


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11 March 1885


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pensacola navy yard

Lat , Long


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12 March 1885

lightning in he Nd and Wd

Overhauling trawl nets

overhauling trawl nets

Chas Bay transferred from the Navy Yard to this vessel with his accounts

Chas Bay - Bringing accounts on board

started fires under port boiler

Hoisted steam jig

RD Padgett - Released from confinement

HL Brandes - Put on bread and water until further orders for not obeying his superior officer


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Lat 28.65, Long -87.23


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13 March 1885

lightning about horizon

hazy about horizon


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gulf of mexico

Lat 28.72, Long -86.27


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14 March 1885

Lieut. Com'd'r J.L. Tanner - Under the command of

Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and pleasant: gentle N.E. breeze. At 12, sounded in 322 fins, soft gray mud. At 12:20, started ahead course J(p.c.), taffrail log 63. At 1:45, taff log 73, stopped engines drifted to Sd and Wa. during the rest of the watch. At Rev 63 Av. Steam 47. Its 8 AM. R.H. Miner, RHW, E

Clear and pleasant with light freeze from N.E. Drifting first hour and a half. At 5:30 sounded in 280 fathoms, soft gray mud (Dredge No. 2397). At 5:50 put over travel: at 6:15 travel down; at 6:45 began heading in; at 7:01 travel up. At 7:10 started ahead on E/S. Course pat log 73.0. At 8, pat log read 80.0. Stram 45. Rev. 65. 8 a.m. to Meridian. F H.

Clear and pleasant. Light freeze from N.E. At 8:25 stopped, pat log 83.0., and sounded in 227 fms., gray mud. Station No. 2398. At 8:34 hoisted out travel and at 8:52 stopped vwaving at 500 fms, on dredge... At 9:22 started heading in and at 9:38 started ahead course EXS. (pat log 83). At 10:52 stopped and sounded (pat log 93) in 196 fathoms, grey mud. Station No. 2399. Shifted gear to travel, from port side. At 11:04 hoisted out travel on port side and at 11:23 stopped veering at 400 fms, on dredge rope. At 11:54 began heading in. Av. Steam 48. Av. Rev. 65. A C Baker Lieut. Meridian to 4 P.W.

Partly clear and hazy, light airfrom E.N.E. and calm. A 12:11 started ahead on course E.S.E. At 1:28 sounded (log103) 169 fms, gray mud. Dredge No 2400. 1:37 put over trawl. 1:53 trawl on bottom 400 fms rope out. At 2:23 travel on board. Started ahead on course E.S.E., and at 4, stopped to sound (Log 113) Steamer 47. Rev. 65. C. J. Bush Lieut. 4 to 6 P.M.

Partly clear: pleasant; calm. At 4, sounded in 142 fms, gray mud broken shells (Station No. 2401) and at 4:10, put over the beam travel veering to 300 fms on dredge rope: at 4:25 travel down: at 4.55, began heading in: at 5:03 travel up. At 5:10 ahead E.S.E.(p.c.), taff log 13. Tried for fish with bated hook on sounding wire with no result. Surface fishing nets in use during watch. At end of watch, taff log 21. Av. Steam 47. Av. Rev.65. At 5:35 started dynams. R.H. Miner E. 6 to 8 a.m.

Partly cloudy. Very hazy about horizon. Calm. Course E.S.E. At 6:17, pat log 21.0 sounded in 111 fathoms, gray mud (Dredge No. 2402); at 6:21 put over trawl. Travel down at 6:53, 250 fathoms out. At 6.48 veered to 300 fathoms. At 7:08 started heading in. 7:15 travel up. Steam 48. Rev. 60 . J H. 8p.m. to midnight

Partly clear overhead. Hazy. Calm and S.S.W. airs. Drifting, ships head S.E.XS. First hour engaged in fishing with electric light over side. The dynams stopped at 11. Av. Steam 47. A C Baker Lieunt


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gulf of mexico

Lat 28.78, Long -84.80

coal: 6 Tons -


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15 March 1885

hazy about horizon

snapper - 1

Lieut Com'dr B L Tanner -

Lieut A C Baker -


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15 March 1885


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gulf of mexico

Lat 28.33, Long -84.25


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16 March 1885


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16 March 1885


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gulf of mexico tampa bay

Lat 30.0, Long 48.5


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7 March 1885

Lat , Long


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tampa bay gulf of mexico

Lat 27.18, Long -83.25


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18 March 1885

red snapper - 1

red snapper - 1

Lieutenant Louidr Z.L Tanner -


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gulf of mexico

Lat 25.82, Long -83.02

coal: -

coal: 8 tons 1700 lbs - 52 tons 2112 lbs remaining


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19 March 1885

grouper - 1

snappers - 3

pleasant gentle breeze from the north west


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19 March 1885


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florida strait key west fla

Lat 30.0, Long 48.5


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20 March 1885

haze about haorizon

coal: 88 -


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government wharf key west fla

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3


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21 March 1885

Commences and until 4 am. Clear and pleasant; dew falling; calm.

4 to 8 am. Clear and pleasant; calm and light ESE winds.

8 am to meridian. Clear and pleasant with light breeze from SE.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and pleasant with light breeze from SE to ESE.

4 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant with gentle to light breeze from ESE.

8 pm to midnight. Clear and pleasant with dew falling. Moderate to gentle breeze from ESE.


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government wharf key west fla

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3


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22 March 1885

Securing ship for the night


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government wharf keywest fla

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3


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23 March 1885

Lat 23.05, Long

Lieut. Comdr Z L Tauner - under the command of

B. Berkeley (2CF) - Confined for leaving ship without permission and intoxication, to await the action of commanding officer

USS Yantic - came in and anchored off marine hospital

B. Berkeley (2CF) - confined for leaving ship without permission and intoxication, to await the action of Commanding Officer

USS Yantic - came in and anchored off Marine Hospital


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key west fla

Lat , Long


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24 March 1885


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key west florida

Lat 30.0, Long 48.5


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25 March 1885

bright moonlight

Z.L. Tanner, Lieutenant Commander - Under command of

A.C. Baker, Lieutenant - Watch

R.H. Miner, Ensign - Watch

Flint, Ensign - Watch


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key west fla

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26 March 1885

Yantic - cast off from wharf and proceeded to sea


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key west fla

Lat 51.1, Long 1.3


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27 March 1885


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key west fla

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28 March 1885

Lat , Long

bright moonlight


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key west fla

Lat , Long


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29 March 85


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key west fla strait of florida

Lat 30.0, Long 48.5


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30 March 1885

heavy clouds on horizon

occasional lightning to the west and SW

9:20[am]. last sight of American shoal lighthouse, bearing w.n.w. (Mag) ship o head E 1/4 n

at 9:40[am] sighted sombero lighthouse bearing n.n.e 1/2 e (mag) ships head e 1/4 n

at 8:05[pm] sighted Fowey rocks light bearing n.n.w. 3/4 w (mag) ships head n 1/2 e

Chas Wright (mat-a) - his turn of enlistment having expired

At 9:20[am] lost sight of American shoal light house, bearing WNW(Mag) shipshead E1/4N.

At 9:40 [am] sighted Sombero light house. Somberro light abeam pat log 0.1.

At 1:50[pm] sighted Alligator Reef light house it bore N1/2W (Mag).

At 4:45 [pm] made Carys-fort light bearing N1/2W (Mag)

At 8:05 sighted Fowey Rocks light bearing NNW3/4W(Mag); ship's head N1/2E.

Chas Wright (Mat-A.) - Discharged Chas Wright (Mat-A) his term of enlistment having expired.


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at sea off east coast of florida

Lat 28.03, Long -79.82


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31 March 1885

continuous lightning to Ed and Nd

noticed a number of brown streaks in the water, which proved to be small brown jelly fish en masse

porpoises - school

large sharks - 2

small brown jelly fish - en masse

porpoises - large school

large Sharks - 2

Chas Wright (ld) - Shipped for one year and rated him master-at-arms

Commences and until 4 am. Cloudy and squally with occasional showers. Continuous lightning to Ed and Nd during first part of watch; occasional bright flashes latter part. Moderate breeze from ENE.

4 to 8 am. Cloudy; frequent thunder showers; very fresh ENE breeze increasing to a moderate gale in frequent squalls.

8 am to meridian. Cloudy with rain first hour. Fresh to very fresh breeze from ENE.

Meridian to 4 pm. Cloudy weather. Fresh ENE breeze. Barometer falling.

small brown jelly fish; school of porpoise; two large sharks -

6 to 8 pm. Cloudy; stiff increasing to fresh ENE breeze.

8 pm to midnight. Cloudy and pleasant with stiff breeze from ENE.



LOGS FOR APRIL 1885


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off florida and georgia coasts

Lat 31.43, Long -79.12

Noon


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1 April 1885

5.55[am] put over trawl. 6.40[am] trawl on bottom

Painter engaged in ailing steam lamoh'o copper.

At 12:14 put over large beam trawl. Trawl down at 12:33 measured to 500 fathoms. At 12:54 began heaving in. Up at 1:08, no result and made second trial at same station. Put over trawl at 1:17[pm]

At Hyd 699 hand lives for tile fish, but caught nothing.

At Hyd 699 hand lives for tile fish, but caught nothing.


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Lat 32.33, Long -77.15


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2 April 1885


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at sea off the carolina coast

Lat 34.87, Long -74.25


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3 April 1885

squally about horizon

Leham Mitchell (Sea) - reported the expiration of his term of enlistment

J.H.Brown (las) - confined... on bread and water for five days for inenbordination

Lt. Cmdr B. L. Tanner - Commanding Vessel

Isham Mitchell, Sea - Reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.

I. H. Brown, Lds - Confined on bread & water, five days, insubordination

Sighted schooner & barge standing to Nd & Ed (Between Mid to 4 PM)

10.01 Sounded in 2340 fms (Sigsbee Machine)., blue ooze Hy No. 702 Bottom temperature N.Z. 53741. 37.1. Took temperatures at 500 and 250 fms.


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at sea off virginia coast

Lat 37.02, Long -74.17


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4 April 1885


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at sea and chesapeake bay

Lat 37.07, Long -75.12


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5 April 1885

between york spit and cherry stone lights

Lat 55.0, Long -1.5

Dog fish - several


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chesapeake bay and navy yard washington dc

Lat 37.0, Long -76.0


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6 April 1885


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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7 April 1885

4 to 8 am ... Cleaning ship

At 8:30[am] loosed sail. Engaged in scraping the ship's side and sending away the specimens

J.H.Brown (las) - Discharged...his services being no longer required

Capt. Collins of the Fish Commission - left the ship

Lunt. A.C.Baker - went on leave until the 20th


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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8 April 1885

R. Scott (2CF) - returned from liberty 25 hours overtime

J. Magill (Lds) - returned on board 5 hrs 15 min over time

Isham Mitchell (Sea) - discharged on account of expiration of enlistment

F. May (Lds) - returned on board 13 hrs over time

Frederick Williams (Lds) - shipped for one year


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washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

coal: 41 tons 417 lbs -


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9 April 1885

James Holland (Lds) - shipped for one year


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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10 April 1885


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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11 April 1885


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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12 April 1885


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4 December 1885

navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

mamma; - sea lion


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13 April 1885

Mr Lee - left ship

Wm Bolding - Granted leave until 17th

M. T. Lee - Left ship


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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14 April 1885


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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15 April 1885


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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16 April 1885

Wm Bolding - The leave of Wm Bolding was extended until the 21st


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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17 April 1885


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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18 April 1885


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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19 April 1885

Thos. Owens - was found absent from ship without leave at 8 am; a reward of $20 was offered for his apprehension and delivery on board. He returned in the first watch.

Thomas Owens - Placed in confinement to await action of Commanding Officer, for leaving ship without permission.

Thomas Owens - Thos. Owens (??) was found absent from ship without leave, at 8am; a reward of $20 was offered for his apprehension and delivery on board. Hwe returned in the first watch.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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20 April 1885

hazy about horizon

Lieut Baker - Returned in the afternoon watch

Ensign Swife - went on leave for two weeks

W.L Hagan - $20 reward offered for his apprehension and delivery who left ship without permission during the night

W.P. Jesling? - $20 reward offered for apprehension and delivery who left ship during the night without permission during the night

H.L. Brandes - Confined , by order of Commanding officer, H.L. Brandes (sea) for striking another person in the navy.

Lieutenant Baker - Returned in the afternoon watch.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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21 April 1885

Lat , Long

William Bolding - absent from ship, overstaying leave.

Lieutenant S. Schroeder - left the ship on onw week's leave of absence.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

other: 100 gallons - Water expended in preceeding 24 hours

other: 1400 gallons - Water on hand fit for use at noon

coal: 160 lbs - Coal consumed during preceding 24 hours

coal: 25 tons 1797 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at noon


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22 April 1885

Lieut. Comdr. Z. L. Tanner - Ship's commander

Wm. Bolding - returned to ship 19 hours overtime

W.L. Watson - returned from leave

Ensigne R.H. Miner - detached from this ship and ordered to the Iroquois

Ensign L.M. Garrett - detached from this ship and ordered to the Iroquois

Iroquois - 2 Ensigns detached from this ship and ordered to Iroquis

A.C. Baker - Navigator


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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23 April 1885

W.P. Teiling & W.L. Hagan - returned on board and were confined to await action of the Commanding officer.

W.P. Teiling & W.L. Hagan - By order of the Commanding officer, put ... on bread and water.

Thomas Owevs - released from confinementnhaving been placed on the sick list by the surgeon.

H.L.randis - By order of the Commanding officer, released ... from confinement.

W.P. Teiling (C1fr) - put on bread and water

W.L. Hagan(C1fr) - put on bread and water

Thos. Owens (1CF) - was released from confinement, having been placed on the sick list by the surgeon

H.L. Brandes (Sea) - released from confinement


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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24 April 1885

The Commanding officer received orders detaching him from command of this vessel on May15th, and ordering to hold himself in readiness for orders to a cruising vessel.

Commences and until 4 a.m. Clear and calm. A. C. Baker Lieut

4 to 8 a.m. Foggy, no sky visible. Calm. A. C. Baker Lieut

8 a.m. to Meridian Hazy first part, cloudy entire watch, light airs from W.N.W. Broke out and cleaned lower hold. Workmen from yard engaged on port water closet. Crew at work rattling down and blacking rigging. C J Boush Lieut

Meridian to 4 p.m. Cloudy; light breeze from S.W. Restowed lower hold. Crew engaged as in forenoon. C J Boush Lieut

4 to 8 P.M. Cloudy; light breeze from S.W. No electric light. C J Boush Lieut

8 P.M. to Midnight Partly clear. Calm. No electric light. A C Baker Lieut

The Commanding officer received orders detaching him from command of this vessel on May 15th, and ordering him to hold himself in readiness for orders to a cruising vessel. A C Baker Lieut


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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25 April 1885

S.M. McAvoy (Mach.) - left the ship on leave until May 1st.

Lieut Comd'r Z L Tanner -

A C Baker, Lieut -

A C Baker, Lieut -

S M Mc Avoy (Mach) - left the ship on leave until May 1st


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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26 April 1885

lightning at intervals in the SE

bright moonlight

Lieut Comd'r Z L Tanner - under he command of Lieut. Comd'r Z. L. Tanner, US Navy

Commences and until 4 AM Cloudy first part; overcast and rainy last half. Lightning at intervals in the SE. Barometer falling.

AC Baker, Lieut -

Hawk - Hawk came in and moored to Navy Yard wharf.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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27 April 1885

bright moonlight

Lieutenant Schroeder - returned from leave

C.O.P. Fielding & W.L. Hagan - By order of Commanding officer ... was released from confinement.

W.P. Teiling & W.L. Hagan, coal heavers - discharged on account of bad conduct.

A C Baker, Lieut -

Lieut Schroeder - Lieut Schroeder returned from leave

W P Teiling (C H) - By order of com'd'g offcer, W P Teiling (C H) and W L Hogan (C H G) was released from confinement

W L Hogan (C H G) - By order of com'd'g offcer, W P Teiling (C H) and W L Hogan (C H G) was released from confinement

W L Hogan - W P Teiling + W L Hogan, Coal heavers, were discharged on account of bad conduct.

W P Teiling, Coal heaver - W P Teiling + W L Hogan, Coal heavers, were discharged on account of bad conduct.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours 100 gallons.

Water remaining on hand fit for use at Noon 1500 "

coal: 160 lbs. - Consumed preceding 24 hours

coal: 25 " 677 " - Coal remaining


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28 April 1885

heavy bank of clouds in NW


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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29 April 1885


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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30 April 1885



LOGS FOR MAY 1885


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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1 May 1885

S.M.cAvoy (Machinist) - returned from leave.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

other: 100 gallons - Water used in last 24 hours

other: 900 gallons - Water remaining on hand at noon

coal: 240 lbs - Coal consumed in last 24 hours

coal: 24 tons, 2037 lbs - Coal remaining on hand at noon


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2 May 1885

Ensign F. Swift - returned from leave.

The order of the 23rd ?, detaching the Commanding officer from this vessel, has been revoked.

J.H. Warner - Discharged ... his services being no longer required.

Ensign F. Swift - returned from leave

Meridian to 4 PM Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from North. The order of the 23rd ulto., detaching the Commanding officer from this vessel, has been revoked. A C Baker Lieut

J. H. Warner (C.M.) - Discharged, his services being no longer required. Seaton Schroeder Lieut


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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3 May 1885

H.Crouch - found absent without leave.

The following men were reported absent without leave. E.J. McCullough (?), A. Furgurson (?) andPatrick Kelly (O.S.) all overstaying leave, and H. Crouch (?) who left the ship without permission. Patrick Kelly returned at 11.50 and lost 20 m overtime.

E.J. McCollough (?) was brought aboard at 3 o'clock by two marines, he being tight.

E.J. McCullough (?), Thomas Owens (?), Robert Scott (?) were reported out of the ship without permission.

E.J. McCullough (?) returned on board at 11.30.

Offered a reward of $20 for the arrest and delivery of H. Crouch.

H. Crouch (C.H.) - was found absent without leave. A C Baker

A. Furgurson (Sea) - reported absent without leave

E. J. McCullough (2 C. F.) - reported absent without leave

H. Crouch (C.H.) - left the ship without permission

Patrick Kelly (O.S.) - reported absent without leave

Patrick Kelly - returned at 11:50

E. J. McCullough (2 C. F.) - was brought aboard at 3 o'clock by two marines, he being tight

E. J. McCullough (2 C. F.) - reported out of the ship without permission

Thos. Owens (1 C.F) - reported out of the ship without permission

Robb Scott (2 C.F.) - reported out of the ship without permission

E. J. McCullough (2 C. F.) - returned on board at 11:30

H. Crouch (C.H.) - Offered a reward of $20 for the arrest & delivery of H. Crouch (C.H.)


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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4 May 1885

Lat , Long

Thomas Owens(?) was found on board and he and E.J. McCullough (?) were confined, for leaving ship without permission, to await action of Commanding officer.

Thomas Owens and E.J. McCullough were put on bread and water for five days for leaving ship without permission.

R.Scott (?) came on board and was placed in confinement on bread and water, by order of Commanding officer, for leaving ship without permission.


Thos. Owens and E.J McCullough confined for leaving ship without permission. Awaiting action from commanding officer

Owens and McCullough disciplined with bread and water for 5 days, crew cleaning boats and touching up with paint, caulking top of deck house. Navy yard workmen in steam engineering at work on board

R. Scott placed in confinement on bread and water by commanding officer for leaving ship without permission

Thos. Owens and E.J McCullough - Put on bread and water for five days for leaving ship without permission

Ro. Scott - Placed in confinement on bread and water


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

Barometric heights are suspect - abrupt jump to 30.30 (from 29.98) at 8pm and this value stays unchanged for several hours.

other: 100 gallons - water expended during 24H

other: 500 gallons - water remaining on hand @ 1200

coal: 320 lbs - consumed during 24H

coal: 24Tons 1317lbs - coal remaining on hand @ 1200


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5 May 1885

H. Crouch returned on board.

Confined H. Crouch to await the action of Commanding officer for leaving ship without permission.

By order of the Commanding officer, confined H. Crouch on bread and water for 5 days for leaving ship without permission.

H. Crouch (C.H.) - returned on board

H. Crouch (C.H.) - Confined to await the action of Commanding officer for leaving ship without permission.

H. Crouch (C.H.) - By order of the Commanding officer, confined H. Crouch (C.H.) on bread and water for 5 days, for leaving ship without permission.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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6 May 1885

Released Thos. Owens from confinement and discharged him from the naval service on account of bad conduct.

Lieutenant A.C. Baker went on leave for one week.

Thos. Owens (1CF) - released from confinement and discharged from the naval service on account of bad conduct

Lieut. A.C. Baker - went on leave for one week


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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7 May 1885

US Fish Commission Steamer 'Lookout' - arrived and secured to Navy Yard dock.

Shipped Samual Nelson (Lds) for one year and rated him Carpenter's Mate.

St'r "Lookout" - U.S. Fish Commission St'r "Lookout" arrived and secured to navy yard dock.

Samuel Nelson (Lds) - Shipped Samuel Nelson (Lds) for one year and rated him Carpenters Mate


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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8 May 1885

Robert Scott and H. Crouch - Discharged for bad conduct.

Robert Scott (2 C. F.), H. Crouch (Coal Heaver) - Discharged for bad conduct


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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9 May 1885

hazy about land

E.J. McCullough - By order of Commanding officer, released ... from confinement.

A. Furgurson - returned on board, 6 days 14 1/2 hours overtime.

E.J. McCullough (2CF) - released from confinement

A. Furgunson (Sea) - returned on board 6 days 14 1/2 hrs overtime


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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10 May 1885

S. Bradford (Seaman) - ... is absent from ship overstaying leave.

S. Bradford (Sea) - is absent from ship overstaying leave


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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11 May 1885

George Hanson - By order of Commanding officer, George Hanson (Sea) was confined on bread and water until further orders, for refusing to obey orders.

Samuel Bradford - ... returned on board 3 days 12 1/2 hours overtime.

George Hanson (Sea) - was confined on bread and water until further order, for refusing to obey orders

Samuel Bradford (Sea) - returned on board 3 days 12 1/2 hrs overtime


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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12 May 1885

P.Evensen - Confined P. Evensen for insubordination, to await the action of the Commanding officer.

W.H.B. Saddler - W.H.B. Saddler (Sea) returned aboard 23 hours 25 min. overtime.

B.E. Berkeley - ... is absent overstaying leave.

A. Furgurson - ... absent from ship without leave.

Joseph Burn and M.J. Roche - Shipped ... for one year.

leliar and pleasant, calm

Hazy and pleasant, calm and light air from North.

P. Evensen - Confined for insubordination, to await the action of the Com'dg officer.

W.H.B. Saddler (Sea) - returned aboard 23 hrs 25 min overtime.

B.E. Berkeley (2 C.F.) - is absent overstaying leave.

8 AM to Meridian Hazy, clear overhead: light airs to light breeze from WNW. Crew engaged painting ship.

Meridian to 4 PM Partly cloudy , light to moderate breeze from South.

4 to 8 PM Partly cloudy, gentle to light breeze from South.

C. Bay (Sea) - absent from ship without leave.

A. Furgunson (Sea) - absent from ship without leave.

8 P.M. to Midnight Cloudy and overcast, Calm.

M.J. Rocke (C.H.) - Shipped for one year.

Joseph Burn (2 C.F.) - Shipped for one year.

P. Evensen (B.M.) - Confined for insubordination

W.H.B. Saddler (Sea) - Returned aboard 23 hrs. 25 min. overtime

B. E. Berkeley (2 C. F.) - Absent overstaying leave.

C. Bay (Sea) - Absent from ship without leave.

A. Furgurson (Sea) - Absent from ship without leave.

M. J. Roche (C.H.) - Shipped for one year

Joseph Burn (2 C.F.) - Shipped for one year


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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13 May 1885

B.E. Berkeley - ... still overstaying leave.

C. Bay & A. Furgurson - ... absent from ship without permission.

B.E. Berkeley - ... returned to ship 32 hours 50 min. overtime.

J. Brodie - ... returned to ship 8 hours 50 min. overtime.

B.E. Berkeley & J. Brodie - ... left shipwithout permission.

Lieut. Baker - leave was extended until the 16th.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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14 May 1885

C. Bay, A. Furgurson and J. Brodie - At 1, ... returned to ship and were placed inconfinement to await action of Commanding officer.

B.E. Berkeley - absent from ship without permission.

John Doody - overstaying liberty.

John Doody - At 9, John Doody returned to ship, about 38 hours 30 min. overtime, placed him in confinement to await action of Commanding officer.

C. Bay (Sea) - At 1, returned to ship and were placed in confinement to await action of Com'd'g officer.

A Furgurson (Sea) - At 1, returned to ship and were placed in confinement to await action of Com'd'g officer.

J. Brodie (q'r Gun'r) - At 1, returned to ship and were placed in confinement to await action of Com'd'g officer.

B. E. Berkely (2 C.F) - Absent from ship without permission

John Doody (C.H'r) - overstaying liberty

John Doody (C.H'r) - At 9, John Doody (C.H'r) returned to ship, about 38 hrs 30 min. overtime, placed him in confinement to await action of Com'd'g officer.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

Water expended during the preceding 24 hours: 100 gallons


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15 May 1885

B.E. Berkeley - still absent from ship without permission.

Jus.(?) Brodie (Junior Gunner), C. Bay (Sea) and A. Furgurson (Sea) - By order of Commanding officer, ... were confined on bread and water for five days, for leaving ship without permission. J. Brodie was disrated to Seaman and A. Furgurson to O.S.

G.A. Miller (Pay Yeoman) - went on leave for three days.

John Doody - In the morning, released John Doody from confinement.

B.E. Berkeley (2CF) - still absent from ship without permission

A. Fergurson (Sea) - confined on bread and water for five days for leaving ship without permission - disrated to O.S.

C. Bay (Sea) - confined on bread and water for five days for leaving ship without permission

Jus. Brodie (q'r gun'r) - confined on bread and water for five days for leaving ship without permission - disrated to Seaman

G.A. Miller (Pay Yeoman) - went on leave for three days

John Doody - released from confinement


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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16 May 1885

B.E. Berkeley - returned on board.

B.E. Berkeley - Confined B.E. Berkeley to await action of Commanding officer.

Lieutenant A.C.Baker - returned from leave.

Geo. Hansen - Released Geo. Hansen (Sea) and restored him to duty.

B.E. Berkeley - By order of the Commanding officer, B.E. Berkeley was confined on bread and water.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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17 May 1885

Mustered and inspected the crew at quarters. A. C. Baker


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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18 May 1885

G.A. Miller, Pay Yeoman - returned from leave.

G. A. Meiller - G. A. Meiller, Pay Yeoman, returned from leave.

Crew engaged strapping coal baskets


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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19 May 1885

A.Furgurson (O. Sea), Jno. Brodie (Sea) and C. Bay (Sea) - By order of the Commanding officer, released ..., the term of their punishment having expired.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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20 May 1885

John Doody - Confined John Doody for using reproachful language to another person in the navy, to await the action of Commanding officer.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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21 May 1885

B.E. Berkeley - Released B.E. Berkeley from confinement.

J. Doody - By order of Commanding officer, J. Doody was confined until further orders for using reproachful and insulting language to another person in the navy.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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22 May 1885

W.N. Tippett (S.B.) - W.N. Tippett was discharged at his own request.

George Janssen - Disrated George Janssen (Cox) to Seaman and sent him to hospital for medical treatment.

Made preparation for coaling.

Engaged in coaling ship. Received on board 16 tank boxes of alcohol and 3 boxes of empty tanks & 5 barrels

Received 14 1940/2280 tons of Anthracite coal.

W. N. Tippett (S.B.) - W. N. Tippett (S.B.) was discharged at his own request.

George Janssen (Cox) - Disrated George Janssen (Cox) to Seaman and sent him to hospital for medical treatment.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

coal: 14 tons 1940 lbs -

Coal received 14 tons 1940 lbs


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23 May 1885

Petter Evensen (B.M.) & B.E. Berkeley (2 ?) - By order of the Commanding officer, discharged ... from the Naval service and this vessel, the former at his own request and the latter his services being no longer required.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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24 May 1885

W.H.B. Saddler (Sea) - absent from ship without leave, overstaying liberty.

F.C.A Blanzuett (Sea) - Shipped F.C.A. Blanzuett (Sea) for one year.


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navy yard washington dc potomac river

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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25 May 1885

W.H.B. Saddler (Sea) - returned on board.

T. Howell (1CF) - Left on shore, T. Howell (1CF) absent without permission.

Geo. Jannsen (Sea) - in Naval Hospital.

John Doody (C. Heaver) - was released from confinement and restored to duty, by order of Commanding officer.


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chesapeake bay baltimore md

Lat 37.0, Long -76.0


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26 May 1885

bright moonlight


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skinners marine railway baltimore md

Lat 39.3, Long -76.6


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27 May 1885

bright moonlight

John(?)Lorbah (Sea) - Discharged John(?) Lorbah at his own request.


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skinners marine railway baltimore md

Lat 39.3, Long -76.6


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28 May 1885

Gorgen Martin Gronneberg (O.S.) - Shipped, Gorgen Martin Gronneberg (O.S.) for one year and rated him Seaman.


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skinners marine railway baltimore md

Lat 39.3, Long -76.6


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29 May 1885

A. Furgurson (Sea) and E.J. McCullough (1CF) - ... were found out of the ship without permission.

T. Howell (1C.F.) - By order of the Commanding officer, confined T. Howell (1C.F.) for safe keeping, and discharged, at his own request, from the Naval service and from this vessel.

A FURGUNSON - Out of ship without permission

McCullough - Out of ship without permission

Howell - Confined for safe keeping

Brandes - was discharged from service and vessel


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skinners marine railway baltimore md and chesapeake bay

Lat 37.0, Long -76.0

Atanding out of Baltimore Harbor conned by Navigator.


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30 May 1885

E.J. McCullough (2C.F.) - returned to the ship, and he was confined by order of Commanding officer, for leaving the ship without permission.

E.J. McCullough (2C.F.) and T. Howell (1C.F.) - Realeased ... from confinement.

Jorgen Simonsen (O.S.) - Shipped Jorgen Simonsen (O.S.) for one year and rated him seaman.

A. Furgurson - On leaving Baltimore, A. Furgurson (O. Sea) was absent without leave.

Commences and until 4 am. Overcast. Drizzling rain. Light NE breeze.

4 to 8 am. Overcast. Drizzling rain. Light NE breeze.

8 am to meridian. Overcast, calm.

Meridian to 4 pm. Overcast and hazy. Calm and light airs from SE. At 2 cast off from wharf and stood out of Baltimore Harbor. At 2.30 passed Fort McHenry and at 2.55 passed Fort Carroll. At end of watch ship abreast of no 2. buoy Craighill Channel.

4 to 6 pm. Overcast, cloudy and hazy. Light air from SE. At 5.30 Thomas Point light bore abeam. At 5.33 Bloody Point light bore abeam.

6 to 8 pm. Overcast. Hazy. Light SE breeze. At 7.15 passed Sharp Id light.

8 pm to midnight. Overcast, cloudy and rainy; lightning to Sd. Light breeze from SSE till last hour. Then gentle breeze from SSW. At 8.45 Cove Point light abeam. At 10.58 Point Lookout light abeam. At end of watch Smiths Point light bore two points forward Stbd beam.


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chesapeake bay and navy yard norfolk va

Lat 37.0, Long -76.0


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31 May 1885

Standing down Chesapeake conned by Navigator. At 3:45 Wolf Trap Light bore abeam. Steam 4-9. Rev 70.

Standing down the Chesapeake for Norfolk Va. and secured to coal wharf Navy Yard. At 6:25 immediately abreast Fortress Monroe. Passed German Man of War at anchor in Hampton Roads. At 8, made fast to lower coal wharf Navy Yard Norfolk. Banked fires. Av. steam 48. Av. Steam 48. Av. Rev. 70.

Lowered steam cutter. Draught, forward 10 ft. 1/2 in. Aft 12 ft 2 1/2 in.

Started dynamo at 7.

Stopped dynamo at 11.



LOGS FOR JUNE 1885


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navy yard norfolk va

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8


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1 June 1885

D.J. Lineham - Shipped for one year D.J. Lineham (Lds?) and rated him seaman.

4 to 8 a.m. Made preparations for coaling.

8 a.m. to Meridian Engaged in coaling ship

Meridian to 4 P.M. Engaged in coaling ship.

4 to 8 P.M. Finished coaling ship, having received on board 134 545/2240 tons. At 6.55 started dynamo.

8 P.M. to Midnight At 11. stopped dynamo. At 9:45 started distilling

D. F. Linehan (Lds) - Shipped for one year D. F. Linehan (Lds) and rated him seaman.


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navy yard norfolk va

Lat -43.0, Long 147.8

The amount of coal receipted for to the Equipment officer Yard was 134 495/2240 tons, as per Navy Yard scales. The engineer of this vessel took exception to the weight and refused to receipt for more than 127 630/2240 tons. For convenience the coal account is made to tally with that.

coal: 127 tons 630lbs -

The amount of coal receipted for to the Equipment officer of the Norfolk Navy Yard was 134 595/2240 tons, as per Navy Yard scales. The Engineer of this vessel took exception to the weight and refused to receipt for more than 127 630/2240 tons. For convenience the coal account is made to tally with that.

Coal received 127 tons 630 lbs


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2 June 1885

P. Kelly (O. Sea.) - left behind.

Meridian to 4 P.M. Clear and warm, light NE. breeze. At 12:30 tried Engines. Hoisted steam cutter. At 1:20 cast off from wharf and steamed out of Norfolk harbor. At 2:20 Old Point Comfort light bore abeam. At end of watch, standing in for Back River light. Av. Steam 49. Av. Rev. 67.

P. Kelly (O. Sea) - P. Kelly (O. Sea) was left behind.

4 to 6 P.M. Clear and pleasant, light breeze from N.E. At 4:07 anchored in 3 fathoms of water off the mouth of Back River, Virginia; port anchor, 12 fms of chain. Sent steam cutter with dinghy in tow ashore to fish factory for menhaden. Steam 50.

6 to 8 P.M. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from South. Steam cutter and dinghy returned with 2500 Menhaden for bait. Hoisted steam cutter and dinghy. At 6:15 got underweigh and stood down to-wards the Capes of the Chesapeake, conned by Navigator. At 6:50 started dynamo. At 8, set course ESE. 1/2 E. and put over pat. log, reading 89.3, and took departure Cape Henry bearing SW by S. (mag), dist. 2 miles. Av. steam 48. Av Rev. 65.

8 P.M. to Midnight Clear and pleasant. Haze on horizon greater part of watch. Light SE. breeze. The moon rose at 10:45. At 10:30 lost sight of Cape Henry bearing (pc) W 3/4 N. At 11:15 lost sight of Cape Charles light bearing (pc) NW 3/4 W. At end of watch pat log read 21.6. Av. Steam 49. Av. Rev. 62 1/2. The dynamo stopped at 11.


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at sea off the virginia coast

Lat 37.17, Long -74.57


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3 June 1885

large shark - 2


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at sea off virginia and carolina coasts

Lat 36.33, Long -74.77

none - 0

coal: 1712 -


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4 June 1885

porpoises - 3


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at sea off the carolina coast

Lat 35.37, Long -75.00


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5 June 1885


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5 May 1885

heavy bank of clouds in NW with incessant lightning


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at sea and chesapeake bay

Lat 37.0, Long -76.0


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6 June 1885

Sighted several schooners during the watch.


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chesapeake bay navy yard washington dc

Lat 37.0, Long -76.0


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7 June 1885


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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8 June 1885

Andrew Furgurson (O.S.) - has been declarde a deserter from the 29th of May.

F.C.A. Blanquett (Sea) - did not return from liberty.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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9 June 1885

Frank May (Lds) - was confined by order of Com'd'g officer for being under the influence of liquor and disobedience.

Frank May - was released from confinemen.

J.Gallagher (Sea) - returned to ship, 13 1/2 hrs overtime.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

coal: 59 tons 635 lbs - received.


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10 June 1885


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

coal: 255 lbs - consumed preceeding 24 hours

coal: 135 tons 2097 lbs. - remaining on hand at noon


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11 June 1885

S.H. Burn - S.H. Burn (~) was reported absent without permission having overstayed his leave.

Michael Nugent (2C.F.) - was discharged from the naval service and this vessel, his term of enlistment having expired.

Mack Duff Skidmore and Richard Henry Clark - Shipped as landsmen for one year.

S. H. Bunn (C. H'r) - S. H. Bunn (C. H'r) was reported absent without permission having overstayed his leave.

Michael Nugent (2 C.F.) - Michael Nugent (2 C.F.) was discharged from the naval service and this vessel, his term of enlistment having expired.

Mack Duff Skidmore, Richard Henry Clark - Shipped Mack Duff Skidmore and Richard Henry Clark; as landsmen for one year.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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12 June 1885

S.H. Burn - returned on board 48 hours over time.

Harry Shuster, Stenographer - reported for duty as Captain's Clerk.

Frank May - was confined by order of the Com'd'g officer, to await investigation he being under the influence of liquor and unable to attend to his duty.

John Brodie (Sea) - confined for safe keeping by order of Com'd'g officer.

Ed. Keogan (~C.F.) - shipped for one year.

W.H.B. Saddler - discharged, his services being no longer required.

Harry Shuster - Harry Shuster, stenographer, reported for duty as Captain's Clerk

Frank May (lds) - Frank May (lds) was confined by order of the Com'd'g officer, to await investigation he being under the influence of liquor and unable to attend to his duty.

Received two loads tanks from National Museum.

Rec'd 300 lbs. of powder from Ordnance Dept.

John Brodie (Sea) - Confined John Brodie (Sea) for safe keeping, by order of Com'd'g Officer.

T. Howell (I.B.F.) - W.D. Saddler & T. Howell (1 B.F.) left ship without permission.

W.D. Saddler - W.D. Saddler & T. Howell (1 B.F.) left ship without permission.

Ed. Keogan (1 b.F) - Shipped Ed. Keogan (1 b.F.) for one year.

W.H.B. Sadden (Sea) - Discharged W.H.B. Sadden (Sea) his services being no longer required.


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navy yard washington dc potomac river

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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13 June 1885

point lookout light

Lat 22.4, Long 114.2

T. Howell (1C.F.) - At 1.10, returned to the ship, he was confined to await investigation.

W.D. Saddler (1C.F.) - At 5, returned to the ship and was confined to await investigation.

J.Brodie (Sea), T. Howell (1C.F.). W.D. Saddler (1C.F.) - Realeased from confinement, by order of Com"d"g officer.

Geo. Janssen (Sea) - was left in Washington in hospital

F.C.A. guett (Sea)Blan - absent without leave

T. Howell (1 C. F.) - At 1:10 T. Howell (1 C. F.) returned to the ship, he was confined to await investigation.

W. D. Saddler (1 C. F.) - At 5, W. D. Saddler (1 C. F.) returned to the ship and was confined to await investigation.

Cast off from Navy Yard dock at 12:03 and stood down the Potomac River conned by Navigator.

J. Brodie (Sea), T. Howell (1 C.F.), W. D. Saddler (1 C.F.) - Released J. Brodie (Sea), T. Howell (1 C.F.), W. D. Saddler (1 C.F.), from confinement, by order of Com'd'g officer.

F. May (Lds) - Released F. May (Lds) from confinement by order of Com'd'g officer.

Geo. Janssen (Sea) - Geo. Janssen (Sea) was left in Washington in hospital

F. C. A. Blanquett (Sea) - F. C. A. Blanquett (Sea) absent without leave


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making passage from washington dc to narragansett bay

Lat 37.27, Long -77.0


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14 June 1885

cape charles

Lat 43.1, Long 16.7

Large turtle - 1

large turtle - 1


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at sea and newport ri

Lat 40.28, Long -72.53


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15 June 1885

swordfish - several

Fog bank to the N & W d/.

Swordfish - Several


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newport harbour and narragansett bay

Lat 54.2, Long -165.6


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16 June 1885

J.W. Collins and Williard Niye - Fish Commission staff came on board.


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newport ri and at sea

Lat 29.9, Long 32.6


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17 June 1885

Sarah L. Thompson - schooner of New Haven

F.L.A. Blanquett from the 8th inst. - declared a deserter


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at sea off the georges banks

Lat 40.92, Long -67.65


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18 June 1885

water full of jellyfish

sighted several schools of surface fish and a pair of fin back whales

small school of mackerel

passed a swordfish

passed a school of fish probably albacoor

swordfish - 1

S.M. McAvoy (Mach) - suspended from duty by order of Com'd'g officer for insurbination.

Jellyfish -

Finback Whale - 2

Mackerel -

Swordfish -

S.M. McAvoy suspended from duty for insubordination


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at sea off nova scotia

Lat 41.32, Long -63.60


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19 June 1885

saw 3 large fish resembling black fish in body, but having nose like a hog

Sighted a Steamer standing to Ed.

Saw three large fish resembling black fish in body, but having nose like a hog.


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at sea off newfoundland

Lat 40.45, Long -59.78


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20 June 1885


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at sea offnewfoundland

Lat 40.37, Long -55.35


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21 June 1885

sighted several flying fish


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at sea off newfoundland

Lat 40.83, Long -52.17


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22 June 1885

sighted a white cloud partly below and partly above horizon to the Nd with evidence of its denoting an ice berg, there being no clouds in the sky

Saw several varieties of sea birds; also black fish, horse mackerel and several small schools of bait

Walter Blundell (Mach) - was discharged, his term of service having expired.

Sighted two schools of Albacore.

At 6:30 sighted a white cloud partly below, and partly above horizon, to the Nd., with evidence of its denoting an ice berg, there bring no clouds in the sky.

Saw several varieties of sea birds; also black fish, horse mackerel and several small schools of bait.

Walter Blundell (Mach) - Walter Blundell (Mach) was discharged, his term of service having expired.


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at sea bank of newfoundland

Lat 42.92, Long -50.85


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23 June 1885

Jno. Magill (Lds) - Confined in double irons by order of Com'd'g officer for refusing to obey orders.

John Magill (LDS) - was ordered to be confined in double irons during his watch below, until further notice.

J.M. Richardson (CS) - was discharged, his term of service having expired.

Walter Blundell (1C.F.) - Shipped for one year and rated him machinist.

Jno. Magill (Lds) - Confined Jno. Magill (Lds) in double irons, by order of Com'd'g Officer, for refusing to obey orders.

Sighted a fishing schooner at anchor to leeward.

Jno. Magill (Lds) - By order of Com'd'g officer, confined Jno. Magill (Lds) in double irons for refusing to obey orders, he was released at 6 o'clock.

Jno. Magill (Lds) - At 8 o'clock confined Jno. Magill (Lds) in double irons, by order of Com'd'g officer.

John Magill (Lds) - John Magill (Lds) was ordered to be confined in double irons during his watch below, until further orders.

J. W. Richardson (C.S.) - J. W. Richardson (C.S.) was discharged, his term of service having expired.

Walter Blundell (1 CF) - Shipped Walter Blundell (1 CF) for one year & rated him machinist.


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at sea bank of newfoundland

Lat 43.75, Long -49.47


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24 June 1885

saw a number of gulls

J.W. Richardson (Lds) - Shipped for one year and rated him Cabin Steward.

At 4 o'clock confined ~~~ Magill (~~~) in double irons and released him at 8 o'clock.

~~~ Magill (~~~) was confined in double irons at 12:30

Jno. Magill (Lds) - At 4 o'clock confined Jno. Magill (Lds) in double irons and released him at 8 o'clock.

Saw a number of gulls.

Jno. Magill (Lds) - Jno. Magill (Lds) was confined in double irons at 12:30, by order of Com'd'g officer.

Jno. Magill (Lds) - At 4:30 released Jno. Magill (Lds) from confinement and confined him again at 6.

Jno. Magill (Lds) - Jno. Magill (Lds) was released from confinement at 8, o'clock and returned at midnight.

J. W. Richardson (Lds) - Shipped J. W. Richardson (Lds) for one year & rated him Cabin steward.


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at sea bank of newfoundland

Lat 46.05, Long -49.77


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25 June 1885

cloudy and foggy about horizon


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st johns newfoundland

Lat 47.33, Long -51.55


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26 June 1885

Sighted three ice bergs during watch, ran down to one, stopped and took several photographs


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st johns newfoundland

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7


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27 June 1885

hazy about hills

At 7:50 the U.S. Consul visited the ship with a party of friends.


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st johns newfoundland

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7


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28 June 1885

At 10:10 the ship was inspected and the crew mustered. A great number of visitors came on board.

schooner Zenobia - The Gloucester schooner Zenobia left port.

Ran dynamo between 5:15 & 6:15 to exhibit the light to visitors.


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st johns newfoundland

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7


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29 June 1885

McDonald - Gloucester fishing schooner came in and anchored.

Commences and until 4am Clear, calm and cool.

4 to 8am Clear and pleasant, light airs from SE. At 7. lighter of coal was towed alongside. The "McDonald" a Gloucester fishing schooner, came in and anchored.

8am to Meridian Partly cloudy with light air to gentle breeze from SW. Fog shut down last hour of watch. Coaling ship. Released Jas. Magill (Lds) from confinement by order of Comd'g officer.

Meridian to 4pm Overcast and foggy. Gentle to light breeze from SW. Coaling ship.

4 to 8pm Overcast and foggy. Raining at intervals last hour. Light breeze from SW. Coaling till end of watch. Ran the dynamo from 4:30 till 4:40 and started it again at 5:30.

8pm to Midnight Overcast and foggy, raining at intervals. Calm. At 11 stopped dynamo.


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st johns newfoundland

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7


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30 June 1885

Began coaling at 10:30.

Coaling ship. Finished coaling at 3:50.

coal: 100 tons - anthracite coal

S. H. Burn (C. H'r) - S. H. Burn (C. H'r) reported his term of service expired.


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LOG BOOK – JULY 1st 1885 TO DECEMBER 31st 1885


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LOGS FOR JULY 1885


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1 July 1885

Zera L Tanner - Lieut Commander

Seaton Schroeder - Lieutenant

Asher C Baker - Lieutenant

Clifford J Boush - Lieutenant (JG)

Franklin Swift - Ensign

JM Flint - Surgeon

Charles D Mansfield - Paymaster

George W Baird - PA Engineer

Zera L. Tanner Lieut. Commander - List of Officers

Seaton Schroeder Lieutenant - List of Officers

Asher C. Baker Lieutenant - List of Officers

Clifford J. Boush Lieutenant (J.G.) - List of Officers

Franklin Swift Ensign - List of Officers

J. M. Flint Surgeon - List of Officers

Charles D. Mansfield Paymaster - List of Officers

George W. Baird P. A. Engineer - List of Officers


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1 July 1885

HS Waring, Lieutenant - reported for duty October 11th

Franklin Swift, Ensign - detached November 4th and ordered to the USS Garitic

Asher C Baker, Lieutenant - Detached November 10th, and placed on waiting orders

Clifford J Boush, Lieutenant (JG) - Detached December 12th and ordered to the Naval Academy without delay

Bernard O Scott Lieutenant (JG) - Reported for duty December 21st

H. S. Waring Lieutenant - Reported for duty , October 11th

Franklin Swift Ensign - Detached, November 4th, and ordered to the U.S.S. "Yantic"

Asher C Baker Lieutenant - Detached, November 10th, and placed on waiting orders

Clifford J. Boush Lieutenant (J.G.) - Detached, December 12th, and ordered to the Naval Academy, without delay.

Bernard O. Scott Lieutenant (J.G.) - Reported for duty December 21st


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Complement of Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Landsmen, Boys, and Marines on board July, 1885. Chief Boatswains Mates 1, Boatswains Mates 1, Quartermasters 3, Coxswains 4, Quarter Gunners 1, Carpenters Mates 1, Captains of Hold 1, Ship's Cooks 1, Ship's Barbers 1, Master-at-Arms 1, Apothecary 1, Ship's Geoman 1, Paymaster's Geoman 1, Engineer's Geoman 1, Cabin Steward 1, Cabin Cook 1, Ward-room Steward 1, Ward-room Cook 1, Seamen 24, Machinists 4, Firemen 1st Class 11, Firemen 2nd Class 6


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one three inch B.L.H. (Steel) Three hundred & fifty lbs.

Boats - one dinghy, one seine boat, one whale boat, one Herreshoff Steam Cutter, one Herreshoff Steam gig, one spawn boat

Small Arms / Six forty five Hotchkiss magazine rifles / eight thirty eight Colts revolvers, altered.


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st johns newfoundland

Lat 47.5, Long -52.7

coal: 100 tons -


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1 July 1885

Rec'd on board two barrels caplin bait.

D. F. Linehan (Sea) - Rated D. F. Linehan (Sea) to Cabin Cook

James Holland (Lds) - Rated James Holland (Lds) to O.S.


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at sea off newfoundland

Lat 47.10, Long -52.50


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2 July 1885

st johns harbor

Lat 47.6, Long -52.6

passed a large ice berg starboard bow and sighted one on starboard quarter

At 5.35 got under way and stood out of St Johns harbour, conned by the navigator.

At 10, sighted an ice berg on starboard bow.

At 11.45, passed a large ice berg on starboard bow and sighted one on starboard quarter.

At 10, sighted an iceberg on starboard bow. At 11:45 passed a large iceberg on starboard and sighted one on starboard quarter.


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at sea green and st peters banks

Lat 45.58, Long -55.03


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3 July 1885


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at sea banquereau

Lat 44.67, Long -56.63


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4 July 1885

By order of the Com'd'g officer, confined Jns. Brodie (Sea), John Doody (C.Hr) and Jns. Magill (Lds) for striking their superior officer.

By order of Com'd'g officer, Jns. Brodie (Sea), John Doody (C.Hr) and Jns. Magill (Lds) are to be confined in double irons during their watch below, until further orders, for striking their superior officer.

Jno. Brodie (Sea), John Doody (C.H'r), Jno. Magill (Lds) - By order of the Commanding officer, confined Jno. Brodie (Sea), John Doody (C.H'r) and Jno. Magill (Lds) for striking their superior officers.

Jno. Brodie (Sea), Jno. Doody (C.H'r), Jno. Magill (Lds) - By order of Com'd'g officer Jno. Brodie (Sea), Jno. Doody (C.H'r) and Jno. Magill (Lds) are to be confined in double irons during their watch below, until further orders, for striking their superior officers.


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at sea banquereau and misaine banks

Lat 44.40, Long -57.18


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5 July 1885


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5 July 1885

passed several schools of small surface fish (probably capelin)

At end of watch, fishing with hand lines. Caught a few cod and several sand dabs.

Fishing with hand lines until 9:30. Caught 38 cod & four flounders.

Sighted several fishing vessels at anchor.

Passed several schools of small surface fish (probably capelin).


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at sea misaine bank and banquereau

Lat 45.18, Long -59.33


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6 July 1885

Lieut Comdr Z. L. Tanner -


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British bark "Bruce" of Port Glasgow - Exchanged signals with....heading to the Wd.

J. Brodie (Sea) - not released from watch on deck

J. Magill (LDS) - not released from their watch on deck


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at sea off sable island

Lat 44.33, Long -60.73


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7 July 1885

caught 3 cod and 3 flounders with the lines, and picked up two cod and one haddock after the explosion of the torpedoes

At this station put over lines and exploded two eight pound torpedoes placed on bottom. Caught 3 cod and 3 flounder with the lines and picked up two cod and one haddock after the explosion of the torpedoes. The dinghy was lowered to plant the torpedoes; also lowered dory, Capt Collins and Mr Lee pulled from the ship and shot several gulls.

At this station put over lines and exploded two eight pound torpedoes placed on bottom. Caught 3 cod & 3 flounders with the lines, and picked up two Cod and one haddock after the explosion of the torpedoes. The dinghy was lowered to plant the torpedoes; also lowered dory. Capt Collins & Mr. Lee pulled from the ship and shot several gulls.

Fished with hand lines and caught 22 cod.

At 8:45, log 1.5, stopped and put electric light over side for surface specimens, caught several squid.


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at sea and halifax ns

Lat 44.52, Long -63.32

coal: 8t 980 lb - consumed in 24h


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8 July 1885

At 3.50 let go port anchor in Halifax harbor in 12 fathoms of water.

Standing in for Halifax harbour

HBMS "Canada - Officer from the ship paying a visit of courtesy


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halifax ns

Lat 10858.37, Long -9651.67

coal: 4t 850 lbs - consumed in 24h


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9 July 1885

Bouvet - At 3, the French corvette 'Bouvet' came in and anchored.

HBMS Canada - Cmding officer paid an official visit

Giorge Hansen - expiration of term of enlistment

French Corvette Bonnet - came into port

John Ready - released from confinement by order of comdg officer

John Brodie - term of enlistment expired


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halifax ns

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

coal: 3t 1780 lbs - consumed in 24 h


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10 July 1885

coal: 50 tons -

E.J.McCullough - Confined by order of Com'd'g officer, for drunkeness.

rachio coal wharf

Jas C. Thomas - rested, having is time of enlistment expired

Pritchard - rested, having is time of enlistment expired

coal: 50 t - refueling

HBMS Canada - commanding officer called officilly

Frech gun boat Bauvet - cmding ifficer paid offical visit

E. G. McCullaugh - confined for drunkeness

S.H. Bun - discharged having term of enlistment expired

W.?. Hughes - shipped for 1 year


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halifax ns and at sea

Lat 44.15, Long -63.47


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11 July 1885

J. Bowes (2C.F.) - did not return from liberty and was left ashore.

At 8.10 got under way and proceeded to sea.

Bawes - didi not return from liberty and was left ashore

E.?. Mc Cullughan - released from confinement

passing two fishermen underway

sighted Nova Scotia fishing smack

S. Bradford - term of service expired


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at sea la have bank

Lat 43.02, Long -13119.55


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12 July 1885

fishing at commencement of watch, caught a number of cod

sighted several sailing vessel and one steamer

exploded one 10 lb torpedo on bottom, no fish came to surface

Passed a British fishing schoner

sighted two fishing schooner at anchor

saw three fishing vessels


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12 July 1885

Samuel Bradford (Sea) - Shipped for one year.

W.J. Hughes (Lds) - Rated to Coal heaver.

Samuel Bradford - shipped for one year

Rated Hughes - to coal heaver


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at sea georges and browns banks

Lat 41.92, Long -65.75

coal: 7t 1240 lbs - consumed in 24h


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13 July 1885

passed through a number of tide rips

fin back whales - 10-20

steamer standing to W

fin back whales - large number

sword fish - 8

fin back whales - several

sword fish - 18

sword fish - a number

fin back whales - a number


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13 July 1885

Numerous tide rips were passed constantly throughout the day, a change in the current being noticed at each and frequently a marked change in surface temperature.

fishing with electric light and collecting with ? net

numerous tide rips passed constantly thorughout the day, with marked change in current and surface tempeature


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at sea and off george banks

Lat 40.85, Long -66.48


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14 July 1885

sighted pilot boat and a schooner standing to W without side lights

Brodin and Magill - released from confinement

Magill - confined for fighting

Brodin - confined for disobeying orders


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at sea south of georges banks

Lat 43.05, Long -67.48


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15 July 1885

T of surface water rose 3 degrees during wacth

deep sea experiment: bottle fastened on dredge rope and weered 500 fms.

landed experimental bottel


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at sea and at woods hole mass

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16 July 1885

Standing in for Woods Hole.

Jno. Brodie (Sea) - discharged his term of enlistment having expired.

S.M. McAvoy (Mach) - was discharged for insurbordination.

J.C. Thomas ( 2 C.F.) - was discharged his term of service having expired on the 10th.

Tide rips

sighted square rigged vessel standing Nd

sighted No Mans Land

end of nomansland

standing up Vineyard Sound

standing in Woods Hall

Mr. Sanderson Smith - left the ship

sent a quantity of specimen to lab

Mc Avoy - discharged for insurbodination

Thomas - discharged, term of service expired 10th


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woods holl mass

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17 July 1885

C.R. Luscombe (Sea) - discharged, his term of enlistment having expired.

J.C. Thomas (C. Hr) - was shipped for one year and rated 2 C.F.

fish commission wharf

George Hansen - discharged end of enlistment term

Mr. W. Nye - left the ship

sent remaining lot of specimen to lab

received 1 barrel oil for engineer dept.

Capt. Collins - left ship

C. R. Luscambee(?) - discharged for end of enlistment

Thomas - shipped for 1 year


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woods hall mass

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18 July 1885

G.H. Andrews (Mach) - shipped for one year

G.H. Andrews - shipped for 1 year


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19 July 1885


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20 July 1885

James Bowes (2 C.F.) - declared a deserter from the 10th.

James Boland (Lds) - Shipped for one year.

Boiler makers from New Bedford at work on boilers.

James Bowes (2 CF) - James Bowes (2 CF) was declared a deserter from the 10th.

James Boland (Lds) - Shipped James Boland (Lds) for one year.


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21 July 1885

Sold at auction the effects of August Petrssen, late Seaman, for the sum of $ 40.80


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22 July 1885

S.B. Baxter (O.S.) - Shipped for one year and rated him Seaman.

S.B. Baxter - shipped for 1 year (seaman)


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23 July 1885

At 11.55 half masted colors with the Station, in memory of ex President S.S. Grant.

ex President Ulisses Grant - half masted colors with the Station


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24 July 1885

At 8 o'clock half master colors in memory of Ex-President U.S. Gran.

Ex President U.S. Grant - half masted colors in memory


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25 July 1885

Joseph Burn (2 C.F.) - By order of the Commanding officer, discharged from the naval service at his own request.


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26 July 1885

At 3:30 a heavy squall from the Nd struck the ship, blowing a moderate to strong gale lasting for half an hour, and accompanied by thunder and lightning. After blowing from the Nd the wind suddenly shifted to the SE and blew a moderate gale for a short time. An Italian brig parted her mooring lines from Fish Commission buoy, and after letting go both anchors, drifted into a dangerous position near beach. Rendered assistance by sending two launchs with men, heaving up her anchors and towing her to buoy. The squall split poop awning which was housed, and bent awning stantions. The seine boat, which left the ship at 1, with party of five men was capsized in Vineyard Sound, and men were in the water one hour before they were finally assisted by a yacht.

M. D. Skidmore (Lds) - Rated M. D. Skidmore (Lds) to C. Heaver.


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27 July 1885

bright moonlight

Jas. Carter (Sea) - Placed in confinement in double irons for ten days, by order of Com'd'g officer, for smuggling liquor on board.

Jas. Carter (Sea) - was also disrated to Lds.

recieved on board 4 reels of dredge wire rope (3000 ft each) and ? for engineers department

Carter - placed in confinement for 10 days for smuggling liquor on board

Carter - disrated to Lds


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28 July 1885

Wm Bolding (C.Hr.) - Rated to 2d C.F.

light house station, little harbour - watering ship

Bolding - rated to 2nd C.F.


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29 July 1885


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30 July 1885

Willy A. Beckmann (O.S.) - Shipped for one year and rated him Seaman.

coal: 1 t - soft coal for use in launches

Willy A. Beckmann - shipped 1 year rated seaman


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31 July 1885

Carpenter from the shore working in lower laboratory

recieved on board: 12 cotton mops, 10 lbs of shellac, 1 bolt #4 canvas, 50 lbs red lead, 6 Cocoa Mats, 60 cakes of soap



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1885


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1 August 1885

George Janssen (Sea) - returned on board from the Naval Hospital, Washington D.C., and was rated Coxswain.

received on board 1 bale of webbing

passing shower last half of watch

George Janssen - returned fon board from Naval Hospital, Washington D.C.


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2 August 1885

Lookout - came in and made fast to wharf.

passing showers

passing shower


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woods holl mass

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3 August 1885

Wm L. Watson (1 C.F.) - Discharged his term of service having expired.

passing showers

L. Watson - discharged due to term of service expired


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woods holl mass

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4 August 1885

R.C. Daniels (C.H.) - is absent from ship overstaying leave.

Wm L. Watson (1 C.F.) - shipped for one year.


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woods holl mass

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5 August 1885

Abraham Richardson - At 8.30 schooner Abraham Richardson came alongside with coal.


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woods holl mass

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6 August 1885

Messrs J. Sanderson Smith and W. Libby Jr - came abord the ship

At 6.25 cast off from wharf and stood out of Woods Hole conned by the Navigator.

John Doody (C.H.) - On leaving port, was absent overstaying liberty.


522f91a868f4b84bd90009e5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_049_0.jpg)


at sea south of marthas vineyard

Lat 39.98, Long -70.88


522f91a868f4b84bd90009e7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_049_1.jpg)


7 August 1885

caught on trawl 1 norway haddock, 34 hake, 9 whiting


522f91a868f4b84bd90009e9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_050_0.jpg)


at sea south of marthas vineyard

Lat 39.88, Long -70.33


522f91a868f4b84bd90009eb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_050_1.jpg)


8 August 1885


522f91a868f4b84bd90009ed: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_051_0.jpg)


at sea south of marthas vineyard

Lat 39.78, Long -70.58


522f91a868f4b84bd90009ef: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_051_1.jpg)


9 August 1885


522f91a868f4b84bd90009f1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_052_0.jpg)


at sea south of block island

Lat 39.78, Long -71.83


522f91a868f4b84bd90009f3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_052_1.jpg)


10 August 1885


522f91a968f4b84bd90009f5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_053_0.jpg)


at sea south of block island

Lat 39.33, Long -71.38


522f91a968f4b84bd90009f7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_053_1.jpg)


11 August 1885


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at sea and at woods hole mass

Lat 41.12, Long


522f91a968f4b84bd90009fb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_054_1.jpg)


12 August 1885

At 3:35 hauled in pat log, distant one mile from Woods Hole harbour, log read 38.


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woods holl mass

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13 August 1885

John Doody (C.H.) - discharged on account of bad conduct.

-


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woods holl mass

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14 August 1885


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woods holl mass

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15 August 1885


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woods holl mass

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16 August 1885


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woods holl mass

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17 August 1885


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woods holl mass

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18 August 1885


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woods holl mass

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19 August 1885


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woods holl mass

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20 August 1885

S.B. Baxter (Sea) - left the ship during the night, without permission.

Edward McNichols (Sea) - Sshipped for one year.


522f91a968f4b84bd9000a1d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_063_0.jpg)


woods holl mass

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21 August 1885


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woods holl mass

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22 August 1885


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woods holl mass

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23 August 1885

Sam'l B. Baxter (Sea) - absent without leave.


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woods holl mass

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522f91a968f4b84bd9000a2b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_066_1.jpg)


24 August 1885

fog about horizon


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woods holl mass

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25 August 1885


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woods holl mass

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522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a33: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_068_1.jpg)


26 August 1885

bright moonlight

S.L.F. Piper (Sea) - was found out of the ship without leave in the morning.


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a35: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_069_0.jpg)


woods hole mass and at sea

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522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a37: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_069_1.jpg)


27 August 1885

Wm Farrell, Coal Heaver - Shipped for 1 year.

At 1.:10 cast off from wharf and stood down the Sound in charge of Navigator.

S.L.F. Piper (Sea) & S.B. Baxter (Sea) - On leaving port, absent from ship without leave.


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a39: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_070_0.jpg)


at sea south of nantucket id

Lat 38.32, Long -69.03


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a3b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_070_1.jpg)


28 August 1885


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a3d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_071_0.jpg)


at sea south of georges banks

Lat 37.33, Long -68.10


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a3f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_071_1.jpg)


29 August 1885

dolphin - 1


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a41: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_072_0.jpg)


at sea south of georges banks

Lat 37.97, Long -66.83


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a43: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_072_1.jpg)


30 August 1885

James Boland (Lds) & M. Larsen (O.S.) - Rated to Seaman.

S.B. Baxter - is declared a deserter from the 20th inst.


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a45: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_073_0.jpg)


at sea south of georges banks

Lat 39.32, Long -68.12


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a47: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_073_1.jpg)


31 August 1885



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1885


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at sea south of georges banks

Lat 39.98, Long -67.12


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a4b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_074_1.jpg)


1 September 1885

lightning below horizon to Sd & Wd


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a4d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_075_0.jpg)


at sea se of georges banks

Lat 40.57, Long -66.15


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a4f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_075_1.jpg)


2 September 1885


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a51: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_076_0.jpg)


at sea east of georges banks

Lat 41.03, Long -65.30


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a53: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_076_1.jpg)


3 September 1885


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a55: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_077_0.jpg)


at sea georges banks

Lat 41.15, Long -67.98


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a57: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_077_1.jpg)


4 September 1885

school of small surface fish

observed a brilliant display of northern light, about 10 o'clock


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a59: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_078_0.jpg)


woods holl mass

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5 September 1885

At 9:05 made fast to Fish Commission wharf.


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woods holl mass

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6 September 1885

A.O. Hayes (S. Barber) - was reported absent overstaying liberty.

A.O. Hayes (S. Bar.) - returned on board.


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a61: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_080_0.jpg)


woods holl mass

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7 September 1885

coal: 92 800/2240 tons - Anthracite coal


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woods holl mass

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8 September 1885

Jno. Magill (Lds) - Discharged by reason of his own request.

G.A. Babcock (O. Sea.) and J.F.C. Themor (Sea) - Shipped for one year.


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a69: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_082_0.jpg)


woods holl mass

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9 September 1885

James Boland (O.S.) Confined for safe keeping, for fighting. -

D.F. Lineham (C. Cook), W. Bolding (2d C.F.) - By order of the Commanding Officer confined for fighting.

James Boland (O.S.) - was released in the forenoon watch & placed on the binnacle list.

Michael O'Brien (Lds) and J.H. Carroll (Lds) - Shipped for one year


522f91aa68f4b84bd9000a6d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_083_0.jpg)


woods holl mass

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10 September 1885

Jas. Carter (Lds) - was discharged, his services being no longer required.


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woods holl mass

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11 September 1885

Jas. Boland (O.S.) - being discharged from sick list, was confined for fighting, by order of the Com'd'g officer.

J.H. Clarkson (Lds) - Shipped for one year.

Jas. Boland (O.S.) - Jas. Boland (O.S.), being discharged from sick list, was confined for fighting, by order of the Com'd'g officer.

J. H. Clarkson (Lds) - Shipped J. H. Clarkson (Lds) for one year.


522f91ab68f4b84bd9000a75: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_085_0.jpg)


woods holl mass

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12 September 1885


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woods holl mass

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13 September 1885

D.F. Linehan (C. Cook) & Jas Boland (O.S.) - By order of the Commanding officer released from confinement

W. Bolding (2 C.F.) - placed on bread and water for theft.

Jas. Boland (OS) - released from confinement

D.F. Linchan (C.Cook) - released from confinement

W. Bolding (2CF) - placed on bread and water for theft

Lookout - arrived in the harbor and made fast to coal wharf


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woods holl mass

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14 September 1885


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woods holl mass

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15 September 1885


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woods holl mass

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16 September 1885

Commences and until 4 AM Partly clear. Calm.

4 to 8 AM. Generally cloudy. Light NW breeze.

8 AM to Meridian. Clear and pleasant. Light NW breeze. Engaged in replacing rubber gaskits on accumulator and taking in ice.

Meridian to 4 PM. Generally cloudy. Heavy bank on nimbus clouds in the NW. SW breeze first part, shifting to WNW in a moderate squall with rain. Last half of watch overcast, rainy and squally.Engaged in taking in ice.

4 to 8 PM. Commenced cloudy and threatening. Closed clear and pleasant.Stiff breeze from WNW. Started dynans at 5:22.

8 PM to Midnight. Clear and pleasant. Stiff breeze from NW. Stopped dynamo at 11.

Received 6 tons of ice.


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woods holl mass and at sea

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17 September 1885

Nr Sanderson Smith - of the commission, came aboard for the trip.

At 4, cast off from the wharf and stood down the Vineyard Sound conned by Navigator.

Mr W. Nye, Jr. - came aboard for the trip.

Noah L. Simmons (C. Hr) - Rated to 2nd C.F.

Wm Bolding (2 C.F.) - Wm Bolding (2 C.F.) was discharged for bad conduct.

Mr. Sanderson Smith - Mr. Sanderson Smith of the commission came aboard for the trip.

Devil Bridge bouy abeam.

Sighted lights of two fishing vessels at anchor first hour of watch. Sighted three steamers latter part of watch, two standing to Ed. and one to the Wd.

Mr. W. Nye, Jr. - Mr. W. Nye, Jr. came on board for the trip.

Noah L. Simmons (C.H'r) - Rated Noah L. Simmons (C.H'r) to 2d C.F.


522f91ab68f4b84bd9000a8d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_091_0.jpg)


at sea south of montauk pt

Lat 39.72, Long -71.57


522f91ab68f4b84bd9000a8f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_091_1.jpg)


18 September 1885

a number of hake and several skate were taken

Michael O'Brien (Lds) - Rated to Coal Heaver.


522f91ab68f4b84bd9000a91: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_092_0.jpg)


at sea south of long island

Lat 39.10, Long -72.40


522f91ab68f4b84bd9000a93: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_092_1.jpg)


19 September 1885

sharks - 3

Passed a barque standing to the Eastward.

At 6:05 started heaving in. Found dredge rope parted: lost L. B. trawl and 321 fms. wire, and cut off 28 fms.

During watch caught 3 sharks.

A large steamer bound to the Westward, passed under our stern.

When the dredge rope parted the strain was 1700 lbs; end of rope was found badly kinked.


522f91ab68f4b84bd9000a95: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_093_0.jpg)


at sea south of long island

Lat 39.03, Long -72.67


522f91ab68f4b84bd9000a97: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ow3/final/Albatross/vol012of055/vol012of055_093_1.jpg)


20 September 1885

squid - several

Commences and until 4 am. Clear and pleasant. Heavy dew. Light airs from WSW.

4 to 8 am. Clear and pleasant. Light air from W to gentle breeze from NW. At 4.30 started ahead. At 6.55 stopped. At 7.25 started ahead.

8 am to meridian. Clear and pleasant. Moderate NNE breeze. At 9.07 stopped. Up at 10.48.

Meridian to 4 pm. Clear and pleasant. Stiff to fresh breeze from NE x E.

4 to 6 pm. Generally clear. Fresh breeze from ENE to E.

6 to 8 pm. Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE x E.

8 pm to midnight. Clear and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from NE x E.


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at sea south of long island

Lat 13926.88, Long -72.87


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21 September 1885

- two ships and one barque in sight at end of watch

caught in trawl: 4 skate, 8 hake, 1 whiting

passed a ship bound to the Sd Ed


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at sea south of long island

Lat 37.80, Long -72.83


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22 September 1885

passed a barque standing to the Nd - tEd


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at sea south of long island

Lat 11597.18, Long -1184.12


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23 September 1885


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at sea off long island

Lat 39.20, Long -72.40


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24 September 1885

black island light

Lat 55.3, Long -131.6

observed partial eclipse of the moon beginning about 1 o'clock

observed partial eclipse of the moon Moon came out of shadow at 4:44

Observed a partial eclipse of the moon beginning about 1 o'clock.

The moon came out of the shadow at 4:44.

partial eclipse of the moon

moon came out of the shadow at 4:44


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at sea and at woods hole mass

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25 September 1885

gay head light

Lat 15.5, Long 73.9

At 6:30 made fast to Fish Commission wharf.

Vineyard Sound light ship - At 1:44 sighted Vineyard Sound light ship bearing NE 1/2 E.

At 6:30 made fast to Fish Commission wharf.


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woods hall mass

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26 September 1885


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woods hall mass

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27 September 1885


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woods holl mass

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28 September 1885

Fish Hawk - The Fish Hawk came in the morning watch & secured to coal wharf.


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woods holl mass

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29 September 1885


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woods hole mass

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30 September 1885

Received stores in Paymasters' Department



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1885


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woods holl mass

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1 October 1885

Daniel Thompson (S. Cook) - At 11:10having received information that Daniel Thompson (S. Cook) was ashore ina prostrated condition, sent the Master-at-Arms for him; he having left the Ship without permission was placed in confinement for safe keeping.

F. Jacobs (W.R. Cook) was reported absent from Ship without leave. -

Denis O'Rourke (Lds) - Shipped for one year.

Frank Duff Skidmore (C. H'r) - Rated to 2 C.F.

Taking on board drawers, tanks and bottles from lab

coal: 1 t - soft coal for use in launch

Daniel Thompson - ashore in a prostrated condition, sent master-at-arms for him; he having left the ship without permission was placed in confinement for safe keeping

F. Jacobs - reported absent from ship without leave

Denis O'Rourke - shipped for 1 year


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woods holl mass

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2 October 1885

F. Jacobs - Returned on board

Fired two special exercise torpedoes in the Hole


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woods holl mass

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3 October 1885

Lieut. Comdr Z. L. Tanner - commanding Vessel


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woods holl mass

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4 October 1885


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woods holl mass

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5 October 1885


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woods holl mass

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6 October 1885

Daniel Thomson (S. Cook) - Discharged by reason of his being required by civil authorities.


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woods hole mass

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7 October 1885

Conid'r B.L. Tanner - Partly Clear Sky and moderate breeze that Commences until four AM

Same as above name - Clear and cool, Moderate light breeze from NNW

coal: 90 tons - at 8 am loosed sail to day

coal: 90 tons - Finished coaling having recd 90 tons in all.

Recd for Engineer's dept. 5 bbls of oil.

Sam. Bradford (Sea) - Rated Sam. Bradford (Sea) to Ship's Cook.


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woods holl mass and newport ri

Lat 29.9, Long 32.6


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8 October 1885

At 9:30 cast off from coal wharf and stood down Vineyard Sound, conned by Navigator.

G.A. Babcock (O.S.) - didnot return from liberty and was left on shore.

E.J. McCullough (2nd C.F.) - was discharged, by reason of his own request.


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newport ri

Lat 65.0, Long -168.1


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9 October 1885

at 1030 abreast of watch hill

Lat -13.8, Long -171.7

ezcept that in my opinion the force of the wind from 7 to 9 AM was 6


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long island sound new york

Lat 65.0, Long -168.1


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10 October 1885

at end of watch abreast of north brothers

Lat 59.9, Long -3.0

hazy on horizon and over land

U.S.S. Minnesota, French Flag ship Flore, French gun boat Bouvet - Found U.S.S. Minnesota, French Flag ship Flore and French gun boat Bouvet, at the anchorage.

Flore - An officer from the Flore came aboard to make offer of services.


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off w 23d street north river new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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11 October 1885

Lieut. H.S. Waring - reported for duty by order of Prof. Baird.

G.A. Babcock (O.S.) - absent without leave.

G.A. Babcock (O.S.) - G.A. Babcock (O.S.) absent without leave.

Lieut. H.S. Waring, Pnof. Baird - Lieut. H.S. Waring reported for duty by order of Pnof. Baird.


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at anchor off west 23d street new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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12 October 1885

Lat -12.17, Long

About 2.20 a boat from shore came off with liberty men. A short time after she shoved off, heard loud cries "help," "I'm drowning." The dinghy was lowered at once, and in charge of an officer; a search was made, lasting two hours, but without success.

About 2:20 a boat from shore came off with liberty men. A short time after she shoved off, heard loud cries "help", "I'm drowning". The dinghy was lowered at once, and in charge of an officer, a search was made, lasting two hours, but without success.

La Flore - the commanding officer paid a visit to the French Admiral on this ship

F.R. Malmstrom - shipped for one year as ord. seaman

S.T. Isaksen - shipped for one year as ord. seaman

N.J. Tjaden - shipped for one year as ord. seaman


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at anchor off west 23d street new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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13 October 1885

A.E. Anderson (O.S.) and O.J. Olsen (O.S.) - Shipped for one year.

R.H. Clark (O.S.) - Rated to Q'r G'r.

Martin Larsen (Sea.) - Discharged his term of service having expired.

A.E. Anderson (O.S.) and O.J. Olsen (O.S.) - rated to seamen

W.A. Beckman (Sea.) - rated to Coxswain.

H. Kienest (Sea.) - is absent overstaying leave.

Lieut Comdr - Z. L. Tanner

R. H. Clark (OS) - Rated R. H. Clark (AS) to Qtr G'r

O. J. Olsen (OS) - Shipped for one year

A.E. Anderson (OS) - Shipped for one year

Martin Larsen (Sea) - Discharged Martin Larsen (Sea) his term of service having expired.

James Boland (OS) - Confined for safe keeping James Boland (OS), under the influence of liquor.

O. J. Olsen (OS) - Rated A. E. Anderson (OS) and O. J. Olsen (OS) to Seaman.

A. E. Anderson (OS) - Rated A. E. Anderson (OS) and O. J. Olsen (OS) to Seaman.

W. A. Beckmann (Sea) - to Coxswain

H. Kienest (Sea) - is absent overstaying leave.


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at anchor off west 23d street new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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14 October 1885

Jas. Boland (O.S.) - was discharged for drunkeness.

Martin Larsen (O. Sea.) - Shipped for one year & rated him Seaman.

Sent Seine boat and dinghy in to wharf for ice and stores. Rec'd two tons ice.

Finished getting ice on board, recd five tons in all; also recd four barrels bait.

French Flag Ship 'Flore' - The com'd'g officer of the French Flag Ship 'Flore' visited the ship.

Jas. Boland (O.S.) - Jas. Boland (O.S.) was discharged for drunkeness.

Martin Larsen (O.Sea) - Shipped Martin Larsen (O.Sea) for one year & rated him Seaman.


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new york

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0


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15 October 1885

at 145 log 385 took departure from abreast of scotland lightship course s 12e

Lat 54.9, Long -5.8

Lieut Comdr Z. L. Tanner - commanding Vessel

At 11:10 got under weigh and stood down North River, conned by Navigator.

At 11, passed a pilot boat.

Frtiz Jacobs (WRC) - Discharged Fritz JAcobs (WRC) his term of service having expired but he went to sea in the ship to reship to-morrow.

August Johansson (OS) - Shipped for ones year August Johansson (OS) & rated him seaman.

H. Kienest (Sea) - returned from leave, 3 days over time.


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at sea off coasts of new jersey and maryland

Lat 57.45, Long -74.33


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16 October 1885

Fritz Jacobs (Lds) - Shipped for one year & rated him W.R.C.

Fritz Jacobs (Lds) - Shipped Fritz Jacobs (Lds) for one year & rated him W.R.C.


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at sea off cape hatteras

Lat 35.02, Long -75.20


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17 October 1885

hatteras light one point and a half on starboard bow

Lat 36.9, Long 7.8

Took one dog fish.


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17 October 18

cape hatteras

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G.A. Babcock (O.S.) - is declared deserter from 7th instant.

sighted gas buoy off Hatteras shoals, bearing NW

Y.A. Babcock - declared deserter from 7h instant


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at sea off north carolina coast

Lat 34.68, Long -75.55


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18 October 1885

ocracake light

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sighted a steamer mast head light

sighted two schooners during the watch


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18 October 1885

cape lookout light beam

Lat 50.1, Long -127.9

spotted porpoise - 1

passed several steamers during watch, bound to S


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at sea off cape lookout nc

Lat 34.20, Long -76.13


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19 October 1885

steamer in sight and schooner in sight at end of watch

lost sight of Lookout light at daylight, bearing West, tower not in sight

At 18:00, Cape Lookout light bare West, 15 miles


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at sea off cape fear north carolina

Lat 33.62, Long -77.60


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20 October 1885

bass - 40

tried hand fishing line, no results

put over fishig lines, caught several fish

Used hand lines at this station, caught several fish

sounded in 15 fms (?) rotten coral

sighted several steamer and schooner

caught 31 sea bass at station 2620

caught 1 puffer

caught 40 bass

caught 14 bass, 2 small sharks, 1 grunt and one blue fish


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20 October 1885

flying fish -


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at sea off the north carolina coast

Lat 32.43, Long -77.28


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21 October 1885

Lat 21.17, Long


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at sea off the north carolina coast

Lat 34.28, Long -75.80


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22 October 1885

C.D. Hall (W.R.S.) - Discharged, his term of service having expired.

last hour of watch put clock ahead 7 minutes

sighted Cape Hatteras Lt. bearing NWbyN

sighted automatic buoy on port bow

ship about 1/s mile from buoy

Cape Hatteras light base abeam

sighted Bodie island light

C.D. Hall - discharged due to expired term of service


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at sea and chesapeake bay

Lat 37.0, Long -76.0


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23 October 1885

C.D. Hall (Lds) - Shipped for one year and rated him W.R. Steward.

Currituck lighthouse W 1/2 W

6 o'clock sighted land off port bow and beam

08:15 Cape Henry base SW 1/2 S distant 1 3/10 miles

16:35 started ahead up the Potomac river

18:42 Pincy Pt. light

C.D. Hall - shipped for 1 year and rated W.R. Steward


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potomac river and navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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24 October 1885

Mr. Peter Parker - left the ship

Mr. Sanderson Smith - left the ship


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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25 October 1885

W.J. Hughes (C.Hr) - By order of the Com'd'g officer, confined for safe keeping, for being drunk and noisy.

S.O. Binau (~~) - By order of the Commanding officer, discharged his term of enlistment having expired.

W.J. Hughes - confined for safe keeping being drunl and noisy

S.O. Binan - discharged because his term of enlistment expired


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0


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26 October 1885

W.J. Hughes (C.Hr) - By order of Com'd'g officer, confined on bread & water for abusing Master at Arma]s while in execution of his duty.

WJ Hughes - confined on bread and water for abusing Master at arms while in execution of his duty

M.A. Larsen - discharged his term of service having expired


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navy yard washington dc

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27 October 1885

M.A. Larsen (Sea) - Shipped for one year and rated him Coxswain.

M.A. Larsen - shipped for 1 year


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28 October 1885

C.R. Luscombe (O.S.) - Shipped for one year and rated him Seaman.

C. R. Luscombe (O.S.) - Shipped for one year C. R. Luscombe (O.S.) & rated him Seaman.


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navy yard washington dc

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29 October 1885

F. Jacobs (W.R.C.) - Discharged by reason of his own request.

Barometer fell two-tenths during watch.

Barometer falling rapidly.

Barometer fell from 29.50 to 29.38.

F. Jacobs (W.R.C) - Discharged, by reason of his own request, F. Jacobs (W.R.C).


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30 October 1885


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31 October 1885

W.J. Hughes (C.Hr) - Released from confinement.

Jno. Andersen (Sea) - Discharged, his term of enlistment having expired.

Lieut. Comdr Z. L. Tanner - commanding Vessel

W. J. Hughes - Released W. J. Hughes(C. H'r) from confinement.

Jns. Andersen (Sea) - Discharged Jns. Andersen (Sea), his term of enlistment having expired.



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1885


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1 November 1885

John Andersen (Sea) - Shipped for one year.


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2 November 1885

G.H.D. Hayes (Lds) - Shipped for one year and rated him W.R. Cook.

G.H.D. Hayes (Lds) - Shipped G.H.D. Hayes (Lds) for one year & rated him W.R. Cook.


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3 November 1885


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3 November 1885

Ensign Franklin Swift - was detached from this vessel and ordered to report for duty on board the USS 'Tantic'.

Franklin Swift - detached from this vessel and ordered to report for duty on board the USS "Yantic" without delay


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5 November 1885


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6 November 1885

John Bergersen (Mach) - Commanding officer discharged John Bergesen (Mach) from the Naval Service, for bad conduct.

John Bergesen - discharged from the naval service for bad conduct


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7 November 1885

Anderson Johnson (Sea) - Discharged, his services being no longer required.

Anderson Johnson - his services being no longer required


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8 November 1885


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9 November 1885

coal: 20 t 1100 lbs -

At 08:50 an alarm of fire was sounded in the yard. At 09:05 fire out


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10 November 1885

Thos. Howell (1 C.F.) - was discharged, his term of enlistment having expired.

Lieut. A.K. Baker - detached from this vessel and placed on waiting orders

Thas. Howell - discharged his term of enlistment having expired


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11 November 1885


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12 November 1885


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13 November 1885


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14 November 1885


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15 November 1885


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16 November 1885

Frank May (Lds) - returned to ship 12 hours overtime.

Frank May - returned to ship 12h overtime


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17 November 1885

F. May (Lds) - Discharged his term of service having expired.

F. May - discharged his term of service having expired


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18 November 1885

F. May - shipped for 1 year


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19 November 1885

S.H. Blern, and J. Hughes -


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20 November 1885

Dale - meals cooked aborad another ship due to works in the Albatross galley


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21 November 1885

Sam'l Bradford (S. Cook) - returned aboard 18 hours overtime.


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22 November 1885


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23 November 1885


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24 November 1885

coal: 30 tons - anthracite coal

E. McNichols (Sea) - absent from ship overstaying leave.

Con'd'g officer went on leave for two weeks.


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25 November 1885

Lat 25.18, Long

E. McNichols (Sea) - returned aboard.


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26 November 1885

At 8, half masted colors for the death of Vice President Hendricks, following motions of the Navy Yard.


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27 November 1885

The following men are absent overstaying leave since 6.30 - viz. J.M. Gronneberg (Sea), Ed Mcnichols (Sea), R.S. Padgett (1 C.F.) and Wm E. Hopstock (Sea).

All the men overtime retuned except E. McNichols (Sea).


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coal: 1 ton 650lbs - Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours

coal: 24 tons 355lbs - Coal remaining on hand at noon


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28 November 1885

R.C. Daniels (C. Hr) - who left ship without permission, was brought aboard ship by marines, he being too drunk to walk.

J. Simonsen (Sea) - returned aboard, 3 hrs overtime.

R.C. Daniels (C. Hr) - was placed in confinement for safe keeping.

Frank May (Lds) - returned aboard 12 hours overtime.


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29 November 1885

A.O. Hayes (S. Barber) - absent overstaying leave.

R.C. Daniels (C. Hr) - Confined in double irons for five days for leaving ship without permission.

A.O. Hayes (S. Barber) - A.O. Hayes (S. Barber) absent overstaying leave.

R.C. Daniels (C.H'r) - Confined R.C. Daniels (C.H'r) in double irons for five days, for leaving ship without permission.


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30 November 1885

A.O. Hayes (S. Barb.) - returned on board.

A.O. Hayes (S. Barb.) - A.O. Hayes (S. Barb.) returned on board.



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1885


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1 December 1885


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2 December 1885


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3 December 1885


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4 December 1885

G.H. Andrews (Mach.) - was brought on board, by Serg't of guard at the gate, drunk and for attempting to smuggle liquor.

R.C. Daniels (C. Hr) - was released from confinement by order of the Com'd'g officer.

G.H. Andrews (Mach) - was suspended from duty.

G.H. Andrews (Mach - The suspension of ... is temporary, to await action of Com'd'g officer.

G.H. Andrews (Mach) - G.H. Andrews (Mach) was brought on board, by Serg't of guard at the gate, drunk & for attempting to smuggle liquor.

R.C. Daniels (C.H'r) - R.C. Daniels (C.H'r) was released from confinement by order of the Com'd'g officer.

G.H. Andrews (Mach) - G.H. Andrews (Mach) was suspended from duty.

G.H. Andrews (Mach) - The suspension of G.H. Andrews (Mach) is temporary, to await action of Com'd'g officer.


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5 December 1885


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6 December 1885

Ed McNichols (Sea) - absent without leave.

Ed McNichols (Sea) - Ed McNichols (Sea) absent without leave.


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7 December 1885

E. McNichols (Sea) - Declared a deserter from the 27th November.


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8 December 1885


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9 December 1885

Capt. Tanner - returned from leave.


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Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours 1 ton 820 lbs

Coal remaining on hand at Noon 6 tons 860 lbs


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10 December 1885

Started dynamo at 4:35.

Stopped dynamo at 11:40.

Received 1 L.B., and 2 S.B. trawls and 6 swivel shackles. G.H. Andrews (Mach) was re=stored to duty.

G.H. Andrews (Mach) - was re=stored to duty


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coal consume in past 24 hrs 1 ton 10 75lbs

coal remaining at Noon 4 tons 20 25lbs


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11 December 1885

Engaged in making sennet mats and painting laboratory.

Started dynamo at 4:05.

Dynamo stop=ped at 11.

Engaged in making sennet mats and painting laboratory.


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12 December 1885

Lieut. C.J. Boush, Junior Grade - was detached from this vessel & ordered to report for duty at the Naval Academy without delay.


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navy yard washington dc

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13 December 1885


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navy yard washington dc

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14 December 1885

Peter Petersen (O.S.) - Shipped for one year and rated him Seaman.

Peter Petersen (O.S.) - Shipped for one year Peter Petersen (O.S.) and rated him seaman.


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navy yard washington dc

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15 December 1885

D.F. Lineham (C.C.) - Confined in brig for using insolent and obscene language to superior officer, awaiting action of Com'd'g officer.


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navy yard washington dc

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16 December 1885


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navy yard washington dc

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coal: 10 tons -


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17 December 1885

Ch. Eng'r Baker, P.A. Eng'r Baird - At 2, a board of Eng'r's, of which Ch. Eng'r Baker was senior member, met on board to try P.A. Eng'r Baird's Annunciator; worked engines alongside of dock.


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18 December 1885

R.S. Padgett (1 C.F.) - Discharged, his term of service having expired.


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19 December 1885

R.S. Padgett (2 C.F.) - Shipped for one year and rated him 1 C.F.

R.S. Padgett (2 C.F.) - Shipped R.S. Padgett (2 C.F.) for one year & rated him 1 C.F.


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20 December 1885

D.F. Linehan (C.C.) - Released from confinement.


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21 December 1885

Lieut (J'r G'r) B.O. Scott - reported for duty.

B.W. Fowler - Shipped as Machinist for one year.

Lieut. B.O. Scott - reported for duty

B.W. Fowler - shipped as machinist for one year


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22 December 1885

Commenced coaling at 8:35.

coal: 48 & 1780/2240 tons. - Finished coaling at 2, having rec'd in all 48 1780/2240 tons.


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coal: 48 tons 1780 lbs -


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23 December 1885

John Olssen (Sea), Chas. Bay (Sea), Carl O. Johansson (Sea) & P.W. Christiansen (Cox) were discharged, term of enlistment having expired.


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24 December 1885

Shipped for one year, P.N. Christiansen (Sea), John Olsson (Sea), Chas. Bay (Sea), Carl O. Johansson (Sea).

Rated P.N. Christianssen (Sea) to Coxswain and F. Williams (Lds) to Ord. Seaman.


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coal: 44 TONS -


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25 December 1885

F.L. Stailey (Eng. Yeo.) - Discharged, his term of service having expired.

cHRISTMAS Day


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26 December 1885

Edward Peterson (Cox) - Discharged with a continuous service certificate and recommended for an honourable discharge and G.C. Badge; the term of his enlistment having expired.

At 8pm, D.F. Linehan (C.C.), F. May (Lds), T.J. Healy (2nd C.F.), S.H. Burn (1 C.F.) and Wm Farrell (C.Hr) were absent without leave, overstaying liberty.

S.H. Burn (1 C.F.) returned at 9pm, 4 hours overtime, and F. May (Lds) and Wm Farrell (C.Hr) at 11pm, 15 hours overtime.

M. O'Brien (C.H'r) - Rated to 2nd C.F.


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navy yard washington dc

Lat 38.9, Long -77.0

coal: 41 tons 2230 ibs - at noon


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27 December 1885

D.F. Linehan (C.C.) - returned on board, 17 hrs overtime.

J.J. Healy (2 C.F.) - At muster, was abdent without leave.

A.E. Anderson (Sea) - Rated to Cox.

Karl Arnesen (.Hold) - Discharged with Honourable Discharge and Continuous Service Certificate, his term of enlistment having expired.


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F.C Leannad and Harry Larel -

coal: 1495 lbs (at noon remaining); 1 ton and 735 lbs (consumed during 24 hours) - 200 gallons (water expended during 24 hours)


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28 December 1885

Corder Z. L. Jammet - U.S. Navy


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29 December 1885


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30 December 1885


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31 December 1885

Discharged J.W. Astrom (Ch'f B.M.) & John Hawkins (Mach) their terms of enlistment having expired.

J.W. Astrom (Ch'f B.M.); John Hawkins (Mach) - Discharged J.W. Astrom (Ch'f B.M.) & John Hawkins (Mach) their terms of enlistment having expired.