Read all about USC&GSS Carlile P. Patterson's general description, specifications and time line.

Notes:

1. Latitude/longitude, including for days in port, show representative decimal positions for each day, as calculated by the Old Weather project's analysis program. As such, they differ by varying amounts from the positions recorded, usually at noon, in the log pages. In addition, some latitudes/longitudes have been amended in edited logs for errors in the logs, for errors in identifying locations by the analysis program, or simply for greater accuracy. In all cases, refer to the log-page scans for the positions as originally recorded. Not all log pages contain this information and the ships' positions have therefore often been estimated.

2. Full account of any day is available by clicking on the link above that day. Any groups of links may refer to log book covers and introductory information; some may be blank.

Editor’s notes:

1. Most log pages do not contain locations. In these cases, they have been found, where possible. In some cases, the ship’s position has been estimated, from distances and directions travelled. These are indicated thus [Est].

2. The majority of each day’s log, including weather information, sail changes and narrative text, has been copied verbatim. Items such as soundings, barometer movements, daily inspections etc. and the names of the lieutenants whose signatures appear under the notes for each watch have not been transcribed here. Groups of links may refer to log book covers and introductory information; some may be blank.

3. Significant additions, comments and changes to log entries are marked in italic [thus].

4. Alternative spellings of names are given at the first instance.

5. Unclear or unverified entries are marked with [?].


THE VOYAGES OF USC&GSS Carlile P. Patterson 1884-1885
(More detailed plots follow in the text)

JP map overview

(Maps prepared using Journey Plotter, developed by Maikel. The Plots can only be approximate. They are made by joining-up positions on successive days, and sometimes positions are not given. There will therefore be occasions when the ship appears to have travelled overland)

LOG BOOK – JUNE 28th 1884 TO FEBRUARY 5th 1885


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[Inside front cover of log book with printed page of instructions to Commanders of vessels on “the manner of keeping the Log Book”, [signed] James Alden – Chief of Bureau [James Alden Jnr was Appointed Chief of the Bureau of Navigation in April 1869]

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Log book of the U.S. Coast Survey Steamer “Carlile Patterson”

First Rate of Two Guns,

Commanded by Richardson Clover, Lieut., U.S. Navy

Attached Alaska, Commencing July 30th, 1884, at Hampton Roads, Virginia,

and ending July 5th, 1885, at San Diego, California


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[Directions for keeping the ship’s log; not transcribed]

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LIST OF OFFICERS attached to and on board of the U.S.C. Steamer C.P. Patterson, Commanded by Richardson Clover Lieutenant U.S.N. at the time of leaving the anchor at Navy Yard Washington D.C. the 28th day of July


Lt Richardson Clover, Commander [Richardson Clover was later Director of Naval Intelligence, Naval Attaché in London and president of the Board of Inspection and Survey. He retired as Rear Admiral]

Thomas B Streeter, Passed Asst Surgeon

Holland N Stevenson, Passed Asst Engineer

Walter McLean, Ensign [later Rear Admiral Walter McLean]

Charles C Marsh, Ensign

Charles N Gregson, Ensign

Daniel P Menefee, Ensign

Albert P Niblack, Ensign [Albert Parker Niblack was later Vice Admiral and Director of Naval Intelligence, Naval Attaché in London and Head of the International Hydrographic Bureau]

Hurdon G Davey, Ensign


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LIST OF OFFICERS who have died, been detached or transferred. None


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COMPLEMENT of Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Landsmen, Boys and Marines on board the U.S.S. Coast Survey Steamer Carlile Patterson at first commission July 30th, 1884


Master-at-Arms 1

Ship’s Writer 1

Bosun’s Mate 1

Carpenter’s Mate 1

Quartermasters 3

[Paymaster’s] Yeoman 1

1st class Machinists 3

Cabin Steward 1

Cabin Cook 1

Ship’s Cook 1

2nd class Firemen 6

Seamen 19


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OBSERVATIONS for determining the local deviation of the (after) standard compass on board the US Coast Survey Steamer C P Patterson, near the Capes of Chesapeake, July 30 1884

[Long list of landmarks, bearings, readings and deviations; not transcribed]


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OBSERVATIONS for determining the local deviation of the (after) standard compass on board the US Coast Survey Steamer C P Patterson, Funchal, Madeira, September 25th 1884.

[Not transcribed]



LOGS FOR JULY 1884


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30 July 1884

Fortress Monroe, Virginia

Lat 37.0, Long -76.3


Commences to 4am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Gentle to stiff breeze from WSW to West with occasional light squalls. Lightning in the North and East, steady barometer.


4am to 8am:

Clear, cool, light breezes from West and WNW. Storm signal flying on shore. Barometer rising. Swung to ebb tide at 4.00am.


8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW to NNW. Swung to flood tide at 10.30, finished swinging at 11.10. Barometer rising slowly. Storm signal hauled down on hotel and spread fires at 11.50. Secured steam launches for sea.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. At 1.35pm hove up anchor. At 1.45 ahead full speed. At 2.25 passed black buoy. Stood out for lighted buoy, under steam, two thirds power. No fire in center furnace. Engines stopped on account of hot journal.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs and light winds from ENE to ESE. At 4.40 slowed down to take azimuth for compass deviation, Cape Henry bearing South about 3 miles distant. At 5.20, started ahead again on course E x S for the land, making for the Farewell Buoy at entrance to Capes. At 6.00 Cape Charles bore per pilot house compass NNE ¼ E.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from ESE. At 6.30 took departure, Cape Henry bearing W ¾ S and Cape Charles N x W ¾ W. Put over patent log Walker 28.3, Bliss 94.3. At 6.40 slowed and stopped on account of hot bearing. At 6.55 started ahead again. At 7.05 changed course to East; 7.25, a/c to E ½ N, smooth sea.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. At 8.15 dropped Cape Henry light and at 9.00 dropped Cape Charles light. Light to moderate breeze from SE x E to S x E. At 10.30 made all sail. Logging under steam and sail. Lightning in ESE.


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31 July 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 37.58, Long -73.00


Commences to 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from S x E. Under sail and steam. Lightning in ESE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Clear. All sail. Wind S x E to SSE.


8am to noon:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to fresh breeze from SSW. Smooth sea. At 10.10 stopped engines to try speed under sail. Before stopping logged 9.2 and after stopping 5.2. Started engine again at 10.20. At 10.25 clewed down upper topsail and shifted lead braces. At 10.40 set topsail again. Unbent chains and secured anchor for sea. Ship on course E ¼ N.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SSW. Smooth sea. Under all sail and two fires during watch. Ship on her course E ¼ N.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and cool. Moderate breeze from S x W. Barometer steady. Course E ¼ N and same at end of watch. Under steam and sail.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from S by W. Ship on course E ¼ N. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Partly clear during latter part of watch. Clouding up at end of watch. Wind moderate to stiff from SSW to W. Occasional flashes of lightning to the Westward last half hour of watch. Barometer steady. At 8.20 changed course to E x S and ship on that course at end of watch.



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1884


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1 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 38.23, Long -67.37


Commences to 4am:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Heavy dew. Stiff breeze from SW. Lightning to Westward. At 2.30 took in flying jib; in topmast staysail and gaff topsails.


4am to 8am:

Weather squally; clearing. At 5.30 set main and mizzen topsails and main topmast staysail. Strain on topmast being too great took in main topmast staysail.


8am to meridian:

Squally first part. At 8.15 hauled down main and mizzen gaff topsails and main and middle staysails. At 9.30 gave orders to let steam die out. At. 9.30 set clock ahead ½ hour. At 10.15 clewed up upper topsail and ran off to SE to a heavy squall from SW. At 10.30 changed course to ESE and set upper topsail. Barometer rising. At 11.10 stopped steaming. Sail alone logging 5.5 knots.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with passing rain, squally first hour. Cloudy but pleasant remainder of watch. Gentle to fresh breeze from W to SSW. Barometer steady. At 1.15 set gaff topsails and both main topmast staysails. At 2.00 took in upper staysail.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing rain showers and distant thunder. Wind moderate to fresh from WSW. At 4.10 set main topmast staysail and took it in again at 5.30. At 5.40 took in gaff topsails.


6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy. Light squalls and passing shower. Stiff to moderate breeze from WSW and W x S. At 6.30 changed course to SE x E ½ E. Lowered mainsail to take off mast cover. At 6.45 set main sail and hauled down fore staysail.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Wind gradually hauling from W x S to NNW. Moderate force. At 8.15, rolling deeply, set main middle staysail and mizzen gaff topsail. At 9.00 hauled down middle staysail. At 10.11 jibed after sail and changed course to ESE ½ E. Lightning in ENE. towards end of watch. At 11.00 ran out of Gulf Stream, wind moderating.



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2 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 38.22, Long -63.92


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant with gentle breeze from NW. Lightning on Eastern horizon first hour of watch. At 12.15 set main gaff topsail. Moon set at 12.45. Barometer rising slowly.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant. At 5.00 set flying jib, fore staysail; in topmast staysail and middle staysail.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light airs from N to NNE. Barometer rising slowly. At 11.45 clewed down mizzen gaff topsail and lowered spanker in order to rebend it. Hoisted spanker after rebending.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Light variable airs. Smooth sea. At 2.50 hauled up foresail. At 3.00 took in main gaff topsail. No steerage way at end of watch.


4pm to 6pm:

Variable, baffling light airs. No steerage way at end of watch. Set main gaff topsail.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light variable airs. At 6.30 hauled down main gaff topsail, upper main topmast staysail and flying jib. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm, partly clear beginning of watch. Lightning to the Westward. Wind variable first half hour, then light to gentle breeze from SE to S. Passing rain showers. At 8.30 wore ship to Northward and Eastward and stood on starboard tack, hauled down middle staysail.


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3 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 38.30, Long -62.72


Commences until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SW to West. Smooth sea. At 2.50 set gaff topsails. Moon set at 2.00.


4am to 8am:

At 4.45 hauled down fore staysail. Sighted a large ship off starboard bow, standing to Northward. Passed through small quantities of sea weed.


8am to meridian:

Passing showers. At 8.50 changed course to ESE and at 9.15 to ESE ½ E. Hauled down main gaff topsail. At 11.45 ran off to NE to a rain squall from SW x W. Set clock ahead 7 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SSW. At 1.00 set main gaff topsail, main topmast staysails, fore staysail and flying jib. At 1.15 changed course to ESE. Barometer steady.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Wind moderate to fresh from WSW. Barometer steady. Cirrocumulus and nimbus clouds. Temperature of surface water fell from 78 to 77o.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from W x S. At 7.55 disconnected propeller shaft, not speed enough to turn propeller at 2.8 knots.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, heavy dew. Lightning to NW in first and last part of watch. Gentle breeze from W x S freshening towards end of watch.


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4 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 38.38, Long -60.67


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from W x S Lightning around the horizon. Barometer falling slowly. Moon set at 2.55


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Smooth sea. Gentle breeze from W x S. Course ESE. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from W x S. Barometer steady.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from W x S. At 12.10 changed course to SE x E ½ E. Engaged breaking out storeroom and altering topgallant sail.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear. Gentle breeze from W. Barometer steady.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from W. Smooth sea. Sixteen inches of water in bilge; pumped out bilge.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle wind from W. Barometer steady.



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5 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 38.05, Long -58.97


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from West. Dew. Lightning in Northward and Westward. Moon set at 3.45am.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.Light airs from West. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light airs from West. High barometer and rising. Crew engaged in breaking out store rooms. Crossed fore topgallant yard at 10.00am. Hauled down main topmast staysail. Barely under steerage way.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm with calms and light airs from West. Crew engaged in putting on chafing gear, and in breaking out store rooms. At 12.45 sighted bark on starboard beam making to the Eastward. At 12.30 changed course to ESE.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs from W. Barometer steady. At 4.30 set main topmast staysail and at 5.00 set fore topgallant sail.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs from SSW. Temperature sea water 80o. Ship ¼ point off course to S’d. Course ESE at end of watch, no steerageway.


8pm to midnight:

Clear. Bright moonlight. Light dew. Calm and light airs from WSW to SSE. At 10.30 changed course to full and by, light breeze from SE x S.


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6 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 37.95, Long -57.95


Commences to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light airs from SE x S. Bright moonlight and a heavy dew. Steering full and by and making a course E ½ S.


4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant. Sea smooth. Wind light, baffling during last hour. Sighted bark forward of starboard beam, and a large vessel off starboard quarter, distance 6 miles.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs from SE x S first hour, from S x E next two hours and from SSE last hour. Barometer steady. At 8.00 started two fires under main boiler and at 10.55 started ahead under engines. At 8.30 hauled down middle staysail, and at 10.55 took in and furled all square sail. Two vessels in sight during watch, one on starboard quarter and the other nearly ahead.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from SSE to South. Under steam, with two fires and fore and aft sail. At 1.30 passed a bark standing to Eastward which hoisted the French flag and displayed the following signals, international code: KNWL and BRS.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and warm. Calm and light airs from South. Wind shifting to NE. At 4.45 took in main gaff topsail and lowered mainsail. Reset same at 5.15. Sea smooth and glassy. At 5.00 sighted a two masted schooner standing to S’d.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant with calm and light airs from E x S. Bright moonlight. At 7.05 exercised crew at fire quarters; secured at 7.18. At 7.30 took in all sail except spanker. At 7.35 stopped engines in order to set up overhead guys. Started ahead again at 7.40. Smooth sea. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from ESE to SE. Barometer steady. At 11.30 set jib and main topmast staysail. Hauled down main topmast staysail at 11.40. Long swell from S’d.


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7 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 38.10, Long -53.97


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE. Bright moonlight. At 1.15 set main topmast staysail and fore staysail.


4 to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Sea smooth. Light breeze from SE. Barometer high and rising.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light airs to light breezes from ESE. Barometer high and steady. At 9.15 lowered spanker and hauled down fore staysail and main topmast staysail. Set clock ahead 28 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from ESE. At 12.50 hauled down jib. Smooth sea. Barometer falling, cloudy.


4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from ESE. Barometer steady at 30.44.


6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from E x S.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Bright moonlight. Sea smooth. Light breeze from E x S. Under steam alone. Temperature of sea water fell from 77 at 9.00 to 73 at 10.00. Barometer steady.



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8 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 38.17, Long -50.70


Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light airs to light breezes from E x S. Smooth sea. Barometer high and steady. At 3.45 sighted a barkentine on port bow, standing to Northward.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant; partly cloudy till sunrise. At 4.40 moderate breeze came out from ENE. Set jib, flying jib and fore staysail, but breeze failing at sunrise, hauled sail down.


8am to noon:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs to light breeze from East. Barometer high and steady. Cumulus and cumulostratus clouds. At 12.00 changed course to SE x E ¾ E.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from East to SE. Under steam alone; distilling.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs to light breeze from SE to E x S. Light SE’ly swell. Barometer high and steady. Under steam alone.


6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Calms and light airs from ESE. Smooth sea. Ship under steam alone, on course SE x E ¾ E at end of watch.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Calms and light airs from ESE. Barometer high and steady at 30.50. Cirrocumulus and cumulus clouds. Bright moonlight. Ship on course SE x E ¾ E at end of watch. At 8.30 hoisted jib and at 9.00 hauled it down.


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9 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 38.32, Long -47.08


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Heavy nimbus clouds overhead latter part. Calm. Ship on her course SE x E ¾ E at end of watch.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant. Cumulus clouds breaking away at sunrise. Sea glassy smooth. Course SE x E ¾ E.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light breeze from E x S shifting to NE and N x W. Barometer falling. Long swell from E x S first hour of watch. Swell from Northward at end of watch. Set clock ahead 20 minutes at 11.00. At 11.30 made all sail except main topmast and main middle staysail. Breeze freshening.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Light to gentle breeze from N. Smooth sea. At 12.45 set upper main topmast staysail. At 1.15 made a sail two points off weather bow, making to NEastward. At 1.45 gave orders to let the fires die out. Changed course to SE x E ½ E at 2.00.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Clouding up towards end of watch. Wind from NW, gentle. At 4.30 stopped steaming, steam having run down. At 5.00 uncoupled screw.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear first part. Clouding over latter part. Gentle breeze from NNE under sail alone.


8pm to midnight:

Clear first hour. Squally with passing showers second hour. Clear later part. Light to gentle breeze from NNE. At 9.40 hauled down main topmast staysail to squall from NE x E. At 11.00 set it again. On course SE x E ½ E at end of watch. Moon rose at 8.05.


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10 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 38.08, Long -44.67


Commences to 4am:

Pleasant, light to moderate breeze from NE. Barometer falling. Distilling


4am to 8am:

Pleasant. Bank of cumulus clouds – high dawn. Gentle to moderate breeze, steadily increasing, and hauling to the Northward. At 6.50 set middle staysail.


8am to meridian:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE. Barometer steady. At 10.00 Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE x N to NE. Moderate seas. Ship on her course SE x E ½ E at end of watch.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and cool. Moderate breeze from NE x N to NE. At 5.57 wind shifted to NE x E. Ship passed through a disturbance in the sea caused either by shift of wind or interference of tides. Apparent direction SSW. Chop sea.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE. Smooth sea. Distilling.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE. Barometer steady. Sea smooth. Moon rose at 8.50.


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11 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 37.92, Long -42.65


Commences until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE. High dawn.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE to ENE. At 8.30 braced sharp up, course full and by. Barometer rising. Freshened up head casings and chafing gear aloft.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ENE.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE x E.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE to NE x E.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Gentle breeze from NE x E shifting to ENE and dying down to calm at end of watch. At 9.30 moon rose. Smooth sea. Towards end of watch swell came up from NW. Ship barely under steerage way.


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12 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 37.57, Long -41.13


Commences till 4am:

Clear and cool. Calms and light airs from ENE, smooth sea. Barometer steady. Ship on course SE x E ½ E at end of watch.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant. At 4.40 light breeze came out from North. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer steady. Cirrocumulus clouds.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE dying down to light airs from same at end of watch. Barometer steady.


6pm to 8pm:Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE. Smooth sea. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE. Barometer steady. Smooth. Moon rose at 10.05


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13 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 37.32, Long -39.20


Commences until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant. Light breeze hauling from NNE to NW x N. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from North. At 11.30 hauled down main topmast staysail to repair sheet. Set it again with temporary sheet. Distilling. Set clock ahead 3 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle breeze from North. Smooth sea. At 12.25 changed course to ESE.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to fresh breeze from NNW.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNW.


8pm to midnight:

Bright starlight. Barometer falling. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNW. Light dew. Cumulus and nimbus clouds forming on NW horizon and passing over quickly to Eastward. Lightning in NW third hour. Moon rose at 10.45. Unusual number of meteors visible. At 11.30 sighted a large ship under all sail on her bow standing on the short tack to the ENE. At end of watch almost out of sight, on weather bow. Wind and sea quartering. Ship occasionally rolling easily in moderate swell. Distilling. At end of watch on course ESE.


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14 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 37.42, Long -36.27


Commences until 4am:

Overcast, rainy and squally. Gentle to stiff breeze from NW to NE. Vivid flashes of lightning around the horizon about 3.00. At 12.25 hauled down flying jib and fore staysail. At 1.45 took in topgallant sail and upper main topmast staysail. At 1.45 took in topgallant sail and upper main topmast staysail. Took in gaff topsail and set fore staysail at 2.40.


4am to 8am:

Squally and rainy first hour. At 4.20 fresh breeze came out from NE hauling to NNE. At 5.00 set main topsail and fore topgallant sail. At 6.00 set mizzen topsail. Sea moderate. Several heavy squalls passed astern. At daylight sighted large ship one point on starboard quarter, standing about E x S.


8am to meridian:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Wind stiff to fresh from NNE moderating toward end of watch to moderate breeze from NE. Barometer steady. At 11.00 sighted a vessel on lee bow, standing to Eastward.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, stiff breeze from NNE, long swell. At 2.45 a ship on our lee bow, distant about one mile, hoisted the Italian flag and dipped her colors. Hoisted our flag and returned salute. Changed course to SE x E ½ E at 2.45. At 3.10 changed course to ESE. At 3.25 braced sharp up head yards and brought full and by. Full and by bearing ENE ½ E at end of watch.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and cool. Stiff breezes from NNE to NE x N. At beginning of watch close hauled with Italian ship to leeward. Wind shifted to NW by N and at 4.14 luffed to let ship draw ahead. At 4.35 put helm up and ran astern of her and shaped course SE x E. At 5.30 sighted a ship on lee bow standing to ENE. At end of watch Italian ship bearing North, distance 8 miles.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Moderate to stiff breeze from NE x N. At 6.30 took in topgallant sail and lower main topmast staysail to squall. Set them again. At 7.15 sighted a steamer on weather bow making to the Westward.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with light squalls and passing showers during first two hours. Partly clear last two hours. Barometer steady. Long swell from North. Wind stiff to moderate from ENE first hour. Moderate from ENE second and third hours and gentle to moderate ENE last hour. At 11.30 took in fore topgallant sail and mizzen gaff topsail.


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15 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 37.35, Long -33.27


Commences to 4am:

Partly overcast. Moderate breeze from NE to NNE. Moderate squalls first and third hours with passing showers. Strong swell from NNW. Ship on her course SE x E ½ E at end of watch


4am to 8am:

Squally, unsettled weather first hour, clearing off at sunrise. At 5.00set middle staysail, main and mizzen topsail and fore topgallant sail. Moderate breeze from NE x E. Barometer rising. Long swell from Northward. Sighted a ship bearing one point on the weather bow, distant 5 miles.


8am to meridian:

Hazy and partly cloudy. Moderate breeze from NE x E, dying down during watch to light breeze. Barometer rising. At 9.00 set flying jib and main topmast staysail. Swell moderating. Ship rolling easily. Overhauled and passed a ship to windward, standing close hauled to ESE. At noon changed course to SE. Ship to windward obscured by haze at end of watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and cool. Light airs to gentle breezes from NE x E. Barometer falling slowly. Ship on course SE during watch.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy. Light to gentle breeze first hour and gentle to moderate breeze second hour from NE. Barometer steady.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and misty around horizon. Gentle breeze from NE. Long swell from NW.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy. Light airs to light breeze from NE shifting at 11.00 to NNE and freshening.


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16 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 36.72, Long -31.98


Commences until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breeze from NNE. Stars occasionally visible during first hour. Ship on course SE during watch.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Light airs to light breeze from NNE. Long swell from NNE. At 6.10 sighted a steamer ahead bound to the NW’d. Made her out to be the CLINTONIA. No steerage way.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs from North first hour, and calm to light airs from North remainder of watch. Barometer rising slowly.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs from NNE to North. Long swell from NNE.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from North. Barometer falling. On course SE barely under steerage way at end of watch.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Calm. Moderate swell from NNE, ship rolling and pitching easily. Hazy around horizon latter part of watch.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Calm first two hours then light airs to light breeze from WSW. Barometer falling slowly at end of watch. At 8.30 hauled up foresail, hauled down flying jib and main topmast staysail and clewed up topgallant sail. At 11.00 set all except flying jib.


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17 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 36.42, Long -30.52


Commences until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from SW. Clouding over last hour. Moon rose at 1.45. Heavy dew. Bright starlight. At 12.30 set flying jib. Ship on her course SE at end of watch.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SW x W. Barometer steady. Smooth sea. Clouding last hour with very light passing shower.


8am to meridian:

Partially overcast but pleasant. Passing shower first hour. Steady barometer. Moderate breeze from WSW. At 10.00 Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at muster.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy first part, clear and pleasant last part of watch. Moderate breeze from W x N. Smooth sea.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from West. Sea smooth.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from W x N to West. Steady barometer.


8pm to midnight:

Partially overcast all of watch. Moderate breeze from WNW. Sea rising with swell from W x N.


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18 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 35.70, Long -27.03


Commences until 4am:

Generally overcast and cloudy with stars occasionally visible. Moderate to fresh breeze from WNW. Passing shower during third hour of watch.


4am to 8am:

Began squally with heavy rain. At 4.10 wind suddenly chopped around to NNE and blew fresh. Took in flying jib and main topmast staysail. Wind hauled ahead last hour. At 6.30 set flying jib and main topmast staysail.


8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Light squalls and passing showers. Hazy horizon. Moderate to stiff breeze from NE. Barometer steady. At 8.05 hauled down and stowed main topmast staysail.


Meridian to 4pm:

Nearly overcast and pleasant. Stiff to gentle breeze from NE to N x W. At 1.15 set main topmast staysail.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NW to NE x N. Occasional long swell from the North. At 4.30 hauled down main topmast staysail and set it again at 5.50.


6pm to 8pm:

Pleasant and partly cloudy. Light breeze from NE x N, hauling during first hour E x N. Ship on course SE ‘til 6.25 and during remainder of watch full and by. At 6.30 hauled down and stowed upper staysail and flying jib. Passed tide rip at 6.40 making to Southward. Smooth sea with moderate swell from Northward.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, squally and rainy. Lightning to Eastward last hour. Wind first hour light to moderate from East. Remainder of watch wind from E x S. Second hour light stiff breeze. Third hour light airs to stiff breeze and last hour moderate breeze to light airs.


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19 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 34.85, Long -25.68

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Commences until 4am:

Cloudy with frequent rain squalls during watch. Wind E x S most of the time, very unsteady. At 3.20 hauled down middle staysail. At 3.30 wind variable; let up foresail and squared head yards. At 3.45 braced up yards on port tack.


4am to 8am:

Began with unsettled weather. Calm, rain. At 4.40 light breeze came out of ENE. Set foresail, tried to tack and failed. Wore round and came off the wind. At 5.30 set all light sails. Long swell. Sighted a bark off starboard beam 5 miles off. Wind baffling after 6.00 hauling between E x [?] with rain.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs to light breezes from ENE. Calming with long swell from NNE. At 11.50 wind came out in light breeze from S x E. Tidal disturbance visible at different points first part of watch. At 11.50 clewed up main gaff topsail. Getting dinghy ready for painting and scraping brackets.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant and warm. Calm. Long swell from ENE. At 1.15 clewed up mizzen topsail. Two men painting inside of dinghy. Barometer falling slowly.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Calm whole of watch. Barometer steady. No steerage way. Long swell from Eastward.


6pm to 8pm:

Nearly overcast, warm and pleasant. Calm. No steerage way during watch. Long swell from NE. At 7.15 hauled down flying jib and up foresail and laid yards square. At 7.30 set foresail and flying jib and hauled down main topmast staysail; braced yards up on starboard tack.


8pm to midnight:

Partially overcast. Pleasant. Calm with occasional light airs from E x N and NW. Ship not under steerage way, heading from NW x W to North. Moderate swell from NNE. Barometer steady.


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20 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 34.92, Long -25.28


Commences to 4am:

Pleasant and generally calm with occasional light airs from NNW to WSW. Brought ship on course at 3.15 and set main and mizzen gaff topsails. Observed numerous shooting stars during watch. Smooth sea. Barometer falling slightly.


4am to 8am:

Clear. Very light breeze from WSW to North. At 7.00 set main topmast staysail.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from WNW. Barometer steady. Cumulus clouds. Hoisted in dinghy to paint her. At end of watch on course ESE under all sail.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from WNW. At 12.50 changed course to SE x E.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from WNW. Steady barometer. At 5.00 lost sight of bark with which we have been in company for several days.


6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy but pleasant. Gentle breeze from WNW. Smooth sea. Barometer steady


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy around the horizon. Light drizzle second hour of watch. Wind WNE light to gentle first three hours and NW x W last hour, light to gentle. Barometer steady. At 11.00 hauled down flying jib and main topmast staysail and changed course to ESE.


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21 August 1884


Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 34.82, Long -23.70


Commences to 4am:

Clear and pleasant clouding over last hour. Light breeze from NW x W


4am to 8am:

Pleasant. Partly cloudy. Dark cumulus clouds to the SW. Light breeze from NW x W


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Smooth sea. Light breeze from NW x W.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant and warm. Light breeze from NW x N to North. At 12.30 set upper main topmast staysail. Set flying jib at 3.30. Smooth sea, barometer steady.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Wind light to moderate from North. Barometer steady.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N x W.


8pm to midnight:

Clear; heavy dew; gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.


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22 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 34.72, Long -21.47


Commences to 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Bright starlight. Moderate breeze from NNE. Light drizzle about 12.50. Barometer falling slightly.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE hauling to North. At 4.50 hauled down fore staysail.


8am to meridian:

Cool and pleasant. Partly cloudy first hour of watch, with light passing rain during first hour. Overcast and cloudy last hour of watch. Wind gentle to moderate from NNW


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNW. Smooth sea.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate to fresh breeze from NNW. Barometer falling. At 4.30 changed course to SE x E ½ E. At 4.50 went to fire quarters. Got water through hose in 2 minutes.


6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Moderate breeze from North. Barometer steady, smooth sea.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers and squalls last two hours of watch. Wind gentle to moderate from NNW first two hours, gentle to stiff from North third hour and gentle to stiff from NNE last hour. Cumulus and nimbus clouds. At 11.00 hauled down flying jib and main topmast staysail and set fore staysail. At 11.40 took in fore topgallant sail.


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23 August 1884

Making passage from Hampton, Virginia, to Funchal, Madeira

Lat 34.22, Long -18.95


Commences until 4am:

Overcast nearly all of watch. Light squalls first half of watch with passing showers. At 12.15 took in mizzen gaff topsail.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant. Light breeze from N x W. At 4.30 set main topmast staysail and main and mizzen topsails. At 5.00 set topgallant sail and flying jib. At 6.00 a heavy rain squall came out from NW. Took in light sails. Wind fell to light airs and hauled to West.


8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy; passing showers last half of watch. Light to moderate breeze from NW to NNW. At 11.00 hauled down main topmast staysail. Was taken aback by a slight shift of wind from NNW to SSE during a passing shower.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy first hour. Clear and pleasant and warm last half. Moderate to light breeze from N to NNE. At 12.00 changed course to SSE. Sighted a bark at 12.45 off our weather beam making to the Westward. Moderate swell from N X W. Ship rolling and pitching easily. Bent chain to anchors. At 3.20 sighted a square-rigged vessel, bearing NE x E, making to the Westward. Barometer falling slowly.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Light air to light breeze from NNW and NW. At 6.00 clewed down mizzen gaff topsail. At 4.15 sighted sail ahead. At 4.30 coupled shaft. Ship rolling easily to long swell from Northward.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from NNW. Long swell from NW. At 6.50 started fires under boiler. Three sail in sight.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm first part. Light breeze from NNW. At 8.00 changed course to SE ¾ E. At 8.30 lowered and furled spanker. At 8.55 steamed ahead. At 9.30 taken aback by a shift of wind to S x E. Bore up to SW and shortened sail. At 9.10 sighted a green light on starboard bow. At 9.25 dropped it. At 10.15 furled all sail. Bank of clouds in South. Bright starlight.


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24 August 1884

At anchor, harbor of Funchal, Madeira

Lat 32.63, Long -16.22


Commences to 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Bright starlight. Light airs to light breeze from SE to SW x S. At 1.50 sighted on our starboard bow the green light of a vessel making to the Northward. Smooth sea.


4am to 8am:

At 4.45 sighted Madeira Island dead ahead. At 5.00 set course SE ½ E. Calm and light breeze from S x W.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs from S to SE. Barometer steady. Steaming along Southern shore of Madeira to Funchal. At 11.55 anchored in the harbor of Funchal. Health officers visited the ship.


Meridian to midnight:

Clear, warm and very pleasant. Calm and light airs from the WSW. At 1.00 received official visit from Portuguese School Ship BARTHOLEMEU DIAS [BARTHOLEMEU DIAS was a Portuguese Corvette launched in the UK in 1858] lying in the harbor. Spread awnings fore and aft. Received visit from the American consul.


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25 August 1884


At anchor, harbor of Funchal, Madeira

Lat 32.6, Long -16.9


Clear, warm and pleasant. Clouding up in the afternoon, but clearing off towards sunset. Calms and variable light winds. Crew engaged in painting outside of ship. Scrubbed spar deck, preparatory to painting. At 10.30 the Commanding Officer with the American consul paid an official visit to the Portuguese School Ship BARTHOLEMEU DIAS. At 4.00pm English Government Transport WYE came in from Ascension Island and anchored. Moon set at 9.10. Sent liberty party on shore at sunset.


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26 August 1884

At anchor, harbor of Funchal, Madeira

Lat 32.6, Long -16.9


Generally cloudy, but pleasant. Variable light airs. Crow engaged in scraping and slushing masts. The Commanding Officer of the Portuguese School Ship BARTHOLEMEU DIAS paid an unofficial visit on board. The English Government Transport WYE left the harbor about 6.30pm. Sent liberty party on shore at sunset.


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27 August 1884

At anchor, harbor of Funchal, Madeira

Lat 32.6, Long -16.9


Clear and pleasant until 8.00am. Overcast, cloudy, sultry and rainy from 8.00am until 8.00pm and then cool and clearing. Wind, light airs from NNW 8 hours, 7 hours from SW, 1 hour from NW, 3 hours from East, and remaining hours calm and light airs from NNW. Barometer steady all day. At 9.30 the Portuguese corvette BARTHOLEMEU DIAS left the harbor and stood to the Eastward.

The following named men returned from liberty over time: Charles Rehustrum [possibly Rehustrom], Seaman; Andrew Malmstrom, Seaman; Carl Johansen, Seaman; Anders Larssen, Seaman; John Eriksen, Seaman.


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28 August 1884

At anchor, harbor of Funchal, Madeira

Lat 32.6, Long -16.9


Generally clear, cool and pleasant. Light airs to light breeze from WNW and WSW. Engaged painting skylights and hatch coverings. Sent liberty party on shore at sunset.


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29 August 1884

At anchor, harbor of Funchal, Madeira

Lat 32.6, Long -16.9


Calm and variable light airs. At 10.30 a fresh breeze sprang up from SE and blew for two hours. Clear first, middle and late part. Overcast and rainy in morning and afternoon. Engaged in painting skylights and steam launch bottom. Cleaned boats. Sent liberty party on shore. At 9.00am English mail steamer left the harbor, bound North. At 9.30am Belgian mail steamer came and left at 4.00. At 10.00am Union Mail Steamer AFRICAN came in [AFRICAN was a Union Line steamship launched in 187]. At 11.00am Gorgulho Island School Ship NYMPHE came in and anchored. Sent boarding officer to extend the usual civilities. At 4.30 the Commanding Officer of NYMPHE paid an official visit to the ship. Loosed sail at 10.00am and furled at 11.00.


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30 August 1884

At anchor, harbor of Funchal, Madeira

Lat 32.6, Long -16.9


Generally cloudy but pleasant. Variable light airs and occasional light showers. Received on board twenty-nine tons of Nixon navigation coal. The Commanding Officer paid an official visit to the Commanding Officer of the Gorgulho Island School Ship NYMPHE. At 3.40, the British steamer BENGUELA came in and anchored [probably the US built, British owned Cargo Steamer BENGUELA, launched in 1874]. At 8.10 she left the harbor. Sent liberty party ashore at sunset.


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31 August 1884

At anchor, harbor of Funchal, Madeira

Lat 32.6, Long -16.9


Midnight to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and variable winds from light airs to moderate breeze from NNW to SSW until 4.00pm when wind came out moderate from ESE to SE. Barometer steady. Cirrocumulus and cumulus clouds. At 1.00pm started from under two boilers and made preparations for going to sea. At 3.20 steam was reported ready, turned over engine and then called all hands up anchor; tipped the anchor at 3.35 and stood out of Funchal. At 3.45 took departure Gorgulho Island. At 3.50 started ahead full speed and set course SW ½ S. At 4.00 unbent both chains and secured anchors for sea. At 5.30 made all sail except middle staysail. At 5.45 by direction of Commanding Officer all firing under boilers was discontinued. At end of watch, Madeira Isle in sight.


6pm to 8pm:

Cool and pleasant. Clouding over. Moderate breeze from ESE. Under steam and sail. Fires gradually dying out.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with light passing showers and light drizzle last half of watch. Moderate to gentle breeze from ESE to SE last hour. Latter part of watch a swell came up from the SE. Stopped steaming at 8.05.



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1884


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1 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 31.43, Long -17.53


Commences to 4am:

Cloudy, gentle breeze from ESE. Smooth sea. Barometer falling slightly. At 12.20 saw a light two points on our lee bow; made it out to be a steamer making in for of Funchal.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant, wind unsteady. At 4.45 wind suddenly hauled to North with light showers. At 6.20 it came out from ENE. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Gentle breeze ENE first hour and then moderate breeze from NE rest of watch. Barometer steady.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE x E. At 12.55 changed course to SW x S. At 1.00 set middle staysail.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE x E shifting to moderate breeze from NE x N. Barometer falling. Clewed up main gaff topsail at 5.50.


6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE x N. At 6.20 set main gaff topsail. Clewed it up at 7.50 to jibe main sail. Barometer falling slowly.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast cloudy and cool. Light drizzling rain during last three hours of watch. Wind gentle to moderate from NNE and NE. Barometer steady. At 11.30 hauled down main topmast and middle staysail and changed course to SW ½ S.


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2 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 30.22, Long -18.02


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE to NNE. Light squalls and passing showers latter part. At 3.40 wind shifting, jibed main and spanker boom and measured course SW ½ S.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE hauling at 9.00 to NE ½ N. At 4.40 set in topmast staysail. At 5.20 set middle staysail and wind hauling changed course to SW. Heavy cumulus clouds on horizon.


8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE hauling at 9.00 to East. Smooth sea. Barometer steady


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Wind gentle to moderate from NE. Barometer steady.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant first part, clouding over second part. Gentle breeze from NE. At 4.20 hauled down middle and mizzen topmast staysails and flying jib.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from NE x E and ENE. Ship rolling easily to NE’ly swell.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy but pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from Ex N to NE. At 8.20 set middle and main topmast staysails and flying jib. Barometer falling slowly.



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3 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 28.33, Long -19.18


Commences and until 4am:

Cool and pleasant. Partly clear first hour. Overcast, cloudy and passing showers second hour and clear last two hours. Wind moderate to stiff from NE x E. Barometer steady. Ship rolling easily to long swell.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant, partly cloudy. Heavy cumulus clouds. At 4.20 sighted the Island of Palma, Canary Island group, off port beam, distant 40 miles. Breeze moderate to steady. At 5.20 hauled down jib and flying jib. Found sheet pendant badly chafed.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Moderate to stiff breeze from NE x E to E x N. Passing shower last hour, cooling the atmosphere about 3º. Sea moderate, ship rolling easily. At 9.40 uncoupled propeller. Logging before 4.8 [knots], logging after 6.0 under same conditions. At 11.00 hauled up one point to try her with wind further on quarter. At 11.05 secured course.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from E x N. At 12.20 set jib and flying jib. Lost sight of Palma Island at 1.45. Barometer falling slightly.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Stiff to fresh breeze from ENE. Barometer steady.


6pm to 8pm:

Clearing and pleasant. Moderate breeze from E x N, hauling to NE x E. At 9.10 wind hauling, hauled down middle and mizzen topmast staysails. At 7.20 laid head yards square, hauled down head sails.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and bright moonlight. Moderate to stiff breeze from NE x E. Light cumulus clouds. Moderate swell from NE, ship rolling deeply but easily.


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4 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 25.68, Long -20.22


Commences until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Stiff to moderate breeze from NE x E hauling to ESE at 3.50. Barometer rising.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant, cloudy, breaking away at sunrise. At 4.10 set jib and flying jib, middle and main topmast staysails. At 5.00 wind hauled to NE x E. Took in jibs and mid staysail. Long swell from NE.


8am to meridian:

Partially clear, warm and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from NE x E to ENE. At 9.30 changed course to SSW ½ W in order to set up lee mizzen rigging. At 9.50 resumed course, wind hauling to E x N. Engaged setting up mizzen rigging and lower fore rigging. At 10.00 hoisted head sails and staysails.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Cumulus clouds. Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE. Ship rolling deeply at times to NE’ly swell. At 12.40 hauled down one middle staysail. At 1.30 hauled down jib and flying jib. Crew engaged in setting up topmast rigging and fore topgallant backstays. Rove off new lanyard for port forward shroud.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE to NE x E. Moderate swell from NE. Ship rolling easily. Crew engaged in setting up topmast rigging. Hauled down middle staysail at 4.30. Barometer falling.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Wind moderate from NE x E. Barometer steady. At 6.20 hoisted main topmast and middle staysail. Course W ½ S at end of watch with all sail except jib and flying jib. At 6.45 hoisted jib and at 6.50 hauled it down.


8pm to midnight:

Partially clear, cool and pleasant. Wind moderate from NE x E to ENE. At 11.30 hauled down mizzen topmast staysail, ship rolling heavily. At 8.40 passed a steamer on our port hand standing to NE.


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5 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 23.32, Long -21.18


Commences to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate breeze from ENE. Long swell from Eastward and Northward. Ship rolling easily. At 12.40 hauled down fore staysail.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant. Moderate breeze from ENE. At 6.15 set main topmast staysail.


8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy cool and pleasant. Wind moderate to stiff from ENE first two hours, stiff to fresh third hour, E x N and stiff last hour from E x S. At 8.30 hoisted jib, flying jib and fore staysail.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, warm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from E x N. Long swell from E x N. At 1.15 hauled down jib and flying jib.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Barometer fell from 30.14 at 4.00 to 30.10 at 5.00.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy but pleasant. Gentle breeze from E x N shifting at 6.40 to NE x E. Jibed mainsail and spanker, clewed up main and mizzen gaff topsails. Shifted sheets and set them again. At 6.35 took in topmast and middle staysails and at 7.40 took in mainsail and in gaff topsail. Barometer rising.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant. Moderate wind from NE x N. Barometer falling slowly.


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6 September 1884


Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 21.75, Long -22.72


Commences until 4am:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE x E, long swell.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Barometer steady. Moderate breeze from NE x E.


8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm. Moderate breeze from ENE. At 8.10 changed course to SW ½ W. Jibed spanker. At 8.35 set main sail, mizzen gaff topsail and upper and middle staysails. Long swell from NE x E. Ship rolling easily.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cool and cloudy. Wind moderate from ENE first hour and NE x E remainder of watch. Barometer steady. At 12.10 hauled down main topmast staysail to repair sheet.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE x E. Long swell. At 5.00 hauled down middle staysail and jibed main boom, wind being aft. At 5.45 jibed spanker boom and changed course to SW x W ½ W.


6pm to 8pm:

Partially overcast. Moderate to fresh breeze from NE x E. Air damp. Cumulus clouds.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy but pleasant. Bright moonlight. Long swell from NE x E. Moderate to stiff breeze from NE to NE x N. At 11.00 set main topmast and middle staysails.


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7 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 19.72, Long -24.62


Commences and until 4am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Wind stiff from NE x E. At 2.00 clewed down main topsail and furled mainsail. At 3.30 hauled down middle topsail.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant; mostly cloudy: Cumulus and fleecy cirrus clouds, moving rapidly from NE to SW. Fresh breeze from NE x E.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm: Fresh breeze from NE x E. Ship rolling easily to long swell from NE. At 10.20 hauled down mizzen topmast staysail. At 10.40 changed course to SW and set main topmast and middle staysails and mainsail.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant. Stiff breeze from ENE. At 12.15 set main gaff topsail. Sail split near the head in setting and at 12.35 took it in to repair it. At 12.40 changed course to SW ½ S. Set jib and flying jib. At 2.05 rigged a temporary main topmast backstay and set main gaff topsail.


4pm to 6pm:

Partly clear first hour and overcast and cloudy second hour. Misty around horizon. Wind stiff to fresh from East.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Stiff breeze from East.


8pm to midnight:

Bright moonlight. Cumulus clouds. Moderate to fresh breeze from East, shifting at 9.45 to ESE then to SE x E.


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8 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 17.02, Long -25.75


Commences until 4am:

Partly cloudy but pleasant. Bright moonlight. Heavy dew. Wind stiff from ESE. Long swell from Eastward.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant, partly cloudy. Thick fog to S x E. Fresh breeze from ESE. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Hazy around the horizon. Stiff to light breeze from E x S. At 10.00 patent log fouled chip log and was hauled in for five minutes to clean, losing 08 knots. At 10.05 changed course to SSW.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from E x S shifting to ENE and NE x E as the ship came out from the leeward of Cape Verde Islands which were sighted on port quarter for a short time about 3.00, distant 25 to 30 miles. Hazy around horizon.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE x E. Moderate sea, barometer steady.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Cool and pleasant. Misty around horizon. Gentle wind from ENE. Barometer steady. Under all sail.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NE first hour, shifting to ESE, gentle to moderate remainder of watch


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9 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 15.33, Long -25.90


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and bright moonlight first half. Partially overcast last half. Light to moderate breeze from ESE.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant. Cumulus clouds. At 4.15 wind hauled to NNE unsteady. At 6.20 light shower. At 6.30 moderate breeze came out from NNE. Took in topsails and headsails.


8am to meridian:

Clear and hot. Wind gentle to moderate breeze from NNE. Barometer falling slowly last half of watch. At 9.25 changed course to S x W and set staysails and jib.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE to E x N. Wind hauling ahead at 3.45, set fore staysail and braced up head yards. On course S x W at end of watch, patent log 1158.5.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from E x N. Exercised at fire quarters at 5.08, fire on starboard side of main deck. At 5.13 secured. Got up hammock gantlines on port side.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from E x N. Smooth sea. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE x N. Barometer steady. Sea smooth.



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10 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 13.57, Long -25.95


Commences until 4am:

Clear, cool and pleasant weather. Gentle breeze from NE x N to NNE. At 2.00 hauled down middle and mizzen topmast staysails, jib and flying jib.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNE. At 4.30 set middle and main topmast staysail.


8am to meridian:

Clear pleasant and warm. Moderate breeze from NNE. Barometer falling slowly.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool. Wind moderate from NNE. Barometer falling slowly. At 12.40 changed course to S and set jib and flying jib. Sighted a vessel to Southward


4pm to 6pm:

Clouding, cool and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from NE x N. Vessel in sight ahead.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breeze from NE x N. Barometer rising.


8pm to midnight:

Generally overcast and cloudy with stars occasionally visible. Barometer steady. Light drizzle during first and last hours.


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11 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 12.22, Long -25.52


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy first hour. Overcast, cloudy, rainy and squally second and third hours. Overcast and cloudy last hour. Barometer steady during watch. Light airs first half from NNE and light breeze to gentle breeze last half from North. At 1.15 took in fore topgallant sail, clewed down gaff topsail and hauled down flying jib and main topmast and middle staysails. At 3.30 set fore topgallant sail.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant, clearing at sunrise. Cumulus clouds on horizon. At 5.20 light breeze came out from NW x N. Set gaff topsail and staysails.


8am to meridian:

Warm and clear, gentle breeze to light airs from NW x N. At 9.00 hauled in patent log to clean it. Lost 5 knots. At 11.20 order was given to start fires in two furnaces. Hauled down and stowed middle staysail. Sail dead ahead. Standing to Southward, visible from fore yard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Light airs from NW x N. At 1.00 sighted bark on our weather beam making to the Northward. At 2.05 took in and furled all sail and started ahead under steam. At 2.15 sighted bark about two points on port bow making to the Eastward.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light air from NW. Barometer steady. At 5.00 exchanged colors with a Swedish brig bound to the Southward. She made a signal which could not be made out being too far off.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs from NW. Long swell. Under steam alone.


8pm to midnight:

Generally clear. Light breeze from NW shifting last hour to WSW. At 11.50 set jib and fore staysail.


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12 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 9.55, Long -24.82


Commences to 4am:

Cloudy with passing shower first hour. Clear and pleasant remainder of watch. Light airs and moderate swell from SW x S. Lightning from SSE to SSW. Numerous shooting stars. At 12.05 hauled down jib and fore staysail. At 12.55 sighted a vessel on starboard bow and at 2.10 one on port bow both making to the Southward.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant; clear first hour and cloudy afterwards. Clouds rising from the South. Light airs from S x W. Long swell from S x E.


8am to meridian:

Nearly overcast, warm and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SSW. Long swell from South. At 8.45 sighted a bark on port bow standing to the Southward and Westward. At 10.15 sighted a steamer on starboard bow standing to Northward and E


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, misty and rainy first three hours. Clear and warm last hour. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW x S to SW x W. At 2.30 made all sail, excepting gaff topsail and fore topgallant sail. At 3.30 set fore topgallant sail. At 2.40 changed course to South.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy during watch with rain second hour. At 5.00 wind shifted to SSW. Took in and furled all sail. Long swell from SSW.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from SW. Barometer rising slowly. At 7.45 set jib and mainsail. Ship pitching deeply to long swell from SW.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy. Stiff to moderate breeze from WSW to SW. Long swell from South. At 8.05 set fore staysail, foresail and spanker. At 9.00 wind hauled head. At 10.45 took in foresail and brought up to South. Off course heading South at end of watch.


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13 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 7.35, Long -23.83


Commences to 4am:

Overcast with rain during entire watch. Gentle breeze from SW. At 12.15 sighted a white light on our port bow. Dropped it at 12.25. At 1.00 hauled down jib and fore staysail, mainsail and spanker.


4am to 8am:

Overcast and rainy. Light breeze with occasional squalls from SW. Wind hauling steadily to Southward. Long swell from Southward.


8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, misty and rainy. Wind gentle to moderate from SW. Barometer falling slowly. At 10.45 made all sail except flying jib, fore topgallant sail, main staysail and mizzen gaff topsail, and changed course to close hauled on starboard tack. At 11.00 commenced to distill water.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and drizzly. Moderate to stiff breeze from S x W. Gentle swell from South, ship pitching easily. Full and by during watch heading SE ½ S.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, drizzly and rainy. Wind varying from S x W to SSE, moderate to stiff in force. At 5.00 clewed down upper topsail and set it again at 5.30. At 5.20 lowered spanker to reeve off new peak casing, the old one having carried away. At 5.30 took in all sail.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling rain during first hour. Moderate breeze and swell from South. Ship pitching easily. Barometer rising


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, squally and rainy. Wind S x W moderate. Barometer steady. At 9.30 sighted a vessels light on port beam.


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14 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 5.18, Long -22.62


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and rainy. Gentle breeze from S x W to SW. Long swell from S x W. Under steam alone.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Heavy cumulus clouds. Wind gentle from SSW to South. Clouds breaking occasionally towards the SSE as though the wind were coming out from that direction. Three distinct sets of clouds were observed at the same time: a sort of cumulus and partly nimbus clouds blowing over with the wind; a second bank of heavy white cumulus on the horizon. Beyond these got an occasional glimpse of fair-weather sky, with fleecy cirrocumulus clouds.


8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and warm. Moderate breeze from SW. Head sea. At 8.15 sighted a bark two points forward of port beam making to the WSW. At 9.20 changed course to S x W and at 10.00 changed course to South.


Meridian to 4pm:Overcast, squally cloudy and rainy first half then overcast, cloudy, squally. Barometer falling slowly. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE. At 1.30 sighted a bark on port beam standing to Westward. At 3.00 sighted a bark ahead standing to Westward.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from South and S x W. Rough sea from South. Ship pitching heavily at times. Distilling.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate breeze from South


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy first part with stars reasonably visible. Clearing off last hour of watch. At 8.15 saw green light of a vessel about two points on port bow making to the Southward and Westward.


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15 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 3.20, Long -22.27


Commences and until 4am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from South.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from South. Bank of cumulus clouds all around horizon. Clear sky above until last hour when it became overcast.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from South. At 8.00 changed course to SW and made all sail except mizzen middle staysail. Set her off full and by at 8.30. At 8.00 sighted a vessel on port beam standing to Eastward; in sight at end of watch on quarter, distance ahead 20 miles. At 9.25 stopped steaming and uncoupled propeller.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy but pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from S x W. At 12.20 set middle staysail. At 2.50 sighted a vessel off lee beam, making to Southward and Westward. Course full and by heading WSW ¼ W at end of watch. Barometer failing.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant first hour. Cloudy and overcast second hour. Wind moderate from South. Barometer steady.


6pm to 8pm:

Clearing, cool and pleasant weather. Moderate breeze from South. Smooth sea. Under all sail full and by.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant first hour. Overcast, squally and cool last three hours. At 10.00 hauled down main topmast staysail and flying jib. Set them again at 10.15. At 11.50 hauled down topmast staysail. Moderate to stiff breeze from South.


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16 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 2.35, Long -23.65


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and squally with stars occasionally seen during last two hours. Moderate to stiff breeze South and S x E. Lightning in the NW between 2.00 and 3.00. At 12.10 took in and furled fore topgallant sail and flying jib.


4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate breeze from South. At 4.30 set flying jib, topgallant sail and main topmast staysail.


8am to meridian:

Partially clear, warm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from South. Long swell. Under sail, full and by, heading SW x W ½ W. Five sail in sight.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly clear, pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from South. Watch engaged in freshening up chafing gear aloft. At 2.35 sighted a bark on port beam standing to SW. At end of watch three sail in sight, two on port beam and one starboard bow.


4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from South.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from South. At end of watch under all sail on course SW.


8pm to midnight:

Clearing, cool and pleasant weather. Moderate breeze from South to S x E. Long swell. Full and by during watch.


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[Insert headed “Names of officers and crew of Schooner EWING”. This page has been transcribed and placed at the end of Carlile P Patterson’s logs, with a copy of the reference and link above. Other scans relating to the Ewing document have been placed at the end of this log with transcriptions where possible].

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17 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat 1.33, Long -25.13


Commences and until 4am:

Clear first and last hour. Partially overcast two hours. Moderate to stiff breeze from South.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant. Moderate breeze from South. Barometer rising, sea moderate.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate wind from South hauling to S x E last hour. Barometer rising.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant weather. Moderate breeze from South. Under all sail full and by, heading SW x W ½ W. Bark in sight off port quarter.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and cool. Moderate to gentle breeze from South. Barometer fell .10 first hour, rose .03 second hour. Heavy fall of dew. Bark on port quarter.


6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Gentle breeze from S to S x E. Heavy dew. Barometer rising


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool, light squalls last two hours of watch. Wind moderate from S x E first hour and from SSE second hour and moderate to stiff remainder of watch. Barometer steady. At end of watch under all sail. Ship’s head on SW ½ W.


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18 September 1884


Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -0.05, Long -26.77


Commences until 4am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Heavy dew. Moderate to stiff breeze from S x E and South coming in strong puffs at times. At 1.30 hauled down and stowed main topmast staysail and flying jib. Full and by, heading SW x W ½ W.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Fresh breeze from South. Barometer rising


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Stiff to moderate breeze form South. At 8.08 set upper staysail and flying jib.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Moderate wind from South. Barometer falling slowly.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from South. At 4.45 sighted a large four-masted ship on lee beam standing to Eastward on starboard tack.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Light dew. Moderate breeze from South and S x E.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with moderate breeze from E x S. Bright starlight. Barometer steady


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19 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -0.82, Long -28.13


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Wind light to gentle from South first half, and gentle to moderate last half from S x E. Squally latter half of watch. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from S x E. Barometer steady. Sea smooth and of a peculiar dull green color.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from S x E to SSE. Set clock back 12 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and partly cloudy but pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from S x E. Barometer falling.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and cool. Wind moderate to stiff first hour from SSE and moderate last hour from SE x S. Barometer steady. Under all sail at end of watch.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Heavy dew. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE X S. Full and by with head yards braced in a point.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Heavy dew. Moderate breeze from SE x S. Sea moderate.


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20 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -2.22, Long -29.53


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SE x S. Heavy dew.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant and clear. Moderate to fresh breeze from SE x S. Sea moderate. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SE x S. Long swell from S x E. Ship pitching deeply at times. Full and by.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SE x S first hour, shifting to S x E. Heavy cumulus clouds passing overhead. Ship pitching to long S’ly swell. At 1.30 braced sharp up. Full and by.


4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy but pleasant with moderate to stiff breeze from S x E. Barometer steady.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and squally. Wind moderate to stiff from S x E. Barometer rising slowly. All sail set.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Heavy dew. Stiff breeze from SSE. Long swell from S x E.


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21 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -3.70, Long -31.00


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, cool and damp. Heavy dew. Moderate to stiff breezes from SE and SE x S. Stars occasionally visible through break in clouds. Squally, ship pitching to long swell from South.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and squally with occasional very light showers during first two hours


8am to meridian:

Clear and cool. Wind moderate to stiff from SSE. Barometer falling slowly. Moderate sea with long swell from SE. At 9.00 hauled down and stowed main topmast staysail and flying jib.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Stiff breeze from SSE. Moderate to rough sea. Full and by heading SW ½ W.


4pm to 6pm:

Partially overcast and damp. Heavy cumulus and cirrus clouds. Stiff breeze from SE x E and SSE. Rough sea. Full and by, course SW x S but headed off by shift of wind.


6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy but pleasant. Stiff breeze from SSE. Rough sea, barometer rising.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, cool and squally. Heavy dew. Wind stiff from SSE. Barometer rising. At 9.00 passed a vessel standing to Northward and Eastward.


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22 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -5.07, Long -32.28


Commences and until 4am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Stiff breeze from SSE. Heavy dew. Bright starlight. Full and by, heading SW ¼ W at end of watch.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SSE to S x E. At 6.00 set flying jib and main topmast staysail.


8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant with stiff breeze from S x E and SSE. Clear last hour of watch. At 9.30 tacked ship heading E ¼ S on starboard tack. At 10.05 sighted a bark about two points on our lee bow making to the South-Westward. She passed close under our lee at 10.55.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool. Stiff breeze from SSE hauling to South at end of watch. Barometer falling slowly. At 1.00 tacked ship to Southward and Westward and at 3.50 tacked to the Eastward. At end of watch ship on course ESE ½ E. Hauled down and stowed main topmast staysail. Patent log at end of watch read 2772, having been hauled in and kept in one hour in order to clean it.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Stiff breeze from SSE. At 5.50 hauled down flying jib. Full and by, heading E ½ S.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, cool and damp. Stiff breeze from SSE to S x E. Full and by. At 7.50 hauled in patent log to clean it. Lost 1 mile. Put it over at 8.00.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant first part, overcast, cloudy and squally last hour. Stiff to moderate breeze from S x E. Moderate sea.


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23 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -5.23, Long -31.40


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light squalls during first hour of watch. Heavy dew. Wind fresh first half and moderate to fresh from S x E latter half of watch. Barometer steady. At 1.00 began pumping out engine room and fire room bilges having made 19½ inches of water during first watch.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant and clear. Moderate breeze form S x E to SSE. Sea moderate. At 6.20 set main topmast staysail and flying jib.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Stiff breeze form SSE. At 10.30 hauled down and stowed main topmast staysail. Set up weather fore topmast rigging, on port tack, full and by.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with stiff breeze from S by E hauling to SSE last hour. Barometer falling, moderate sea.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, cool and dew last hour of watch. Wind stiff from SE x S. Barometer steady.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Heavy dew and bright starlight. Moderate breeze from SE.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, cool and damp. Moderate breeze from SE. At 8.10 set main topmast staysail and braced in.


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24 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -7.50, Long -32.70


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant with stiff breeze from SE. Moderate sea. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant. Heavy cumulus clouds banking up from ENE. Wind and sea moderate. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SE to SE x E. At 11.00 wind hauling aft, braced in head yards. At 12.00 changed course to SSW ½ W. Aired bedding.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SE x E. At 3.55 clewed up main gaff topsail and lowered mainsail to reeve off new peak casing. Cleaning out port and starboard forward water tanks.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant with moderate breeze from SE x E. Barometer steady. At 4.15 set mainsail and main gaff topsail.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate wind from SE x E. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Stiff breeze from SE x E.


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25 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -10.35, Long -33.55


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Heavy dew. Moderate to stiff breeze from SE x E. At 2.40 hauled in and stowed main topmast staysail and flying jib. Squally third hour. Moderate sea.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate sea. Moderate breeze hauling during first hour from SE x E to ESE. At 5.10 set main topmast staysail and flying jib. At 7.20 hauled down middle staysail. At 7.30 set middle staysail.


8am to meridian:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Stiff breeze from ESE. At 8.30 started distilling.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from ESE. Long swell last half of watch. At 2.30 sighted a large steamer on weather bow standing to the Northward. Distilling with donkey boiler.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from ESE.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from ESE. Distilling.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool; heavy dew. Wind gentle to moderate first two hours from ESE, during third hour from moderate to stiff breeze and last hour to stiff breeze from E x S. At 10.45 hauled down middle staysail. Ship pitching and rolling deeply; long swell from SE.


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26 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -12.93, Long -34.67


Commences and until 4am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Heavy dew. Bright starlight. Moderate to gentle breeze from E x S. Distilling.


4am to 8am:

First hour squally with light passing showers. Wind hauling to Eastward and increasing in force. Clearing off second hour, wind increasing. At 4.00 took in and at 4.30 set main topmast staysail. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant with moderate breeze from E x S and ESE. At 8.05 set middle staysail.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from E x S and E. Barometer falling slowly. At 12.50 changed course to SW x S.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from east.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear. Bright moonlight. Gentle to moderate E’ly breeze. Ship rolling to long quartering swell.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from E.


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27 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -14.95, Long -35.58


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool; heavy dew. Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE. Barometer steady. At 1.00 hauled down middle staysail.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Wind moderate from ENE. Barometer rising. Stopped distilling.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Moderate to light breeze from ENE. Ship rolling deeply to swell. Watch engaged in scrubbing and oiling woodwork. At 10.20 sighted a steamer astern. At end of watch she bore one point on starboard quarter standing to SW.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Light breeze from ENE. At 12.35 a steamer passed us and showed the English colors and dipped to us. We lost sight of her, bearing about SW. Barometer falling.


4pm to 6pm:

Cool and pleasant. Clouding up at end of watch. Wind light to gentle first hour from ENE and light to gentle from East last hour. Barometer steady. Long swell from SE.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ESE to SE x E. At 6.45 set middle staysail.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing shower last hour. Clouds heading away towards end of watch. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE x E. Moderate swell. Got both anchors in on forecastle.


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28 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -16.57, Long -36.35


Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy first part; clear and pleasant last part of watch. Gentle breeze from SE x E


4am to 8am:

Pleasant. Smooth sea, with occasional long swell from SE. Wind gentle SE. Barometer rising


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and very pleasant, Smooth sea. Gentle breeze from ESE. At 9.30 sighted a vessel astern standing to the Southward. At 10.0am Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and very pleasant. Light to gentle breeze form ESE. Sail in sight heading, bearing NE x E.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant with gentle breeze from SE x E. Smooth sea. Barometer steady. At end of watch barkentine bore about ENE.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Heavy dew. Gentle breeze from SE x E.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from ESE


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29 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -17.75, Long -36.98


Commences and until 4am:

Bright moonlight first hour. Clear and cool. Light to gentle breeze from East. Barometer falling. Hazy last hour.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from ESE. Sea smooth with occasional swell from SE.


8am to meridian:

Clear and hot. Light breeze and light airs from ESE. Barometer steady.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly overcast, warm and pleasant. Light airs from ESE.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and warm. Light airs to light breeze from E x N. Barkentine on port bow heading SE x E at end of watch. At 5.50 took a cast of the lead, with 75 fathoms at the taffrail, no bottom.


6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light airs to light breeze from E x N. Smooth sea. At 6.15 sighted a steamer on the lee beam, hull down, standing to Northward and Eastward.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool; light dew. Light airs to light breeze from East and ENE. Barometer falling slowly. At 10.25 took a cast of the lead with 76 fathoms of line, no bottom.


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30 September 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -18.40, Long -37.32


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Heavy dew. Light airs from E x S to NE.


4am to 8am:

Clear. Very light airs from NE. At 5.00 cast the lead, no bottom, 55 fathoms.


8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and warm. Calm and light airs from E to N. At 10.50 a light wind and rain came up from North. Jibed mainsail and spanker and shifted over staysail and head sails. No steerage at end of watch. Engaged in painting inside of port whale boat and outside of stern whale boat.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot. Squalls to windward. Wind from NNE to NE. Light airs to light breeze from NE x N. Barometer falling. At 12.15 hauled down main topmast and middle staysails. At 1.30 sighted steamer standing to Northward. Sighted another at 2.30, standing to Northward.


4pm to 6pm:

Nearly overcast, cool and pleasant. Light airs from NE x N. Long swell from S x E.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Overcast. Light airs to light breeze from NE. At 7.00 gave order to start fires under two furnaces.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant with light breeze from NE. Smooth sea with long swell from Southward. At 8.00 started fires in two furnaces and coupled propeller. Took in and furled fore and aft sail at 9.30. At 10.10 started ahead under steam took in and furled square sails.



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1884


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1 October 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -20.57, Long -38.47


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Hazy around horizon. Light airs to light breeze from NNE. Barometer falling. Sea smooth, long swell from SSE. Ship rolling deeply but easily.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, light breeze from WNE to NW. Long swell from SSE. Light shower last hour.


8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Light rains and variable winds first hour. At 9.00 swell came up from South with light breeze and heavy rain second hour. Third hour clearing up. Last hour wind drifted to N x W with light misty rain. Ship rolling deeply but easily to long S’ly swell. At 8.00 three sail in sight. At 11.10 made out sail on starboard quarter and one abeam. Scrubbed windsails and spar deck paintwork.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool. Light airs to moderate breeze from SE. Long swell from SE. Ship rolling deeply at times.


4pm to 6pm:

Partly clear. Heavy clouds and misty around horizon. Moderate to stiff breeze from SSE. Barometer steady. Moderate sea and long swell from SSE to which ship rolling easily but deeply. At 5.45 sighted a vessel to Westward steaming to the Southward and Eastward.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from SE. At 9.30 stopped for five minutes on account of hot bearing. At 9.45 made all sail except mid staysail.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Heavy dew. Stiff to gentle breeze from SE shifting to light breeze from ESE last hour. At 8.00 changed course to SW and gave order to go under heavy bank fires. At 8.20 stopped steaming. At 11.30 order given to spread fires. Took in mizzen gaff topsail and spanker.


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2 October 1884

Making passage from Funchal, Madeira, to Rio di Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.40, Long -40.32


Commences and until 4am:

Generally cloudy with sky occasionally visible. Light breeze from ESE shifting to moderate breeze from WSW 2.15. Passing showers during third hour of watch. At 12.33 started ahead under steam and took in and furled all sail.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant, partly cloudy first hour. Clear second hour. Stiff breeze from WSW at 5.00, wind decreasing in force. During second hour heavy banks of cumulonimbus clouds came up from South. At 6.45 wind came out from SSE and blew fresh accompanied by rain. At 7.00 set jib, fore staysail, foresail and fore topmast.


8am to meridian:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Stiff to moderate breeze form S x E to South. At 8.00 set mainsail and spanker. At 9.00 set gaff topsails. At 9.15 set flying jib. At 9.45 set topgallant sail. At 10.35 took in and furled fore topsail and topgallant sail. At 11.30 set in topmast staysail.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to light S’ly breeze shifting last hour to West. At 2.30 hauled up and furled mainsail. At 2.30 took in and furled all sail.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze form SSE. Barometer steady.


6pm to 8pm:

Partly clear sky. Cool and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ESE. Barometer steady. At 6.35 sighted a vessel on starboard bow, standing to Northward and Eastward. At 6.10 sighted Cape Frio. At 9.50 sighted a vessel on port bow standing to Northward and Westward. Bent both chains.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Light airs from South and NW. At 8.16 Cape Frio Light bore (per compass) W ¼ N. At 8.30 passed barkentine on port beam standing to Northward. At 11.35 Cape Frio Light bore on starboard bow and at 11.50 abeam.


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3 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Bright moonlight. Light breeze from NW to WNW. Barometer falling. At 3.00 dropped the light. Land in sight all along starboard beam.


4am to 8am:

Cool, partly cloudy. Low bank of fog. Light airs from WNW. At 4.20 changed course to W by N, heading directly for the light. At 6.15, fog lifting for a minute, sighted Sugar Loaf. At 6.20 standing for entrance to harbor.


8am to midnight:

Clear and pleasant and warm during forenoon. During afternoon partly cloudy and quite cool. Prevailing wind during the day gentle to stiff from South to SW. At 5.30 came to in harbor of Rio, on the last of the flood. Bottom soft mud. Received visits from an officer from the USS NIPSIC [gunboat launched in 1863] and from an officer from HIMS (Brazilian) BARROSO [?]. Commanding Officer paid official visit to USS NIPSIC. At 3.30 got out steam cutter.


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4 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164


Generally cloudy and pleasant during first half of day and afternoon. Overcast, thunder, lightning, squally and rainy during evening. Commanding Officer paid official visit to Brazilian Admiral's flagship. Commanding Officer of USS NIPSIC visited the ship. About 2.00pm an Argentine Republic gun boat came in and anchored and fired national salute, and to the Brazilian Admiral, which were returned. Engaged painting ship outside. Unbent mainsail and spanker and spread awnings. Took out piston of low-pressure cylinder. Sent liberty party on shore at 5.20.


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5 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164


8am to 8am, October 6:

Overcast, squally and rainy in forenoon. Clearing up afternoon. Clear, bright moonlight, heavy dew in evening and during night. Clear and pleasant morning following. Wind variable in force coming in puffs from SW x S to SSW x WNW. Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.

Edward Wolfhugel (Cabin Cook) returned from previous night’s liberty 9 hours over time. Loosed sail in morning watch. Sent low pressure piston on shore. Spanker vang parted. Ship rolling, lowered spanker gaff.

L Shepherd (Seaman) returned from liberty 8 hours over time.


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6 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164


8am to 8am, October 7:

Generally pleasant but squally weather. At 11.20am the Brazilian Admiral and staff paid an official visit to the Commanding Officer. Crew engaged during the day in painting the spar deck. Sent liberty party on shore at 7.00pm to return at midnight. Argentine gun boat shifted her berth at 7.53am.


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7 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164


8am to 8am, October 8:

Clear and cool; heavy dew during the night. Frequent and strong wind squalls from the SW. Prevailing wind during the day from the SW [?] moderate breeze, wind being stronger during latter part of forenoon and early part of afternoon. During evening wind hauled Westward. Adolph Ferrand returned from shore thirty-six hours over time. Arrived on board piston and rod and packing rings and one cross head which had been sent on shore for repairs. Engaged all day in cleaning up and painting.

E Englestedt (Seaman) was this day discharged on account of expiration of enlistment. Engebert Belchward [?] (2nd class Fireman) was this day discharged on account of expiration of enlistment.


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8 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164


Mainly overcast, cool and pleasant. Heavy dew during the night. Light airs from W x S during morning. Gentle breeze from South with frequent light squalls during the day. Calm in the evening. Engaged during the day in painting the starboard side of the spar deck, and holystoning the main deck. Scrubbing paintwork on main deck.

Placed into position the piston and rod of low-pressure cylinder. Painted steam cutter and steam whale boat.

Set up deep sea sounding apparatus. Sent liberty party ashore.

E. Englestedt reenlisted as Seaman, this day, for two years. Engebert Belchward [?] reenlisted this day as 2nd class Fireman for one year.


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9 October 1884


At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164

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Calm and pleasant in forenoon; cool and clear afternoon; overcast evening, night becoming calm. Variable light air shifting from NNW around by Northward to NE. Finished cleaning ship and getting her ready for inspection. At 10.30 the American Minister, and at 10.35 the Commanding Officer of the USS NIPSIC came on board. At 11.30 sighted the Imperial yacht coming around [?] Island. The men-of-war in the harbor manned the yards and fired salutes of 21 guns. At 11.40 His Imperial Majesty Dom Pedro II of Brazil and personal staff came on board and inspected the ship and her outfit. At 12.30 His Majesty left the ship and the men-of-war in the harbor again manned their yards and fired salutes of 21 guns. Sent liberty party on shore. Ship rolling easily to ground swell from SE. [?] one C & GS work on “Deep Sea Soundings”, presented to the Emperor.


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10 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164


Overcast and cloudy with calms and light variable airs. Light drizzling rain the afternoon. At 4.30 exercised crew at fire quarters: secured at 4.35. Liberty party ashore at 5.30 to return at midnight.


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11 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164


Clear, cool and pleasant during the day; overcast, cloudy and misty and heavy dew at beginning and end of day. Prevailing winds SSE; gentle to moderate. Small French gunboat (name unknown) arrived and anchored in the harbor this am.


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12 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164


Generally clear, cool and pleasant Light airs from NNW and calm first part. Gentle to moderate breeze from SSE during forenoon and afternoon. Light airs in the evening. The Argentine gunboat left the harbor at 1.30 and steamer arrived from New York. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew quarters. Held divine service on spar deck. Sent liberty party on shore.


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13 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164

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Generally clear with variable light airs. Gentle to moderate breeze from S to E from 11.00am to sunset. Crew engaged in setting up backstays, head [?] and topmast rigging. Painted skylights fore and aft. Got port steam launch ready for hoisting out, but kept her in on account of ship rolling. Morning began getting ship ready for inspection. Sent liberty party on shore. Brazilian Ironclad SEVENTH OF SEPTEMBER [SETE DE SEPTEMBRE was a Brazilian Ironclad frigate launched in the late 1860s] at 5.00pm. Dropped down to another [?] about ½ mile from the fleet. At 8.45am the three Brazilian corvettes got underway and stood out of harbor.


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14 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164

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8am to 8am, October 15:

Partly cloudy and hazy but pleasant. Calm and light variable winds. 2.00pm: a committee representing the Geographical Societies of Brazil and [Portugal?] paid a visit to the ship and were shown the workings of the sounding machine and other points of interest. At sunset sent liberty party on shore.

8.00am, October 15: Dressed ship with mast head flags, Brazilian flag at the peak.


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15 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164

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Overcast, cloudy and misty. Raining constantly until midnight; after midnight occasional showers. Calm from 8.00 to 11.00 then light breeze from SSW turning to stiff breeze in the afternoon, and moderating to light airs until midnight. At 9.30 commenced distilling. HIM Brazilian Monitor [possibly SOLIMOES, but not clear] moved her berth to upper part of bay. At 4.00pm Commanding Officer and officers paid official visit to H.I.M. Dom Pedro II.


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16 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164


Overcast and threatening; rain during whole day; occasional light showers in the evening. Calm to light airs and light breeze from SW. Brazilian fleet came in from sea and anchored about 4.00pm. Distilling.


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17 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164


Clear, warm and pleasant. Heavy dew at night. Wind shifting from SE to NNW. At 3.00pm US Consul General paid an official visit to the ship. New Zealand steamer FLORIDA and PSNCo steamer ORELLANA [?] came into the harbor. During morning watch Organ Mountains plainly visible owing to clearness of atmosphere. Secured steam launches for sea.


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18 October 1884

At anchor, Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lat -22.9, Long -43.164

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Midnight to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with light variable winds. Secured boats, bent sail and made other preparations for sea. Started fires in two furnaces at noon and at [?] pm reported steam ready. Turned over engines. At 3.30, commenced hauling up anchor. Anchor came up foul having turn around shank. Started ahead at 3.45 and steamed out of harbor.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and cool, at end of watch clouds banking up to the Westward. Winds from SW, gentle to moderate. Barometer steady. At end of watch on course SSW and patent log read 12. Ship pitching and rolling deeply but easily to long swell from Southward.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW. Long swell. At 7.30 sighted a steamer's lights and passed her at 8.00. At 7.55 stopped engine on account of some repairs to safety valve. Hauled in patent log. Raza light one point on starboard quarter. Stopped.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cool and damp; clearing up occasionally for short time. Passing shower first hour. Long swell. Hauled down jib. Started ahead again at 8.06. Dropped steamer light at 8.35 on starboard quarter. At 11.30 dropped [?] Island light, dead astern, distance about 40 miles.


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19 October 1884

Making passage from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -24.95, Long -43.83

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Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy with passing showers second and third hours of watch. Light breeze from [?]. Smooth sea and long swell from Southward. At 1.45 saw on starboard beam the light of a vessel making to the Northward.


4am to 8am:

[?] mostly cloudy first two hours; clear last two. Light breeze from S x W; [?] calm last hour. Sea smooth with long swell from Southward.


8am to meridian:

[?] warm and pleasant. Light airs to light breeze from S x W to South. At 11.30 set clock ahead 14 minutes. Course S x W at end of watch under steam alone.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant. Light breeze from South. Passing shower third hour.


4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and cool. Gentle breeze from South. Barometer steady.


6pm to 8pm:

[?] and cool. Gentle breeze from South. Barometer rising slowly. Under steam alone.


8pm to midnight:

Partly overcast, cool and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from South. Light passing shower and lightning last hour. Long swell from Southward. At 8.45 sighted a steamer on port bow standing to the Southward.


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20 October 1884


Making passage from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -27.57, Long -44.27

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Commences and until 4am:

Partially overcast, cloudy and misty. Passing showers first and second hours. Ship rolling heavily at times to SE swell. Light breeze from SE. At 1.30 set head sails, topmast staysail and mainsail.


4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy. Calm. Smooth sea, long swell from SE. At 5.20 took in [?] sails and main topmast staysail. At 7.30 furled mainsail. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm first half of watch. Cloudy latter half. Wind gentle from NNW first hour and North second hour; third hour hauled to WNW and freshened to moderate. Last hour hauled to WSW, moderating to light breeze. Barometer falling. At 8.30 set square sails, jib and main topmast staysail. At 11.30 hauled up foresail.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from WNW. Long swell from SE x E. Changed course to SW ½ W. At 1.00 set foresail. At 3.00 took in foresail and topmast staysail. At 3.45 took in all sail. On course SW ½ S under steam at end of watch.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light breeze from WNW. Furled sail.


6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and overcast. Light airs from WSW. Barometer steady. Long swell from ESE. Ship rolling.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Light breeze from WNW and gentle breeze last hour. Barometer steady. Under steam alone. Ship pitching and rolling deeply and easily.


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21 October 1884

Making passage from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -29.68, Long -46.35

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Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and rainy. Moderate squalls from West. Clearing off last hour of watch. [?] to light breeze from W x S. Long swell from ESE.


4am to 8am:

Weather unsettled, cloudy. During first hour a low arched cloud extending from West to NE came up. Clear sky under the center, heavy rain squall on each end. The squall at NE end passed astern; the other passed across the ship during second hour. Weather clearing up last two hours. Barometer rising. At 5.20 set [?] sails and mizzen topmast staysail. At 7.20 took in all sail.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant, breeze from West and SW. Ship rolling easily to long swell from [?]. At 10.15 sighted a brig on starboard bow, standing to the Northward and Eastward. Aired bedding


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool. Gentle breeze from SSW freshening to moderate breeze last hour of watch. Barometer falling slowly. Rolling deeply but easily to long swell from the Eastward.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SSW hauling to S x W toward end of last hour. At 5.55 set jib and fore staysail.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Gentle to moderate breeze from S x E. At 6.40 made all sail excepting [?] staysail, fore topsail and topgallant sail. Moderate sea.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool. Moderate breeze from S x E. At 9.00 saw head light of a steamer bearing about NW x N and making to the Southward and Westward. At 10.00 set both fore topsails.


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22 October 1884

Making passage from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -31.77, Long -48.95


Commences and until 4am:

Clear pleasant and cool. Gentle breeze from S x E and SE. Barometer falling slowly. At 1.00 hauled down flying jib.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant; partly cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE. Sea smooth. Set flying jib, fore topgallant sail and main topmast staysail. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

Partially overcast but pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE shifting gradually to ESE. Swell coming up last hour from SE. From 10.00 to 11.00 temperature of sea water fell from 69º to 65º. At 9.57 stopped engine to try under sail alone. Logging before 8.5, after 5.6. At 10.00 order was given to bank fires. At 10.03 went ahead again. At 10.45 stopped steaming.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool. Moderate to gentle breeze from East. Barometer falling.


4pm to 6pm:

Cool and pleasant. Partly clear. Moderate breeze from East. Barometer falling. Under all sail except middle staysail.


6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from ENE.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, dark and hazy. Moderate to gentle breeze from ENE.


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23 October 1884

Making passage from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -33.17, Long -50.82

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Commences and until 4am:

Pleasant and cloudy with passing shower first hour. Gentle breeze from [?]. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

[Overcast] and cloudy. Drizzling rain last two hours. Sea smooth, water dark green. Moderate breeze from ENE. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

Cloudy first hour. Clearing, warm and pleasant during remainder of watch. Gentle to moderate breeze from ESE. At 9.00 spread two fires. At 9.30 started ahead under steam. At 10.45 stopped engine for three minutes to adjust packing of feed pump. [?] hauled down mizzen topmast staysail.


Meridian to 4pm:

[?] and clear. Light breeze from ESE, shifting to NE at 2.30 when jibed main and spanker booms. At 12.40 changed course to SW x W. At 3.00 furled all sail. At beginning of watch sea water changed color, indicated on soundings. At 3.20 sailed through discolored patch of sea water. Stopped engine, obtained soundings in 43 fathoms (blue mud) and procured specimen of “sea sawdust”. At 3.30 went ahead. Discoloration of water caused by presence of Trichodesmium erythraeum. At 3.40 sighted a sail on starboard beam, standing to the SW.


4pm to 6pm:

Fine and pleasant with light airs from WSW, smooth sea. Barometer steady. [~ded] one log chip by the parting of log line.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool, heavy dew. Light airs from WSW. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Light airs and light breeze from WSW. Heavy dew. Bent starboard anchor and got anchor ready for letting go.


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24 October 1884

Making passage from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -34.82, Long -53.68

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Commence to 4am:

Clear and bright starlight first half. Light airs to light breeze from West shifting to NW x W and NW. Overcast and cloudy, hazy around horizon last [?]. Lightning in SW and WNW, first and third hours. Sea very phosphorescent.


4am to 8am:

[?] clear. Light breeze from NW. Wind gradually hauled to Southward and increased force. At 5.00 heavy bank of clouds came in from SW. Wind drew around to SW and blew fresh. Moderate sea. Barometer rising first hour; steady last hour.


8am to meridian:

Clear sky first half of watch; overcast, cloudy and raining latter half of watch. Barometer steady. Wind moderate to stiff from SE first half; at about 10.00 suddenly shifted to WSW light breeze, followed by steady rain. At 8.00 changed course to SW and made all sail except flying jib and main staysails. At 8.15 started another fire under main boiler. At 10.00 took in all sail, except staysail, mainsail and spanker. Sighted a vessel to the Eastward. At 11.30 got a cast of the lead in 23 fathoms blue broken shell. At 11.40 changed course to SW x W.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, drizzly and misty. Gentle breeze from NNW. Smooth sea. At 12.50 changed course to [?]. At 12.52 sighted land on starboard bow and Santa Maria Light. At 1.00 Santa Maria Light bore WNW ½ N. At 2.04 light bore abeam. At 2.40 set gaff, topsails, flying jib and mizzen top staysail. At 3.00 set foresail. At 3.45 hauled up foresail. At 3.50 sighted San Jose Ignacio Light bearing about WSW ¼ W. Sighted a bark off bow standing to SW. American bark on port beam, made signal ([?] code) JPDH. Answered and made signal [?] .


4pm to 6pm:

Squally, rainy and misty. Variable winds. Furled all sail except mainsail and spanker. At 5.35 San Jose Ignacio Light bore abeam. Sighted Lobos Island at 5.25. Dropped three sailing vessels [?] astern. Passed a steamer in shore at 5.53 standing in opposite location.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling. Light to gentle breeze from West. Smooth sea. Barometer rising slowly. At 6.15 Maldonado Light House bearing West. At 7.48 San Jose Ignacio Light bore (magnetic) NE ½ E. Lobos Island SE and Maldonado Light House [?] . Lost the first-named light immediately after. At 7.58 sighted steamer [?] standing to the Southward and Eastward.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, rainy and squally. Light rain from West, light breeze and moderate breeze from WNW. Barometer steady. Under steam alone, two fires. At 10.00 sighted a light which afterwards proved to be the light of a vessel at anchor near the shore. At 11.20 lost sight of Maldonado Light bearing astern. At 11.55 sighted bright white light broad on front bow. Coast in sight to starboard during all of watch.


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25 October 1884

Making passage from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -34.894, Long -56.212

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Midnight to 4am:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from SW. Smooth sea. Sighted Flores Island Light ahead. At 2.57 sighted El Cero Light two points on starboard bow. At 3.30 sighted a light on port beam.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, pleasant, clearing at [?]. Sea smooth, gentle to light breeze from [?]. At 4.40 sighted English Bank light ship heading south, El Cero light bearing [?]. At 7.45 anchored.


8am to 8am, October 26:

Overcast, cool and pleasant with frequent squalls. Lightning at night around the [?]. At 9.00 loosed sail to dry, furled sail at 11.30. Received visit from an officer representing the captain of the port and from officers from the following men-of-war in the harbor. PARNAHYBA (Brazilian) [PARNAHYBA, wooden sloop launched in 1878], SAETTE (Italian) [SAETTA, torpedo cruiser launched in 1887] and DUPETIT THOUARS (French) [DUPETIT THOUARS, cruiser launched in 1867]. Hauled fires at 9.30. At 2.00am heavy squall came up from SW. Let go starboard anchor and raised it again after squall had passed over. At 4.45 the US Consul General and Vice Consul came on board to pay an official visit. Sent liberty party ashore at 5.30 to return at 7.00am, 26 October.


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26 October 1884

At anchor, harbor of Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -34.894, Long -56.212

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8am to 8am, October 27:

Clear and cool. Lightning from West to SE during the night. Wind gentle to moderate from the WNW to WSW and light airs from SE. At [~.30] veered to thirty fathoms at hawse hole on port chain. At 10.00am Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters. In the afternoon sent liberty men ashore. Englebert Wengel (Cook’s Mate) returned from liberty 11 hours over time.

The morning watch making preparations for coaling ship and started fire under donkey boiler. The day broke bright and clear with light breeze from NW.


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27 October 1884

At anchor, harbor of Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -34.894, Long -56.212


Clear, cool and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from NW first part of day, gentle to moderate afternoon and evening from WSW to SW. Heavy squalls at 9.00pm from S x W. Lightning first four and last two hours of day. Engaged all day coaling ship. Took in 77.8 tons of coal. Commanding Officer returned official visits to the French, Brazilian and Italian men-of-war in port. In the evening sent liberty [party] ashore.


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28 October 1884

At anchor, harbor of Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -34.894, Long -56.212


8am to 8am, October 29:

Clear and cool, bright moonlight in the evening. Stiff to gentle breeze from S x E first 12 hours. North to NW second. Heavy dew at night. Word received that no coal could be sent off today. At 9.30 dropped starboard anchor. In the afternoon Commanding Officers of French and Italian men-of-war paid official visits to the ship. At 7.00 hove up starboard anchor and got it ready for letting go. High barometer; moderate swell. Distilling. Resumed coaling at 6.40am.


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29 October 1884

At anchor, harbor of Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -34.894, Long -56.212


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant, light breeze from NNW. Distilling. Engaged in coaling ship. Finished coaling at 11.30, having taken on board 103.5 tons.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SW x W. Barometer falling. At 3.00 Italian Corvette SAETTA fired a 19-gun salute, with Uruguayan flag at the fore.


4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from SW x W and WSW. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Clear cool and pleasant. Light airs and light breeze from NE and NNE.


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30 October 1884

At anchor, harbor of Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -34.894, Long -56.212

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Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from north. Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

[?] and pleasant. Light breeze from N x W. Barometer steady. Scrubbed hammocks.


8am to meridian:

[?] cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNW. Barometer falling slowly. At 10.30 French flagship fired a seven-gun salute


Meridian to 4pm:

[?] warm and very pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from NW and West. Engaged oiling rail and ship’s side.


4pm to 8pm:

[?] and pleasant. Light breeze from North. Barometer falling slowly. At end of watch lightning to the Southward and Westward


8pm to midnight:

[?] overcast, cool and pleasant. Lightning to SW. Gentle breeze from NW and [?]. Light squall and change of wind to SW last hour. At 11.30 let go starboard anchor underfoot. By order of Commanding Officer placed Jacob Jansen and Martin Olsen in double irons, and August Arensen in single iron for fighting and [?] Arnorssen in single irons for being intoxicated.


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31 October 1884

At anchor, harbor of Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -34.894, Long -56.212

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Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, dark threatening and squally. Lightning in East and [?] second hour. Gentle to stiff breeze with squalls from South and SE


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant, moderate to stiff breeze from SE. Barometer rising. Released Jacob Jansen, Martin Olsen and August Arensen from confinement


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from South. Barometer rising slowly. Hauled up starboard anchor and got it ready for letting go. Hove in to 30 fathoms on port chain.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breezes from SW and S x W.


4pm to 8pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from S x W to South. John Shepherd and Felix Stack returned from liberty [?] hours over time.


8pm to midnight:

Cool; bright moonlight. Gentle breeze from South. Barometer rising. Riding alternately to wind and tide athwart the swell, rolling and pitching considerably.



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1884


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1 November 1884

At anchor, harbor of Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -34.894, Long -56.212


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ENE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Cool and very pleasant. Light airs from North and NNW. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light breeze from North shifting to SSE.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with gentle breeze from ESE. Barometer falling slowly.


4pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Moderate to stiff breeze from ESE. Louis Bachmann (Seaman) returned from liberty 12 hours over time.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Gentle breeze from East. E Engelstadt (Seaman) and Sebastian Krogh (Seaman) were this day rated as 2nd class Firemen.


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2 November 1884

At anchor, harbor of Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -34.894, Long -56.212


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cold. Bright moonlight. Moderate breeze from North with occasional heavy puffs.


4am to 8am:

Clear and cool. Moderate to stiff breeze from NNE. Hector Larssen (Seaman), Andrew Malmstrom (Seaman) and John Eriksen (Seaman) returned from liberty 24 hours over time.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNE. Barometer falling


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NE


4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NE. Charles Wolfhugel (Seaman) returned from liberty drunk and dirty.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Bright moonlight. Wind gentle to stiff from NE with frequent strong puffs


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3 November 1884

At anchor, harbor of Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -34.894, Long -56.212


Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Stiff breeze from NE and NNE with frequent strong puffs.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from NNE shifting to WNW second hour.


8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, squally and rainy first half of watch. Overcast and cloudy latter half. Misty horizon. Moderate to stiff breeze from N x E to NW moderating towards end of watch but occasionally blowing in puffs. Shifted two tons ballast from shaft alley to pockets under after storerooms and cleaned bilges thoroughly.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and very pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW to West to light airs from SW. Engaged restowing ballast.


4pm to 8pm:

Clear pleasant and warm. Last hour of watch hazy and misty around horizon. Clouds banking up heavily all around. Light airs from SW and SE and calm last two hours. Barometer steady


8pm to midnight:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Bright moonlight, light airs to light breeze from ENE to NNE.


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4 November 1884

At anchor, harbor of Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -34.894, Long -56.212


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy but pleasant. Light breeze from ENE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy. Light airs first hour SE then light breeze from NE freshening to moderate breeze at end of watch.


8am to meridian:

Overcast and misty around horizon. Gentle to moderate breeze from North to NW, barometer falling. Received official visit from Commanding Officer of the Brazilian man-of-war PARNAHYBA.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with steady rain first three hours. Squally last hour when wind shifted from SSW to SE x S and barometer fell nine hundredths.


4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from SE. Stiff breeze last hour from SSE


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and damp first half. Clear and bright moonlight second half. Light airs from NE, South and SW


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5 November 1884

At anchor, harbor of Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -34.894, Long -56.212


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breeze from South drifting to SE latter part of watch.


4am to 8am:

Overcast first half of watch. Clearing and pleasant weather last half. Gentle to light breeze from S x E. At 6.00 the American tug SEA LION left the harbor [SEA LION was built by John H. Dialogue and Son in 1884].


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SE and SE x S. Shifted whale boat’s falls end for end. Caulked round hatches. Received on board 1400 gallons water.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breeze from SE x S. Overhauled steering gear and made connection with pilot house.


4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy. Gentle to moderate breeze from ESE and SE.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with frequent strong squalls. Barometer steady.


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6 November 1884

At anchor, harbor of Montevideo, Uruguay

Lat -34.894, Long -56.212


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and squally and misty around horizon. Wind gentle to stiff breeze from East and blowing in squalls which at end of watch became more frequent and stronger.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, squally and misty. Wind hauling last hour to East. Made preparations for sea. Dr Frank Cowan, an American citizen, came on board as a passenger to Valparaiso Church [Dr Frank Cowan was a lawyer and writer 1844 -1905].


8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and squally. Stiff breeze from E x S, moderate sea. Finished making preparations for sea. Started fire in two furnaces at 8.15. Steam was reported ready at 10.30 and the anchor was hove up. Started ahead under steam at 11.00. Made all sail except main staysail, flying jib, topgallant sails and main and mizzen topsails. At 11.40 took in topsail.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, foggy and squally. Stiff breeze from E x S. Barometer falling rapidly. Fog thickening rapidly towards end of watch. At 1.00 set gaff topsail, at 3.00 changed course to SSE.


4pm to 6pm:

Heavy fog. Stiff breeze from East. At 5.15 stopped engine on account of hot bearing. At 3.25 went ahead again, at 5.46 stopped again and went ahead at 5.53. At 6.00 stopped engine.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and foggy. Squally last hour. Stiff breeze from East blowing fresh in squalls. At 6.15 went ahead again with engine. Took in main and mizzen gaff topsail.


8pm to mid:

Overcast, squally and foggy with fog lifting occasionally for a few minutes at a time. At 8.15 changed course and stopped engine 15 minutes to cool bearing. At 9.00 patent log foul. At 9.50 took in upper topsail and at 10.50 took single reef in foresail and furled it. At 11.15 took two single reefs in spanker and set it again.


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7 November 1884

Making passage from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Sandy Point, Straits of Magellan, Chile

Lat -38.02, Long -55.47

[Sandy Point is now Punta Arenas, Tierra Del Fuego]


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, foggy and thick weather unsettled. Barometer falling rapidly during watch Wind East to NE x E stiff to very fresh moderating towards end of watch to stiff breeze. Frequent strong squalls. Long swell from Eastward, sea moderate.


4am to 8am:

Thick foggy weather. Moderate breeze from NE x E. Sea moderate. About 6.45 fog lifted the clouds moving rapidly from NE to SW accompanied by very heavy rains. Barometer unsteady during second hour drifting from 29.51 to 29.49 and back


8am to meridian:

Overcast and misty first hour, clearing up during remainder of watch. Gentle breeze from N and N X W, shifting to stiff breeze from NNW. At 10.00 took reef out of foresail and set froe topsail. At 11.30 shook reef out of spanker. During first part of watch numerous moths and butterflies flew on board. They disappeared when sun came out bright. Numerous Cape pigeons and other sea birds following ship. Color of sea pale green.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with rain squall at end of 2nd hour. Stiff to very fresh breeze from WNW shifting to W x S at 2.00. At 12.30 set gaff topsail and took them in at 1.10. Ship steering full and by SW ¼ W at end of watch.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy misty and squally. Moderate gale from WSW. At 5.15 hauled up and furled foresail and hauled down jib and turned two reefs in spanker and one reef in mainsail.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, misty and squally. Moderate gale from SW. Ship rolling deeply at times. Hove to under steam and same sail on starboard tack.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and misty first half. Bright starlight last half. Cloudless sky most of latter half of watch. Wind and sea moderating considerably. Cloudless sky most of latter half of watch.


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8 November 1884

Making passage from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Sandy Point, Straits of Magellan, Chile

Lat -38.92, Long -56.27


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool first part. Cloudy second half of watch. Stiff to gentle breeze from SW x W to WSW. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Mostly cloudy, cool; fresh breeze from W x S, blowing with occasional strong puffs when it hauled to SW x W. Clearing last hour. Sea rough to moderate. At 3.30 increased revolutions from 50 to 70.


8am to meridian:

Clear, cool and pleasant, misty around the horizon. Clouding over latter part of watch. Moderate to gentle breeze from W x S. Rough sea. Ship pitching deeply. Barometer steady. Under steam making 80 revolutions and same sail as previous watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear first hour, threatening second with thunder and lightning, wind shifting from W x S to NW x N and NE x N. Third hour heavy rain, thunder and lightning with fall of about one inch of hail. Wind South. Thermometer dropped 14°. Fourth hour cleared up, wind came out from ESE. Rainbow in East. Falling barometer. Long swell from South first three hours. After rain moderate swell.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant, becoming squally towards end of watch. Gentle breeze from NW shifting to WNW. At 4.00 made all sail except fore topgallant and mid topsail. At 5.40 the wind came out from WNW very fresh in squalls. Took in all sail except fore staysail and mainsail. Took single reef in spanker.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Very fresh to stiff breeze from S x W first hour, hauling to SW second hour, becoming moderate to stiff. Barometer rising rapidly. Heavy clouds banking up to Southward and Westward. At 9.00 set spanker with single reef.


8pm to midnight:

Clear first hour with lightning to Westward and NE. Remainder of watch overcast, squally and rainy. Very heavy rain squalls from WSW. At 11.40 heavy squall and shift of wind to SW. Barometer rising slowly.


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9 November 1884

Making passage from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Sandy Point, Straits of Magellan, Chile

Lat -39.88, Long -57.40


Commences and until 4am:

Partially clear. Overcast with heavy squalls, accompanied by rain first hour. Clearing up latter part of watch but squally. Rising barometer. Rough sea. Ship pitching. At 12.40 tacked ship, course after first tack lay SW x W. At 3.00 slowed to 60 revolutions. At 3.39 tacked ship again.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy and squally. Stiff breeze from SW x S to SSW. Sea rough to moderate. At 5.30 bought ship head to wind, but not making any speed put her off on port tack. At 5.20 patent log fouled, took it in and set it at 6.0.


8am to meridian:

Clear and cold. Fresh to very fresh breeze from SSW moderating to stiff breeze at end of watch. Squally during first part of watch. Clouds banking up to windward. Hazy around horizon. At 10.35 tacked ship to Southward.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clearing, cool and pleasant weather. Stiff breeze from SW x S first hour. Moderate to gentle from SSW remainder of watch. Long swell from SW, ship pitching deeply. At 1.30 brought the wind on port bow. At 2.20 headed SSW bringing the wind ahead. Hauled down fore staysail.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SW x S. Hazy around horizon. Ship pitching deeply but easily to SW’ly swell. Hazy round horizon.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze and long swell from SW x S.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Hazy horizon. Bright starlight. Barometer steady. Light airs from West first two hours, then light breeze and gentle breeze from W x N. At 11.15 set mainsail and jib.


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10 November 1884

Making passage from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Sandy Point, Straits of Magellan, Chile

Lat -41.90, Long -59.50


Commences and until 4am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Bright starlight. Heavy dew. Gentle breeze from W x N. Long swell from SW.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Long swell from S x W. At 4.30 set fore topsails and flying jib. At 3.20 set [?] gaff topsail and took reef out of spanker. Set main topmast staysail. Moderate breeze West hauling to W x N.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from W x N. Barometer falling slowly. Crossed topgallant yard and set topgallant sail at 11.00.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from W x N and WNW. Barometer falling slowly. Moderate sea. By order of Commanding Officer Constant Cunic [?] (Cabin Steward) was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for gross disrespect to an officer, at the mast and in the presence of Commanding Officer. At end of watch on course SSW. At 3.50 stopped engine to cool off bearings and to key up.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant weather. Moderate to gentle breeze from NW. Long swell from WNW. At 4.09 went ahead under steam.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, cool and damp. Light fall of dew towards sunset. Gentle to moderate breeze from NW. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright starlight. Heavy dew. Hazy around horizon second and third hours. Lightning in NW last hour of watch. Barometer falling slowly. Moderate to stiff breeze from NW x W.


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11 November 1884

Making passage from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Sandy Point, Straits of Magellan, Chile

Lat -44.85, Long -62.22


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Heavy dew. Misty around horizon. At end of watch clouding up to Westward and Southward. Stiff to fresh breeze from NW x W and NNW first hour of watch, stiff from WNW second hour and stiff to moderate from W x N last hour. Barometer falling slowly. At 2.30 hauled down and stowed main topmast staysail.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Fresh breeze from W x N. Sea moderate. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Falling barometer. Moderate to stiff breeze from WNW and W x N. At 8.30 set main topmast staysail.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from W x N, hauling last hour to NW x N. Hazy around the horizon. At 3.15 sighted a barkentine ahead standing to the SSW.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear first hour and overcast and cloudy second hour. Barometer falling. Wind stiff from NW. At 5.15 sighted a bark standing to the Southward at 5.45 exchanged colors with the barkentine sighted ahead. She hoisted German ensign. At 5.50 sighted a bark on starboard beam standing to Southward.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, warm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from N x W. At 6.50 passed and exchanged colors with English bark WOODHALL. Bark made the signal FGH. Answered and made signal (international code) FRQ GJN. Bark answered and made VKB. Answered. At 6.40 hauled down and stowed mizzen topmast staysail and flying jib. On course SSW ½ W under steam and sail.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy cool and damp. Wind from N x W shifting to WNW and NW x N. Shortened sail and close reefed spanker and furled it. Furled all sail except mainsail and fore staysail. Slowed down to 80 revolutions at 8.00. Barometer low and falling. Lightning in North, NE, East and SE.


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12 November 1884

Making passage from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Sandy Point, Straits of Magellan, Chile

Lat -46.65, Long -64.37


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Bright starlight. Watch opened with gentle breeze from NW increasing to strong gale and hauling to SSW. At 1.30 set double reefed spanker. Rough sea. At 3.30, in going about, the spanker boom tackle caught over and bent standard of after compass.


4am to 8am:

Began cloudy and squally with rain. Clearing rest of watch. Clouds flying rapidly across the sky from SW. Wind decreasing to stiff breeze and hauling steadily to Westward. At 5.20 went about and came to course at 5.30. At 6.00 increased revolutions to 75. Shook one reef out of spanker and set jib. Sea rough.


8am to meridian:

Clear and cool. Fresh breeze first hour from WSW. Very fresh second hour with strong puffs from W x S. Fresh to stiff breeze from West remainder of watch. Rough sea. At 9.30 hauled down jib. At 10.00 lowered spanker to repair it. At 10.30 took close reef in spanker and set it. At 12.00 set foresail. Sent down topgallant yard. At 10.30 decreased speed to 60 revolutions.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool. Moderate to stiff breeze from West. Barometer rising. At 12.30 set jib. At 1.00 changed course to S x W and set lower topsail. At 3.30 taken flat aback by light squall from SE x S, wind shifting and unsteady during remainder or watch. Took in and furled topsail and foresail. Hauled down and stowed jib, ran off to SE for 5 minutes then SW.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from South. Long swell from WNW. Ship rolling deeply at times. Barometer rising. At 4.30 furled all sail and 5.00 increased revolutions to 85.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Heavy dew. Calm to light airs from East. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Light breeze from NE to WNW. Smooth sea.


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13 November 1884

Making passage from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Sandy Point, Straits of Magellan, Chile

Lat -48.98, Long -66.18


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Gentle to moderate breeze from W x S. Barometer falling. At 1.30 set foresail, main topmast, jib and fore staysail. At 2.00 set upper topsail, mainsail and spanker. On course South at end of watch.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. At 4.00 changed course to SSW ½ W. At 4.20 took reef out of spanker, set gaff topsails and mizzen topmast staysail. Wind increasing in force; unsteady between W x S and SW. At 7.40 shortened and furled all sail. Course SSW ½ W at 8.00.


8am to meridian:

Clear and cold. Wind SW x S from moderate to fresh first hour and then moderating to moderate breeze at end of watch. Barometer rising rapidly. At 8.15 sighted a bark ahead standing to Southward and Eastward.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and cloudy. Long swell from South. Gentle breeze and light airs from South. At 12.30 hoisted fore staysail. At 3.50 hauled down fore staysail. On course SSW ½ W during watch.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and cool. Light breeze sprang up from North at beginning of watch. At 4.50 set foresail, topsail, mainsail and spanker. Moderate swell from South. On course SSW ½ W.


6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool but pleasant. Gentle breeze from North. Barometer steady. Smooth sea with long swell from South. Ship on course SSW ½ W during watch.


8pm to midnight:

Partly clear, cool and pleasant. Dew. Gentle to moderate breeze from North first two hours, falling light last two hours. Barometer steady. At 8.10 changed course to S x W and at 11.25 to South. At 11.00 took in and furled mainsail and spanker. At end of watch on course South.


Gustaf Soderland (Seaman) was this day discharged; his term of enlistment having expired


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14 November 1884

Making passage from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Sandy Point, Straits of Magellan, Chile

Lat -51.68, Long -68.22

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Commences and until 4am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Calm to light breeze from WSW. At 12.05 took in and furled square sail. At 3.00 set head sails, mainsail and main top staysail. At 3.30 set spanker. On course during watch.


4am to 8am:

Pleasant, partly cloudy. Light to gentle breeze from WSW. At 4.20 set fore topsails and foresail. At 5.20 set gaff topsails. At 6.20 took in foresail and fore topsails, wind having hauled to SW. About 4.30 sighted a steamer on port bow, standing about S x W. During last hour observed a rather unusual effect in the atmosphere, from SE to WSW. It consisted of a low bank resembling land. The steamer on port bow seemed to approach it, and disappear, obscuring first the sails, then the hull; later, the mast heads appeared, still later the vessel appeared altogether. Probably due to mirage.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from WSW to West. Smooth sea. At 9.15 changed course to SW and at 9.30 set square sails. Lighted fire in third furnace at 9.45 and at 10.45 changed course to South. Land raised by mirage visible on weather beam and bow. Ship heading South at end of watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly clear, cool and pleasant. Wind WNW moderate to light breeze. At 12.10 changed course to SE ½ E. At 12.45 sighted land on starboard bow. At 2.15 changed course to S x W and at 3.00 changed course to S ½ W. Shortened and furled all sail at 3.15. Got both anchors off the bows. Commanding Officer conning ship at end of watch. At end of watch, Cape Virgin bore SSW ½ W [presumably Cape Virgin Mary].


4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy, cool and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from WNW. At 5.09 passed Cape Virgin bearing abeam. Saw wreck of a steamer on the beach. At 5.50 rounded Dungeness Beacon. Standing into Magellan Strait, Commanding Officer conning. Took several casts of the lead in from 9 to 13 fathomss, bottom pebbles, shell and rock.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Gentle breeze from West. At 7.30 passed through tide rips, Cape Possession bearing [?] WNW, distance 7.5 miles. At 8.00 beacon on Cape Possession bearing NW x N, distance 3 miles.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool. Light breeze from West. Smooth sea. At 9.10 came to anchor in Possession Bay, Straits of Magellan, in 12 fathoms of water. Bottom sand and mud.


Gustaf Soderland was this day reshipped as Seaman for one year.


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15 November 1884


Making passage from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Sandy Point, Straits of Magellan, Chile

Lat -52.83, Long -70.58


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Wind moderate and gentle from N x W to WNW. Barometer steady. At 3.00 spread fires. At 3.30 hove in to short stay.


4am to 8am:

Clearing, cool and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from WNW with strong puffs last hour. At 4.00 started to heave in and got underway. Anchor came up foul of the stern. Hooked cat and in hauling on the ball, the hook of lower block carried away and anchor fell to the bottom, in about 15 fathoms. Hove up again and got underway. Standing up to and through the first narrows. Commanding Officer conning[?] bearings and sextant angles. At 7.00 sighted a steamer astern.


8am to meridian:

Clear and cool. Gentle to stiff breeze from SW and SW x W. Ship being conned by Commanding Officer. Distances entered in log are by log chip. At 10.00 in second narrows, PSN Steamer ARANCANIA [Pacific Steam Navigation Co steamer ARANCANIA was launched in 1869] overtook and passed us. At 11.06 course SW ¾ S. Cape San Vincent bore abeam distant 1 mile. At end of watch in Queen Channel on line of bearing SE ½ S (magnetic) on Sylvester Point and SE end of Santa Marta, latter distant ? mile.


Meridian to 4pm:

Generally cloudy but pleasant. Gentle to very fresh breeze from SW x W, shifting to SE last hour. Standing through Magellan Strait, Commanding Officer conning. At 3.30 came to anchor off Sandy Point in 12 fathoms of water. By order of Commanding Officer released Constant Cunic from confinement.


4pm to 6pm:

Partly clear. Gentle to light breeze from SSW. Cumulus clouds. At 4.30 tripped the anchor and shifted berth about two hundred yards to Northward and Eastward, dropping the anchor in 12 fathoms of water.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from SSW. At 7.00 PSN Steamer ARANCANIA went out.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cool and cloudy. Light rain last hour. Light breeze from SSW changing to NW.


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16 November 1884


At anchor off Sandy Point, Straits of Magellan, Chile

Lat -53.15, Long -70.88


Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours: 2 tons, 160 lbs.


Commences to 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Light airs to light breeze from WSW. At 1.45 the German steamer left the harbor.


4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy first hour. Clearing up latter half. Wind from SW to West. Light airs to light breeze till last hour when wind freshened and came in stiff squalls.


8am to meridian:

Clear and cool. Moderate breeze from West with frequent squalls. Sent down topsail yards and mizzen topmast. Received official visit from Captain Mendez, Argentine Navy, Military Governor of Tierra del Fuego.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool. Squally. Moderate to stiff W’ly breeze. Barometer steady.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to fresh breeze from West. Barometer steady.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Wind moderate to fresh from West, blowing in fresh squalls at intervals. Barometer falling slowly.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool. Stiff breeze from West with frequent heavy squalls.


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17 November 1884

Making passage through Straits of Magellan, Chile

Lat -53.89, Long -71.03


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Squally second and third hours. Delivered on board PSN Co’s coal bark 20 coal bags to be sent back to Montevideo. Hove in to short stay.


4am to 8am:

Generally cloudy but pleasant. Stiff breeze from NW. At 4.15 hove up anchor and started ahead under steam. At end of watch ship in Janine Reach being conned by Commanding Officer and navigator.


8am to meridian: Partly cloudy and pleasant first two hours. Overcast, cloudy squally and misty last two hours. Commanding Officer conning ship through Famine Reach. At noon rounded Cape Froward, bearing N x W. Ship on course W x S. On passing Cedar Point about 10.00 saw the wrecked PSN Steamer CORDILLERA [CORDILLERA was wrecked in 1882]. Until 9.30 wind moderate from the NW, then going down until 10.00 when the wind on nearing Cape Froward suddenly hauled to WSW becoming stiff and in moderate squalls. At 11.00 the wind increased in force to moderate gale and by noon to very strong gale, blowing in violent squalls, sea rough. At end of watch entered Froward Reach, making but little headway against the wind and sea. Spray driving in sheets over the ship which was pitching deeply.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool. Strong gale from West. Violent squalls. Heavy sea, ship pitching and engine racing. At 2.15 wore round to starboard and bought head to wind again, heading West.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, squally and misty. Strong W’ly gale with rough sea. At 4.20 wore and stood East into San Nicholas Bay where ship came to anchor.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with light drizzle last hour. Gentle to moderate breeze from West. Barometer rising.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, misty and light drizzling rain. Generally very disagreeable. Light breeze from WNW.


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18 November 1884

Making passage through Straits of Magellan, Chile

Lat -53.27, Long -73.23


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Light airs from W and calm. At 3.35 spread fires.


4am to 8am:

Overcast. Light wind in lee of the land first hour. In Froward Reach squally and moderate sea. At 4.05 hove up anchor. At 4.25 got underway.


8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Fresh breeze to strong gale from West to WNW, blowing strong and squally. In Froward Reach until 10.30 when the ship entered English Reach, Commanding Officer conning. When off Rupert Island a canoe containing three Fuegians came alongside.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, squally, misty and rainy. Wind WNW from stiff to very fresh, moderating to stiff breeze last hour of watch. Standing through English and Crooked Reaches, Commanding Officer conning vessel. Passed several patches of kelp. At end of watch Glacier Bay bore abeam.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, warm and pleasant, light airs from West and SW. Standing up Long Reach to anchorage, Commanding Officer conning. At 4.05 passed a large glacier. At 5.20 anchored in Playa Parda Cove. Carried out stern line making fast to a tree on shore.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast with light rain. Barometer steady. Calm.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy. Calm. Filled whale boat and gig with fresh water from shore and brought it off to the ship to replenish tanks.


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19 November 1884

Making passage through Straits of Magellan, Chile

Lat -51.88, Long -73.68


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, misty and rainy. Calm.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, misty and drizzly first half. Thick, wet fog third hour, fog lifting toward end of watch. Calm to light breeze from SW. At 4.00 started to heave up and get underway. At 4.30 got underway and stood out from anchorage into sea reach, Commanding Officer conning. At 6.45, the fog thickening, slowed down to 60 revolutions. Noticed a slight swell at the time. At 7.50, the fog lifting, went ahead at full speed.


8am to meridian:

Clearing up. Thermometer rising. Foggy around headlands but outlines along shore visible. At 8.10 steering W x N. At 8.51 passed through a tide rip. At 9.20 Gower Island bore abeam, changed course to NW ½ W. At 9.30 turned into Smyth Channel [spelled Smythe in log]. At noon ship abreast Burgoyne Bay.


Meridian to 4pm:

Generally cloudy and misty with light drizzle second hour. Light to gentle breeze from S x W to WSW. Running up Smyth Channel, Commanding Officer conning. Stopped twice off Renard Island to let natives come alongside in their canoes. At end of watch Isthmus Bay bore NE x N.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Misty over the hills. Light airs from WSW. Commanding Officer conning ship. Passed through Victory Pass. At end of watch standing in to Columbine Cove, Newton Island, for anchorage.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, warm and pleasant. Light airs from WSW. Standing in to anchorage. At 6.09 stopped. At 6.10 went ahead again. At 6.40 anchored in Columbine Cove.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Light airs to gentle breeze from SSE. Riding to wind and tide.


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20 November 1884


Making passage through Smyth Channel, Chile

Lat -50.857, Long -74.367

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Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light breeze from SSE. At 3.30 started heaving in port chain and at 3.50 went ahead with engine and stood out of Columbine anchorage, Commanding Officer conning.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, rainy and foggy. Calm first two hours; third light and gentle breeze from SW. Standing through Sarmiento Channel, Commanding Officer conning.


8am to meridian:

Overcast, misty and foggy. Gentle to stiff breeze from NW. Standing up Sarmiento Channel to an anchorage in Latitude Cove.


Meridian to 6pm:

Generally overcast and misty with occasional drops of rain. Wind generally NW but varying in direction and force according to the [?] of the land. At 12.20 steaming up Sarmiento Channel; stopped off Latitude Cove to get bearings. Ran in and anchored at 12.45. At 1.10 hove in, shipped anchor and shifted berth. Sent two boat parties out to determine position of a doubtful rock marked on chart in channel opposite. Set up tide gauge on shore at 1.30. Boat parties returned at 6.00 without having located it [rock].


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and misty. Light airs to light breeze from NNE and NE. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers with light drizzle. Light breeze from NNE. Steady barometer.


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21 November 1884

Making passage through Smyth Channel, Chile

Lat -50.857, Long -74.367


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, squally and drizzly with occasional light shower of rain. Wind sweeping through valleys and entrance in occasional strong gusts.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty all of first hour. Some patches of blue sky last three hours. Light mist last hour. Light North breeze blowing into harbor, with occasional puffs over the hills and from different directions. Ship standing to light ebb tide. At 5.00 sent two boat parties out into channel to try to locate sunken rock. Sent boat in for fresh water.


8am to meridian:

Clearing up; cool, wind freshening. Barometer falling. Taking in fresh water from shore. Boat parties returned at 10.15 not having been able to locate rock. Slack water after ebb at 11.00 began to run flood at 11.15. At 11.10 took in tide gauge.


Meridian to 4pm:

Nearly overcast and cool. Stiff breeze to very fresh breeze from NW to WNW with frequent heavy squalls. At 12.15 started to heave in. At 12.30 got underway and stood out of Latitude Cove into Sarmiento Channel. Stood off and on under steam searching for rock, indications of which had been reported by MUTINE 1881, [possibly HMS MUTINE, a Dotterel class sloop launched in 1880]. At 2.30, not finding rock, steamed ahead for Lucia Narrows at full speed. Took sounding of deep sea lead while searching for rock in 165 fathoms, soft grey mud bottom.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy and squally. Blowing very fresh. At 4.40 headed up for Wide Bay. At 5.05 anchored in 18 fathoms, veering to 45 fathoms at water’s edge. At 5.40 ship dragged a little; dropped starboard anchor underfoot, ready for veering.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Wind blowing fresh in squalls. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, squally, rainy and misty. Wind moderate to fresh from NNE. Barometer falling slowly.


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22 November 1884

Making passage through Smyth Channel, Chile

Lat -49.42, Long -74.30


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast first hour, partly clear remainder of watch. Rain first half of watch. Moderate to light breeze from NW with heavy squalls occasionally.


4am to 8am:

Overcast. Heavy rain and hail squalls first hour. At 5.05 spread fires. At 6.00 hove up starboard anchor and at 6.30 port anchor. Went ahead at 6.35 and stood out of Wide Bay into Inocentes Channel. Squally latter part with light passing showers.


8am to meridian:

Generally cloudy with blue sky visible at times. Frequent rain squalls. Wind moderate to stiff from WNW blowing very fresh in squalls. At 10.04 stopped in Concepción Channel and took a cast with the sounding machine. Found bottom at 218 fathoms, blue green mud. Ship went ahead again at 10.23. Commanding Officer conning up Concepción Channel.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, rainy and squally. During the short intervals between squalls the sky cleared up in part and sun shone out warm and pleasant. Cold and disagreeable during squalls. Gentle to stiff breeze from WNW first second and last hours and moderate to very fresh breeze from WNW third hour. At about 3.30 passed through a very heavy rain and wind squall. At 1.48 took a cast with the Sigsbee machine in [?] fathoms, green mud [SIGSBEE MACHINE took soundings in very deep water]. At 2.05 started ahead again full speed. At about 3.00 took another cast in 577 fathoms, same bottom, stopping engine 15 minutes then starting ahead again, full speed, Commanding Officer conning ship through Wide Channel.


4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and cool. Gentle to stiff breeze from WSW and NW with occasional light squalls and passing showers. Standing up Wide Channel. At 4.10 stopped. At 4.15 took sounding with machine in 339 fathoms, green mud. At 4.25 went ahead again.


6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool with passing showers. At 6.10 stopped in Grappler’s Reach, abreast Pt Carlos and took sounding in 260 fathoms, green muddy bottom. At 6.18 went ahead again. At 6.40 stood into Port Grappler and anchored, 30 fathoms at water’s edge.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with calms and light breezes from NW. Passing showers during watch. Barometer rising.


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23 November 1884

Making passage through Smyth Channel, Chile

Lat -48.43, Long -74.50


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and windy. Light airs from N x E. At 3.00 spread fires and at 3.30 hove in to short stay.


4am to 8am:

Overcast and drizzly first hour. Clearing, cool and pleasant remainder of watch. Light airs to gentle breeze from N x E. At 4.05 got underway and stood out from anchorage. At 8.00 entered English Narrows, Commanding Officer conning. By order of Commanding Officer placed Carl Johansen (Seaman) and Charles Rehustrum (Seaman) in confinement on bread and water until further orders for refusing to obey an order of Commanding Officer.


8am to meridian:

Overcast with light passing showers. Wind squally. At 8.08 passed through English Narrows. At 9.00 entered South Reach. At 11.40 entered West Channel. At noon Middle Island bore abeam, distant about 1 mile.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with frequent rain squalls. Wind stiff to very fresh from NW x N, blowing strong in gusts. At 12.00 entered Messier Channel and at 1.30 passed Chilean Corvette ANGAMOS [presumably ANGAMOS (1876)] making to the Southward and Eastward. Commanding Officer conning ship up Messier Channel.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy, squally and rainy. Stiff to fresh breeze from NW. Barometer rising. Unbent both chains and secured both anchors for sea. At end of watch entering Tarn Bay, Navigator conning the ship.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cool and rainy. Stiff to fresh breeze from NW. Standing out from Gulf of Penas to sea. Commanding Officer conning.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, rainy and squally. Blowing very fresh with heavy squalls from N x W. Rough sea. Slowed down at 9.15, moderating towards end of watch. At 8.30 took departure from San Pedro Island, bore S x E. Lost sight of land at 9.00.


Thomas Ellingsen (Seaman) was this day discharged, his term of enlistment having expired


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24 November 1884

Making passage from Smyth Channel to Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -46.78, Long -75.93


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, rainy and squally weather during the whole of watch. Moderate to very fresh breeze from NW shifting at about 1.45 to W x N. Barometer steady. Rough head sea. At 1.45 stood down to 60 turns to ease her. At 2.00 changed course to W x N and increased revolutions of engine to 75.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, foggy, rainy and misty. Moderate to stiff breeze from WNW blowing in squalls. Barometer rising. Rough sea from WNW running across a long swell from the Westward and Southward making a chop sea. At 4.10 sighted land on starboard bow. At 6.00 changed course to West, land obscured by fog.


8am to meridian:

Overcast, cold and drizzly. Moderate to stiff breeze from W x N to NW. At 10.25 changed course to W x N. At 11.00 changed course to NNW and hoisted jib and fore staysail. At 11.45 hauled down and stowed jib and fore staysail.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with light misty rain. Very heavy mist around horizon. At 2.20 sighted land 3 points forward of starboard beam. At 2.40 changed course to NW. Long swell from West with cross swell from wind which was blowing stiffly from NW x N. At 3.50 lost sight of land through mist along starboard beam, distant 10 miles.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from NWW. Barometer steady. At 4.28 changed course to NW x W. Barometer steady.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and misty. Wind gentle to moderate from NW. Barometer steady. Long swell from Southward and Westward with cross sea from North.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cold and hazy. Stiff breeze from NW.


Thomas Ellingsen was this day reshipped as Seaman for one year


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25 November 1884

Making passage from Smythe Channel to Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -45.60, Long -76.77


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and damp. Stiff to fresh breeze from NW. Thick around horizon.


4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Passing showers. Foggy during last two hours. Long swell from West. Wind moderate to fresh from NW x W.


8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and misty first half and squally latter half of watch. Wind moderate to fresh from WNW first and second hours and stiff to very fresh third and fourth hours. At 8.50 set fore staysail, jib, mainsail and spanker and at 9.15 set foresail. Sea rough running across long swell from Southward and Westward.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, warm and pleasant. Fresh breeze from WNW. Full and by during watch.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and misty. Squally first hour. Fresh breeze from WNW shifting second hour to W x N. Long swell. At 5.40 sighted a bark on starboard bow standing on port tack to Northward. Full and by.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and misty. Moderate to stiff breeze W x N veering to West last hour. Rough sea. At end of watch ½ point off course. NW x N.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, misty drizzling rain showers and squally. Wind from West, moderate to stiff, blowing in squalls.


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26 November 1884

Making passage from Smythe Channel to Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -42.82, Long -76.08


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cool and misty. Light drizzle occasionally during watch. Stiff to moderate breeze from West to WNW. Full and by.


4am to 8am:

Overcast and misty with occasional breaks in the clouds showing clear sky. Moderate breeze from WNW. Sea moderate to smooth with occasional long swell from West.


8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from WNW. Drizzling second and third hours. Long swell from WSW.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, but pleasant. Wind gentle from WNW.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Gentle breeze from WNW to W x N. Long swell from WSW. Full and by.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast but pleasant. Gentle breeze from W x N.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Calm and light winds from West.


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27 November 1884

Making passage from Smyth Channel to Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -39.95, Long -75.72


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Hazy around horizon. Light breeze from West first hour from SW second hour, WSW third hour and light airs from WSW last hour. At 5.30 hauled up foresail.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from SW and WSW. Smooth sea with long swell from West.


8am to meridian:

Overcast but pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from WSW. At 8.00 started upper topsail yard aloft. At 9.00 sent up lower topsail yard, bent topsails and set them. At 11.40 all hands were called to muster. Commanding Officer read part of Articles of War and released prisoners Charles Rehustrum (Seaman) and Carl Johansen (Seaman). At 11.30 dropped French barkentine out of sight astern.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy first hour; clear and pleasant rest of watch. Gentle breeze from WSW. Smooth sea. At 12.02 changed course to N x W. Cleared topgallant yard and set topgallant sail at 3.00. Barometer falling.


4pm to 6pm:

Partly clear first hour; overcast and cloudy second hour. Wind gentle to moderate first hour from SW and moderate to stiff second hour SW. Barometer falling steadily. At 5.45 slowed down engine to 70 revolutions.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from S x W. Long swell from Southward.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool. Heavy low cumulus clouds passing over with the wind. Clearing up last hour with moon and bright stars occasionally visible. Moderate breeze from S x W gradually shifting to SSE. Barometer falling. At 8.40 changed course to NNE and jibed mainsail and spanker. Steaming slowly.


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28 November 1884

Making passage from Smyth Channel to Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -37.08, Long -73.17


Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and cool. Gentle to moderate breeze from SSE to ESE. Barometer steady


4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant. Moderate breeze from ESE. Barometer rising


8am to meridian:

Overcast, cool and pleasant weather. Gentle to moderate breeze from SSE.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, warm and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from SSE. At 12.35 changed course to NE ½ E and jibed after sail. At 3.40 stood into Lota Bay. At 3.30 furled all sail and made preparations for port. At end of watch about to anchor.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW x W. Long ground swell. At 4.05 anchored in the harbor of Lota. Hard sandy bottom. An officer from the Chilean Ironclad BLANCO ENCALADA [BLANCO ENCALADA was a British-built frigate launched in 1875] came on board to offer the usual civilities. Banked fires.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Light breeze from SSW. Barometer steady


8pm to midnight:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze and light airs from SW.


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29 November 1884

Making passage from Smyth Channel to Valparaiso, Chile [Anchored in Lota Harbor]

Lat -37.1, Long -73.2


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and bright moonlight first hour. Clouding over towards end of watch. Light breeze from NNW.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light variable airs. Commenced coaling ship.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SSW first hour, gentle second hour and moderate to stiff breeze remainder of watch. Coaling ship. Received on board one lighter load of coal. Sent up mizzen topmast and set up rigging. Commanding Officer paid official visit to Chilean ironclad BLANCO ENCALADA.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SW. Finished coaling having taken in 84 tons.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and cool. Moderate breeze from SW. Moderate sea.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Moderate breeze from SSW. Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Heavy dew. Gentle to light breeze from SSE and South.


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30 November 1884

Making passage from Smyth Channel to Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -36.7, Long -73.1


Commences and until 4am:

Partly clear, cool and pleasant. Light airs from WSW to South.


4am to 8am:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from South. At 5.00 hove up anchor. Went ahead at 5.25 and stood out of harbor, Commanding Officer conning.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSW. Making towards harbor of Talcahuano, Commanding Officer conning. At 11.43 anchored in the harbor of Talcahuano with port anchor. Soft, muddy bottom.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Barometer steady. Gentle and light breeze from SSW. American Consul Mr J Van Ingen visited the ship [John F Van Ingen is listed as US Consul and Vice Consul in Talcahuano, Chile, here].


4pm to 8am, December 1:

Partly cloudy with heavy dew during the night. In the morning unbent foresail mainsail and spanker and began scraping spars.



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1884


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1 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Talcahuano, Chile

Lat -36.7, Long -73.1


8am to 8am, December 2:

Clear and cool. Windy all day until morning when it became calm and remained so until 7am. Wind gentle to moderate breeze prevailing from the SSW veering to SW and back. Crew engaged scraping spars all day Monday, and during morning watch, and blacking rigging. Heavy dew during night.


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2 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Talcahuano, Chile

Lat -36.7, Long -73.1


8am to 8am, December 3:

Clear and pleasant. Warm during the day. Calm to gentle breeze from SSW. Moderate breeze first part of afternoon. Heavy dew during the night. Overcast and foggy morning of 3rd. Crew engaged all day tarring doors, scraping and painting spars, and scraping outside of ship. Yellow washed smoke stack. PSN steamer ARANCANIA came in from Valparaiso and anchored.


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3 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Talcahuano, Chile

Lat -36.7, Long -73.1


8am to 8am, December 4:

Calm, light to gentle breeze, South to West. Generally foggy and misty with heavy fall of dew at night. Crew engaged in scraping paintwork outside, cleaning copper, painting wardroom and getting boats ready for painting. At 11.00am PSN steamer ARANCANIA left harbor. At 12.45 [PSN] COTAPAXI came in and anchored. At 1.15 veered to 25 fathoms port chain and let go starboard anchor.


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4 December 1884


At anchor, harbor of Talcahuano, Chile

Lat -36.7, Long -73.1


8am to 8am, Friday:

Clear and pleasant. Calms and gentle breezes from West and SSW. Squally. Crew engaged in painting skylights and outside of ship. Painted cutter and gig. In the morning watch scrubbed spar deck with soap. Heavy dew during night.


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5 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Talcahuano, Chile

Lat -36.7, Long -73.1


8am to 8am, December 6:

Clear and pleasant. Hazy in the afternoon. Heavy dew during the night and light to stiff breeze from South to SW freshening towards noon and squally all the afternoon and evening. At 4.00am the whale boat left the ship to search for Beechey [?] Rock, Eastern side of bay.

Engelbert Wenzel (Cook’s Mate) was this day demoted for incompetency to the rating of Seaman by order of the Commanding Officer.


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6 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Talcahuano, Chile

Lat -36.7, Long -73.1


Clear, warm and pleasant. Bright starlight and heavy dew during the night, light airs in forenoon, gentle breeze during afternoon from the SSE to SW. At 5.00pm wind shifted to the Northward and continued from the North, gentle breeze during the night. Engaged during the day scrubbing paint work on main deck. Set mainsail, spanker and gaff topsail.

American Counsel came on board to take passage to Valparaiso. Sent medical assistance to the American whaling bark JOHN WINTHORP. [possibly JOHN AND WINTHROP]. Boats crew in charge of the Navigator searched for Beechey Rock; returned, no rock found. Sent liberty party on shore.


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7 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Talcahuano, Chile

Lat -36.2, Long -73.1


Commences and until 8am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Bright starlight. Heavy dew. At 1.30 started two fires. At 4.10 banked fires. At 5.30 spread fires. At 5.45 started to heave in port anchor. Ran line out from port quarter to bank to swing ship clear of a bark astern. At 6.45 got underway and stood out from Talcahuano Harbor into Concepción Bay, Commanding Officer conning. Distance from anchorage at end of watch 6.6 knots, nearly abreast Quiriquina Island.


8am to meridian:

Generally overcast, cloudy and misty. Gentle to moderate breeze from N x W. Moderate swell. At 9.00 took departure, standing out of Concepción Bay. At 10.30 passed a CSAV [Compañía Sudamericana de Vapores] steamer standing South, showing Chilean colors.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool. Misty and thick around the horizon. Gentle to moderate breeze from North to N x E. Smooth sea. Moderate swell from SSW. At 2.30 set fore staysail. At 3.40 changed course to North and hauled down fore staysail. Barometer steady.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Hazy around horizon. Gentle to moderate breeze from N x E.


6pm to 8pm:

Nearly overcast, cool and pleasant. Smooth sea. Gentle breeze from NNE.


8pm to midnight:

Generally overcast. Passing shower last hour. Light breeze from NNE. Barometer rising. At 10.20 passed a steamer standing to Southward. Dropped her light at 10.30.


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8 December 1884


Making passage from Talcahuano to Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -33.48, Long -72.25


Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Gentle breeze from N x E to N x W. At 3.30 set fore staysail, jib, spanker and mainsail. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy. Drizzling rain second hour. Barometer rising. Gentle to light breeze from NNW to West. At 5.00 sighted land about two points forward of starboard beam. At 5.30 lowered mainsail. At 5.45 changed course to N ½ E. At 6.00 hauled down fore staysail and lowered spanker.


8am to meridian:

Nearly overcast, warm and pleasant. Calm to light airs from NNW. Smooth sea. At 9.00 sighted a bark close in shore. At 10.00 sighted bark on port beam. At 11.41 changed course to North, by standard compass on top pilot house. Crew engaged in holystoning main deck and ladders and gratings. Scraping rail and getting ready for port.


Meridian to 8am, December 9:

Generally warm and clear with high barometer. At 12.30 changed course. At 2.30 stopped to let tug and light boat hail the ship. At 2.45 stood in to harbor of Valparaiso and came to with starboard anchor. Received official visit from Captain of Port and tender of the usual civilities from Chilean gunboat ABTAO [Chilean sloop ABTAO was launched in Glasgow in 1863]. Commanding Officer paid an official visit to Flagship HARTFORD [USS HARTFORD, sloop launched in 1858; at the time, flagship of the North Atlantic Station, US Navy].


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9 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6


8am to 8am, December 10:

Clear and pleasant. Calms and light airs, except during the middle of the day when the wind was fresh from SSW. At 8pm hove up starboard anchor and made fast to mooring buoy with the starboard chain. Sent liberty party ashore in the evening.


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10 December 1884


At anchor, harbor of Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6


8am to 8am, December 11:

Clear and pleasant during forenoon, disagreeable and very dusty during afternoon. Calm until 6.00am then light breeze from NW. At 11.00 wind suddenly hauled to SSW blowing moderate to very fresh in squalls until 8.00, shifting to North and NE and moderating by midnight to light breeze; from there on to 8.00am calm.


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11 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6


8am to 8am, December 12:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Calms to light airs from South during forenoon. Gentle to moderate breeze with occasional strong puffs during afternoon. Light airs from SE at night. At 1.30 sent liberty party ashore.


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12 December 1884

[12 November in log]


At anchor, harbor of Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6


8am to 8am, December 13:

Clear and cool; hazy to seaward. Heavy dew during the night. Light to gentle breezes from NW to ENE until noon then stiff to very fresh breeze blowing in heavy squalls from SW to SSW, moderating at 5.00 and then variable in direction, sometimes calm and then light breezes all around the compass until midnight, then falling calm and remaining so until 8.00am, December 13. At 9.30am exercised crew at fire quarters. Cleared out water tanks.


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13 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6


Clear and warm. Calm and light variable air. Lightning in the Eastward in the evening. Rear Admiral Upsher paid a visit to the Commanding Officer [Rear Admiral John Henry Upsher was at this time commander of the US Pacific Squadron]. Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30pm. Carl [?] enlisted this day as Seaman for two years.


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14 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6


8am to 8am, December 15:

Foggy, hazy and misty forenoon of Sunday and morning of Monday. Calm, light to gentle breeze from NNW to W x S. Generally overcast. Sent liberty party on shore to return at 7.00am. At 6.30 cast off mooring from buoy and shifted buoys with the US Flagship HARTFORD. Moored again at 8.00am.

John Savage (2nd Mechanic) was this day disrated to Seaman, by order of Commanding Officer, for general bad conduct.


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15 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6


Squally, overcast in forenoon with heavy mist in the morning. Clear and pleasant during the day and night. Light air from West and gentle breeze to light airs from SW.

Adolph Farand (Ship’s Cook) returned 83 hours over time, John Savage (2nd Mechanic) 29 hours over time, and Charles (Seaman) 16 hours over time. Sent liberty party ashore. Broke out and restowed fore peak. Cleaned bilges.

Gustaf Soderland (Seaman) was this day rated Quartermaster by order of Commanding Officer.


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16 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6


8am to 8am, December 17:

Generally clear. Gentle breeze from NW x W shifting around gradually to South, blowing very fresh in afternoon, moderating at sunset. Calms and light airs during night. Sent liberty party on shore at 6.00pm to return at 7.00am.


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17 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6


8am to 8am, December 18:

Warm and pleasant. Light variable winds. Commanding Officer paid an official visit to the Intendente. By order of Commanding Officer, put Charles Rehustrum (Seaman) in double irons for fighting


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18 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6


8am to 8am, December 19:

Clear and pleasant. Hazy horizon and heavy dew during the night. By order of Commanding Officer, Charles Rehustrum was released from confinement. At 3.00pm the French man-of-war DAYOT came in and anchored [DAYOT was a Bourayne class unprotected cruiser of the French Navy, launched in 1869].


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19 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6


8am to 8am, December 20:

Clearing, cool weather in the forenoon. Clear, warm and pleasant during the day. Clear and light dew during the night. Calm and light airs to moderate breeze in the afternoon from SW. At 1.30 and 5.45 sent liberty parties ashore to return at 7.00am.


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20 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Valparaiso, Chile

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6


8am to 6pm:

Clear and warm. Calms. Light airs from NNW. Received official visit from Captain of Port of Valparaiso. Started fires at 1.30. Unshackled riding chain from buoy and rode to hawser. At 4.03 stopped and went ahead, Commanding Officer conning. At 4.10 laid course NW ½ W. At 5.15 changed course to NW x W. At 5.00 put over patent log and took departure.


6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and cool. Gentle breeze from NW to NNW. Lost sight of land at 7.45.


8pm to midnight:

Partly clear first half, overcast and cloudy latter half of watch. Light dew. Wind from NW first two hours, gentle and moderate. Third hour wind backed to NNW and freshened to stiff breeze. At 8.15 set jib, fore staysail and mainsail, spanker and gaff topsail. At 10.00 slowed down and stowed gaff topsail.


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21 December 1884

On passage from Valparaiso, Chile, to Callao, Peru

Lat -31.47, Long -73.23


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and rainy. Fresh to very fresh breeze from NNW with occasional strong puffs. Rough sea. At 2.40 changed course to West and set foresail. At 3.15 hauled [?] and stowed jib.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy during entire watch. Began with stiff breeze from NNW. At 5.00 changed course to NW and set topsail and jib. At 6.10 set gaff topsail, flying jib and main topmast staysail. Sea moderate.


8am to meridian:

Overcast and rainy. Light airs to light breeze from SSW hauling to NNE.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light drizzling rain beginning of third hour of watch. Wind light from NNE, freshening to gentle breeze at end of watch. Barometer falling slowly. At 3.00 changed course to NNW ¼ W and ship on that course at end of watch.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cool and misty. Light airs from ENE to calm. Long swell from SW. At 5.30 hauled down main topmast staysail. At 5.30 shortened sail to main, topsail, spanker jib and fore staysail and braced around head yards.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Calm. Stowed main and mizzen gaff topsails.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy but pleasant. Calm and light airs from SW. Smooth sea. Moon set at 9.45.


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22 December 1884

On passage from Valparaiso, Chile, to Callao, Peru

Lat -29.1, Long -74.07


Commences and until 4am:

Cool and pleasant. Clear sky overhead. Cloudy all around horizon. Light breeze from SSW first half of watch and gentle breeze from SW remainder of watch. At 12.15 set fore topsail, foresail and main topmast staysail. At 2.00 set flying jib.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SW. Long swell from same direction.


8am to meridian:

Cool and clear. Bright sunshine. Gentle breeze from SW shifting to S x E. At 8.20 stopped steaming. Hove log. Ship going 34 revolutions, dragging anchor. Went ahead at 8.25. At 9.00 order war given to let fires die out. Crossed topgallant yard and set topgallant sail. At 10.10 stopped steaming and uncoupled propeller.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSE. At 1.50 hauled down head sails and upper topsail. Long swell from south. Barometer steady


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and cool. Moderate breeze from SSE. At 5.55 changed course to NW and set main topmast and staysail and flying jib.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SE x S. Long swell.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Moderate breeze from SE x S, shifting to SSE.


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23 December 1884


On passage from Valparaiso, Chile, to Callao, Peru

Lat -26.62, Long -74.43


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SSE. At 12.10 hauled down flying jib. Ship heading N x W until 3.40 when the mainsail and spanker were jibed and course changed to NW x N.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SE to SE x S. Moderate sea.


8am to meridian:

Generally warm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from S x E. At 10.00 changed course to NW ½ N. At 10.15 set flying jib. At 11.15 hauled down flying jib.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from S x E to South. At 1.00 bought her up to NNW ½ W. Long swell, ship rolling easily.


4 to 6pm:

Generally cloudy with moderate breeze from S x E. At 4.30 changed course to N x W and jibed mainsail and spanker.


6pm to 8pm:

Partly clear, cool and pleasant. Stiff breeze from S x E. Long swell. At 7.00 changed course to NW x W.


8pm to midnight:

Partly clear cool and pleasant. Stiff breeze from S x E. Long swell. At 10.25 changed course to NW ½ N. At 10.30 hauled down staysails. At 11.00 changed course to N x W and jibed mainsail and spanker. Took in gaff topsail.


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24 December 1884

On passage from Valparaiso, Chile, to Callao, Peru

Lat -24.28, Long -75.12


Commences and until 4am:

Partially overcast with gentle to moderate breeze from SSE.


4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy but pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from SE x S to SSE.


8am to meridian:

Partly clear first half of watch. Cloudy latter half. Wind gentle to moderate from SSE to S x E.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from S x E.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SSE.


6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool. Moderate breeze from SSE.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate to stiff breeze from SSE first hour and moderate breeze from SE x S remainder of watch. At 11.15 set jib.


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25 December 1884

On passage from Valparaiso, Chile, to Callao, Peru

Lat -22.08, Long -75.43


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Gentle to light breeze from ESE to SSE. Long swell.


4am to 8am:

Overcast but pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE to SSE. Wind variable in force. Long swell. At end of watch off course NW ¼ W to NW to make all sail draw.


8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant. Moderate breeze and sea from SE x S.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and mild. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE x S. At 3.56 changed course to N x W.


4pm to 6pm:

Nearly overcast, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SE x S.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE x S to SSE.


8pm to Meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SSE. At 8.25 bought her up to N x W to fill the sails and at 10.00 let her go her course NNW.


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26 December 1884

On passage from Valparaiso, Chile, to Callao, Peru

Lat -20.13, Long -75.73


Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, mild and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSE.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, mild and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x S. At 6.45 hauled down middle staysail.


8am to meridian:

Overcast but pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSE. Gentle swell. At end of watch heading N x W ½ W to make all sail draw.


Meridian to 4pm:

Generally cloudy but pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSE. At 12.30 bought her up to N X W.


4pm to 6pm:

Partly clear, mild and pleasant. Gentle breeze from S x E.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE to SE x S. At 7.30 jibed main and spanker booms.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool, cloudy and damp. Light to gentle breeze from SE x S to SE. Passing showers third hour. At 11.30 steered N x W to make sail draw better.


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27 December 1884

On passage from Valparaiso, Chile, to Callao, Peru

Lat -18.67, Long -76.20


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast. Light to gentle breeze from SW x S to SSE. At 12.30 jibed mainsail and spanker and brought her up to NW x N. Set fore staysail.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, mild and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SSE.


8am to meridian:

Clearing, warm and pleasant weather. Gentle breeze from SSE to S x E. Aired clothing.


Meridian to 4pm

Clear and warm. Gentle to moderate breeze from SSE. Aired bedding.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear mild and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SE.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Heavy dew. Bright star- and moonlight. Moderate breeze from SE x E.


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28 December 1884

On passage from Valparaiso, Chile, to Callao, Peru

Lat -16.42, Long -76.73


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and bright moonlight first half, clouding up later half. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE x E.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy first part. Clear and pleasant last half of watch. Gentle to moderate breeze from East.


8am to meridian:

Clear sky. Warm and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from ESE and SE. At 10.00 Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant weather. Moderate breeze from SE x E.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SE x E.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from East.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from East.


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29 December 1884

On passage from Valparaiso, Chile, to Callao, Peru

Lat -14.23, Long -77.08


Commences and until 4am:

Clear, mild and pleasant. Heavy dew. Smooth sea. Moderate to gentle breeze from SSE to SE. At 2.50 moon set. Bright starlight. Southern Cross and Great Dipper both visible at same time. Towards end of watch heavy dark cumulus clouds formed to Eastward and passed over, flash of lightning to Northward. Wind shifted to ESE.


4am to 8am:

Clear and mild. Light dew. Gentle to moderate breeze from ESE shifting to East. Sea smooth. Cleaned bilges.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from East.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, mild and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE to SSE.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, mild and pleasant. Gentle breeze from S x E.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Heavy dew. Light to gentle breeze from S x E.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Clouding over towards end of watch. Heavy dew. At 9.00 hauled down headsails and furled middle and main topmast staysails. At 10.00 sighted lights of a steamer astern making to the Northward. At 11.20 took in main topsail.


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30 December 1884

On passage from Valparaiso, Chile, to Callao, Peru

Lat -12.047, Long -77.15


Commences and until 4am:

Mild. Clear first half of watch. Clouding up latter half. Lightning to Northward last hour. Light breeze from SSW, South and SSE. At 12.00 started two fires under boiler. Secured mainsail foot on mast cross and set mainsail again. Furled main gaff sail. At 1.47 started ahead slow. And at 1.50 ahead fast. At 2.15 hoisted jib and flying jib. At 3.10 hauled up foresail. Moon set at 3.50.


4am to 8am:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs from SSE. At 5.00 took in all square sail. At 7.04 changed course to North. At 7.20 sighted land two points on starboard bow. At 7.55 land in sight San Lorenzo Island, North End, N x E ½ E. Fronton Island, south tangent, NNE ? E.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm, light breeze from NNE. At 8.20 changed course to N x E. At 8.20 stood for Baguera Channel. At 9.00 stood N x W. Sighted French man-of-war standing to SE. Passed through water discolored red and through numerous schools of fish. Getting ready for port. At 11.25 stood in for anchorage.


Meridian to 8am, 31 December:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Calm and gentle breeze from SSE. At 12.13 anchored in the harbor of Callao in 5½ fathoms, muddy bottom. Spread awnings. Officers from the Chilean, English, German and American men-of-war in the harbor came on board and offered the customary civilities. The morning watch scrubbed hammocks.


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31 December 1884

At anchor, harbor of Callao, Peru

Lat -12.047, Long -77.15


Clear and pleasant, calm to light airs during the forenoon. Light to gentle breeze from SSE during afternoon and evening. Heavy dew during night. Misty around horizon. Commanding Officer paid official visit to the officers of Chilean, Peruvian, and British squadrons. At 2.00 HMS HEROINE came in and anchored [HMS HEROINE was a British Satellite class composite sloop launched in 1881].



LOGS FOR JANUARY 1885


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1 January 1885

At anchor, harbor of Callao, Peru

Lat -12.047, Long -77.15


Clear and pleasant. Misty around the horizon. Heavy dew at night. Light air and calm during the forenoon. Gentle to moderate breeze from S x E and SSE during the afternoon and evening. At 1.15 sent liberty party ashore to return at 1.30, January 2. Received official calls from Captain Cushman [Charles H Cushman, Captain of USS WACHUSETT from 1871 to 1874] commanding WACHUSETT [USS WACHUSETT, screw sloop launched in 1861] and from Captain Castle [Commander (not Captain at this date) William McCoy FitzGerald Castle, was Captain of HMS SAPPHO from 1884 to 1886] commanding HMS SAPPHO. [HMS SAPPHO, British Fantome Class composite sloop launched in 1873].


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2 January 1885

At anchor, harbor of Callao, Peru

Lat -12.047, Long -77.15


Clear and pleasant in forenoon. Hazy and cool in afternoon. Gentle to moderate breeze from S x E. Liberty party all returned from 24-hour liberty. Commanding Officer of Chilean iron-clad COCHRANE paid an official visit to Commanding Officer [Chilean battery ship ALMIRANTE COCHRANE was a British-built armored frigate launched in 1874]. Set up fore topmast and topgallant back stays. Three of Engineer’s force granted three days’ liberty from 7.00am, January 3.


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3 January 1885

At anchor, harbor of Callao, Peru

Lat -12.047, Long -77.15


8am to 8am, Sunday January 4: Clear and pleasant. Calms and light breezes from SSW to SE x S.


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4 January 1885


At anchor, harbor of Callao, Peru

Lat -12.047, Long -77.15


Clear and pleasant. Prevailing wind from SSE, light to gentle.


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5 January 1885

At anchor, harbor of Callao, Peru

Lat -12.047, Long -77.15


Clear and pleasant. Misty around the horizon. Light breeze from S x E. Made preparation for coaling ship. George Wood (2nd class Fireman) returned on board, five hours over time.


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6 January 1885

At anchor, harbor of Callao, Peru

Lat -12.047, Long -77.15


Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSE. Engaged in coaling then in cleaning ship. Received on board from Grace Bros and Company thirty (30) tons of coal. Water of bay slightly darkened by presence of Callao painter [Callao painter is a discoloration of the water produced by decaying algae, often associated with a smell].


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7 January 1885

At anchor, harbor of Callao, Peru

Lat -12.047, Long -77.15


Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from S x E. HMS SAPPHO and HMS HEROINE left the harbor at 1.30pm. In the morning watch secured boats and made other preparations for sea.


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8 January 1885

At anchor, harbor of Callao, Peru

Lat -12.047, Long -77.15


8am to 4pm:

Partly clear during the forenoon. Wholly clear during the afternoon watch. Continuing preparation for sea. At 11.50 HMS CONSTANCE [HMS CONSTANCE was a British Comus class corvette launched in 1880] came in and anchored having a salute of 21 guns with the Peruvian Ensign at the main. At 2.00 hove short and made sail. At 3.00 broke ground and underway standing out of harbor. In passing under the stern of the WACHUSETT, struck a coal lighter riding astern of her. Set the course WNW ¼ W from position of anchorage. At end of watch under all sail and on that course.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SSE. At 4.15 brought the ship on her course WNW ¼ W. At 5.10 took departure. At 5.15 changed course to West.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and damp. Heavy fall of dew. Gentle breeze from S x E. At 7.30 dropped San Lorenzo Island bearing one point on port quarter. Sea whitish, slightly luminous and very phosphorescent. Lightning in mountains over San Lorenzo Island. Afterglow following sunset, brilliant and lasting over an hour.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant overhead. Hazy around horizon. Heavy dew. Gentle breeze from S x E. At 8.15 changed course to WNW.


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9 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat -11.63, Long -78.55


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Heavy dew. Gentle breeze from S x E freshening to moderate breeze at end of watch. At 2.50 changed course to West and ship on that course under all sail, at end of watch.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from S x E.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from S x E. Passed shoals of flying fish and an occasional turtle.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from S x E. Distilling.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from S x E. At 6.00 changed course to W x N.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from S x E.


8pm to midnight:

Clear. Light fall of dew. Gentle breeze from S x E shifting to ESE. At 8.10 changed course to NW x W ½ N and at 10.30 to WNW.


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10 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat -10.73, Long -80.18


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ESE. At 12.15 changed course to W x N. Moon rose at 1.15.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from ESE.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x S. At 9.30 jibed main and spanker booms and changed course to NW. At 8.16 bought ship on her course NW x W ½ W.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle breeze from SE to SE x S. At 12.40 jibed mainsail and spanker and stood NW ½ W.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE. Distilling.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Dew last hour. Light to gentle breeze from SE.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright starlight. Light dew. Gentle breeze from SE.


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11 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat -9.68, Long -81.22


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light fall of dew. Moonlight latter half of watch. Gentle breeze from SE x S to SSE. Steering with wind ½ point on port quarter.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE x E. Ship making NW x W ½ W until 7.45 then brought her to course NW. Distilling.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm: Light breeze from SE. At 8.02 changed course to NW ½ W.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot. Light breeze from E x S. At 12.05 set flying jib.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and warm. Light to gentle breeze from S x W. A large school of porpoises passed ahead of ship at 5.00.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SSE.


8pm to midnight:

Partly clear. Light scud flying to Northward, occasional flashes of lightning to the Eastward second hour. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE. At 8.20 changed course to NW ½ W and at 9.00 to NW x W.


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12 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat -8.60, Long -82.27


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light dew. Gentle breeze from SE to SE x E. At 2.30 changed course to NW x W ½ W. At 2.45 moon rose. At 3.00 changed course to NNW.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from ESE to SE x E. Smooth sea. At 7.30 passed through disturbed water or tide rip. At 4.45 jibed mainsail and spanker and stood NW.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Light breeze from SE x E.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm first half, clouding over last half of watch. Light breeze from SE and SE x S. At 1.00 lowered dinghy and caught a sea turtle.


4pm to 6pm:

Partly clear, cool and pleasant, light breeze from SE x S.


6pm to 8pm:

Partly clear, pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE x S to SE. At 6.50 let her go off to NW ½ W. Heavy cumulus clouds passing overhead.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy but pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE and SE x E. At 11.00 brought her to course NW.


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13 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat -7.52, Long -83.28


Commences and until 4am:

Partly clear, cool and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE x E to SE x S.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x S to SE. At 5.00 changed course to NW x W and set middle staysail.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Gentle breeze from SE to SE x S. At 8.40 changed course to NW x W ½ W to make sail draw better. At 9.30 jibed mainsail and spanker and stood NW. Smooth sea.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Light to gentle breeze from SE. At 12.20 changed course to NW ½ N. Hauled down middle staysail at 3.15.


4pm to 6pm:

Partly clear. Cool and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x E and SE. At 8.20 went NW. At 11.25 stood NW ½ W. Sea smooth and filled with bright phosphorescent sparks which flashed brilliantly.


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14 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat -6.37, Long -84.12


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Bright starlight. Light to gentle breeze from SE.


4am to 8am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE.


8am to meridian:

Cloudy, warm and pleasant weather. Light passing shower first hour. Gentle breeze from SE.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm: Gentle breeze from SE to SE x S. Smooth sea with occasional light swell. At 2pm jibed mainsail and spanker and stood NW x W. Scraped boats’ spars. Broke out and restowed steam whale boat.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x E. Moderate last hour from ESE.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE x S.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x E. Moderate last hour from ESE.


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15 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat -5.45, Long -85.32


Commences and until 4am:

Generally clear with heavy cumulus clouds passing over occasionally. Gentle breeze from SE x E. At 2.00 stood WNW. Smooth sea with occasional big swells.


4am to 8am:

Generally cloudy, but pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x E. At 4.14 main topsail sheet parted. Replaced it and set sail again. At 7.25 brought her to her course NW.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Gentle breeze from SE x E.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x E. At 2.45 changed course to NW x N. Scrubbing paintwork on main deck.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x E. At 4.20 jibed mainsail and spanker and stood NW ½ W.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x E.


8pm to midnight:

Partly clear first half. Overcast and cloudy latter half of watch. Gentle breeze from SE and SE x E. At 11.30 changed course to NW.


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16 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat -4.40, Long -86.30


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Light drizzle third hour. Gentle breeze from SE x E to SE x S. At 2.05 jibed main and spanker booms and brought ship on her course NW. At 3.00 changed course to NW ½ W.


4am to 8am:

Nearly overcast but pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x S.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x S. At 11.10 hauled down flying jib. Ship making NW ½ W during watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy first hour and overcast remainder of watch. Gentle breeze from SE x S shifting to SSE last hour. At 1.00 set main topmast staysail. At 3.20 changed course to NW.


4pm to 6pm:

Clearing, warm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SSE.


6pm to 8pm:

Partially overcast. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE x S. Zodiacal light visible on Western horizon to an altitude of 60º. Smooth sea.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x S and SE.


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17 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat -2.92, Long -87.32


Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant; cool. Moderate breeze from SE x S to SE. Barometer falling steadily. At 2.10 changed course to NW x N.


4am to 8am:

Clearing, pleasant weather. Moderate breeze from SE to SSE. At 5.00 changed course to NNW and hauled down main, middle and topmast staysails. At 6.30 jibed and changed course to NW ½ N and set main staysail.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Gentle to moderate breeze from SSE. Aired bedding.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle breeze from SE x S. Barometer falling slowly. Ship making NW x W.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear first hour, clouding up second hour; clouds hanging low and thick all around horizon. Moderate breeze from SSE. At 4.05 changed course to NW and at 5.20 changed course to NW ½ N and set flying jib.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from SSE. At 7.55 jibed and changed course to N x W.


8pm to midnight:

Partially clear. Gentle breeze from SSE. On course N x W.


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18 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat -0.93, Long -88.32


Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy first part, clearing off last two hours. On course N x W during watch.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x S. Course N x W at end of watch.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x S to S x E. At 10.00 Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. On course N x W during watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Gentle to moderate breeze from S x E shifting to SE. At 12.15 jibed mainsail and spanker and stood NNW ½ W. At 1.00 changed course to NW x N and at 4.00 to NW.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE. At 5.40 spotted Chatham Island, Galapagos Group, bearing SW x W ¼ W magnetic, distant 30 miles. Ship making NW during watch.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Light to gentle breeze from SE.


8pm to midnight:

Clear first half and overcast remainder of watch. Light breeze from SE to SSE. At 9.45 jibed and changed course to N x W and heading N x W at end of watch.


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19 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 0.25, Long -89.13


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy first hour. Clear remaining hours with bright starlight. Light to gentle breeze from S x E. Heading N x W during watch, one point off course NW x N to make sail draw.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy. Gentle breeze from SE. At 5.50 changed course to NW and hauled down middle staysail.


8am to meridian:

Cloudy until last hour of watch when clouds broke from the Northward and drifting away to Southward, until the sky was almost wholly clear. While cloudy the air was mild and pleasant. During the last hour it was hot. Wind from SE varying from gentle to moderate breeze, being strongest third and fourth hours of watch. At 9.00 changed course to NW ½ N and at 9.20 to NW x N and set middle staysail. At 11.50 changed course to NW ½ W.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clouding, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE.


4pm to 6pm:

Partially clear, pleasant weather. Gentle breeze from SE. Long northerly swell.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x S.


8pm to midnight:

Partly clear first half of watch. Cloudy latter half. Gentle breeze from SE.


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20 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 2.15, Long -90.77


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SE. At 12.10 changed course to NW x N. At 2.30 changed to NNW ½ W and on that course during remainder of watch.


4am to 8am:

First hour, overcast and cloudy. Moderate breeze from SE. Long northerly swell. Second hour, banks of dark cumulus clouds on horizon and overhead moving with the wind. Above there, banks of light cumulus clouds moving against the wind. At 6.00 jibed mainsail and spanker and stood NW ½ W. Strong Southerly swell came up causing a violent choppy sea on surface. Wind hauling to SE x S and decreasing in force. Sea smooth in places with disturbed patches of water. Clearing up last hour, general direction of swell from south with W’ly cross swell. Light passing shower last hour.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from SE x S shifting to SE towards end of watch. Moderate sea.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot. Gentle breeze from SE and SE x S. At 12.10 changed course to NW and at 1.50 to NNW and hauled down middle staysail.


4pm to 6pm:

Partly clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x S. At 5.00 jibed and changed course to NW and on that course during remainder of watch.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x S.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE x S. At 10.00 changed course to NW x N.


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21 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 3.83, Long -92.20


Commences and until 4am:

Partly clear, cool and pleasant. Cloudy to windward, light scud flying low and fast. Gentle breeze from SE x S to SSE, occasionally blowing in moderate puffs.


4am to 8am:

Partly clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSE. Long swell from Northward second half of watch. Dark cumulus clouds flying low. Stationary cirrocumulus clouds above. At 4.30 changed course to NW ½ N, at 5.30 to NW x N, at 6.30 to NW and at 7.30 to NW ½ N.


8am to meridian:

Partly clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSE. At 9.00 jibed mainsail and spanker and stood N x W. Broke out and restowed fore peak. Cleaned bilges.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light to gentle breeze from SSE.


4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy, sultry and warm. Light airs from SSE. Long swell from Southward. At 4.20 changed course to NW ½ N and set main topmast staysail.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, warm and pleasant. Long swell from SW. Light airs and light breeze from S x E.


8pm to midnight:

Alternately clear and overcast. Clouds coming up and passing over quickly. Pleasant weather. Calms and light airs from S x E. Ship barely under steerageway. Furled all after sail and staysail at 9.30 and started fires in two furnaces. At 11.50 started steaming. Shortened all sail forward.


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22 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 5.58, Long -92.60


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast with rain first and last hours of watch. Light airs hauling from SW to NW x N during watch.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, rainy and squally. Light variable winds during the watch. At 7.30 observed to the Northward a well-defined and symmetrically formed water spout moving apparently with great velocity to the southward


8am to meridian:

Overcast, warm and pleasant. Calm and light variable airs. Light breeze from SSW second hour. Rain first half of watch. Spread poop awning and set up sounding machine.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Numerous rain squalls all around Southern and Western horizon last half of watch. Light passing shower last hour. Long swell from North. Light airs from North, calm and variable winds. At 1.17 stopped to take sounding with the Sigsbee machine. Let go at 1.20, got bottom (brown mud) at 1.40. Started to heave up at 1.45. Went ahead and put over patent log at 2.07. Depth of water 2174 fathoms. Temperature 34.5ºF.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and rainy. Gentle breeze and long swell from North. Ship rolling uneasily.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Rainy first hour. Moderate breeze from N x E and NNE. At 7.30 set foresail, mainsail, jib, main topmast staysail.


8pm to midnight:

Clearing, warm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE to NE x N. At 8.15 set topsails and fore staysails. At 8.45 changed course to NW ½ W.


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23 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 7.50, Long -93.77


Commences and until 4am:

Partially clear, balmy and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NE x N suddenly shifting at 12.45 to N x E. Headed off course two points. Shortened square sail and stood on course under fore and aft sail.


4am to 8am:

Partly clear and pleasant weather. Gentle breeze and smooth sea with long swell from NE. At 5.30 wind shifted to NE x N. At 7.15 wind hauled to N x E. Took in square sail and steered NW ½ N.


8am to meridian:

Cloudy first two hours. Clearing third hour. Mild and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NE x E to NNE. At 9.30 set square sail and at 9.55 changed course to NW x W. At 11.55 changed course to NW ½ W.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Moderate to gentle breeze from NE x N to NE. Long swell from NNE. At 12.45 changed course to W x N. At 2.15 hauled in patent log, being out of order.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Squally last hour. Moderate breeze from NE. Hauled down flying jib and main topmast staysail.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Stiff breeze from NE. Moderate sea. At 7.15 set main topmast staysail and flying jib.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Wind stiff to moderate from NE, under sail and steam on course NW x N.


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24 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 10.58, Long -95.97


Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, hazy warm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NE to NE x N.


4am to 8am:

Partially clear, balmy and pleasant. Moderate to stiff breeze from NE x N. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Moderate breeze from NE x E. At 8.20 set middle staysail and flying jib.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool. Moderate breeze first hour from NE x E. Gentle breeze remainder of watch from NE x E to N x E. At 3.00 changed course to NW x N and at 3.15 to NW.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from NNE. Heading NW during watch.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and balmy. Light to gentle breeze from NNE.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from N x W. At 8.30 went off to NW ½ W. Hauled all sail at 9.00 and brought ship up to course NNW ½ W.


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25 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 13.25, Long -97.70


Commences and until 4am:

Calm until 3.30 when light breeze sprang up from SE. Set jib, fore staysail and fore topsails.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. High dawn. Calm. At 4.15 shortened and furled sail.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Calm and variable light airs. Smooth glassy sea. Passed numerous sea turtles asleep on the water, three of them carrying gannets resting on their backs. Ship ran with two turtles. Stopped at 9.15 to lower boat and pick one up. Went ahead again at 9.30. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at muster.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. At 12.15 started fires in third furnace and at 12.30 changed course to NW x N. Passed great numbers of turtles and porpoises.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and hot. Calm to light breeze from NE. At 5.30 set fore and aft sail; took it in again at 5.45. At 5.40 stopped engine 4 minutes.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Calm. On course NW x N during watch.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Smooth sea. Under steam alone.


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26 January 1885

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 16.28, Long -99.22


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs from NE. Moon set at 2.10.


4am to 8am:

Clear and mild until sunrise when it became very hot. Calm to light airs from NE.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light breeze to light airs from East. At 10.00 sighted high land on starboard bow. On course NW x N during watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partially overcast. Light breeze from W x S. Barometer rising. At 3.45 stood into Acapulco Bay.


4pm to 6pm:

Generally cloudy, but pleasant. Light air from West. Standing in for Acapulco Harbor. Commanding Officer conning. At 4.20 came to in the harbor, 11 fathoms, hard bottom. Received visit from Captain of Port.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs from West.


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27 January 1885

Acapulco, Mexico [and making passage to San Diego, California]

Lat 16.83, Long -99.92


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Calms. Light airs to light breezes from North.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs and calms.


8am to meridian:

Clear and warm. Calm first hour and light breeze from WSW to West remainder of watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from West to NW. At 3.30 spread two fires. Making preparations for sea.


4pm to 6pm:

Calm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from W x N. Completed preparations for sea. At 5.08 began to heave in. At 5.18 went astern, turned around and stood out of harbor. At 5.30 entered Boca Chicas. At 5.45 set course West. At 6.00 took departure, Semaphore Station at NE ¾ N (mag), Roquita Island Light E ½ S. Put down topgallant yard. Secured anchors for sea. Unbent chain.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Gentle breeze from W x N. On course West during watch.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Bright moonlight. Gentle breeze from WNW. Haze hanging about land in sight on bow, beam and quarter, during watch. At 10.25 changed course to W x N and on that course at end of watch.


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28 January 1885


Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Diego, California

Lat 17.45, Long -101.72


Commences and until 4am:

Clear mild and pleasant. Light airs to moderate breeze from NNW x W and N. On course W x N during watch.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from WNW to NW. Land in sight along starboard beam, distant about 6 miles.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from NW first half with calms last half of watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm. Light airs and light breeze from West to WSW. At 12.40 changed course to WNW ½ W. Land in sight on starboard bow and beam.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear mild and pleasant. Gentle breeze from W x S to West.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from West. Bright moonlight.


8pm to midnight:

Partly clear, but pleasant. Bright moonlight. Gentle breeze from West to NW. At 8.30 changed course to W x N and at 10.00 changed course to W ? N.


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29 January 1885

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Diego, California

Lat 18.72, Long -104.58


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Gentle breeze from NW x N. Land in sight on starboard beam.


4am to 8am:

Clear, mild and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NNW to NW. At 5.30 set jib, fore topsail and at 6.30 wind hauling ahead, hauled them down. On course W ? N during watch.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW. Steaming along coast. Land in sight all along starboard beam. Smooth sea. At 8.35 changed course to WNW. At 11.40 sighted a bark on starboard bow, standing to WSW.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from WNW.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and cool. Gentle breeze from WNW.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NW x W.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Bright moonlight. Moderate breeze from NW x W.


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30 January 1885

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Diego, California

Lat 20.37, Long -107.25


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Bright moonlight. Gentle breeze from NW x W. On course WNW during watch.


4am to 8am:

Clear and cool. Gentle breeze from NW x W. On course WNW during watch.


8am to meridian:

Clear, mild and pleasant weather. Moderate breeze from NW x N. At 10.00 set fore and aft sail and changed course to WNW ½ W. At 10.45 changed course to W x N and at 11.00 changed to W ½ N. Patent log read 514 at end of watch having been hauled in for a few minutes to clear.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NW x N. Smooth sea.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNW. At 4.00 brought her up to NW ½ W. At 4.06 went to fire quarters. Moon rose at 5.55.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Moderate breeze from NNW. Barometer rising slowly. At 6.50 brought ship up to her course WNW.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, mild and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NNW. At 8.30 changed course to WNW ½ W and on that course to end of watch.


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31 January 1885

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Diego, California

Lat 22.03, Long -110.08


Commences and until 4am:

Perfectly cloudless sky ‘till last hour when a few light cumulus clouds passed over. Bright moonlight. Moderate to stiff breeze from N x W first part shifting suddenly at 1.40 to NW, heading her two points off course. Shortened and furled all sail at 2.00. Changed course at 2.37 to NW x W ½ W. Moderate swell coming in last hour from NNW.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N x W. At 5.10 changed course to NW and at 5.25 went off to NW x W ½ W and set all fore and aft sails except main and mizzen gaff topsails.


8am to meridian:

Clear and cool. Light to gentle breeze from North to NW. Beating to windward under steam and fore and aft sail. At 9.40 hauled down fore and aft sail and changed course to NW. At 11.00 sighted land on starboard bow.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, mild and pleasant. Moderate sea and breeze from NW x N. On course NW during watch.


4pm to 6pm:

Perfectly clear and cool. Moderate breeze from NW x N x NW. At 4.00.04.50 went to fires quarters, fire aft. At 4.05.50 got water from ship’s deck hose; at 4.06.45 from main deck hose; at 4.09 from light deck house. At 4.09.30 secured. At 4.45 came off course two points for 10 minutes to avoid sparks on deck from smoke stack.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze and sea from NW x N. Moon rose at 7.00. On course NW during watch.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudless sky, clear and bracing atmosphere. Moderate breeze from NW. Moderate sea. At 8.15 changed course to NW ¼ W.



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1885


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1 February 1885

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Diego, California

Lat 23.9, Long -111.87


Commences and until 4am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NW x N. On course NW ¼ W during the watch.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW x N to NW. At 5.00 set jib, but hauled it down later as it would not stand. Sighted land at sunrise on starboard quarter, and about starboard beam. Sighted high land ahead at 7.40.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW and NW x N. Long swell from NW x W. At 9.30 changed course to NW. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters. Land in sight off starboard bow at end of watch. Patent log 865.5. Commenced distilling at 8.00.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW. At 12.50 changed course to NW x N. Land in sight on starboard bow and beam.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW. On course NW x N during watch. Land in sight on starboard beam.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Gentle breeze from NW. At 7.03 changed course to NW ½ N. At 7.58 changed course to NW ½ W.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW to NNW. Moon rose at 8.00. At 10.30 lost sight of [San] Lazaro Point, bearing SE x E (per compass).


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2 February 1885

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Diego, California

Lat 26.25, Long -113.57


Commences and until 4am:

Cloudless. Air clear and cold. Gentle breeze from NW x N. Smooth sea. At 12.30 donkey boiler’s fire connector became red hot; played hose on desk, overhead and air pipe control. At 1.00 and again at 1.30 repeated the performance and then allowed fire under donkey boiler to die out.


4am to 8am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Gentle breeze from N x W to NW x N. At 4.10 set head sails and at 5.30 hauled them down. At daylight made out land on starboard beam and in sight at end of watch.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW x N hauling to North and back to NW x N. At 11.00 sighted several points of land on starboard bow. Land in sight on starboard beam. Set jib, mainsail and spanker at 11.30 but did not stand long. At 11.53 changed course to NW x W.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW. At 3.30 changed course to NW ½ W.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and cool. Light dew second hour of watch. Gentle breeze from NW x W. Land in sight on starboard bow and beam.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Dew. Light breeze from NW x W. On course NW x W during watch.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, cool and damp. Gentle breezes and variable winds. Moderate swell from WNW. At 8.20 sighted point of land 1/2 points on starboard bow. Changed course to NW x W ¼ W. At 11.50 point bore abeam. At 10.15 sighted headland one point on starboard bow. At end of watch it bore (per compass) NW ? W.


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3 February 1885

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Diego, California

Lat 28.23, Long -115.40


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Light to stiff breeze from NNW to NW. On course NW x W ¼ W during watch.


4am to 8am:

Clear first half of watch. Heavy dew. Mist around horizon to Northward and enveloping the land in sight on bow and beam. Moderate breeze from NW freshening to stiff breeze at sunrise. Long swell from WNW. Sea getting rough at end of watch. Appearance of fog bank to Northward at end of watch. At daylight passed much drift kelp; to one large patch a boulder 3 feet in diameter was attached.


8am to meridian:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Misty around horizon. Heavy fog bank ahead during first half, passing off last half of watch. Moderate breeze from NW. Land in sight on starboard bow during watch. At 10.00 sighted San Benito Island bearing (per compass) NW. On course NW x N during watch. At end of watch San Benito Island highest point NW x W ¼ W, North end Cedros Island NE (bearing magnetic).


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool; hazy around horizon. Foggy first hour. Moderate to stiff head wind and long swell from NW. At end of watch land in sight on starboard quarter.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and cool. Moderate breeze from NW. Long swell from same direction. On course NW x N during watch.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear sky. Air damp and penetrating. Moderate breeze from NW. On course NW x N.


8pm to midnight:

Clear, cool and damp. Misty around horizon. A very heavy fog bank passed over last hour, clearing in two or three minutes. Heavy dew. Moderate breeze from NW. At 8.30 changed course to NW ¾ N and on that course to end of watch.


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4 February 1885

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Diego, California

Lat 30.45, Long -116.38


Commences and until 4am:

Generally overcast, foggy and misty. Low flying, damp, misty cumulus and nimbus clouds. Faint moonlight. Fog third hour. At 2.08 stopped to get a cast of the lead. Went ahead at 2.15. No bottom at 40 fathoms. At 2.34 changed course to NW ½ N. At 3.30 to NW ¾ N.


4am to 8am:

Generally overcast and cool. Gentle breeze from NNW. At 7.50 changed course to NW x N.


8am to meridian:

Overcast, misty and foggy greater part of watch. No clouds until last hour when the mist broke away around the horizon. Air damp and penetrating. Gentle breeze from NNW to NW x N shifting to NW last hour and freshening to moderate breeze.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Misty around horizon. Light fog first hour. Gentle breeze from NW x W. Long swell from W x N. Bent both chains. On course NW x N during watch.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and misty. Foggy last hour. At 4.05 sighted sloop on starboard bow steering to Northward. At 5.30 fog set in thick, changed course to NW ½ N and slowed engines 70 revolutions.


6pm to 8pm:

Wet and foggy. Stars shining brightly overhead. Light breeze from NW x W. On course NW 1½ N during watch.


8pm to midnight:

Clear overhead. Foggy all around horizon. Light airs from NW x N. On course NW ½ N. Moon rose at 11.00pm.


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5 February 1885

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Diego, California

Lat 32.669, Long -117.138

[Note: The following entries appear on the weather page (the left page), presumably because this is the last page of the log book.]


Commences and until 4am:

Clear overhead, bright star and moonlight. Misty around horizon. Calm. Land in sight on starboard beam.


4am to 8am:

Cool and misty. Clear overhead with bright moonlight. Calm and light airs from NNW. At 5.00 sighted a steamer light for about 10 minutes, one point on bow. Mist lifted, sighted land on starboard bow; changed course to N ½ W. At 6.10 sighted Los Coronados Island and a four minutes later, San Diego. At 6.40 changed course to N x W ¼ W and at 7.10 to N x W ¾ W. Passed through large quantities of floating kelp. At end of watch ship abreast of Coronados Island. Light house right ahead.


8am to 8am, February 6:

Clear and warm. Misty around the horizon. At 8.15 changed course to NNW and to N x W ½ W. At 9.40 hauled in patent log reading 1472. Steaming in for San Diego, Commanding Officer conning. Came to in harbor at 11.10. In the afternoon crew engaged in scrubbing copper, scraping side of ship and washing off mizzen mast. Let fires die under boiler. Received on board 1400 gallons fresh water.


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LOG BOOK – FEBRUARY 6th 1885 TO JULY 20th 1885


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[Cover and inside cover]

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[Front page of log. Box headed U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. J. E. Hidgard, Superintendent. Log Book of ship, Officer Commanding and dates not completed. Page stamped U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, Library and Archives, January 31 1896]

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[General instructions regarding log books, printed page. Not transcribed.]

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[General dimensions of vessel, not completed. Extract from U.S. Naval Regulations regarding Manner of Keeping Log-Books, not transcribed.]

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[List of Officers, not completed.]


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6 February 1885

At anchor, harbor of San Diego, California

Lat 32.669, Long -117.138


Partly clear all day. Heavy fog, hazy up over the hills and entrance to harbor. Cleaning and painting ship.


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7 February 1885

At anchor, harbor of San Diego, California

Lat 32.669, Long -117.138


Overcast first part of day, partly clear in afternoon and evening. Cool and pleasant. Heavy dew at night. Calm to gentle breeze from E to SW. Engaged all day in painting ship outside and scraped and slushed mizzen mast. Sent liberty party ashore at 6.30. About 1.30 steamer from the North came in.


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8 February 1885

At anchor, harbor of San Diego, California

Lat 32.669, Long -117.138


8am to 8am, February 9: Generally clear and bright and cool. Gentle breeze from East, shifting to NE then NW and blowing stiff in afternoon. Steamer ORIZABA left harbor at 5.00am. Sent liberty party ashore to return at 11.00pm. Commanding Officer inspected ship with crew at muster.


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9 February 1885

At anchor, harbor of San Diego, California

Lat 32.669, Long -117.138


Clear and pleasant during the day. Heavy dew at night. Engaged in painting outside of ship. Sent liberty party ashore at sunset. EE Englestedt, (2ndclass Fireman), Charles Rehustrum (Seaman) and Karl Munkett [?] (Seaman) returned from liberty 15 hours over time. Roger Knowles (2nd class Fireman) was put on quarantine until further orders, by order of Commanding Officer, for being drunk and disorderly in boat. Started fires in 2 furnaces at 4.00am and made preparations for sea. Began to heave in at 7.15 and at 7.25 started ahead and steamed out of the harbor, Commanding Officer conning.


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10 February 1885

Making passage from San Diego to Santa Barbara, California

Lat 33.2, Long -118.0 [Est]


8am to meridian:

Clear overhead, warm and pleasant. Hazy around horizon. Calm and light airs from NE x E to East. Standing out of San Diego harbor. At 8.20 went through kelp and after passing through stopped engines and reversed in order to clear screw of kelp. At 9.00 put over patent log. At 9.08 set course NW x W. At 9.50 stopped and backed engine for three minutes. Land in sight all along starboard side. Took departure at 9.08.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Gentle breeze to light airs from WSW. Smooth sea. At 1.00 set all fore and aft sail. At 3.35 changed course to NW x W ½ W. At end of watch land in sight ahead and on starboard beam and port bow. At 3.30 took in and furled all sail.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, light airs from West. Glassy sea. Towards end of watch swell coming up from West. Changed course at 4.30 to WNW ½ W at and 5.30 to W x N.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from West. Heavy swell from West increasing during watch.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and bright starlight. Wind from WNW, gentle to moderate first hour, increasing second hour gentle to stiff and hauling to NW. Remainder of watch wind light from North. At 11.55 sighted the lights of a steamer to the Northward and Eastward.


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11 February 1885

Making passage from San Diego to Santa Barbara, California

Lat 34.4, Long -119.8


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Mist around horizon. Heavy dew. Light airs from NW. Long swell from West. At 1.55 changed course to W ½ N. At 3.00 changed course to W x N. At 3.20 Anemone Light bore abeam. At 3.30 sighted Anacapa Island. Sighted steamer mast head light on port quarter.


4am to 8am:

Clear, light airs from NW. At 4.15 sighted light on port bow from small fishing vessel. At 4.14 moon rose. At 4.30 sighted green light of two-masted schooner on starboard bow. At 4.40 sighted Santa Barbara Light. At 5.00 dropped Anemone Light. At 6.40 stood in for Santa Barbara Roads, Commanding Officer conning. At 7.45 anchored in Santa Barbara Harbor.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from N x W, hauling to W x N at 9.00.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Hazy around horizon, light to moderate breeze from NW to WNW. Occasional moderate puffs of wind. At 4.00 American steamer Santa Ana arrived.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, mild and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NNW, blowing in strong puffs at times. At 5.50 commenced heaving in chain and made preparation for getting underway.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Wind squally from WSW to N x W. Stood out of harbor at 6.12. At 6.45 took departure Santa Barbara. At 7.32 changed course to W x N ½ W. Secured everything for sea.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool. Bright starlight. Gentle breeze from N x W increasing to fresh breeze and becoming very fresh in gusts. At 9.15 changed course to N. Sighted Conception Light at 9.25 bearing W ½ S.


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12 February 1885

Making passage from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, California

Lat 35.1, Long -121.6 [Est]


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and bright starlight. At 2.30 mist formed around horizon and dew began to fall quite heavily. Wind gentle to moderate from WNW to NW. Navigator on deck until 2.10 conning ship. Passed Conception and Arguello Points. At 3.10 took departure from those points and set course NW. Ship pitching deeply to heavy swell from WNW.


4am to 8am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Mists around the horizon. Moderate breeze from NW. Heavy head sea, ship pitching deeply. On course NW during watch. Land in sight on starboard beam after daybreak. Moon rose at 4.45.


8am to meridian:

Clear and cool. Gentle to moderate breeze from NW x N. Long cross swell. Ship pitching deeply, but easily. At 9.25 changed course to NW ½ N.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NW x W to NW. Rough sea with long swell from NW x W. Ship pitching deeply at times. At 12.02 changed course to NW.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and cold, fog around horizon. Gentle breeze from WNW. At 5.00 changed course to NW x W ½ W. At 5.45 Piedras Blancas Light bore abeam, 1¾ miles distant.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from WN x W. Moderate sea, ship pitching deeply at times. Land in sight on starboard side, distance about 3 miles.


8pm to midnight:

Clear overhead, hazy around horizon. Light breeze from WNW. Continual long swell. At 8.00 started fire in third furnace. At 10.30 dropped Piedras Blancas Light. At 10.45 changed course to NW x W ½ W. At 11.10 sighted light on starboard bow. At 11.25 passed a steamer inshore bound down the coast. She exhibited a private signal burning a red then a green light and a red ball.


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13 February 1885

Making passage from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, California

Lat 37.76, Long -122.59 [Est]


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Bright starlight. Calm with gentle breeze from NNW last hour. Heavy head swell. Ship pitching deeply at times. At 12.35 changed course to NW ½ W. Brought Point Sur whistling buoy abeam at 1.00, distance ¾ mile, and changed course to NW. At 3.30 saw light ahead which passed safely to the Westward.


4am to 8am:

Clear overhead. Dew falling first two hours. Misty horizon. Gentle to light breeze from NNW to North. Pigeon Point Lighthouse in sight right ahead. At 7.40 changed course to NW x N.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Misty around the horizon. Calm to light airs from NNW. At 8.50 changed course to NW. At 9.00 Pigeon Point Light bore abeam, distance one mile. Changed course to NW ½ W.


Meridian to meridian, February 14:

Generally clear overhead, hazy around horizon. At 12.30 changed course to N x W ½ W. Commanding Officer conning ship, stood in for the Golden Gate. Passed various sailing vessels bound out with a strong ebb tide. Overtaken and passed by a steamer in the entrance. Moderate swell on the rolling ground. At 3.05 passed through the entrance between Lime and Fort Points. At 3.50 anchored above foot of Market Street. At 10.45 swung to ebb and at 7.00am swung to flood. Under banked fires. At 10.00 spread fires. At 10.45 hauled up anchor. At 10.59 went ahead and stood up San Francisco Bay. At noon abreast of Brothers Light inshore, standing up for San Pablo Bay.


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14 February 1885

At anchor off Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Meridian to meridian, February 15.

Clear and pleasant. Standing up to the Navy Yard, Commanding Officer conning. At 1.40 made fast to mooring buoy. At 4.00 allowed one fire to die out and banked the remaining two. Commanding Officer paid an official visit to the Commandant of the Navy Yard. Sunday morning Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.


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15 February 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Meridian to meridian, February 16.

At 9.00am hauled in alongside wharf. Tied up with two floats between ship and wharf. Steam launch and whale boat were sent to boat house for repair.


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16 February 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Meridian to meridian, February 17:

Clear and pleasant during the afternoon. Heavy dew at night. Fog each morning clearing off at about 9.00am.


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17 February 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Meridian to meridian, February 18:

Clear first two hours. Overcast and rainy last 12 hours. Sent sails up to sail loft for storage. Raised up part of Mohican’s chain from hold preparatory to landing it on dock.


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18 February 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Meridian to meridian, February 19:

Overcast and rainy. Hoisted out on deck 225 fathoms of chain and two bending shackles. Stored one tank of powder in the magazine in the Yard. Thursday forenoon, secured ship by mooring chain on deck.


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19 February 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Meridian to meridian, February 20:

Thursday afternoon, restowed fore hold. Friday forenoon, broke out fore peak, rove off fall of purchase of derrick and made preparation for hoisting out cylinders.


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20 February 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Meridian to meridian, February 21:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Generally disagreeable during Friday afternoon and evening, clearing up towards midnight. Heavy dew and fog. Saturday forenoon bright and clear, warm and pleasant. On Friday afternoon hoisted out and sent to machine shop both cylinders and crank shaft.


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21 February 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Meridian to meridian, February 22:

Clear and cool. Generally cool. Sent liberty party to shore.


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22 February 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Meridian to meridian, February 23:

Clear and pleasant. Sent liberty party to chapel Sunday evening.


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23 February 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Meridian to meridian, February 24:

Clear and cold. North to NW wind during Monday afternoon. Tuesday morning clear and pleasant and calm.


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24 February 1885


Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Meridian to meridian, February 24:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Winds light and variable. Dew during the night lighter than usual. Partly overcast on Wednesday forenoon, though pleasant.


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25 February 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Meridian to meridian, February 26:

Clear and pleasant first half. Overcast and misty second half. Hoisted out ashes and dumped them on shore. Lieutenant Jos M Hehn reported for duty as Executive Officer, Thursday morning.


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26 February 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Meridian to meridian, February 27:

Clear, mild and pleasant. Heavy dew at night. Sent liberty party on shore. Received on board 2200 gallons fresh water. Crew engaged in scrubbing and scraping paint work on main deck preparatory to painting.


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27 February 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Afternoon:

Headed out from dock to clear derrick; when it swung around, scrubbing on main deck.


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28 February 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Scrubbing paintwork on main deck, chart room and berth deck. Painted iron work on main and spar decks. Generally clearing up. Afternoon, continued cleaning ship and blacking iron work.



LOGS FOR MARCH 1885


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1 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Clear and warm. Calm and light airs from NW. At 10.00am Commanding Officer inspected crew at quarters and ship. In the evening, sent part of the crew to chapel in the Yard.


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2 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from SE and calm. Engaged scrubbing paint work on berth deck. Three men of the crew at work on sails in sail loft. Ten calkers [also spelled caulkers in these logs] at work on board from 8.00 to noon.


Afternoon:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Four calkers on board working on deck and on watertight bulkheads forward. Painting berth deck. Sent fore and main rigging to rigging loft.


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3 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Clear and pleasant. Sent down fore topsail yard and fore topmast. Getting boats ready in boat house for painting.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant. Crew engaged in getting berth deck ready for painting and in scraping fore topmast. Men at work scraping boats and on sails. Four calkers, 2 painters and one carpenter from Yard working from 1.00 to 5.00.


Charles F Schroeder enlisted this day as Seaman for two years.

Received on board from C & GS Steamer Hassler, 1 sight octant, 1 transit instrument, 1 zenith telescope, 1 set sounding note books and record of Hassler’s soundings.


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4 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Clear and pleasant. Five calkers, 2 carpenters and 2 painters from Yard doing work on ship. Crew engaged in cleaning ship and at work on sacks. Charles F Schroeder (Seaman) rated Carpenter's Mate.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant. Five calkers, 2 carpenters and 2 painters from Yard at work on ship. Crew scraping and painting yards, overhauling sails, cleaning steam launch for painting berth deck.


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5 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Five calkers, 2 painters and 2 carpenters from Yard at work for ship. Took on for work in Engineer’s Department, J. O'Keffe, Blacksmith, and William Bruce, Helper. Continued work on sails and boats, painting berth deck and scraping yards. Received from Coffin and Hendry, San Francisco, 1 dozen hickory brooms, 2 dozen squilgees and wire rope for fore stay.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant. Part of crew in mast house and sail loft at work on boats and sails. Two painters at work on boats; 5 calkers, 2 carpenters and 2 riggers from shore at work on from 1.00 to 5.00. USS MOHICAN left floating dock and at 4.00 came alongside wharf under large derrick.

Discharged this day, by reason of their own request, John Savage (Seaman), Carl Johansen (Seaman) Thos. Ellingsen (Seaman) and Charles Rohinstrum (Seaman).


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6 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Clear and pleasant. Two painters at work on boats; 2 riggers, 5 calkers, 1 carpenter and 1 oakum spinner. Crew at work on boats and sails. Pointed topmast for sending up. Engineer’s force at work in machine shop. Karl Munkett [?] (Seaman) absent without leave.


Afternoon

Clear, warm and pleasant. Calm to light and gentle breeze from ENE. Eight calkers on board caulking main deck, 1 carpenter wedging up third deck strakes in wake of main mast, 2 painters, 1 oakum cleaner and 2 riggers. Fidded fore topmast and painted berth deck. Three of crew at work in sail loft. Ship’s carpenter and 2 men at work on boats.


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7 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Calm to light breeze from SSE. Eight calkers at work on board, 1 carpenter, 1 oakum picker, 2 painters. Three of crew working on sails and 3 on boats. Scraping spars. Brought down cylinders and crank shaft from machine shop and placed on dock abreast of ship.


Afternoon:

Clear and cool. Light to gentle breeze from NE. Mechanics at work repairing ship as follows: 8 calkers, 2 painters, 1 carpenter and 1 oakum spinner. Crew scraping spars and rigging ship.


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8 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Clear and pleasant during the forenoon. At 10.00am Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. Calm and light airs from the SW until about 5.00pm when wind freshened and blew in moderate squalls from SW.



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9 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Clear and pleasant. Hoisted in and place in position crank shaft and cylinder. Crew engaged in rigging ship. Eight calkers, 1 carpenter, 2 painters and 1 oakum spinner at work on ship from 8.00am to noon.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant. Set up temporarily fore and main stays, rigged out jib boom and sent up topmast yards. Sent to EL Ritchie and Co of Boston 2 standard compasses for repair. Painting boats and berth deck; 5 calkers, 1 carpenter, 2 painters, 1 joiner and 1 oakum spinner at work on ship.


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10 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Generally clear and pleasant. Light breeze early in the afternoon. Crew engaged in breaking out store rooms, setting up rigging, and in scraping boats. The following men from the Yard were doing work for ship during the day: 5 calkers, 2 painters, 1 oakum spinner, 1 joiner, 1 carpenter.



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11 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon;

Clear and pleasant. Crew engaged in setting up rigging; 5 calkers, 2 painters, 1 oakum spinner, 1 joiner and 1 carpenter at work on ship.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant. Crew engaged on rigging and restowing and breaking out store rooms for calking; 5 calkers, 2 painters, 1 joiner, 1 carpenter, 1 oakum spinner and 1 plumber from Yard doing work for ship. John E Jackson was shipped as Seaman for one year to date from 7th inst. and Chas J Branting as Seaman for one year to date from 10th inst.


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12 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Crew engaged setting up rigging and scraping launch; 5 calkers, 1 oakum spinner, 1 carpenter, 1 joiner, 2 painters and 1 plumber from Yard at work on ship.


Afternoon:

Five calkers at work in first storeroom; 2 carpenters, 1 plumber, 1 joiner, 1 oakum spinner, 2 painters at work on ship. Crew at work setting up rigging.


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13 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Broke out starboard after storeroom; 5 calkers, 2 painters, 2 carpenters, 1 plumber, 1 joiner, 1 oakum spinner at work. Crew setting up rigging. Received on board 6 lbs permanent gear, 1 pulley, bronze, 2 brass boat hooks, 1 double burner for cabin lamp.


Afternoon:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs to light breeze from SW. Engaged setting up rigging. At work on sails. The following workmen from Yard employed: 2 painters, 1 joiner, 1 plumber, 2 carpenters, 5 calkers and 1 oakum spinner.


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14 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Clear and pleasant, hazy around the horizon. Restowed ballast and stores in storeroom. Scraping pitch on main deck. Setting up rigging. The following workmen employed on board: 2 painters, 1 joiner, 1 plumber and 1 carpenter.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant. Scraping pitch on main deck. Setting up rigging. Received on board 1600 gallons fresh water from Navy Yard hydrant. Two painters, 1 joiner, 1 plumber and 2 carpenters at work on ship.


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15 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Clear and warm. Light breeze from SW


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SW till 6.00pm when wind shifted to WNW.


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16 March 1885


Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Overcast and cloudy. Crew scrubbing woodwork, preparatory to painting; 2 painters, 1 carpenter and 1 joiner at work on ship.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant. Crew scrubbing paintwork and holystoning on main deck; 2 plumbers and 1 joiner at work for ship.


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17 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Cloudy and misty. Left the wharf and went into dock. Two painters at work in ward room; 2 boiler makers at work on board, also 1 plumber and 1 joiner. Received on board 16 Springfield rifles, 16 belts, 16 cartridge cases, 16 bayonets and scabbards and 1000 cartridges from Benicia Arsenal. [Benicia Arsenal was the primary US arsenal on the West Coast of the US from 1851 to 1964]. Crew holystoning main deck. Carpenter repairing main mast.


Afternoon:

Cloudy. Crew at general ship’s work; 2 painters at work in ward room; 2 boiler makers at work on board,

1 plumber 1 joiner. Crew at work on sails.


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18 March 1885


Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Cloudy and rainy from 7.00 to 11.00am. Two painters at work in ward room; 2 carpenters at bilge pumps, 2 boiler makers at bill board; 1 plumber, 1 joiner. Crew painting main deck and stowing stores. At 6.00am broke out spare propeller blade. Sent boiler for steam. Whale boat on shore. Shipped this day for 1 year Chas V Linsted as Seaman to date from March 16th.


Afternoon:

Clear and cool. Crew painting main deck and restowing storeroom; 2 painters at work in ward room. 2 carpenters at bilge pumps, 2 boiler makers at bill board, 1 joiner, 1 plumber. Carl Munkett (Seaman), having been absent 10 days without leave, is declared a deserter by order of Commanding Officer.


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19 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Overcast and cloudy. Cool. Crew painting ship and setting up rigging. Mechanics at work as follows: 3 painters at ward room, 2 carpenters at bilge pump, 2 boiler makers at ash shute, 1 joiner at library case, 1 plumber.


Afternoon:

Overcast, turning cool, wind backing to Westward. Crew painting ship and setting up rigging. Mechanics at work as follows: 2 painters in ward room, 2 carpenters at bilge pumps, 1 plumber, 1 sailmaker at work in sail loft.


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20 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Overcast and cloudy. Hoisted out ashes. Painting ship inside. Mechanics at work as follows: 2 carpenters, 2 painters, 1 sailmaker.


Afternoon:

Overcast, cool and hazy. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW to West. Engaged setting up rigging and painting main deck. At work on sails. The following workmen from Yard on board: 2 carpenters, 2 painters, 1 sailmaker and 1 pattern maker. The LACKAWANNA [USS LACKAWANNA, a US Navy screw sloop launched in 1862, 1 x 150lb gun] came in and moored to buoy in the stream.


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21 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Overcast and cool. Light airs from NW. Engaged painting main deck. Mechanics at work as follows: 2 carpenters, 2 painters, 1 sailmaker, 1 plumber and 1 pattern maker.


Afternoon:

Partially clear and cool. Light breeze from SW. Painting main deck. Mechanics at work as follows: 2 carpenters, 2 painters, 1 sailmaker, 1 plumber and 1 pattern maker.


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22 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Partly cloudy but pleasant. Calm and Light airs from SW.


Afternoon:

Partly cloudy but pleasant.


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23 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from SW. Took gig and dinghy to boat house for repairs. Brought whale boat from boat house and hoisted her. Put steam whale boat on truck ready to bring to ship; borrowed from Construction Department a dinghy for ship’s use. Painting waterways on main deck. Prepared pantries and galley for painting. The following mechanics from the Yard at work for ship: 2 painters, 1 plumber, 1 carpenter, 1 model maker and 1 pattern maker.


Afternoon:

Clear and cool. Got steam whale boat overboard and hoisted her up clear of water as she leaked badly. Got cutter from boat house and hoisted her. Painting. Mechanics at work as follows: 2 carpenters, 2 painters, 1 model maker, 1 pattern maker, 1 plumber.


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24 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Calm and light airs. Laborers at work as follows: 1 pattern maker, 1 molder and helper, 1 carpenter, 2 plumbers, 1 sailmaker and 2 painters.


Afternoon:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Calm to light airs from SW. Workmen as follows: 1 pattern maker, 1 molder and his helper, 1 carpenter, 2 plumbers, 1 sailmaker and 2 painters.


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25 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Overcast and drizzly. Threatening rain. Calm to light airs from NW. Engaged scraping spars. Moved ship ahead and USS ADAMS shifted to astern of us. Mechanics as follows: 1 carpenter, 2 painters, 1 sailmaker, 1 pattern maker, 1 molder and his helper.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant. Crew engaged in scraping spars and sail. The following men did work for the ship: 1 pattern maker, 1 molder and his helper, 1 carpenter, 1 sailmaker, 2 plumbers and 2 painters.


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26 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Calm and pleasant. Workmen as follows: 1 carpenter, 1 sailmaker, 2 painters, 1 pattern maker, 1 molder and his helps. Scraping spars.


Afternoon:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Crew scraping spars and sail. The following workmen from the Yard at work for ship: 2 painters, 1 carpenter, 1 molder and helper, 1 pattern maker, 1 sailmaker and 1 boat builder.


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27 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Clear and pleasant all day. Crew engaged scraping and painting spars and rail and overhauling gig and dinghy. The following mechanics from Yard were at work for ship during the day: 2 painters, 1 carpenter, 1 pattern maker, 1 sailmaker and 1 boat builder.


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28 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Generally overcast and cloudy. Crew engaged coaling ship. The following men did work for the ship: 1 boat builder, 2 painters and 1 sailmaker.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant. Received on board 63 tons 326 lbs coal. Received one complete photographic outfit for use in work. The following workmen engaged on ship’s work: 2 painters, 1 boat builder, 1 pattern maker and 1 sailmaker.


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29 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Generally overcast and cool. Cleaned ship inside and out during forenoon.


Afternoon:

Partly overcast and cool.


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30 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Generally overcast. Crew engaged in scraping hatches and in work below decks; 2 painters, 1 boat builder, 1 molder and his helper at work for ship.


Afternoon:

Partly cloudy but pleasant. Light rain at 5.00 and during evening and night. Light breeze from SW x W, drying out during night. Crew engaged scraping hatches and spars and painting iron work. The following mechanics from Yard at work for ship: 2 painters, 1 boat builder, one molder and helper.


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31 March 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Overcast and rain early morning. Clearing up during forenoon. Light airs from Northward after 4.00am. Scrubbed clothes bags before breakfast. During forenoon crew engaged scraping hatches and rails and cleaning copper. Mechanics connecting up steam whale boat engine. The following mechanics from Yard at work for ship: 2 painters.


Afternoon:

Rather clear, warm and pleasant. Light breeze from SW. Engaged painting ship and work aloft; 2 painters, 1 machinist, 1 molder and his helper at work for ship.



LOGS FOR APRIL 1885


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1 April 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Partly clear and pleasant. Calm to light airs from SW. Engaged painting skylights and hatches and iron work aloft. Scrubbed hammocks. One machinist, 2 painters, 1 molder and his helper at work from Navy Yard. Cleaning copper. Received the following: 40 monkey jackets, 25 cloth trousers, 50 overshirts, 100 undershirts, 100 drawers, 100 yards flannel, 100 pairs socks, 20 blankets, 50 caps, 100 working shirts, 25 pairs shoes, 100 handkerchiefs, 100 lbs tobacco, 1050 lbs soap, 216 lbs butter, 1 bbl [barrel] sugar, 1 bbl molasses, 1 bbl vinegar, 2 kegs pickles, 100 jack knives, 46 scrub brushes, 10 shoe brushes, 10 [?] brown, 2 iron kettles, 2 mess pans, 25 tin plates, 24 tin pans, 6 can openers, 144 boxes blacking.


Afternoon:

Generally clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SW. Scraping paint hatches and cleaning copper. Received on board 2100 gallons fresh water from Navy Yard hydrant. Steam whale boat made trial trip in steam. Turned in store at Navy Yard 37 monkey jackets, 20 pairs trousers. Two painters, 1 molder and assistant and 1 machinist at work from Navy Yard.


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2 April 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Clear and pleasant. Started in to paint spar deck. Started fires in furnaces to get up steam for dock trial of engines.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant. Crew engaged in painting spar deck. One painter, 1 molder and helper and 1 furnace man did work for ship.


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3 April 1885

[March 3rd in log]

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Clear and pleasant. Crew at work breaking out hold and painting outside of ship. One painter, 1 molder and helper and 1 furnace man at work for ship. The Revenue Cutter CORWIN came in and made fast to buoy in the stream [US Revenue Cutter THOMAS CORWIN was a topsail schooner-rigged steam cutter, built by Oregon Iron Works, Portland, OR, completed 1876.]


Afternoon:

Partly clear, cool and pleasant. Light airs to light breeze from SW and West. Painting outside of ship and breaking out fore hold. One painter, 1 molder, 1 furnace man and 1 molder’s helper at work from the Navy Yard.


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4 April 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Overcast and threatening rain. Crew engaged scraping cabin floor and restowing fore hold. By order of Commanding Officer placed Adolphe Ferrand (Ship’ Cook) in confinement on bread and water for 48 hours, for being drunk and disorderly. Labor at work as follows: 1 painter, 1 molder and helper and 1 furnace man.


Afternoon:

Overcast, cool and dank. Scraped and oiled deck in cabin. Labor at work as follows: 1 painter, 1 molder and helper and 1 furnace man.


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5 April 1885

[March 5 in log]

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Overcast and cloudy. Wind WSW. Cleaned ship. Scrubbed paintwork etc. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters.


Afternoon:

Overcast and cloudy.


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6 April 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Clear and warm. Crew engaged in scraping ward room floor and in general work about ship. At 7.00am released Adolphe Ferrand (Ship’s Cook) from confinement by order of Commanding Officer.


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7 April 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Overcast and rain. Light to moderate breeze from East to NE. Engaged scraping gratings and skylights and getting boats in order, including steam cutter.


Afternoon:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Brought sails down from sail loft. Bent foresail. Received on board 700 gallons fresh water.


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8 April 1885


Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Forenoon:

Clear and pleasant. Hauled out into stream at 8.00am and moored to buoy. Received on board 8 chronometers, 4 of original outfit, 1 tank [?] powder, 5 tanks saluting powder and the following provisions: 5 bbl flour, 1 bbl (212 lbs) ham, 1 box (205 lbs) bacon, 200 lbs corned beef, 50 lbs peanuts, 51 lbs raisins, 25 lbs dates, 150 lbs cereal, 50 lbs peas.


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9 April 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, and San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Clear and warm. Started fires in three furnaces at 7.00am and got vessel ready for sea. At 10.30am started ahead and stood down for San Francisco. Came to with starboard anchor at 1.15pm just forward of the compressor. Hauled fires. Sent liberty party ashore at sunset.


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10 April 1885

San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Partly clear, warm and pleasant. Calm and light airs from SE. Received from Coffin and Hendry: 4 cases mineral sperm oil, 2 cases sard oil.


Afternoon:

Overcast and rainy; sent liberty party on shore in evening.


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11 April 1885

San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Clear, bright and pleasant. Bent sail, cleaned ship.


Afternoon:

Clear and squally. Furled sail at 1.00. Crew engaged in cleaning ship. The following articles were delivered on board to be used in the Lively: feed water heater, blow pipe in two sections, blow valve (the valve casting is attached to boiler), link and link blocker, tube scraper, old piston rods, stock, tape and dies (old), 1 new grate 3 sections, 1 glass water gauge, 1 new steam gauge.


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12 April 1885

San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Clear and cool. Executive Officers inspected ship and crew at 10.00.


Afternoon:

Partly clear, warm and pleasant. Moderate to light breeze from N by W and West. Sent liberty party on shore.


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13 April 1885

San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Overcast and pleasant. Calm to light airs from South and SE. Scraping and varnishing.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant. Scraping and varnishing.


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14 April 1885

San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Overcast and pleasant. Discharged this day from the Naval Service by reason of his own request, A Larssen (Seaman).


Afternoon:

Overcast and cloudy with moderate breeze from South. Engaged in scraping and oiling stanchions, bits, gratings etc.


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15 April 1885

San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Clear and pleasant. Jacob Bosch was this day enlisted as Seaman.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant in the afternoon. Gentle to very fresh breezes from WSW, squally.


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16 April 1885


San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Overcast and pleasant. Dry, fresh to light breezes from SW and West. Discharged at his own request, George Wood (2nd class Fireman).


Afternoon:

Partially clear in afternoon. Overcast in evening. Discharged this day from the Naval Service by reason of his own request, John Buchan (Seaman). Received on board in Engineer’s Department: 4 bars of iron, 1 sheet of boiler iron, 1 can of lye, 1 keg of fittings.


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17 April 1885

San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Overcast and raining. Pumped out bilges, finished painting iron work. Enlisted as Seaman A Reisen and as 2nd class Fireman Maurice Soulden. By order of the Commanding Officer Chas. T Branting was declared a deserter from the Naval Service.


Afternoon:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light moderate breeze from WSW during afternoon.


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18 April 1885

San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze and airs from the N by W and West. Received 1900 gallons fresh water from shore. Holystoning deck and cleaning ship. At 10.00 hoisted sails to dry.


Afternoon:

Clear and bright. Moderate breeze springing up in afternoon. Enlisted this day as Seaman, Chas. Regan.


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19 April 1885


San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from NW to West. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.


Afternoon:

Moderate to fresh breeze from WNW with heavy rain squalls from North about 5.00, clearing off about 5.30.


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20 April 1885

San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Clear, bright and pleasant. Moderate breeze springing up in forenoon.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant, fresh breeze from WSW. Received from the HASSLER one sounding trailer and one three-arm protractor. Discharged Stephen Johnson (Seaman) at his own request by order of Commanding Officer.


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21 April 1885

San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs from SW and SE. By order of Commanding Officer G E Jackson (Seaman) was this day discharged from this vessel and the Naval Service because doubtful as to honesty. Enlisted as Seaman Michael Sullivan.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant, gentle to moderate breeze from SW. Receiving stores from Coffin and Hendry for ship’s use.


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22 April 1885

San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Misty around the horizon. Engaged in breaking out and restowing fore peak.


Afternoon:

Partially clear, overcast, hazy around horizon. Moderate breeze from SW. H M Cornwell (Master-at-Arms [?]) was this day discharged from the Naval Service by reason of his own request. Sent 6 empty oil barrels on shore. A G Anderson was this day enlisted as Seaman.


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23 April 1885

San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Foggy early in the morning. Bright and warm in the forenoon. Pumped bilges. Stowed store rooms.


Afternoon:

Clear and pleasant. Crew engaged in bending light sails and putting stores in place. Jacob Jansen was discharged at his own request by order of the Commanding Officer. J C Stone was this day enlisted as Seaman.


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24 April 1885

San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Clear and pleasant. Engaged in getting stores on board and securing for sea. Received on board 1350 gallons of fresh water for use of ship, also 19 sounding cups. J C Stone (Seaman) was this day rated Master-at-Arms.


Afternoon:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs to moderate breeze from SW and WSW. Lashing and securing for sea.



THE VOYAGES OF USC&GSS Carlile P. Patterson
Operations off U.S. West Coast and Alaska

JP map Carlile P. Patterson U.S. West Coast and Alaska 1885

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25 April 1885

San Francisco Bay, California and at sea

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Forenoon:

Draft of ship aft 13 feet 5 inches, forward 9 feet 11 inches. Hoisted and secured drifter and whaleboat. Michael Sullivan returned on board one hour over time. Making preparations for sea. Started two fires at noon.


Afternoon to 6pm:

Clear and cool, moderate breeze from WSW. Barometer low and steadily falling. Made preparations for sea. At 2.45 hove short (note added below). At 3.00 took comparison of barometer on board with standard (aneroid) at Hydrographic Office, San Francisco: Hydrographic Office 29.77, Patterson mercurial 29.72, Patterson deck aneroid 29.77. At 4.00 hove up anchor; at 4.10 went ahead slow. Steamed out of San Francisco Bay. At 5.05 passed Fort Point and buoy no 2. At 5.32 passed buoy no 3. At 6.00 set course W x S, standard compass. Put over patent log reading zero. At 4.20 started third furnace.


6pm to 8pm:

Generally cloudy. Hazy around horizon. Stiff breeze from West. At 7.30 changed course to West. Exercised at fire stations at 7.00.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy first two hours, clear except light haze at end of watch. Moonlight. Fresh breeze from WNW. Moderate sea. Ship pitching deeply at times. Barometer falling. At 8.25 sighted Pt Keyes Light, one point on starboard bow. At 10.30 light bore abeam, distance 2.4 miles. Changed course at 10.00 from W to NW x W. Second hour passed two schooners on port hand. At 11.30 sighted green light on starboard bow. Ship under steam alone making 85 revolutions until 11.30 when slowed down 10 turns.


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26 April 1885

San Francisco Bay to Drakes Bay

Lat 38.01, Long -122.95


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool. Stiff breeze from WNW, freshening to moderate gale at end of watch. Rough sea, ship pitching deeply. At 12.30 passed a steamer standing so Southward. Set mainsail and fore staysail and brought by the wind heading W x S. At 3.45 set single-reefed spanker. At end of watch off course heading W ½ S. Point Reyes light astern.


4am to 8am:

Clear overhead, cloudy around horizon, barometer falling steady last hour, lying to, rough sea. Steam and sail. At 4.20 slowed to 70 revolutions and banked fires in one furnace. At 5.00 dropped point Reyes Light. Sighted schooner standing to Eastward. Blowing gale from WNW. At 7.00 tacked ship, ran off to E x S, furled spanker. At 7.10 wind ahead, full speed, spread fire in third furnace. At end of watch steering E x N.


8am to meridian;

Clear and cool. Moderate gale from NW to W. Standing in for Drakes Bay anchorage under steam, mainsail and forestay sail. Commanding Officer [conning]. At 9.00 took in mainsail and forestay sail and at 9.25 anchored, ship’s head West. Banked fires.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy. Fresh to moderate breeze from WNW dying out to light breeze at end of watch. Barometer falling slowly. Banked fires.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, pleasant, first hour, clouding over second hour. Light passing showers. Rove new cat calls. Began hauling in port chain at 5.50. At 5.15 spread fires, making preparations for getting under way.


6pm to 8pm:

Partially clear. At 6.05 went ahead. Steamed out of Drakes Bay. At 6.50 took departure, Point Reyes Light bearing NE, distance 1 mile. At 7.00 set course NW x W ½ W. At end of watch Point Reyes Light bore ESE, distance about 7 miles.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, bright moonlight. Light breeze from the E first part of watch, increasing to moderate breeze and hauling to NE. Moderate sea. At 8.30 set square sails and at 10.15 made all sail except main topmast staysails. Lost sight of Point Reyes Light at 10.20 bearing ESE ¼ E. Barometer rising slowly. Land in sight on starboard hand, distance about 10 miles.


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27 April 1885

San Francisco to Esquimalt, British Columbia

Lat 39.83, Long -124.23


Commences and ‘till 4am:

Partly cloudy last three hours, heavy dew. Moonlight. Barometer rising. Gentle breeze from NNE hauling to N and then to NW. Ship on course NW x W ½ W till 1.15. At 1.10 sighted Point Arena Light 2 points on starboard bow. At 1.15 changed course to NW x W and at 1.30 to NW ½ N and at 2.00 to NW. At 1.15 took in all sail except jibs and fore staysail. At 1.30 set main and spanker. At 3.15 took in all sail. Passed three schooners standing to Northward and Eastward. Three furnaces and making 93 revolutions per minute.


4am to 8am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Light breeze from NNW. At 4.05 Point Arena Light bore abeam, distance about 5 miles. At 4.15 changed course to NW. Furled sail. Sighted a schooner to SW, standing to NW. Land in sight on starboard side, moderate swell, ship pitching easily.


8am to meridian:

Clear, bright and pleasant, land in sight all along starboard beam, distance about 14 miles. At 10.00 passed a steamer standing inshore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Foggy around horizon. Light variable airs. At 3.25 made Cape Mendicino Lighthouse bearing North. At 3.30 light breeze sprang up from SE. At end of watch Cape Mendicino Light bore N x E ½ E, distance about 10 miles.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant, a few clouds and hazy on horizon. Light breeze from SE and South. Barometer steady. At 4.25 changed course to NW ½ W and at 4.40 to NW x W. At 5.50 changed course to NNW. At 4.50 set foresail and at 5.55 the fore topsails. Three furnaces and making 96 revolutions.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW, steam and square sail.


8pm to midnight:

Clear first part, bright moonlight, overcast and misty later part. Gentle to moderate breeze from WSW. At 10.00 set head sails, mainsail and spanker.


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28 April 1885

San Francisco to Esquimalt, British Columbia

Lat 42.5, Long -124.5


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breeze from SW to SE. At 12.05 it became foggy, ran off to NNW ½ W. Fog lifted at 12.30; bought ship back to course NNW at 2.15. Clewed up fore topsails.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, light breeze to light airs from SE and ESE. Barometer rising. Ship on course NNW, three furnaces, 93 revolutions during watch. At 5.00 set all sail except staysails.


8am to meridian:

Overcast, hazy, warm and pleasant. Light breeze from ESE. At 11.00 changed course to North. At 11.30 changed course to N x W. Took in all fore and aft sail. At 12.00 changed course to NNW. At noon Orford Light [probably Cape Blanco Light, north of Port Orford] bore N x E ½ E and Tichenor’s Rock NE x E ½ E.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast first part. Clearing up latter part. Misty around horizon. At 1.00 Cape Orford Light bore abeam. At 1.18 changed course to North. At 2.00 passed a steamer inshore standing to Southward.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy. At 4.45 made Cape Gregory Lighthouse [Cape Arago Lighthouse] bearing N x E ½ E. At 4.50 sighted two sails, one a half point on starboard bow, and the other half a point on port bow. At 5.20 changed course to N x W ½ W.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, light breeze from NNW. Barometer rising. On course N x W ½ W, steam alone, three furnaces and making 94 revolutions per minute. Passed schooner on starboard hand standing to NW.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Misty around the horizon. Light breeze from NW first half of watch. Then calm and light airs from West. At 8.45 changed course to N x W ¾ N.


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29 April 1885

San Francisco to Esquimalt, British Columbia

Lat 45.3, Long -124.1


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Fine light misty rain second and third hours. At 2.00 cleared off for a few moments; moon came out bright, lunar rainbow visible on Northern horizon. At 3.48 sighted Yaquina Light 2 points forward of starboard beam.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and thick first two hours. Cloudy but pleasant last part of watch. Lost Yaquina Light in the haze. Gentle breeze from the South, hauling to NW at about 5.00. Sighted schooner half a point on port bow at 6.35. On course N x W ¾ W during watch.


8am to meridian:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light breeze from N x W and NNW. Barometer rising. At 8.35 changed course to N x W. Under steam alone, three furnaces 95 revolutions during watch. Off entrance to Tillamook Bay at end of watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Light airs and light breeze from NW. At 12.40 changed course to NNW. At end of watch Disappointment Light bore N ½ W, Point Adams Light N x E ½ E.


4pm to 6pm:

Partially clear, cool, gentle to moderate breeze from NW x N. Daring watch passing mouth of Columbia River. Numerous whales visible. Passed through numerous tide rips. At 5.50 Cape Disappointment Light bore abeam.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cool. Gentle breeze from NW x N. Ship rolling easily to long swell from WNW.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Gentle breeze from NW x W. Barometer falling slowly. At 8.05 sighted Toke Light bearing North. At 9.25 Toke Point bore abeam, distance 10 miles. At 11.00 lost sight of light. Under steam alone, three furnaces, making 96 revolutions.


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30 April 1885

San Francisco to Esquimalt, British Columbia

Lat 48.4, Long -124.5


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from NW. Long swell from West.


4am to 8am:

Overcast and cool, gentle breeze from NW, shifting to NNW. Long swell. At 5.00 sighted Indian fishing canoe on port bow and Destruction Island on starboard beam. Changed course for 10 minutes and stood towards canoe. At 5.40 changed course to NW ½ N. At 7.00 sighted Flattery Rocks.


8am to meridian:

Generally overcast and hazy. Drizzling rain third hour of watch. Light breeze from NNW and WNW. At end of watch standing in to the entrance to the Straits of Fuca [Straits of Jan de Fuca, British Columbia].


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, hazy about horizon, light to gentle breeze from NNW. Until 12.30 steaming various courses under conn of Commanding Officer, rounding Flattery Point. At 12.30 stood course E ½ N. At 3.00 made all sail except fore and middle staysails; three furnaces and making 96 revolutions during watch.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, warm and pleasant, gentle to light breeze from North and NW. At 5.45 took in and furled all sail, took lashings off anchors.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.30 came to in Esquimalt Harbor with port anchor, veering to 30 fathoms.



LOGS FOR MAY 1885


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1 May 1885

Esquimalt, British Columbia

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4


Clear and pleasant.

Crew engaged in cleaning up ship and painting outside

Captain Arlington of HMS SATELLITE paid an official visit on board. [HMS SATELLITE was a British satellite class corvette launched in 1881; 2 x 6” guns]


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2 May 1885

Esquimalt, British Colombia

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4


Clear and pleasant.

The US Consul for Victoria visited the vessel.


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3 May 1885

Esquimalt, British Colombia

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4


Clear, warm and pleasant, hazy around the horizon. Calm, light airs and light breeze from SE at 9.30. Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew sent liberty party ashore. Hoisted and secured steam whale boat. Made preparation for getting underway. Spread fires.


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4 May 1885

Esquimalt to Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 48.081, Long -122.76


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant first hour, foggy remainder of watch. Light airs from SE first hour then gentle to moderate breeze from SSW. At 1.00 began heaving in port chain. At 1.15 got underway and stood out of harbor. At 1.20 set course SE by E ? E and put over patent log.


4am to 8am:

Thick fog. Gentle breeze from SSW. At 4.30 heard New Dungeness fog whistle. At 4.30 passed a steamer but could not see her. At 5.20 heard Point Wilson Light fog whistle. At 5.45 stopped. At 6.00 went ahead, got soundings in 25, then 15 fathoms. At 7.00 steered NW. At 7.15 stopped and backed on account of shoal water. At 7.30 anchored in 10 fathoms (soft bottom).


8am to 8am, Sunday:

Foggy until 9.00am when fog lifted. Spread fires and shifted anchorage to nearer shore. Hoisted out steam whale boat and aired bedding.


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5 May 1885

Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 48.081, Long -122.76


Overcast and misty. Light airs to light breeze from NNW and NW. Received the following stores. 5 gross screws, 2 hammers, 1 saw, 4 files, 1 coal oil lamp, 1 dozen trout hooks, 2 salmon drag hooks, 2 fire plates, 1 frying pan, 1 French coffee pot, 1 coffee mill, 1 sauce pan, 4 pairs hinges and hasps, 2 pairs hinges and hasps (large), 2 pairs hinges, 3 yards flannel.


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6 May 1885

Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 48.081, Long -122.76


Overcast and misty. At 9.00am spread fires and prepared starboard side of ship for going alongside of dock. At 9.30 hove up anchor and went alongside of lumber dock. Received on board 13000 feet of lumber. At 4.30 steamed out from dock to anchorage. Anchored.


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7 May 1885

Port Townsend, Washington, to Esquimalt, British Columbia

Lat 48.081, Long -122.76


8am to meridian:

Cloudy and cool. At 11.00 hoisted in steam launch and spread fires. At 11.15 began to heave in and at 11.45 started ahead and steamed out of harbor. At noon set course W ¾ S.


Meridian to 4pm:

Moderate to very fresh breeze from N X W. Overcast and rainy last hour. Barometer rising. Ship on course W ¾ S under steam alone, two furnaces, during watch. Let fires die out under donkey boiler because of danger to woodwork from the heat.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and rainy first hour, drizzling last hour. Stiff breeze from SW x W. Standing up to Esquimalt Harbor. At 5.20 anchored. Received visit from an officer of HMS SATELLITE. Banked fires and started distiller.


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8 May 1885

Esquimalt, British Columbia

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4


Clear and pleasant, light breeze from SW. At 5.30 sent boarding officer to HBMS SATELLITE to announce intended departure of this ship.


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9 May 1885

Making passage, Esquimalt to Departure Bay, British Columbia

Lat 48.80, Long -123.35


5am to 8am:

Clear and cool, spread fires in three furnaces. At 6.00 made preparation for sea. Hauled fires in donkey boiler. At 7.05 hove up anchor and steamed out of harbor. At 7.50 Clover Point abeam.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant, making passage from Esquimalt Bay to Nanaimo. At end of watch ship just leaving Swanson Channel, under two furnaces.


Meridian to 4pm:

Light breeze from SW x W. Barometer falling, temperature rising. Steaming various courses. Pilot in command of ship, under steam alone, under two furnaces, making 95 revolutions for watch.


4pm to midnight:

Clear, warm and pleasant, calm to light airs from SW. Standing up Strait of Georgia and into Departure Bay, in charge of pilot. At 5.10 made fast to buoy in Departure Bay, off coal dock.


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10 May 1885

Departure Bay, British Columbia

Lat 49.2, Long -123.9


Clear and pleasant, bright sunshine made preparations for going alongside of dock. At 4am spread fires in two furnaces. At 5.20 slipped from buoy and went alongside of dock, under coal chute. At 7.30 began to coal ship.



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11 May 1885

Departure Bay, British Columbia

Lat 49.2, Long -123.9


Clear and pleasant in forenoon. Overcast and cloudy in after noon. Light passing showers last part of day. Engaged during the day in coaling ship and distilling.


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12 May 1885

Departure Bay, British Columbia

Lat 49.2, Long -123.9


Overcast and cloudy with light passing rain showers all day. Light airs to light breeze from NNE and North. Engaged in coaling ship all day until 6.00pm. Received during day 90 tons. Distilling from donkey boiler.


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13 May 1885

Departure Bay, British Columbia

Lat 49.2, Long -123.9


Overcast and drizzling during forenoon. Overcast and pleasant in afternoon. At 10.30 finished coaling, having received on board 171 tons. Received 6 pick handles. At 11.00 steamed out from dock to buoy off coal wharf. Banked fires and cleaned ship. Hoisted all boats and made fast in preparation for getting under way. Sent steam boat to Nanaimo with the mail.


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14 May 1885

Making passage from Departure Bay to Port Simpson, British Columbia

Lat 49.7, Long -124.3 [Est]


Commences to 4am:

Clear, cool and pleasant, light airs to moderate breeze from SW. At 1.30 spread two fires. At 2.05 slipped from buoy and stood out from Departure Bay in charge of pilot. At 2.35 Five Finger Island bore abeam.


4am to 8am:

Clear and bright, moderate breeze from W. At 6.40 Sister Rocks bore abeam, distance ¼ mile.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant, moderate breeze from NW. Standing up Georgia Straits under two fires.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear but few cumulus clouds around horizon. Gentle breeze from NW. Standing through Discovery Passage on various courses under command of pilot. Strong tide against us.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Standing up Discovery Passage in charge of pilot. At end of watch Chatham Point ahead.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear. Moderate breeze from SW x W.


8pm to midnight:

Generally overcast and cloudy. Gentle breeze from W to WSW. Standing through Johnstone Strait in charge of pilot.


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15 May 1885

Discovery Passage and Fitz Hugh Sound to Klemtu, British Columbia

Lat 51.7, Long -127.9


Commences until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Steady light airs from West. Standing through Discovery Passage and Broughton Strait under command of pilot. Passed clear of Malcolm Island into Chatham Sound.


4am to 8am:

Overcast and misty. Calm to light airs. Pilot at the conn during watch, in Queen Charlotte Sound. Rough, choppy sea, latter part of watch.


8am to meridian:

Overcast and misty first half, with long swell. Clear and pleasant last with smooth sea. At 11.00 standing up Fitz Hugh Sound.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and bright, light to moderate breeze from SE to SW. Standing up Fitz Hugh Sound, in charge of pilot.


4pm to 6pm:

Partially cloudy, light to gentle breeze from SW. At 5.50 set mainsail and spanker and fore staysail and jibs.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and foggy, light breeze from SSW to SE. Standing across Milbanke Sound [spelled Millbank Sound in log] and to Finlayson Channel, pilot at the conn. At 7.05 took in and furled all sails.


8pm to midnight:

Heavy fog, moderate breeze from SE. At 9.05 entered Klemtu [spelled Klemtoo in log] Passage and at 9.20 came to anchor.


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16 May 1885

Klemtu Passage to Cardena Bay, British Columbia

Lat 53.7, Long -129.8 [Est]


Commences and until 4am:

Swinging to flood tide.


4am to 8am:

Overcast with fog hanging over hills and ahead. At 4.30 commenced to heave up anchor. At 4.40 started ahead under steam standing Klemtu Passage and through Tolmie Channel under conn of pilot, two furnaces making 90 revolutions.


8am to meridian:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE. Standing through Graham Reach, pilot at the conn. At 9.35 rounded Red Cliff Point and turned into Fraser Reach.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining. Light breeze from SE. At 1.00 entered Grenville Channel.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and raining. Moderate breeze from W x N. Ship standing up Grenville Channel in charge of pilot under steam alone.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, light drizzling rain. Gentle breeze from W x N. Standing out of Grenville Channel for Kennedy Island. At end of watch standing into Cardena Bay.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzly. Calm at 8.30. Anchored in Cardena Bay.


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17 May 1885


Cardena Bay to Sitka, Alaska [anchored Ward Cove]

Lat 54.55, Long -130.45


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light passing showers first half. Started to heave in at 3.55.


4am to 8am:

Overcast foggy and rainy. Started ahead under steam, two fires, at 4.20. Standing through Arthur and Malacca Passages and up Chatham Sound. At 6.20 sighted steamer one point on starboard bow bound down the coast.


8am to meridian:

Overcast, light drizzling rain last hour. Light to gentle breeze from ESE, hauling South during watch. Standing up for Finlayson Island. At 9.45 anchored. In charge of Ensign C C March, landed party for repairs of steam launch Lively, consisting of T E Allice (Machinist), G Soderland (Seaman), Jacob Bosch (Seaman), R Knowles (2nd class Fireman), Charles Schroeder (Carpenter’s Mate), with lumber and provisions for 10 days. Also, R A Man (Sub Assistant) for astronomical observations.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast first hour, clearing. Cool and pleasant remainder of watch. At 1.15 hove up and stood out of Port Simpson harbor in charge of pilot. At 2.10 set mainsail, spanker, jib and flying staysail. At 3.50 set flying jibs.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant, gentle to moderate breeze from W x S.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from ESE. At 6.20 took in and furled sail.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, light airs from NNE first two hours. Calm last two. Standing through Tongass Narrows, steam alone, two furnaces. At 10.00 stood for anchorage in Ward Cove. At 10.30 anchored. Banked fires.


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18 May 1885

Cardena Bay to Sitka, Alaska

Lat 55.65, Long -132.42


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and pleasant. Calm to light airs from North. At 2.30 called all hands and spread fires. At 2.50 hove up anchor and started ahead at 3.10. Stood out of Ward Cove and into Tongass Narrows, pilot at the conn.


4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, light breeze from ESE, shifting to NW. At 4.30 entered Duke of Clarence Channel [Clarence Strait].


8am to meridian:

Overcast and pleasant. Light passing showers; drying by end of watch. From 11.40 to end of watch ship passed through a number of tide rips. Under steam alone under conn of pilot.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, light drizzle at times, last hour. Light airs to breeze from NW first half, then SE last two hours. Standing up Clarence Strait under conn of pilot. At 3.45 rounded Point Baker into Sumner Strait. Off Point Baker passed schooner bound to Eastward. Under steam alone, two furnaces making 95 revolutions.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and drizzly with occasional passing showers. Light breeze from S x E. Standing through Clarence Strait, pilot at the conn. At end of watch Cape Decision bore S x E ½ E.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy. At 7.07 passed between Cape Decision and Coronation Island.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool, gentle breeze from W x S.


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19 May 1885

Cardena Bay to Sitka, Alaska

Lat 57.0, Long -135.3


Commences and until 4am:

Clear except for a few clouds around horizon. Light breeze from WNW and NW. Ship rolling deeply at times to moderate SW swell.


4am to 8am:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Gentle breeze from NW. Long swell from South. Standing up Sitka Sound, pilot at the conn.


8am to 8am, May 20:

Clear and pleasant. Overcast and raining the following morning. Anchored in harbor of Sitka, Alaska. Cleaned ship, hoisted out steam whaler boat. Steamer IDAHO at wharf [probably the sidewheeler IDAHO]. Blew down boiler to stop slight leak in tube.


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20 May 1885

Sitka, Alaska

Lat 57.0, Long -135.3


8am to 8am, May 21:

Overcast and cloudy with occasional rain in the forenoon. Filled up tanks with fresh water and pumped boiler full of salt water. Painted bottom of steam launch and remade pipe. At noon started fire under donkey boiler for heating purposes.


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21 May 1885

Sitka to Juneau, Alaska

Lat 57.0, Long -135.3


8am to meridian:

Overcast and light passing showers and drizzle until 8.00. Calm until 10.00 then light airs from SW x S and SW. At 9.00 lighted fires in two furnaces under main boiler. At 11.00 hoisted in steam whale boat. At 11.15 made preparations for getting under way. Commenced to heave in at 11.40.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast first half, clearing, warm and pleasant remainder of watch. Light to gentle breeze from SW. Hove up and started ahead at 12.03. Steamed out of Sitka Harbor, pilot at the conn. About 3.30 entered Peril Strait. At end of watch entering Pagilishi Channel [possibly a reference to the Russian name for Peril Strait, Proliv Pogibshy].


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast but pleasant, gentle breeze from ESE. In Pagilishi Channel.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cool. Gentle breeze from NE. Standing across Chatham Strait under conn of pilot.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, passing showers from 9.30 to 11.00. Standing across Chatham Strait. Passed inside Kenasnow [Killisnoo] Island to see if USS PINTA was at the anchorage. Stood out again into Chatham Strait. Point Augusta in sight at end of watch. Pilot conning under steam alone.


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22 May 1885

Sitka to Juneau, Alaska

Lat 58.29, Long -134.41


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and misty. Light drizzle occasionally during watch. Standing up Chatham Strait, pilot at the conn. At 3.45 rounded Point Retreat and entered Saginaw Channel.


4am to 8am:

Overcast and raining first hour, clearing up a little towards end of watch. During watch in Saginaw and Portland Channels. At 7.40 rounded Point Salisbury and stood up for Juneau, Alaska.


8am to meridian:

Generally cloudy with an occasional light drizzle. Standing in for Juneau in charge of pilot under steam alone. At 9.00 anchored. Commanding Officer called on board the USS PINTA which was at anchor in the harbor. Received from PINTA one coast survey theodolite. [USS PINTA was a US Navy Tug used for fisheries protection]


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23 May 1885

Juneau to Clarence Strait, Alaska

Lat 57.6, Long -133.7


Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Calm and light variable winds. At 5.15 started ahead under steam alone, down Stephens Passage, pilot conning.


[No log entries for 4am to 8am]


8am to meridian:

Overcast first two hours, occasional breaks in the clouds the last two. Light breeze from NE first two then from SE and SSE last two. During last hour gentle squalls with light passing showers. Standing down Stephens Passage under conn of pilot. At end of watch abreast of Point Hugh, standing down for Cape Fanshaw. Above Holkham Bay were a number of pieces of berg ice floating along each shore. Passed by large piece in mid channel.


Meridian to 4pm:

Generally overcast and showery, heavy rain squalls accompanied by haze second hour. Gentle to light breeze from SSE. At 3.00 rounded Cape Fanshaw into Prince Frederick Sound. Pilot conning.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast with passing showers. Light breeze from South.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and drizzling. Standing up for Wrangell Narrows under conn of pilot, under steam alone. At 7.30 entered the narrows.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, light airs first three hours. Observed moonlight last hour. At 10.15 rounded Point Alexander and stood up Clarence Strait.


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24 May 1885

Fort Wrangell to Tolstoi Bay, Alaska

Lat 56.47, Long -132.40


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cool, light airs to light breeze from SE. Standing through Clarence Strait to anchorage at Fort Wrangell, pilot at the conn. At 1.30 anchored, banked fires.


4am to 8am:

Overcast with passing showers. Clearing up towards end of watch.


8am to meridian:

Overcast and raining, light airs to gentle breeze from SSE. At 9.30 Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters. Stood ahead at 11.45.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with very light rain. Patches of blue sky at end of watch. Light breeze first hour increasing second hour to moderate and strong breeze from SSE. Last hour blowing very strong in puffs. Barometer commenced to rise but fell again. Standing through Chichagof Pass and down Stikine Strait. Ran out into Clarence Strait at 2.45. Pilot conning, under steam alone.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, very fresh breeze from SE. Standing through Clarence Strait, pilot at the conn.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, blowing fresh from SE. Rainy and foggy. At 7.30 passed Cape Onslow. At end of watch in Clarence Strait.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining. Stiff breeze from SE. Making in for Tolstoi Bay in charge of pilot. At 9.40 anchored.


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25 May 1885

Off Kasaan Salmon Cannery, Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast with rain first two hours. Some blue sky with heavy fog outside last two. Light airs from SE. Tide falling during watch. At 1.30 exposed thick rocks on port beam and quarter about 2 ships’ lengths distant.


4am to 8am:

Overcast and cool. Light airs from South first half of watch, stiff breeze from SE latter part. At 5.00 called all hands and spread fires. Lowered dinghy and took a few soundings around the ship. At 6.05 stood out of Tolstoi Bay in charge of pilot. At end of watch standing through Clarence Strait.


8am to meridian:

Clear and cool, bright sunshine, stiff breeze from SE. At 9.30 stood in for Kasaan Bay, Alaska [log uses Casaan initially; later Kasaan Bay]. Standing in to anchor off Kasaan Salmon Cannery establishment. Anchored. Tarred main rigging.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and rainy. Broke out starboard chain, cleared out locker and overhauled chain. Began sending it below again.


4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy with some blue sky first hour, Overcast last hour, occasional showers. Light to gentle breeze from ESE. Banked fires, finished stowing starboard chain.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and raining, light airs to gentle breeze from East.


8pm to midnight:

Partially clear moonlight. At 9.30 steamer IDAHO came into wharf at cannery. At 11.15 IDAHO left the harbor.


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26 May 1885

Kasaan Bay to Port Simpson, British Coumbia

Lat 55.0, Long -131.1 [Est]


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and with light drizzle last two hours. Called all hands at 3.00. Spread fires and began to heave in. Started ahead at 4.00. Steamed down Kasaan Bay in conn of pilot, under steam alone.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, some blue sky second and third hours. Standing out of Kasaan Bay, across Clarence Strait and into Tongass Narrows. During watch kept one lead going.


8am to meridian:

Generally overcast and cool. Light squalls, drizzly first hour. Passing showers second hour. At 8.30 sighted steamer IDAHO astern. At 11.45 IDAHO passed. Standing through Revillagigedo Channel, pilot at conn.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, fresh breeze from SE, cool.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast with drizzly rain most of watch. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE. At 5.30 stopped engine for two minutes to cool off hot bearing. Ship in charge of pilot.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast with occasional drizzle. Gentle breeze from ESE. Standing in for Port Simpson harbor, pilot conning. At 7.15 anchored. Banked one fire, let other die out. Lights of steamer IDAHO passing to Southward.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, squally and raining. Several moderate squalls of short duration.


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27 May 1885

Port Simpson [Lax Kw’alaams], British Columbia

Lat 54.55, Long -130.45


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, squally and raining. Wind coming in moderate squalls, from SSE. Ship very uneasy, riding athwart the tide.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, squally and rainy. At 6.45 sent 4 men ashore to work on [steam launch] Lively.


8am to meridian:

Overcast and rainy. Light to gentle breeze from SSE. Working party returned at 11.45.


Meridian to 4pm

Overcast and rainy. Sent working party to shore to work on Lively.


4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and rainy, light breeze from W x N. Men engaged ashore in getting Lively ready for launching.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, occasional moonlight, light breeze to airs, first two hours, calm rest of watch


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28 May 1885

Port Simpson, British Columbia

Lat 54.55, Long -130.45


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cool and pleasant, calm to light airs from ENE. Coal used during trip from Port Simpson to Sitka and return, 45 tons.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant, light breeze from SSW. Sent working party on shore.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant, light breeze from West. Most of crew at work on Lively, the others tarring down rigging. Loosed sails to dry.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, light breeze from West. Sent working party ashore. Finished tarring rigging.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from NW.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant, calm to light airs from NW.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy but pleasant, light airs from NE X E.


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29 May 1885

Port Simpson, British Columbia

Lat 54.55, Long -130.45


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast with light rain first two hours. Sent party ashore in charge of Executive Officer to launch steam launch Lively. The attempt was unsuccessful, the slight inclination of the way causing the cradle to stick just before reaching the end of the way.


4am to 8am:

Overcast and drizzling. Light airs to light breeze from North.


8am to meridian:

Overcast and raining.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with occasional drizzling rain. At 1.30 launched Lively.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, light airs and breeze from W and WSW. Fired Lively under steam. Found bearing needed further overhauling, hull leaking through nail holes about stern. Set carpenter stopping leaks. Anchored Lively between vessel and end of wharf.


[No further entries for this day]


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30 May 1885

Port Simpson, British Columbia

Lat 54.55, Long -130.45


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzle last hour of watch


4am to 8am:

Overcast with drizzling light rain. Light breeze from South.


8am to meridian:

Overcast during watch. Light drizzle third hour. Light breeze from South. Towed Lively off to the ship and took coal and machinists’ tools out of her. Got out steam whaleboat and got up steam in her.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant. Light to gentle breeze from SE. Cleaned howitzers and rifles. Sent working party to get timber. Working on steam launch Lively alongside.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear but pleasant, gentle breeze from SE. Party working on Lively alongside.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cool, and pleasant. Light breeze from South. Hoisted steam whaleboat.


[No further entries for this day]


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31 May 1885

Port Simpson to Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.3, Long -131.6 [Est]


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast but pleasant. Calm and light airs from ENE to NE.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Calm to light airs from NW. At 4.00 called all hands and made preparations for getting underway. At 5.27 stood out of Port Simpson, pilot conning, towed the Lively astern, Ensign McLean in charge. At 6.00 stopped on account of Lively’s engine getting hot and put Fireman on board. Standing across Dixon Entrance and into Tongass Passage.


8am to meridian:

Partially clear, light to gentle breeze from WSW. At 8.15 passed Tongass Indian village. At 8.15 passed Fort Tongass. At 8.22 stood out to sea. Commanding Officer inspected ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light breeze from W x S. Entered Tongass Narrows.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, warm and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from South. Standing through Tongass Narrows, pilot at conn. At 5.40 anchored in Ward Cove.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool. Working party on shore rigging trench to haul up Lively.


8pm to midnight:

Working party ashore making ready for hauling Lively up.



LOGS FOR JUNE 1885


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1 June 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Commences and until 4am:

Clear, a few clouds last hour, calm except light airs last hour.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant. Calm to light breeze.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from SSE. Hoisted out steam launch and steam whaleboat and got up steam in latter. Commanding Officer with party making reconnaissance, sent working party ashore to work on Lively, scraping smoke stack and ventilators.


Meridian to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light variable winds. Carpenter’s gang at work on Lively. Steam whaleboat away putting up signals. Party in Vixen looking out for a base line. Another party ashore building a dam for providing ship with fresh water. When the Vixen party returned to the ship it was found that the woodwork on the deck had been badly charred by heat from the smokestack.


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2 June 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Commences and until midnight:

Overcast and cloudy all day. Passing showers of rain after 4.00pm. At 6.40am the Commanding Office with the pilot started out in the steam whaleboat with dinghy in tow to make a trip around Gravina Island. Filled boats with provisions for two days. At 7.00 sent out cutter in charge of Ensign Marsh with Assistant Man to pick out and measure base line on North shore Gravina Island, opposite to entrance to Ward Cove. Cutter returned at 4.30. Repainted Vixen. Party at work on Lively during afternoon. Took in 400 gallons fresh water from shore.


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3 June 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Commences and until midnight:

Generally overcast during the day, clearing and pleasant towards the latter part. Calm to light airs first part. Gentle to moderate breeze from South during afternoon. Calm to light airs for remainder of the day. Steam whaleboat with Commanding Officer and pilot returned at 5.45pm. At 7.00pm sent steam cutter with cutter in tow, Ensign Niblack in charge, on expedition for building signals. At work on Lively. Finished watering ship. Took one shaft out of Lively.


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4 June 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from North. At 7.00am sent working party to Lively. Steam cutter and steam whaleboat, with boats in tow with lumber to put up signals, returned to ship.


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5 June 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Clear and pleasant. Part at work on shore on Lively. Vixen sent out with cutter in tow to put up signals. Party went off in whaleboat to measure base line. Steam whaleboat laid up to have her tubes cleaned. Put up tide gauge in Wade Cove and began measuring tides.


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6 June 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Commences and until midnight:

Commenced overcast, partially cloudy and pleasant after 6.00am. Calm until 4.00am then light airs from NNE hauling to SE at 6.00. At 7.00 sent out working party in steam cutter in charge of Ensign Niblack. The Commanding Officer went out in steam whaleboat to examine anchorage. Carpenters at work on Lively, cleaned decks. At 11.00am confined J Shepperd (Boatswain’s Mate) and Jas O’Malley (Seaman) to await action of Commanding. Officer. At 7.00pm by order of Commanding Officer placed these men in double irons for threatening to assault the Carpenter's Mate while in execution of his duty.


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7 June 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Clear and pleasant, calm to moderate breeze.


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8 June 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Calm, light breeze from SSE, warm in afternoon, pleasant clear weather. Both steam launches, cutter, whaleboat and dinghy left ship at 7.00am. Vixen and cutter, Mr Niblack in charge to set signals and preliminary triangulation to be gone 48 hours. Steam whaleboat and whaleboat same kind of work. Dinghy dispatched to being triangulation and make connections from base line. Ten men left ship in steam boat to be landed on one end of base line at observatory. At 8.00pm men left ship with instruments and provisions to begin sectional observations. By order of Commanding Officer released J Shepperd (Boatswain’s Mate) from confinement. Two carpenters working on Lively. Parties returned at 6.00pm. Tide gauge observations being made; broke out fore hold. Erected better tide gauge.


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9 June 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Clear and warm, light variable winds. At 7.00am sent steam whale boat and work boats, Ensign McLean in charge, to continue triangulation. Hoisted sail at 6.30. Carpenters at work on Lively. Furled sail at 5.00. Vixen and cutter returned at 7.00.


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10 June 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


At 7.30 sent steam whale boat, Mr McLean in charge, to build signals, equipped for 3 days. At 7.30 dinghy left ship with Mr Marsh to continue triangulation. Continued working on Lively. Took out Vixen’s boiler and removed top and cleaned up tubes. Hoisted steam whale boat at 5.00, replaced set screw in joint of shaft and lowered her at 5.30. Dinghy returned at 5.30.


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11 June 1885


Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


At 7.30 Vixen with cutter in tow left ship to erect signals, equipped for 3 days, Mr Niblack in charge. At 7.30 dinghy, Mr Marsh in charge, left to continue triangulation. At 8.00am Vixen, cutter and dinghy returned to ship. Continued work on Lively. By order of Commanding Office released Jas O’Malley (Seaman) from confinement at 6.00am. Launched Lively at 9.30pm and towed her alongside of ship; found that Lively leaked a good deal but finding no particular place, attributed it to old nail holes and general rottenness. Concluded that it was inadvisable to do more to her bottom until such time as she could be thoroughly overhauled, but continued caulking deck and making other repairs. Clear, warm and pleasant, calm to gentle breeze from SW and SSW.


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12 June 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


At 7.00 Vixen left ship with boat in tow, Mr Niblack in charge, provisioned and supplied for two days, to erect signals. At 7.00 dinghy, Mr Marsh in charge, left ship to continue triangulation. Dinghy returned at 8.30am. Steamer IDAHO came in at 8.40 and steamed around ship, stopping just long enough to deliver mails and packages to boat. Steam boat and cutter returned at 6.30pm. During day put up water works on South side of harbor. Coaled and watered Lively and tied her alongside, at same time provisioning party.


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13 June 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Lively left ship with cutter in tow to erect signals and prospect; Commanding Officer in charge. At 7.00 dinghy left, Mr Marsh in charge, to continue triangulation. Took top off steam whaleboat boiler and cleaned tubes. Watered ship. Two carpenters went in Lively to continue caulking. Vixen and whaleboat returned at 5.30, dinghy at 7.00, Lively and cutter at 8.30. At low water placed a buoy on Bolles Ledge. Watered with boats from mountain stream.


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14 June 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


At 11.00am sent steam whaleboat with cutter and bought astronomical party and outfit on board ship. Coaled steam boats in afternoon. Provisioned Lively for four days and anchored her in shore near tide gauge and left Coxswain Stromberg in charge. Filled up boiler and made preparations to move ship.


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15 June 1885

Ward Cove to Port Simpson, British Columbia

Lat 55.0, Long -131.1 [Est]


Commences and until 8am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from SE. At 7.00 sent Vixen with cutter in tow, Ensign Marsh in charge, and steam whaleboat with dinghy in tow, Ensign McLean, in charge to Kasaan Bay equipped for 3 days to erect signals and two tide staffs. Left Carpenter on board Lively to continue work caulking her deck. At 7.15 commenced heaving in. At 7.30 got underway and stood out from Ward Cove into narrows, for Port Simpson. Commanding Officer conning.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant, slight breeze from SE. At 8.25 entered Tongass Narrows, Commanding Officer conning.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSE, moderate swell. Standing through Revillagigedo Channel. At 1.40 Foggy Point abeam.


4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SSE. Standing in for anchorage at Port Simpson, Commanding Officer conning. Anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light breeze from South, heavy dew. Mr Man on shore rating chronometer.


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16 June 1885


Port Simpson to Ward Cove, Revillagigedo Channel, Alaska

Lat 55.0, Long -131.1 [Est]


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant, dew, calm to light airs from South. Mr Man on shore taking observations for chronometer rates.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant, slight haze about horizon. Spread fires in two furnaces and hove short. At 5.55 started head and steamed out of harbor.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant, hazy around the horizon, light breeze from SE. Standing through Revillagigedo Channel.


Meridian to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Entered Tongass Narrows, Commanding Officer conning. At 3.50 anchored in Ward Cove; banked fires.


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17 June 1885


Ward Cove to Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


Commences and until noon:

Clear, warm and pleasant. Hazy around the horizon. Gentle to moderate breeze from WNW and W x N. Disconnected pipes from water works on shore and brought them on board. At 9.00 spread fires. Towed Lively off to ship and made fast astern. At 9.30 got underway and stood out of Ward Cove for Kasaan Bay, Commanding Officer conning. At end of watch entering Kasaan Bay, towing Lively astern.


Meridian to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, gentle breeze from W x N. Standing up Kasaan Bay in charge of Commanding Officer. Lively towing astern. At 3.05 anchored in cove to Northward of fishing station. Hauled fires.


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18 June 1885

Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


Commences and until midnight:

At 7.00 Vixen and cutter, Mr Marsh in charge, and steam whaleboat, Mr Niblack in charge, left ship to triangulate. They all returned at 6.30. Two carpenters, machinist and fireman at work on Lively. Sent dinghy to build signal near ship in forenoon. Three men making tide observations, Mr McLean in charge.


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19 June 1885

Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


Commences and until midnight:

Scrubbed hammocks, mattress covers, blankets and clothes. Aired bedding and all men’s clothes and scrubbed berth deck, entire, with hot water and soap. Scrubbed main deck and Petty Officers’ state rooms.


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20 June 1885

Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


Commences and until midnight:

Vixen left ship with dinghy in tow, Mr Marsh in charge, to triangulate at 7.00am. Lively left ship to commence sounding. Sent cutter up creek at 5.15 and filled up Lively with fresh water. At 8.00 sent cutter for water for ship. Lively and Vixen returned to ship at 5.45. Sent cutter to creek to water ship at 6.30pm.


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21 June 1885

Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


Commences and until midnight:

Generally cloudy but pleasant. Got ready in the morning for coaling ship. At 9.00 steamer IDAHO came alongside and delivered on board 35 tons of coal. Coaled Lively, Vixen and steam whaleboat. Discharged August Claussen (Seaman) by reason of expiration of enlistment.


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22 June 1885

Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


At 8.00am Lively left, in charge of Mr Niblack, to sound and Vixen and dinghy, Mr Marsh, to triangulate. Steam whaleboat and whaleboat, Mr McLean, to make survey of this harbor. In afternoon Commanding Officer and Mr Stone went ashore with plane table to get topography of near shore line. All boats returned at 6.00pm. Broke out and restowed fore hold. Enlisted for one year Seaman August Claussen


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23 June 1885

Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


At 7.00 Vixen with cutter in tow, Mr Marsh in charge, and Lively, Mr Niblack in charge, left ship to make survey of 18-mile inlet. Found a loose bolt in steam whaleboat’s outboard shaft coupling. Hoisted clear of water and repaired. At 8.30 steam whaleboat and whale boat, Mr McLean in charge, left for same locality as other boats. At 8.00 Commanding Officer and Mr Stone took plane table ashore. Vixen returned at 5.30, Lively at 6.00, steam whaleboat at 7.00, dinghy at 6.30. Discharged Kevin Johnson (Seaman) by reason of expiration of enlistment.


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24 June 1885

Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


Vixen and cutter, Mr Marsh, left ship at 6.00. Also Lively, Mr Niblack. and steam whaleboat, Mr McLean’ to survey. Commanding Officer in dinghy took extra harbor soundings during forenoon. At 6.30 loosed sail. At 2.00 landed Mr Man and astronomical outfit. At 6.00 boats returned. At 3.00 unbent sails and spread awnings. Enlisted Kevin Johnson for one year as Seaman.


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25 June 1885

Kasaan Bay to Chasina Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.269, Long -132.048


Clear, warm and pleasant, light breeze from SSW, first part, calm to light airs from SE during forenoon, light breeze from SE during afternoon and evening. Moderate squalls from SE in the evening. At 6.00 Vixen with Lively’s dinghy in tow, Ensign Marsh in charge, and steam whaleboat with whaleboat in tow left the ship to triangulate and sound. At 7.00am spread two fires. At 10.00 got underway and steamed out for Chasina Anchorage. Set course after point on line to Round Island. Took soundings, getting bottom at 8 fathoms. Engaged during day running line of soundings in Clarence Strait, stopping at intervals of 10 minutes. Soundings and angles entered in ship’s sounding book. Expended one hand lead and 50 fathoms sounding wire. Left Lively with dinghy at Kasaan anchorage with tide and astronomical parties. At 6.00 anchored in Chasina Bay. At 6.45 Vixen and steam whaleboats returned.


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26 June 1885

Chasina Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.269, Long -132.048


At 6.15 Vixen and whaleboat, Commanding Officer in charge, left to erect signals, but finding the sea rough in the channel returned and surveyed head of this bay. Steam whaleboat and cutter, Mr Menefee, assisted Vixen. Mr Niblack in dory made a survey of anchorage. Boats returned at 6.00 and 7.30.


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27 June 1885

Chasina Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.269, Long -132.048


Overcast and threatening, fresh breeze from SE, squally with passing showers. Steam whaleboat and dory, Mr Menefee in charge, left at 6.00 to survey in this bay. Fitted wire surveying apparatus in Vixen and dispatched same. Steam whaleboat and dory returned on account of rough and threatening weather.


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28 June 1885

Chasina Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.269, Long -132.048


Overcast, rainy and squally. Generally SE’ly breeze. At 4.00 the Lively returning from Kasaan Bay, Mr McLean in charge, grounded on a submerged rock inside of Skin Island. Sent cutter and Vixen to her relieve but the tide had fallen too much. At 9.00pm sent Vixen and cutter and party of men back to Lively and at 11.30 got her off and towed her in to anchorage near ship. Her keel was a little bent and crushed near amidships, but she did not leak much more than usual when floated.


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29 June 1885

Chasina Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.269, Long -132.048


Commences and until 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy, wind blowing in strong squalls from SE. Steam whaleboat left the ship in the morning with sounding party but was obliged to return at 11.00am on account of weather. At 1.00pm let go starboard anchor underfoot and at 3.50 veered to 75 fathoms on port chain forward of the windlass and 30 fathoms on starboard chain below the water’s edge. Braced up yards and made things snug above deck.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast with heavy rain. Fresh breeze with strong squalls at intervals, not so frequent as last watch.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining. Frequent heavy squalls from SE. Veered about 8 fathoms on starboard chain.


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30 June 1885

Chasina Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.269, Long -132.048


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and rainy, heavy squalls from SE first hour, calm remainder of watch. Discharged John Belfiage (Seaman) by reason of physical disability.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy with rain first two hours of watch, light airs from South.


8am to finish:

At 8.00 hove up anchor and hove in to 45 fathoms on port chain. At 8.30 steam whaleboat, Mr Menefee in charge, left to sound in the bay. At 10.00 Vixen and dinghy, Commanding Officer in charge, left to put in shore line and sound. Mr Niblack in small dory continued triangulation of anchorage. Boats returned at 6.30.



LOGS FOR JULY 1885


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1 July 1885

Chasina Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.269, Long -132.048


At 6.00 Lively and dinghy, Mr Marsh in charge, and steam whaleboat and whaleboat, Mr Menefee in charge, left to continue survey, Mr Menefee’s party being equipped for two days. Put up water works and watered ship from mountain stream. At 5.45 Lively and dinghy and Vixen returned. Enlisted as Seaman for one year William Roberts and Alaska Indian. Overcast, squally and passing showers, light airs to moderate breeze from ESE.


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2 July 1885

Chasina Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.269, Long -132.048


Overcast and threatening, gentle breeze from SE increasing to moderate squalls from shore in evening. Rainy. Lively and dinghy left at 6.00; Vixen and dory, Commanding Officer in charge, and photographic outfit left at 7.30. Both parties to survey this bay. Flushed spars. Painted bare spots on spar deck canvas, starboard side. Vixen returned at 4.30pm. Steam whaleboat at 5.00, Lively at 5.45. Veered port chain and let go starboard anchor.


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3 July 1885

Chasina Bay to Moira Sound, Alaska

Lat 55.269, Long -132.048


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Wind from ESE, blowing strong in squalls.


4am to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, heavy clouds hanging low over hills first part, blowing away at end. Thick rain first hour. Light breeze with moderate puffs from first hour, light breeze from South rest of watch. Got underway at 10.00 and stood down Clarence Strait for anchorage in Moira Sound, the Lively Vixen and steam whaleboat in tow. At 3.00pm ran into small bay on East side of Moira Sound near entrance. Steamed in slowly and sent Lively and Vixen ahead to sound about. At 3.50 anchored about center of bay. Sent in cutter to get fresh water from stream.


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4 July 1885

Moira Sound, Alaska

Lat 55.0, Long -131.1


Overcast and hazy, raining in forenoon, clear and pleasant in evening. Light airs from SW to gentle breeze from East.


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5 July 1885

Moira Sound, Alaska

Lat 55.0, Long -131.1


Clear weather and pleasant, slight breeze from NNE. Vixen and steam whaleboat, Mr Marsh and Mr McLean in charge, left at 7.30. Lively, Commanding Office in charge, at 9.30 to survey. Spread quarter deck awnings, unbent boat sails, slushed spars. Lively and Vixen returned at 6.00, steam whaleboat at 7.00. At 7.30 coal bucket fell in Vixen, accidentally breaking woodwork forward and damaging joint of steam pipe slightly. Commenced repairing damage straight away.


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6 July 1885

Moira Sound, Alaska

Lat 55.0, Long -131.1


Steam whaleboat and whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, and Lively, Mr Niblack in charge, left at 7.00 to survey. Finished repairs in Vixen and she left at 8.30, towing dinghy, Mr Marsh in charge. Painted ship outside. Vixen returned at 12.30 on account of rough weather but went out again at 3.00pm. Steam whaleboat returned at 6.00, Lively at 7.30. Sent cutter in and brought off water at 5.00. Expended one grapnel in Vixen, broken in attempting to get it out of the bottom.


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7 July 1885

Moira Sound, Alaska

Lat 55.0, Long -131.1


Weather pleasant with light breeze at anchorage, from NW. Blowing fresh outside. Vixen and dinghy, Mr Marsh in charge, steam whaleboat, and whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, Lively, Mr Niblack in charge, left 6.00 to survey and returned about 6.30pm. Painted the ship above copper and boat davits. Asphalted iron work about deck. At 8.00pm Mr Man landed on Capital Rock, Moira Sound, for astronomical observations. Sent cutter in for water at 5.00pm.


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8 July 1885

Moira Sound to Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.3, Long -131.6


Steam whaleboat and whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, Vixen and dinghy, Mr Marsh in charge, left at 7.30 to survey, equipped for 48 hours. Sent Lively and brought astronomical party, Mr Man, on board at 10.00. Lively left at 10.30 to survey, equipped for 3 days, Mr Niblack in charge. At 10.30 got underway and ran line of soundings with ship as far as Guard Island, then headed down Tongass Narrows and at 6.30 anchored in Ward Cove. At 4.30 passed a sloop rigged, decked over boat standing down the straits to Southward, a white man in charge. Found the USS PINTA in Ward Cove. Her Commanding Officer came on board. Clear and pleasant, calm to moderate breeze from NW.


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9 July 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Clear, warm and pleasant, light southerly breeze. Painting spar deck and fitting up ship. Sent two pieces of pig iron ballast to PINTA, about 200 lbs each. Vixen returned at 6.00pm. Steam whaleboat at 11.55. Landed Mr Man on opposite side of Tongass Narrows for astronomical observations at 8.00pm.


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10 July 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Lively returned at 9.30am. At 7.00 sent Vixen and brought astronomical party on board. At 10.00 Commanding Officer and Commanding Officer of PINTA went in Vixen to visit stations of astronomical work in Tongass area. Hoisted out steam whaleboat’s boiler and worked all day on a split tube. Cleaned tubes of Lively’s boiler. At 1.00pm Mr Marsh continued surveying in Vixen. Engaged all day in painting spar deck, tarring rigging and blackening rusty iron work.


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11 July 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Weather pleasant with light breeze from South and East. At 7.00am sent out Vixen, Mr Niblack in charge, to sound up Behm Canal; she returned at 7.00pm. Recovered bench mark put up in 1882 by Lieutenant Commander Richards in this cove. Levelled to it from our gauge, finding it 27.53 feet above the zero. Plotting in soundings of anchorage at Point Chisain, computing triangulation from base line up Tongass Narrows.


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12 July 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Overcast, warm and pleasant. Calm to light breeze from WSW. Got ship ready for inspection.


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13 July 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Clear, warm and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SW. Hoisted out steam whaleboats boiler for repairs. Sent Lively out in Tongass Narrows to signal coming of mail steamer. Officers engaged in plotting work. Steamer ANCON arrived in cove and anchored at 7.45pm [ANCON was a sidewheel steamer used as an excursion and mail steamer]. Sent boats to bring off provisions for officers and men.


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14 July 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


At 6.00am Mr Marsh left in Vixen with party to ascend mount on Gravina Island for theodolite observations. He returned at 6.00pm. Lively left at 1.00pm, Mr Niblack in charge, to erect fallen signals. He returned at 6.00pm. Put boiler in steam whaleboat and finished repairs. Watered ship.


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15 July 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Commenced overcast, partly cloudy and pleasant during day, light airs to breeze from SE to SW. Steam whaleboat and whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, Lively and cutter, Mr Niblack in charge, left to erect signals. Mr Man and Mr Marsh landed on opposite side of narrows for observations, returning about 4.00pm.


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16 July 1885

Ward Cove to Naha Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Clear, warm and pleasant, light airs to light breeze from SW. At 1.00pm got underway and steamed out of Ward Cove, heading for Naha Bay. At 4.30 anchored in Naha Bay off the store. Lively returned at 7.00pm, steam whaleboat at 9.30. Lost in Lively one boat anchor.


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17 July 1885

Naha Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.59, Long -131.66


Lively and whaleboat, Mr Niblack in charge, left at 7.00 to survey this bay. Steam whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, left at 8.00 to sound. Used Vixen and cutter for watering ship; other officers engaged at office work. Boats returned at 6.00.


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18 July 1885

Naha Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.59, Long -131.66


Lively, Mr Niblack in charge, steam whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, continued survey. Lost from dinghy two oars and from dory one.


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19 July 1885

Naha Bay to Cholmondeley Sound, Alaska

Lat 55.4, Long -131.9


At 7.00 Vixen and dinghy, Mr Marsh in charge, left to survey. At 8.00 got underway and steamed out of harbor with Lively and steam whaleboat in tow. At 2.00 anchored in upper part of Cholmondeley Sound [spelled Cholmondly Sound in log] in Dora Bay. Overcast and misty with rain most of day. Thick and foggy during evening. Vixen did not return to ship. Sounded steam whistle during evening to enable Vixen to locate our anchorage. Gentle to moderate breeze all day coming from NE and hauling to ESE in early am.


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20 July 1885

Cholmondeley Sound to Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


Overcast, passing showers in afternoon. Calm to light airs from ENE and light breeze from SW. Vixen returned at 10.00, watered ship. At 1.30 got underway and steamed out of Dria Bay and down the sound, 3 launches in tow. Dropped Lively, with Mr Niblack in charge, at mouth of sound to survey. At 8.00 anchored at head of Kasaan Bay, Alaska


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LOG BOOK – JULY 21st 1885 TO JANUARY 16th 1886


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[Cover]

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[Printed page of log book including blank form for general dimensions of ship and regulations regarding log books]

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21 July 1885

Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


Steam whaleboat, Mr Menefee in charge, left at 7.00 to survey; she returned at 5.00. USS PINTA came in and anchored at 6.00. Lively returned at 6.00.


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22 July 1885

Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


Lively, Mr Niblack in charge, left at 7.30; steam whaleboat at same time, with Mr Menefee in charge, both to survey. Watered ship with cutter. Lively returned at 11.00am on account of rain and heavy sea. Steam whaleboat returned at 6.30pm.


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23 July 1885

Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


Clear and pleasant during day. Light breeze from Southward and Eastward until10.00am, then from NE until evening. Hauled to SE after sundown. Steam whaleboat and dinghy, Mr McLean in charge, left at 7.00 to survey in lower part of this bay. She returned at 7.00pm.


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24 July 1885

Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


Clear, warm and pleasant. Calm to gentle breeze from NNW. At 5.00am steamer ANCON came in from the Northward. At 10.00pm the mail steamer left for the South.


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25 July 1885

Kasaan Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.4


Vixen and whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, left at 8.30am equipped for 3 days to erect signs and survey near Tolstoi Bay. Steam whaleboat and dinghy, Mr Menefee in charge, and Lively, Mr Niblack in charge, left at 7.30 to survey in same bay. Brought off 500 gallons water. At 9.30 Mr Man landed on observation spot near “Pete” signal for noon observations. At 1.00pm Mr Man returned. At 1.30pm got underway and steamed down the bay, sounding on the way. At 5.45 anchored in Skowl Bay near shore on opposite side from Kasaan Village. Lively and steam whaleboat returned about 6.00pm.


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26 July 1885

Skowl Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.42, Long -132.34


Steam whaleboat, Mr Menefee, left at 7.30 and Lively, Mr Niblack, left at 9.30 to survey. At 9.00 got underway and steamed out of Skowl bay. Ran a line of soundings from mouth of Skowl Bay to Guard Island. At 12.30 Messrs Marsh and Stone occupied station on Guard Island. At 2.00 stopped ship and lowered cutter to investigate discolored water in mouth of Behm Canal; found it caused by a school of jelly fish. At 7.30 anchored at head of Tolstoi Bay. Vixen and steam whaleboat returned at 8.00.


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27 July 1885

Tolstoi Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.65, Long -132.42


Clear and pleasant during forenoon, light rain after 4.00pm. Wind from Northward from 10.00am, until sundown, from SW rest of day. Vixen and dinghy, Mr Marsh in charge, left at 6.00 for theodolite observations. Steam whaleboat and whaleboat left at 7.00 to erect signals, Mr Menefee in charge. In afternoon Mr Man and two carpenters erected pier on small island abreast ship. Steam whaleboat returned at 5.00pm, Vixen at 7.00.


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28 July 1885

Tolstoi Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.65, Long -132.42


Calm and light airs, clear. Steam whaleboat engine under repair. Vixen left at 7.00, Commanding Officer in charge, to survey. Lively returned at noon, Vixen at 6.30pm. At 8.00pm Mr Man landed for astronomical observations.


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29 July 1885

Tolstoi Bay to Union Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.8, Long -132.2


Clear and pleasant. Lively, Mr Niblack in charge, steam whaleboat and whaleboat. Mr McLean in charge, Vixen and dinghy, Mr Marsh in charge, left at 7.30 to survey. Mr Man finished observations and brought off instruments and pier at 9.00. At 9.00 got underway and steamed to Union Bay and anchored off mouth of river, entering head of bay. On way down located a shoal off Eagle Point and sounded it with cutter. Least depth found was 2 fathoms there. Vixen returned at 6.45. Lively and steam whaleboat about 7.15. Sent cutter after water for launches.


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30 July 1885

Union Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.8, Long -132.2


Lively, Mr Niblack in charge, steam whaleboat and dinghy, Mr McLean in charge, left at 7.00 to survey. In forenoon put up tide gauge at foot of bluff opposite anchorage. In afternoon Commanding Officer and Mr Man went to look for a place to measure base line. Watered ship with cutter. Carpenters took up wheel and commenced caulking pilot house. Vixen and Lively returned at 5.45, steam whaleboat at 6.30.


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31 July 1885

Union Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.8, Long -132.2


Lively, Mr Marsh in charge, Vixen, Mr Niblack in charge, and steam whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, left at 7.30 to survey. Watered ship with cutter. Mr Man and party erected pier and mounted transit in afternoon. At 8.00am by order of Commanding Officer confined Andrew Malmstrom to his hammock on main deck for forty-eight hours, he having failed to obey orders promptly and answering back and giving want of sleep as an excuse. Vixen returned at 4.30, Lively at 5.45, steam whaleboat at 6.00. Cloudy but pleasant. Commenced with light breezes from SE. Fresh puffs from SE during evening.



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1885


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1 August 1885

Union Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.8, Long -132.2


No survey work on account of rain. Took Vixen’s boiler to pieces, cleaned tubes and made slight repairs. Overhauled machinery of steam whaleboat a little. Examined all water tight compartment valves and found them to be in good condition. Exercised crew at fire quarters. At 3.00pm released Andrew Malmstrom (Seaman) by order of Commanding Officer.


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2 August 1885

Union Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.8, Long -132.2


Mr Man and party put up observatory and mounted transit during day and went on shore about 10.00pm for observations.


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3 August 1885

Union Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.8, Long -132.2


Steam whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, and Lively, Mr Niblack in charge, left at 7.00am to survey. Sent cutter for water for launches. Steam whaleboat and Vixen returned at 6.00pm and Lively at 6.30.


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4 August 1885

Union Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.8, Long -132.2


Overcast with light rains during day. Generally light breeze from SE. Steam whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, Vixen, Mr Marsh in charge, left at 8.00 to survey. Lively, Mr Niblack in charge, at 9.00, equipped for 2 days. Broke out hold and fore peak, cleaned and restowed. Steam whaleboat and Lively returned at 10.00am on account of thick and rainy weather. Examined bilges forward of fire room and found them dry and clean. Sent cutter for water for ship and boats.


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5 August 1885

Union Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.8, Long -132.2


Steam whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, left at 7.00 to survey. Lively left at 7.30, Mr Niblack in charge, equipped for 2 days. Vixen and dinghy, Commanding Officer and Mr Marsh, left at 9.00. Mr Man got noon observations on shore. In afternoon Mr Man and party put up magnetic instruments to test on shore. Steam whaleboat returned at 6.30pm, Vixen at 7.30. Mr Man took observations at astronomical station during night.


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6 August 1885

Union Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.8, Long -132.2


Steam whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, Vixen and dinghy, Mr Marsh in charge, left at 7.00 to survey. Mr Man took observations during day and night. Sent cutter for water. All launches returned about 6.15. Mr Man went ashore in evening for night observations.


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7 August 1885

Union Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.8, Long -132.2


Steam whaleboat, Mr Marsh in charge, left at 9.00am to survey; Lively, Mr Niblack in charge at 9.10, equipped for 3 days; Vixen and whaleboat, Mr Menefee in charge, at 7.30am, equipped for 2 days to go towards cove for tide observations. Mr Man took observations during day. Sent cutter to put up signal over observatory. Steam whaleboat returned about 5.30pm. Tide gauge fell down at 11.45am and Mr McLean went ashore in afternoon and put it up on opposite side of river in better lee. Mr McLean also made bench mark.


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8 August 1885

Union Bay to Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.8, Long -132.2


Clear and pleasant, light to pleasant breeze from Northward and Westward during day. Steam whaleboat left at 7.20, equipped for 2 days, Mr McLean in charge. Mr Man went on shore for observations at 7.00am. At 11.00am Mr Man returned bringing observatory and tide gauge. Got underway and steamed out of Union Bay. Did some survey work in neighborhood of Eagle Point with ship. At 11.30 steam whaleboat came alongside off Eagle Point and left Machinist Bogert who had his head cut by reversing gear of boat. At 4.50 anchored in Ward Cove [spelled Ward’s Cove and variants in log]. Vixen came alongside. Mr Man and party left in Vixen and steam whaleboat for Gravina Island at 7.00pm. Boats returned at 7.30, leaving astronomical party.


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9 August 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Mr Man came on board for chronometer comparisons about 2.30am and went ashore again at 8.30. At 8.30 Vixen and whaleboat, Mr Marsh in charge, left to survey. All boats returned at 5.45pm. Hauled fires.


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10 August 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Vixen, Mr Menefee in charge, left at 8.00 to survey and Lively, Mr McLean in charge, left at 9.30, equipped for 2 days. Mr Man and party went ashore at 8.00 on Peninsular Point for magnetic observations. Steam whaleboat laid up for repairs to engines. Watered ship with cutter; Vixen returned at 6.00.


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11 August 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Vixen and dinghy, Mr Marsh in charge, left at 7.30 equipped for 2 days to survey. Aired all bedding. Finished repairs on steam whaleboat at 4.30. Mr Man came on board at 6.30 for chronometer compass and went ashore to continue magnetic observations. Lively and whaleboat returned at 5.00.


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12 August 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Clear and pleasant, light airs and calm except during forenoon when gentle breeze from SSW. Lively and whaleboat, Mr Menefee in charge, left at 7.30 and steam whaleboat, Mr Niblack in charge, at same time to survey, both equipped for 2 days. Vixen returned at 6.45pm. Mr Man and party came on board at 7.30. Filled up with water from cutter.


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13 August 1885

Ward Cove to Naha Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.59, Long -131.66


Vixen and dinghy, Mr Marsh in charge, left at 8.00 to survey. At 8.15 got underway and steamed out of Ward Cove. Anchored in Naha Bay, off NWT Co’s store house at 11.20. Vixen and Lively returned about 6.30.


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14 August 1885

Naha Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.59, Long -131.66


Partially clear, hazy, raining in morning. Light breeze from ESE. Steam whaleboat returned at 11.00am. Officers engaged in plotting work. Vixen went out in afternoon with Commanding Officer in charge, to reconnoiter, returned at 5.00pm.


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15 August 1885

Naha Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.59, Long -131.66


Overcast with rain in the afternoon. The mail steamer ANCON came to anchor at 3.00am. At 9.00am Lively, Mr Marsh in charge, and the steam whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, left for work in the straits. The whaleboat returned at 5.00pm and Lively at 7.00pm.


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16 August 1885

Naha Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.59, Long -131.66


Overcast with rain first part, clearing during morning, clear and pleasant in afternoon. Calm and light airs from Southward and Westward during afternoon. Commanding Officer inspected ship at 10.00am.


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17 August 1885

Naha Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.59, Long -131.66


Steam whaleboat. Mr McLean, Vixen, Mr Marsh, and Lively, Mr Niblack, left at 7.15 to survey. Mr Man and party put up observatory and took day observations. Sent cutter after water for launches. Carpenters caulked. All parties returned about 6.30. Mr Man on shore taking night observations.


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18 August 1885

Naha Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.59, Long -131.66


Lively, Mr Niblack, left at 7.00. Steam whaleboat left at 9.00, Mr McLean in charge, Vixen, Mr March, at 9.30 to survey. Mr Man still observing on shore. Carpenters repairing Lively’s dinghy. Hoisted spanker boom. Lively returned at 5.45, steam whaleboat at 6.15, Vixen 6.30.


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19 August 1885

Naha Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.59, Long -131.66


Steam whaleboat and dinghy, Mr Niblack in charge, equipped for two days left at 8.00 to survey. Owing to bad weather in straits they returned at 3.00pm. Vixen and whaleboat, Mr Marsh in charge, left at 9.00 and returned at 5.30. Carpenters at work repairing Lively’s dinghy. Astronomical party on shore awaiting fair weather.


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20 August 1885

Naha Bay to Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Generally clear after first hour, light airs mostly from SSW. Steam whaleboat and dinghy, Mr Niblack in charge, left at 7.30 to survey, equipped for two days. Mr Man went on shore at 4.00am for observations. Lively, Mr Menefee in charge, left at 8.30 to survey. Mr Man came back with observatory and instruments at 9.30. Got underway and steamed down through short passage to Ward Cove and anchored at 1.20am. Lively returned about 6.30. At 2.30pm Vixen and whaleboat, Mr Marsh in charge, left equipped for three days. Mr Man and party went along to be landed near mouth of straits for astronomical observations.


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21 August 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Lively, Mr McLean in charge left about 9.30 to survey. Repairing small dinghy. Lively returned about 6.30pm, steam whaleboat and dinghy about 9.00pm.


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22 August 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Steam whaleboat laid up to have pipes and tubes overhauled and cleaned. Commanding Officer went out in Lively in afternoon to take tide observations.


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23 August 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Clear and pleasant. At 10.00am the mail steamer ANCON came alongside and delivered on board 50 tons of coal and two barrels of oil. She left the harbor at 8.00pm bound South. The Vixen with whaleboat in tow returned to ship at 8.00pm.


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24 August 1885

Ward Cove, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Clear and pleasant, some fog outside during morning. Light airs all day, Generally pleasant. Steam whaleboat, Mr Niblack in charge, left at 7.30 to survey. Lively left at same time, Mr Menefee in charge. Mr Man and party landed on Gravina Island for observations at 9.00am. After day and night observations they returned for good about 10.00pm. Sent cutter for water.


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25 August 1885

Ward Cove to Menefee Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.399, Long -131.731


Thick fog. Got underway at 8.30 and did some surveying with ship; towed Vixen. About 4.30 anchored in Menefee Anchorage [Menefee Bay was named on this trip for Mr D P Menefee, Ensign]. Lively returned at 5.45, steam whaleboat at 7.30.


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26 August 1885

Menefee Bay, Alaska

Lat 56.07, Long -132.2


Thick fog all day. Lively and whaleboat, Mr Menefee in charge, left at 10.00 to survey, equipped for three days. Commanding Officer and pilot went outside in Vixen to see about weather a couple of times. Prospected for water but could find none.


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27 August 1885

Menefee Bay to Nicholas Bay, Alaska

Lat 55.5, Long -132.1 [Est]


Thick fog in morning, cleared away about 10.00 to 10.30. Got underway and steamed out of harbor, Vixen and steam whaleboat in tow. In the afternoon wind shifted to Southward and the weather began to look thick. Ran into anchorage (Nicholas Bay) to the Westward of Cape Chacon and anchored at 4.30.


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28 August 1885

Nicholas Bay to American Bay, Alaska

Lat 54.66, Long -132.67 [Est]


Smokey, but clearer than usual. Vixen and dinghy, Mr Niblack in charge, left at 6.30 taking Mr Man and party to Cape Muzon for astronomical observations. Steam whaleboat left at 6.45, Commanding Officer in charge, to reconnoiter, returning at noon. At 1.00pm steam whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, left to survey equipped for 3 days. Steam whaleboat took 3 days’ more provisions out for Lively. At 1.00pm got underway and steamed out of bay. At 6.30 anchored in American Bay off NWT Co’s wharf. Surveyed on way up with ship. Vixen returned at 6.30pm. Sent out to look for water and found none.


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29 August 1885

American Bay to McLean Arm, Alaska

Lat 54.7, Long -132.2 [Est]


Very smoky, hills and points hardly visible. Vixen, Mr Niblack in charge, left at 6.00 for Cape Muzon. Sent cutter out with Mr Marsh in charge to take sounding in bay around ship; hoisted cutter and got underway at 7.30. Off Cape Muzon. Mr Man came off in Vixen to compare chronometers then returned to shore; re-coaled Vixen for 3 days. At 7.00pm anchored in McLean Arm, [McLean Arm, spelled McLean’s Arm in the log, was named on this trip for Mr Walter McLean, Ensign] but finding that chain ground very much over rocks, hove up and shifted anchorage. Lively and steam whaleboat returned at 7.00pm. Surveyed with ship all the way from American Bay.


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30 August 1885

McLean Arm, Alaska

Lat 54.8, Long -132.0


Very smoky. Steam whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, left at 8.00, Lively, Mr Menefee in charge, at 9.30. Watered ship with cutter. Steam whaleboat returned at noon on account of smoky weather, Lively at 5.00pm. Overhauled wheel ropes and set up quadrant on rudder head.


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31 August 1885

McLean Arm, Alaska

Lat 54.8, Long -132.0


Thick fog. At 10.00 there being some indications of clearing weather, sent out steam whaleboat to survey with Mr McLean in charge. Got up steam in Lively, preparatory to sending her out. At 12.30 steam whaleboat returned and reported smoke and fog too thick to work. Commanding Officer then went out in steam whaleboat to reconnoiter adjoining bays. Watered ship with cutter. Steam whaleboat returned at 6.30. Fog commenced to get thick again about dark. Vixen returned at 10.00pm.



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1885


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1 September 1885

McLean Arm, Alaska

Lat 54.8, Long -132.0


Thick fog and raining during morning and forenoon. At 1.00pm Vixen, Mr Marsh, and steam whaleboat, Mr Menefee, went outside to sound although weather was still thick and indications bad. Steam whaleboat returned at 6.00, Vixen at 6.30.


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2 September 1885

McLean Arm, Alaska

Lat 54.8, Long -132.0


Thick fog and rain. At 9.00 Vixen, Mr Marsh, and steam whaleboat, Mr Menefee, left to survey and remained out till 6.00pm, but weather was very bad for work. Sent cutter after water for boats.


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3 September 1885

McLean Arm to Nichols Bay, Alaska

Lat 54.8, Long -132.0


Thick fog and rain. At 10.00, there being some indications of clearing, Commanding Officer and pilot went outside to see about the weather. At 12.30pm got underway with 3 launches in tow and steamed out of bay. At 2.00, Vixen, Mr Marsh, and steam whaleboat, Mr McLean, left to survey. Lively sounded ahead of ship. At 5.00 anchored in Nichols Bay. Weather warm and dry but very smoky toward evening. Boat returned at 6.30.


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4 September 1885

Nichols Bay, Alaska

Lat 54.722, Long -132.128


Thick fog all day outside. At 8.00, there being some indications of clearing outside, sent out launches: Vixen, Mr Marsh, Lively, Mr McLean. Lively landed Mr Man on Observatory Point for astronomical observations and then tried to survey. Boats returned at 6.00.


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5 September 1885

Nichols Bay, Alaska

Lat 54.722, Long -132.128


Tolerably clear inside of bay, but foggy in places outside. Vixen, Mr Niblack in charge, steam whaleboat, Mr McLean in charge, and Lively, Mr Menefee in charge, left at 6.00 to survey. Lively returned at 8.00 bringing Mr Man to take chronometer comparisons then went out to survey with Mr Marsh in charge. At 8.30 Mr Man returned to station; Commanding Officer going over with whaleboat and returning at 12.30. In afternoon painted out white stripe above copper and made new one, lower down. Vixen and Lively returned about 6.15, steam whaleboat at 10.00pm.


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6 September 1885

Nichols Bay, Alaska

Lat 54.722, Long -132.128


Raining after noon. Cloudy at 6.00. Sent Lively for Mr Man who came on board and compared chronometers and then returned to pack up camp and go in Lively for observations in Moira Sound. At 10.00 Lively and steam whaleboat, Mr Niblack and Mr McLean in charge respectively, left for Moira Sound. Sent whaleboat to bring back such things as Mr Man did not take with him to Moira Sound. At 5.45 wind shifted to Westward and looking squally, veered chain and got port anchor ready for letting go.


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7 September 1885

Nichols Bay, Alaska

Lat 54.722, Long -132.128


Cloudy, rain set in about noon. At 9.00 Vixen and cutter, Mr Marsh in charge, left for Ward Cove to intercept the mail steamer and do some surveying on the way; they were provisioned for 10 days. At 6.30 pm the barometer gradually falling, let go port anchor. At 11.30pm, after a couple of heavy puffs, veered with heavy chains.


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8 September 1885

Nichols Bay, Alaska

Lat 54.722, Long -132.128


Commenced with heavy rain and squalls. Partly clear with light wind in forenoon. Watering ship with gig and whale boat. Closed with heavy rain, fog and mist.


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9 September 1885

Nichols Bay, Alaska

Lat 54.722, Long -132.128


Clear and warm inside, filled up tanks with water, using gig and whaleboat. In afternoon carpenter finished strip on copper. Got up steam in main boiler, sufficient for running windlass. At 1.00pm hove up starboard anchor and in to 45 fathoms on port chain. Whaleboat and Lively returned at 9.00pm.


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10 September 1885

Nichols Bay to Port Simpson, British Columbia

Lat 54.7, Long -131.1 [Est]


Warm and smoky. At 5.30 hoisted steam whaleboat and made preparations for getting underway. At 7.00am hove up anchor and passed out of Nichols Bay with Lively in tow. Stopped at 10.00am having parted hawser. Lowered whaleboat and ran out new line to Lively. At 10.30 lowered whaleboat to sound around West Devil Rock. At 4.00pm abreast Lord Islands and Dundas Mountain [Island]. At 5.45 passed the pointers, distance ¼ mile. At 6.05 passed Birnie Island. At 6.50pm anchored off wharf, Port Simpson. Day closed rainy and cloudy.


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11 September 1885

Port Simpson, British Columbia

Lat 54.55, Long -130.45


Overcast, cloudy, rainy and foggy. Got Lively on the ways and commenced hauling her up. Landed her stores and equipment. Put up observatory and Mr Man mounted transit, preparatory to observing when clear.


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12 September 1885

Port Simpson, British Columbia

Lat 54.55, Long -130.45


Overcast and rainy. Working party ashore, engaged in hauling Lively up on the ways. At 7.30pm the Vixen, with cutter in tow, returned from Ward Cove with mails. Mr Man endeavoring to find the sun by day and the stars by night.


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13 September 1885

Port Simpson, British Columbia

Lat 54.55, Long -130.45


Overcast, cloudy, rainy, foggy and squally. Sent party ashore and brought off gear used in hauling up Lively. Mr Man on shore watching for opportunity to get sights.


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14 September 1885

Port Simpson, British Columbia

Lat 54.55, Long -130.45


Overcast, cloudy, rainy, foggy. Landed some spare lumber, water pipes, water breakers and other articles only useful on working ground. Cleaning up ship. Mr Man still watching for a clear time in order to get observations.


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15 September 1885

Port Simpson, British Columbia

Lat 54.55, Long -130.45


Overcast, cloudy, rainy and squally, foggy. Discharged William Roberts (Seaman) by reason of departure of ship for California. At 7.00 sent working party ashore to block up the Lively and another to fill up coal bags. Received on board 3 tons 1335 lbs coal. Swung ship for deviation using Vixen to tow stern around. Mr Man anxiously awaiting a sight of the stars.


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16 September 1885

Making passage from Port Simpson to Departure Bay, British Columbia [anchored at Elliot Island]

Lat 54.2, Long -130.5 [Est]


Commences and until meridian:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers. Moderate to fresh breeze from E X S. Started fires in two furnaces at 8.30. Commenced heaving in and at 10.55 started ahead and steamed out of Port Simpson Harbor, through Dodd and Cunningham Passages in charge of pilot.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with light rain and occasional hail, strong breeze from SE blowing very strong at times. Bent mainsail, spanker and head sails. Took down awnings, ridge ropes etc. Ship under conn of pilot, down Chatham Sound under steam alone. At end of watch Rachael Islands abeam.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and rainy, moderate gale first hour, very fresh from SE, second half. Standing through Malacca Passage in charge of pilot. At 5.00 passed Green Top Islet.


6pm to 8pm:

Stood in for Chalmers Anchorage and anchored. Overcast rainy and squally, moderating towards end of watch.


8pm to midnight:

Generally overcast with rain at intervals. Moderate breeze from SSE.


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17 September 1885

Making passage from Port Simpson to Departure Bay, British Columbia

Lat 54.046, Long -130.275


Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with occasional patches of blue sky. Light to gentle breeze with occasional moderate squalls from SSE. Some lightning third hour with passing showers. Ship swinging generally a little off the wind.


4am to 8am:

Partly clear, cool and squally, frequent moderate puffs, stiff breeze from SSE, clearing.


8am to meridian:

Overcast rainy and squally. Rigged deep sea sounding machine. Scrubbed main and spar decks.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and squally, passing showers last part of watch. Crew engaged in reeving off gear and bending sail.


4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy with light to moderate breeze from SSE. Finished bending loose fore tops. At 4.45pm commenced heaving in. At 5.00 stood out of Chalmers Anchorage, steam alone.


6pm to 8pm:

Partly clear, cool, stiff breeze from SSE, occasional puffs. At 6.50 steam pipe burst. Turned into Cardena Bay to repair. Anchored. At 7.15 hove up anchor and stood out of Cardena Bay in charge of pilot.


8pm to midnight:

Generally overcast, feeble moonlight first half of watch. Ebb tide against ship. At 9.00pm abreast Stewart Anchorage. At 11.00pm abreast Klewnuggit Anchorage. Passed through tide rips from 11.50 to midnight. At end of watch not quite up to James Point.


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18 September 1885

Making passage from Port Simpson to Departure Bay, British Columbia

Lat 52.31, Long -128.55 [Est]


Commences and until 4am:

Generally cloudy but pleasant. Passing showers last two hours of watch. Steaming down Grenville Channel in charge of pilot. At end of watch entering Fraser Reach.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant, fog hanging over hills first three hours, clear below. Light airs to breeze from SE. Standing down Graham Reach, and into Hiekish Narrows. Steam alone.


8am to meridian:

Overcast and raining, light breeze from SE. Standing through Finlayson Passage. Passed steamer BOSCOWITCH [probably the wooden cargo steamer BARBARA BOSCOWITZ]. At 11.57 passed Vancouver Rock and White Rocks. At end of watch in Milbanke Sound.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast but clearing towards end of watch. During watch in Seaforth and Lama Passages. At end of watch abreast Cliff Bluff. Passed Bella Bella village at 3.15.


4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Light breeze from South. Ship standing down Fitz Hugh Sound in charge of pilot. At end of watch Kiwash Island bore off port beam.


6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy but pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE. Standing down Fitz Hugh Sound, pilot in charge, steam alone.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE. Standing through Fitz Hugh Sound in charge of pilot. At 9.00pm anchored in Safety Cove.


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19 September 1885

Making passage from Port Simpson to Departure Bay, British Columbia

Lat 50.854, Long -127.863 [Shushartie Bay]


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool, light airs from NNE.


4am to 8am:

Cloudy but pleasant. Spread fires and started ahead at 6.00 and steamed out of Safety Cove. At 7.35 set fore and aft sail. At end of watch Egg Island bore SE x E.


8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy with rain first hour. Stiff breeze increasing toward end of watch from Eastward. Standing along Queen Charlotte Sound until 11.15 then, blowing in fresh, ran off to get an anchorage in Shushartie Bay under steam, with mainsail, spanker and headsails except jib.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining during first three hours, clearing last hour. Very fresh breeze to hard gale from East. At 12.15 anchored in Shushartie Bay. Sent dinghy round ship to sound and found that we were anchored on the edge of a mud bank with only three fathoms close astern, less than indicated on chart and probably formed by two streams. At 12.45 got underway and stood out of Shushartie Bay and into Goletas Channel.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, long swell, fresh breeze to moderate gale from E x S. Compass standard on E x N. By bearings making only 2 knots against sea and wind. At 5.45 headed in for Beaver Harbor, Vancouver Island, Fort Rupert.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, rainy and squally. Gentle breeze from SSE. At 6.15 anchored in Beaver Harbor.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, occasional obscured moonlight. Light airs to breeze from ESE first half and from NNE last half of watch. Banked fires.


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20 September 1885

Making passage from Port Simpson to Departure Bay, British Columbia

Lat 50.5, Long -126.6 [Est]


Commences and until 4am:

Partly clear first hour, overcast, squally and unsettled latter half. Light breeze from Eastward.


4am to 8am:

Very unsettled first two hours, heavy squall of wind and rain from SE at 4.50. Barometer dropped 0.5 in a few moments then began to rise steadily, variable winds and squalls from every direction of compass, between 5.00 and 6.00. At 7.15 began to heave in. Anchor fouled forefoot. Went ahead at 7.35.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from East and North. Standing through Broughton Stait and Johnstone Strait in conn of pilot. At end of watch abreast Robson’s Bight.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, light passing showers during third hour. Light airs to breeze from East until last hour then WSW. Standing down Johnstone Strait for Blenkinsop Bay. At 3.23 anchored at Jesse Island. Lowered dinghy and pilot went out to sound about anchorage. Found plenty of room with good water. Sent cutter in for fresh water but found none. Banked fires.


4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Light airs from WSW.


6pm to 8pm:

Partly overcast and cool. Light airs from WSW.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy but pleasant. At 8.45 steamed out of Blenkinsop Bay. Standing down Johnstone Strait in charge of pilot. At end of watch Chatham Point bore abeam.


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21 September 1885

Making passage to Departure Bay, British Columbia

Lat 49.2, Long -123.95


Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy but pleasant, obscured moonlight first two hours. Light airs from South. Standing down Discovery Passage first part. At 1.25 passed Ripper Rock, Seymour Narrows, last of flood tide with us.


4am to 8am:

Overcast, cool and pleasant. Light breeze from SSE first three hours. Moderate breeze from ESE last hour. Standing down Gulf of Georgia in charge of pilot.


8am to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light to moderate breeze from ESE in forenoon. At 9.30 made Five Fingers Island off Departure Bay. At 11.30 changed course and headed into Departure Bay. Anchored. At 1.00 commenced preparation for going alongside coal wharf. Lowered all boats, rigged in davits, got fenders out. At 2.30 hauled in alongside wharf under coal shute. Steamer BARNARD CASTLE left coal wharf [BARNARD CASTLE was a Sunderland built cargo steamer launched in 1878, irretrievably beached in 1886, not far from Departure Bay]. At 7.00 received on board 1800 gallons of fresh water from water boat. Bright moonlight in evening.


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22 September 1885

Departure Bay, British Columbia

Lat 49.2, Long -123.95


Clear and bright. Began coaling at 7.30 and received on board during the day 93 tons of coal. Steamer BONITO left the port at 7.30pm. Bright moonlight in the evening.


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23 September 1885

Departure Bay, British Columbia

Lat 49.2, Long -123.95


Partly cloudy until 8.00 then rain until 11.00. During afternoon clearing, closed clear moonlight. Light airs to breeze generally from Eastward or South and Eastward during forenoon. Commenced coaling at 6.30, finished at 4.00pm, receiving 55 tons, 148 in all. At 4.00 spread fires. At 4.35 cast off from wharf and steamed out to buoy in harbor. Banked fires, hoisted boats. Received from water boat 600 gallons water, making 2400 gallons in all. Steamer IDAHO came in and went alongside wharf. A partial eclipse of the moon occurred between 10.30 and 11.00pm.


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24 September 1885

Departure Bay to Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 48.3, Long -122.9 [Est]


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast during first part, clearing, cool and pleasant remainder of watch. At 2.30 spread fires. At 3.00 slipped from buoy and stood out of Departure Bay in charge of pilot.


4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant, moderate to gentle breeze from WNW. Set foresail and fore topsails. Shortened sail at 7.00. At 7.32 lighthouse at entrance to Active Pass bore abeam. Made sail.


8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant. Gentle breeze from SE, shifting at 10.00 to SSW. Standing down through Haro Strait in charge of pilot. At 8.10 took in and furled sail. At end of watch Smith Island Light bore NE x E ½ E.


Meridian to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, with light to gentle breeze from WSW. Ran through quantities of floating kelp over 4-fathom bank to Southward of Smith Island. Standing over to Port Townsend Harbor. At 1.40 anchored off wharf.


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25 September 1885

Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 48.081, Long -122.76


Opened clear and pleasant. Heavy dew, closed overcast. Calm to light breeze from SE. Painted dinghy, engaged all day scraping rough spots in ship’s side. Loosed and dried fore and aft sails. Steamer IDAHO came in from the South. Sent liberty party ashore.


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26 September 1885

Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 48.081, Long -122.76


Midnight to midnight:

Moderate to stiff breeze about 2.30am from ESE, veered port chain. Clear and pleasant during day, wind shifting to NW at 4.00pm. Scraped head booms and began on topmasts and boat strongback. Mail steamer QUEEN OF PACIFIC arrived at 5.00pm. By order of Commanding Officer, Chas Regan (Seaman) was placed in quarantine for 3 weeks for neglect of duty. Received on board 50 feet of surfaced cedar wood for boat repairs. At 9.00pm commenced to blow fresh from SSW, shifting to SE and blowing in squalls. A tug towing a raft of logs lost control of tow and this ship narrowly escaped the drift, which becoming close forced the hand of the steamer WOLCOTT; she slipped and anchored outside of us. Thos. Prince (Machinist) quarantined 3 weeks by order of Commanding Officer for returning 1½ hours late from liberty and unfit for duty. Roger Knowles (2nd class Fireman), by order of Commanding Officer, quarantined for 3 weeks for returning from liberty 30 minutes late and unfit for duty.


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27 September 1885

Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 48.081, Long -122.76


Overcast and cloudy, calm and light variable winds. At 10.00am Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.


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28 September 1885

Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 48.081, Long -122.76


Overcast all day. Light airs until 4.00pm. Calm except very light airs during forenoon. Crew engaged scraping spars all day.


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29 September 1885

Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 48.081, Long -122.76


Foggy during forenoon, clear and pleasant in afternoon and to end of day. Calm to light airs. Engaged during forenoon scraping spars. In afternoon painting outside. Replacing steam whale boat’s boiler. Mr Man went ashore and took some star sights. Sent liberty party ashore.


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30 September 1885

Port Townsend, Washington

Lat 48.081, Long -122.76


Overcast and foggy in morning. Clearing up toward noon. Scraped spars, finished painting outside. Flushed spars. Hoisted steam whaleboat. Received telegraphic time signal from Mare Island, California.



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1885


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1 October 1885

Port Townsend to Victoria, British Columbia, and San Francisco, California

Lat 48.3, Long -123.3 [Est]


Commences and until meridian:

Overcast and cloudy with slight fog from 5.00 to 6.00. Latter part of watch clear and warm. At 7.00 started two fires, hoisted boats and made all preparations for sea. At 9.10 steamed out of Port Townsend harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from SSW. Standing in for entrance to Victoria. At 1.30 anchored off wharf at entrance to harbor. Sent boat up to Victoria for stores. At 3.50 hove up anchor and stood out under steam alone. At 3.55 stopped engine to cool bearing.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs to light breeze from NE. At 4.05 started ahead full speed having cooled bearing. Standing out from Victoria Roadstead and into Strait of Juan De Fuca, Commanding Officer conning. At 4.45 passed Race Rocks Light. Got port anchor on bow and made preparations for sea.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant. Red afterglow in sky from an hour after sunset. At 8.00 sighted Cape Flattery Light on port bow.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and bright, hazy about horizon first part of watch. Towards end of watch ship rolling heavily to swell from Westward. At end of watch Cape Flattery Light bore E ¼ N.


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2 October 1885

Victoria, British Columbia, to San Francisco, California

Lat 46.8, Long -124.6 [Est]


Commences and until 4am:

Clear moonlight, light airs Generally from NE first half, hauling to SE x S and ESE last half. At 2.30 dropped Cape Flattery Light. Ship rolling moderately to long Westward swell, steam alone.


4am to 8am:

Clear, cool and pleasant first hour, bright starlight. Heavy fog set in about 5.45 and lasted till end of watch. At 5.20 sighted large steamer on port beam about 2 miles inshore of us and standing the same way. At 5.50, fog shutting out land, changed course to SSE ½ E. Steamer changed course and stood across our stern. Off Point Grenville by dead reckoning.


8am to meridian:

Foggy first hour but clearing up during remainder of watch. Warm and pleasant. At 8.10 sighted steam collier WELLINGTON on starboard beam, distance about 5 miles [possibly the Clyde-built cargo steamer WELLINGTON, launched in 1884]. Crew engaged in cleaning starboard boats and scraping top rail along deck. At end of watch Mount Ranier visible.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and bright, light to stiff breeze from NNW. At 11.15 set foresail and upper and lower topsails. Crew engaged in scraping rails and painting boats. Land in sight on port beam.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant, moderate breeze from N x W, under steam foresails and topsails.


6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant, moderate breeze from N x W, under steam and square sail.


8pm to midnight:

Perfectly clear, bright starlight, moderate to fresh breeze from NNW. Steam and square sail.



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3 October 1885

Victoria, British Columbia, to San Francisco, California

Lat 42.6, Long -124.6 [Est]


Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant, bright starlight. Moderate breeze from NNW to NNE. Moon rose at 12.50. Under steam and square sail.


4am to 8am:

Clear, gentle to moderate breeze from N to NE. Under steam and square sails.


8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant, light haze around the horizon. Moderate breeze from North. At 8.40 set main sail and spanker. Stopped for 5 minutes to set up bearing. Sighted steamer ahead, fore and aft sail standing to Southward. Engaged scraping planks on ship and painting boats.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, hazy around horizon. At 12.30 wind shifted to E x S, braced up. At 1.30 shortened sail fore and aft. At 1.30 the largest of Orford Rocks bore abeam, distance 6.5 miles and Orford Lighthouse bore E ? S. Steamer went out of sight ahead at 3.00. Both watches scraping and painting boats and around rail.


4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant, slightly hazy around horizon. Calm and light airs from SSE. Crew engaged in scraping rail. Under steam alone.


6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy first hour, foggy last hour, light breeze from SE, freshening a little towards end. Steam alone. Sounding fog whistle.


8pm to midnight:

Thick wet fog. Light breeze from SSE, under steam alone.


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4 October 1885

Victoria, British Columbia, to San Francisco, California

Lat 39.3, Long -124.3 [Est]


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast with thick fog. Light breeze from SSE.


4am to 8am:

Foggy, light airs from SSE, hauling to SE about 7.00. At 4.15 heard fog whistle head and slowed down. Stopped engines at 4.20. At 4.25 made out whistle to belong to a steamer passing to starboard and bound North; went ahead, slow.


8am to meridian:

Foggy, light breeze from NNW, first half, NW last half. At 11.55 heard steamer’s fog whistle on port bow. She passed by on our port hand.


Meridian to 4pm:

Foggy first three hours of watch. Fog cleared away about 3.00 and left sky partly clear. Under steam alone. Engaged scraping rails.


4pm to 6pm:

Clearing up, wind shifting from NNW to NW. Changed course to pick up Point Arena Light.


6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy with dense fog, part of watch. At 7.00 saw a light, one point on starboard bow. Stopped and backed engine and took a sounding. At 7.45 stopped for sounding and got 66 fathoms. At same time saw a schooner light about 3 points on port bow.


8pm to midnight:

Foggy, light to gentle breeze from SE, hauling to ESE. At 7.15 stopped to sound, getting 92 fathoms.


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5 October 1885

Victoria, British Columbia, to San Francisco, California

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and wet fog. Gentle breeze from ESE. Stopped every hour to sound.


4am to 8am:

Thick and hazy with light mist. Gentle breeze from ESE to SE. Passed two schooners standing before the wind at 5.00. At 5.30 got cast of lead, 45 fathoms. On going ahead at 5.48 fouled patent log. At 6.35 sighted Port Reyes and later made out lighthouse. Steam fog horn not blowing although very misty and hazy. Port Reyes Lighthouse bore abeam, distance 1 mile at 7.18.


8am to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy in morning but pleasant in the afternoon. Made Duxbury Reef buoy about 2 points on port bow. At 10.45 had Point Bonita Lighthouse abeam. Entering harbor of San Francisco, Commanding Officer conning. At 11.48 anchored. Hoisted out steam whaleboat and painted ship’s rail. Compared chronometer with time ball at noon.


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6 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast and foggy all day. Gentle to moderate breeze from SW. Crew cleaning ship, painting etc. At 5.45 the Italian man-of-war CRISTOFORO COLOMBO came in and anchored; sent an officer to board her. [CRISTOFORO COLOMBO was a screw corvette of the Regia Marina launched in 1875]. At 8.00 started fires in donkey boiler for distillation. Compared chronometer with time ball at noon.


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7 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast first part of day, clear warm and pleasant in afternoon and evening. At 8.00am water boat came alongside, took in 2400 gallons fresh water. Stopped distilling. At 9.30 Commanding Officer of Italian man-of-war CRISTOFORO COLOMBO paid an official visit. Loosed sails to air. Engaged scraping woodwork, painting and cleaning up generally. Discharged Ingebret Bekkurnd [?] (2nd class Fireman) by reason of expiration of enlistment.


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8 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear and pleasant, moderate breeze from SW. Fire ashore in the city at 3.00am. Wind bringing off burning papers and cinders [Fire at the Crocker Building]. Painting gig, after hatches and white woodwork around deck. Lieutenant I M Helm, Executive Officer, paid an official visit to HIMS CRISTOFORO COLOMBO for the Commanding Officer. Malmstrom, (Seaman) returned from liberty 5 hours overtime. A Ferrand, Ship’s Cook, by order of Commanding Officer quarantined 5 days for returning 6 hours over time and drunk.


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9 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast and cloudy in morning, cool and pleasant in afternoon, moderate breeze from SSE and SW. Sullivan (Seaman) and Felix Stark (Seaman) returned on board ship, the former having overstayed his liberty 17 hours and the latter 24 hours. Malmstrom and Sullivan were quarantined for one week and Felix Stark for 10 days for overstaying liberty, by order of the Commanding Officer. At 7.50am exercised crew at fire quarters. During the day crew at work scraping and oiling masts and yards and tarring down. Discharged Chas V Sarsted (Seaman) by reason of unfitness for coast survey.


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10 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear and pleasant, gentle to moderate breeze during afternoon. Crew scraping spars, tarring down and painting. Bent rails.


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11 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear, warm and pleasant, calm to gentle breeze. Sent liberty party ashore. At 10.00am Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew. Muster at 10.00 and found Bosch (Seaman) absent without leave.


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12 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear, warm and pleasant. Finished painting aloft. Painted booms and forward hatch. At work on Vixen. Put asphalt on all ironwork. Bosch returned from liberty 3 days over time.


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13 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast and raining. Crew engaged in scraping about ship. Jacob Bosch was this day discharged at his own request.


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14 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear and pleasant. Crew engaged in scraping and painting.


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15 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Opened clear and pleasant. Heavy fog during forenoon. Clearing in middle of day then overcast. Gentle to moderate breeze from WSW and SW. Engaged scraping and painting hatch coverings and other woodwork. Daniel Watkins was this day enlisted as 2nd class Fireman for one year.


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16 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear in morning, light misty rain in forenoon. Generally damp. Crew engaged in scrubbing paintwork on main deck, painting boats and holidays [?] around deck. Ensign Walter McLean was this day detached from this ship and the Coast Survey Service. Confined Roger Knowles, Fireman, in double irons by order Commanding Officer, he having left steam launch without permission while on duty and returned under the influence of liquor.


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17 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast and gloomy in the forenoon, clear and bright in the afternoon. Crew engaged in painting on main deck. C Wolfhugel (Seaman) returned from liberty 2 hours overtime and was put on quarantine for four days.


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18 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast, cool and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze. At 10.00 Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters. Sent liberty party ashore. At 8.00pm by order of Commanding Officer released Roger Knowles (2nd class Fireman) from confinement. Sullivan (Seaman) absent without leave, Lev Johnson 2 hours late from liberty.


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19 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Partially clear and pleasant. Hazy. Crew engaged in painting main deck. Received on board 2000 gallons fresh water from Coffin and Hendry’s water boat. Sullivan (Seaman) returned from liberty 24 hours over time. E Engelstad returned 2 hours over time and A Persen 4½ hours. Thos. Prince (Machinist) was this day discharged from the service by reason of his own request. A Persen (Seaman) by order of Commanding Officer quarantined 4 days for returning 4 hours over time. A Ferrand, (Ship’s Cook), by order of Commanding Officer, quarantined 2 days for returning tight. M Sullivan (Seaman), by order of Commanding Officer, quarantined 4 days for returning 6 hours over time.


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20 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Generally overcast and foggy. Crew engaged in painting on main deck. Enlisted this day as Seaman for one year John H Matlein. Received on board 100 lbs white zinc, 150 lbs lead, 4 gallons liquid dryer, ½ gallon spar varnish, 2 bars iron, 1½ x ¼ and 50 feet hoop iron.


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21 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast and foggy, clearing in afternoon. Light to moderate breeze from SSW to WSW. Engaged painting main and berth decks. Received from Coffin and Hendry 1 can (25 lbs) metallic paint. Enlisted as Machinist for one year John W Shaw. Enlisted as Seaman, Samuel Jagny for 1 year.


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22 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Partially clear, misty around horizon. Painting on main deck berth deck and in ward room. Commanding Officer released A Ferrand from quarantine.


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23 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear and warm. Crew engaged in painting on main deck. M Goulden (2nd class Fireman) by order of Commanding Officer quarantined for 3 days for returning 3 hours over time.


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24 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear, warm and pleasant. Calm to gentle breeze from SE to SW. Engaged scraping rail and bright woodwork of skylights; sent liberty party ashore.


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25 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Hazy round horizon but otherwise clear and pleasant. Inspection at 10.00am. General liberty.


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26 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Pleasant, heavy fog bank outside harbor. Crew engaged in scraping ship’s rail and bright woodwork for whaleboat and cutter.


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27 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Opened foggy, clearing in afternoon. Calm to moderate breeze from WSW. Engaged scraping and shellacking bright woodwork, rail, boats, skylights etc.


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28 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear, warm and pleasant. Hazy in early morning until 10.00am. Scraped rail and hatches. Received on board 20 2” bolts.


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29 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Dense fog, clearing up for a few hours in the afternoon. Crew engaged in scraping bright woodwork about ship. Scrubbed hammocks and bags.


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30 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Commenced clear. Light fog in morning. Clear, warm and pleasant in the afternoon. Calm to moderate breeze from West to WSW. Shellacking bright paint, cutter, dinghy and spars. Received from Coffin and Hendry 2 ?” eye bolts.


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31 October 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Foggy in morning, clearing up about 9.00am. Moderate breeze from NW in afternoon. Scraped rail and woodwork of skylights. Oiled spars. Loosed sail at 11.00am and aired bedding. Furled at 4.10. Received from water boat 2000 gallons fresh water. Received on board one paint sponge.



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1885


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1 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear and pleasant, fresh breeze from WSW in the evening.


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2 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear and pleasant, calm to moderate breeze from WSW to SW. Engaged all day painting spar deck. At 7.00 HBMS PELICAN came in and anchored; sent boarding officer with usual offer of civilities, and officer from the PELICAN returned official visit. [HMS PELICAN was a British Osprey class sloop launched in 1877]. Received from CJ Hendry 5 lbs shellac. Discharged Louis Bachmann (Seaman) from this ship and from the service by reason of his own request, by order of the Commanding Officer.


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3 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Partially clear, hazy. Broke out and restowed after store. Asphalted ironwork on main deck and finished shellacking on spar deck. At 4.00pm veered port anchor and cockbilled starboard anchor. Received on board from CJ Hendry, 2 pairs brass door hinges, 1 dozen drawer pulls 25 lbs black paint.


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4 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast, rainy and squally, clearing up toward evening. Fresh breeze from Southward and Westward. Took out ballast under store rooms in after run and found bilges sweet.


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5 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast, drizzling and rainy. Gentle breeze from WSW. Painted ship outside.


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6 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast, rainy. Men working on main deck, making Jacob’s ladders, mats etc. Finished restowing fore hold. Received on board from CJ Hendry, 40 lbs yellow ochre, 1 can opener, 2 couplings.


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7 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast, rainy and misty. Hoisted out Vixen. Crew engaged in touching up bare spots on ship’s side and in work below.


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8 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Cloudy, warm and pleasant. Gentle to moderate breeze from SE. At 10.00am Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters. A Ferrand (Baker) absent without leave. By order of Commanding Officer quarantined John Shepherd (Boatswain’s Mate) for two weeks from November 8th for overstaying liberty.


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9 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast and rainy all day from 8.00am to midnight. Scraped boat spars. Received on board one electric bell and 3 buttons for same. At 11.30pm a schooner drifted down outer starboard bow, carrying away the hook on the block of forward guy of lower boom, allowing it to come in alongside. Schooner drifted closer, no damage to steam whale boat at boom.


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10 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear and pleasant, wind fresh in squalls in the afternoon. At 8.30 lowered sails to dry. Furled them at 1.00; while furling square sails the ship dragged her anchor but brought up about a ship’s length to ESE of her old position. Depth of water 12 fathoms. Crew engaged in painting ship’s rail, hatch combings and boat davits. Received on board the following articles: 1 hose coupling, 1 50 feet 2½” SS hose, 2 sets couplings and 6 bands, 50 feet 1½” QC hose, 1 set couplings, 2 hose bands, 350 hammock clews, 12 tins condensed lye, 1 electric bell and 3 buttons; 1 2½” brass reducer, 1 2” brass reducer, 1 1½” brass reducer.


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11 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear, warm and pleasant. Light airs to gentle breeze from NE to SW. Engaged painting hatch combings, sky lights and white stripe around ship’s side.


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12 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear, warm and pleasant. Moderate breeze from NW and W in morning. At 5.45am the smokestack of steam launch Vixen became loosened from riveting on deck and from the violence of rolling to chop swell at port boom lost same overboard. Painted bowsprit, hatch combing, skylights, scraped boats’ spars, oiled woodwork and skylights, shellacked rail, painted under chains and put up electric call bell in pilot house.


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13 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Foggy in the early morning but clear and bright the rest of day. Crew engaged in painting and varnishing about deck. Received on board 1 lb escutcheon pins, 1 grapnel, 1 2” vice, 1 hack saw blade, 1 no 2 rivet hammer. By order of the Commanding Officer, A Ferrand was this day discharged from the Naval Service.


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14 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Enlisted Gustaf Soderland as Seaman and rated him this day. Also enlisted as Seaman Louis Conaine by order of Commanding Officer.


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15 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast and rainy. At 9.00pm wind came out from SE, blowing fresh with rain squalls. At 10.00am hoisted Vixen and dinghy. At 9.30 veered port anchor. Louis Conaine (Seaman) was this day rated Ship’s Cook. At midnight blowing fresh, braced up head yards. Ensign C C Marsh left the ship on one month’s leave of absence.


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16 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast, rainy, squally and threatening. At 10.00am let go starboard anchor underfoot. At 1.00pm, the weather having moderated, the starboard anchor was hove up and catted and the port chain hove in to 45 fathoms.


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17 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast, rainy, squally and threatening. At 12.00 let go starboard anchor. At 2.30 started fires under main boiler. At 1.15 hove up and catted starboard anchor. Ensign D P Menefee left ship on one month’s leave.



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18 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast and squally with passing showers during day. At 6.00am veered port chain. Wind varying from NW to East and in force from 1 to 6. Received on board 5 lbs glue. At 1.30 the steam whaleboat broke down on trip from shore; drifted with tide. Sent pulling boat to pick her up. Towed her off to ship. One of the boiler tubes had split blowing off all the steam. Restowed fore hold. Received on board from CJ Hendry, ½ cord wood.


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19 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear and pleasant, moderate breeze from NW from 5.00 to 6.00. Hoisted steam whaleboat clear of water and hoisted out boiler for repair. Loosed sail at 8.30. Paints steam whaleboat. Touched up paint outside. Received on board one box of pipe fittings for Engineer’s stores. Also, from CJ Hendry 5 gallons turpentine, 6 boathook poles, 1 pair wire cutting pliers, 6 brass door handles.


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20 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Generally overcast but pleasant, with passing showers. Overhauled boiler of steam whaleboat and hoisted it into boat. Received on board the following articles: 25 lbs ½ washers, 8 rubber feed valves, 100 3/8 nuts, 1 bar 1½ rusty metal.


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21 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear, cool and pleasant during day, rainy in evening. USS RANGER left at 8.40 for surveying work on coast lower California. J Shepherd (Boatswain’s Mate) returned from liberty 10 hours overtime.


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22 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast, rainy, squally and threatening until about 7.00am, when the barometer began to rise and the wind hauled more the Westward. For the remainder of the day, pleasant weather with occasional passing showers.


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23 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear in forenoon, overcast with light passing showers in afternoon. Wind from SSW shifting to moderate breeze from SE. At 1.00pm hove up to 45 fathoms on port chain. At 1.30 ship began to drag from force of tide. Hove up port anchor and dropped starboard. Found 30 fathoms of port cable foul of anchor. Cleared it. Received on board new smoke stack for Vixen. At 6.00pm blew up squalls. Braced head yards sharp up. At 10.15 spread fires in donkey boiler. At 10.20 swung in dangerous proximity to steam collier WELLINGTON. Started fires in main boiler. Stern and bow lines of steam whaleboat parted from force of sea. Secured her again with three hawsers. Blowing a gale from SE, squally.


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24 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast and rainy. Wind blowing in squalls from the SE. Very rough sea. At 7.00pm the wind shifted to the SW.


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25 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Passing shower at 4.00am. Clearing up during rest of day. Wind shifting to various parts of compass during the day. Clear and pleasant in afternoon. At 7.00am spread fires in main boiler. At 8.00 hove up anchor and shifted berth. Anchored abreast Pacific Coast Steam Ship Co’s wharf. E Engelstad (Seaman) returned from liberty 3½ hours overtime and was warned by Commanding Officer. J Shepherd (Seaman) was by order of Commanding Officer placed in quarantine for two weeks for overstaying leave.


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26 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391

Clear and pleasant. Hoisted out Vixen in the morning. In the afternoon while running she broke her shaft coupling and was towed back to the ship by the steam whaleboat. Half-masted colors at 8.00am on account of the death of Vice President Hendricks [US Vice President].


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27 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear and pleasant. Calm and light airs. Malmstrom (Seaman) returned from liberty 3½ hours overtime. At 8.00am loosed sail. Furled at 3.00pm. Serviced lower shrouds and oiled dead eyes. Engineer’s force engaged in repairing Vixen.


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28 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast and cloudy. At 8.00am exercised at fire quarters. Received on board the following articles: 4 large boxes of polish, 7 lantern globes, 12 lamp glasses.


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29 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Overcast and raining in forenoon, clear in afternoon. Foggy at night. Paul Watkins (2nd class Seaman) returned form leave one hour overtime; Pearson (Seaman) 2 hours overtime.


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30 November 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Thick fog in early forenoon, but clearing up and pleasant the rest of day. Loosed sail to dry at 9.00am and furled them at 3.00pm. Received on board the following articles: 1 spruce board, 2 [?] bronze powder, 1 gross ½” brass screws, ½ dozen buckles, 2 tin paper boxes, 1 copper funnel, 1 brace drill, 1 set drill, 1 mallet.



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1885


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1 December 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Smoky in morning, clear, bright and pleasant during day. Light breeze from SW shifting to SE. M Sullivan returned from liberty 48 hours overtime. By order of Commanding Officer he was placed on quarantine for one month. Crew engaged in sandpapering and shellacking dark wood. Received on board in Engineer’s department 50 lbs of waste.


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2 December 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear and bright, crew engaged in painting dinghy and ship’s side.


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3 December 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze from W, shifting to NW then W. Rough in bay. Tarred rigging aloft, scraped and oiled boat strongbacks. Painted lower booms.


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4 December 1885

San Francisco Bay

Lat 37.805, Long -122.391


Clear and pleasant, fresh breeze from NNW. Scrubbed hammocks and aired bedding. At 1.30 hoisted in Vixen. Received on board 1700 gallons fresh water.


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5 December 1885

San Francisco Bay to Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Clear and cool, moderate breeze from NNW. Made preparations for getting underway; started fires in all furnaces. At 9.40 began to heave in and at 9.50 got underway and stood up San Pablo Bay. At 12.30 Mare Island Light bore abeam. Went alongside of dock. Got mooring floats and secured with chains. At 1.20 hauled fires and blew down boilers.


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6 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Overcast and cool. Wind from NE to ENE.


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7 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Clear and cool, Lieutenant Clover left ship on two months’ leave of absence.


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8 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Clear and bright. Loosed sails to dry and in the afternoon unbent them and sent them up to the sail loft. Sent the following articles to the saluting magazine: 2 boxes canister, 2 boxes shrapnel, 2 boxes shell; 6 tanks saluting charges, 1 box cartridges for Springfield rifles, 5 boxes cartridges for Remington rifles, 1 box sporting implements.


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9 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Foggy till 8.00am. Cool, clear and pleasant remainder of day. Emptied ashes and carted into Yard. Shifted port breast chain aft. Received in Engineer’s stores: 1 bdl iron pipe; 2 sheets iron; 2 bdl brass pipe; 20 bars iron; 1 bal. Iron; 90 fire brick. Received on board from Benicia Arsenal: 1 Gatling gun, 5 barrel, short, caliber .45; 1 tripod; 1 brass wiping rod; 1 drift, 1 gun cover; 25 feed cases, Gatling; 2 headless shell extractors; 1 screw driver, black; 1 screw driver, small; 1 screw driver T; 1 rear guide and mount; 1 shell driver; 3000 rifle ball cartridges. Hoisted out LP chest and sent down HP valve chest on main engine.


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10 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Overcast and rainy. Broke out provisions storeroom and put them on main deck. Sent 9 boxes of Gatling gun ammunition to the saluting magazine.


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11 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Clear, warm and pleasant. Foggy in morning, but clearing up about 8.00am. Broke out all provisions and landed them on deck. Hoisted out both pistons and sent them up to machine shop. Turned over to Provisions and Clothing the following provisions: 784 lbs wheat flour, 3400 lbs salt pork, 161lbs dried fruit, 78lbs butter, 849 lbs tomatoes, 1100 lbs coffee, 24 lbs tea, 51 lbs cocoa, 572 lbs sugar, 171 lbs pickles, 150 gallons beans, 65 gallons molasses, 35 gallons vinegar, 90 lbs rice, 65 bread bags.


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12 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Clear and pleasant. Crew engaged in general work about ship.


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13 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Generally clear but cool, with E’ly wind. Inspection at 10.00am by Commanding Officer.


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14 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Generally overcast and cool. Crew engaged in scraping spars. Sent dinghy to boathouse to have slight repairs made. Turned in to Provisions and Clothing storehouse 64 heavy bread bags.


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15 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Foggy and misty in morning. Clear and pleasant in afternoon. Sent cutter up to boat house. Carpenter and one man at work on dinghy and cutter in workshop. Scraped spars. Rover off new falls for dinghy and whaleboat and overhauled blocks and swivels. Received on board 2 boxes cushion buttons and one long needle. T E Ollice, Machinist, was this day discharged from the Naval Service by reason of his own request.


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16 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Generally overcast, crew engaged in scraping spars. Ensign C C Marsh reported his return from one month’s leave. Received on board ½ bbl lime. By order of Commanding Officer placed Freeman [?] in confinement for 48 hours without irons for violating regulations to prevent fire, meddling with standing lights. Robert Pryor was this day enlisted as Machinist for one year.


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17 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Cloudy, calm to light breeze from E to NNE. Engaged in scraping and oiling spars, davits etc. Thos. Freeman (Seaman) released this morning by order of Commanding Officer. At 3.00pm Ensign D P Menefee returned from leave of absence. Carpenter and two men at work on dinghy in Yard boat house. Engineer’s force overhauling engines.


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18 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Cloudy first part of day, clearing and pleasant during forenoon and afternoon. Moderate to stiff breeze from ENE. Carpenter and two men at work on boats in boat house. Scraping spars.


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19 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Partially clear, cold, raw, moderate breeze from ENE. Oiled gaffs and lower booms. Received on board 10 lbs nails for boat repairs. Filled tanks with fresh water from tanks in Navy Yard.


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20 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Generally overcast and cool. Moderate to fresh breeze from ENE.


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21 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Day began with moderate breeze from ENE, with heavy rain lasting till 10.00am. Clearing towards noon, wind shifting to WSW and falling calm. Carpenter and two men at work on boats.


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22 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Day began clear. At 4.30 a heavy fog set in clearing away at 7.00am. Set in drizzling rain about 2.00pm. Broke out fore hold. Examined bilge. Found it very clean. Overhauled and oiled compartment valves in fore hold and chain lockers. Carpenters at work on boats. Men scraping spars when weather would permit.


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23 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


8am to 8am, December 24t:

Overcast with passing showers until evening, when it began to clear up. Reeving off whale boat falls, scraping spars. Fitted lanyards to fire buckets. Fire quarters at 8.00am. W Pedersen (Ship’s Writer) and Martin Olsen (Seaman) this day discharged from Naval Service, their enlistment having expired.


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24 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Cloudy but pleasant in forenoon but squally and rainy most of day. Hoisted out and carted away ashes. Continued scraping spars. W Pedersen and Martin Olsen were this day shipped as Seamen for one year. Received on board 3 boxes sperm oil. W Pedersen was this day rated as Ship’s Writer by order Commanding Officer.


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25 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Weather squally and rainy. During the mid watch wind from SE. About daybreak the wind hauled ESE and SE. Clearing off. At 6.00pm set in to rain in very heavy showers. Continuing rest of 24 hours. No work during the day, being a holiday.


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26 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Clear and pleasant during forenoon, light rain about noon then clearing again. Bright starlight at night. Heavy dew. Calm to light airs from NE. Engaged during forenoon scraping spars and oiling.


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27 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Clear and pleasant. Light airs with calms. Barometer steady.


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28 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Clear and pleasant at 8.00am. Hoisted out Vixen and hauled her out to starboard boom. Hoisted steam whaleboat out of water and sent her up to boat shed to be overhauled. Sent boiler and engine of [?] boat to machine shop to be repaired. Carpenter and two men at work on boats. Rest of crew employed in scraping spars.


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29 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Day began clear, cool, calm. About 8.00am a fog set in but cleared towards noon. Afternoon warm and pleasant. Scraped foremast and yards, oiled spars. Got down pistons from shop in Yard. Men at work on boats.


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30 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260


Overcast during forenoon and mist. Light passing showers about 10.00. Oiled spars. Carpenter and four men at work on boats in boat house. Sent two men in the afternoon to sail loft to work on sails. Watered ship 3½ tons.


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31 December 1885

Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.095, Long -122.260

Clear and bright. Crew at work oiling spars. Carpenter with two men working on boats. Two men repairing sails at sail loft.



[Following are links and transcriptions of scanned pages inserted at the page for 17 September 1884. They have no clear relationship to the logs of the Carlile P Patterson, but are clearly of historic interest. The document appears to be research on the mutiny on the EWING in 1849, conducted by Paul Smith in 1937, and appears to have been misfiled among the Patterson’s logs.]


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Names of officers and crew of Schooner EWING.


Schooner was transferred from Revenue Marine Service to Lieutenant Commanding Wm. P. McArthur on November 11, 1848; was moved to foot of Pike Street December 1, 1848.


Name, rating, date of shipment or reporting


A.C. Rhines, Passed Midshipman, November 30, 1848

Thomas Cheeseman, Seaman, December 3, 1848

Charles C. Simms, Passed Midshipman, December 4, 1848

Robert Mills, Seaman, December 4, 1848

James Titus, Ship’s Cook, December 4, 1848

James Craighan, Seaman, December 4, 1848

Richard Johnson, Seaman, December 4, 1848

James Gallagher, Seaman, December 4, 1848

James Langdor, Seaman, December 8, 1848

James Butler, Seaman, December 8, 1848

George Smith, Seaman, December 8, 1848

John Campbell, Bosun’s Mate, December 8, 1848

Rush Mitchel, Doctor, December 9, 1848

West, Master’s Mate, December 11, 1848


Command transferred to Lt. Wash. A. Bartlett December 25, 1848


Samuel M. Milliken, Seaman, December 28, 1848

Robert Lucus, Seaman, December 28, 1848

Denis Melville, Seaman, December 28, 1848

James Cooke, Seaman, December 28, 1848

Charles Brown, Seaman, December 28, 1848

John Hammond, Seaman, December 28, 1848

John Robinson, Seaman, December 28, 1848

Manuel Barserat, Seaman, December 28, 1848

Peter Johnson, Seaman, December 28, 1848

Peter James, Seaman, December 28, 1848

James S. Thornton, Passed Midshipman, December 29, 1848

Thomas Lockwood, Seaman, December 30, 1848

James Butler, deserted, Seaman, January 1, 1849

Wm. C. Parker, Seaman, January 1, 1849

James Bailey, Seaman, January 2, 1849

John Johnson, Seaman, January 2, 1849

Peter Morgan, Seaman, January 6, 1849

John Brown, Seaman, January 8, 1849

James Charles, Seaman, January 8, 1849

Peter White, Seaman, January 8, 1849

Pedro Perry, Seaman, January 8, 1849

Richard Johnson, deserted, Officer’s Steward, January 8, 1849

John Shippard, Seaman, January 9, 1849


Left at 10.45 am, January 10, for Rio en route San Francisco

Arrived Rio de Janeiro 2.00 pm, February 25, 1849


James Langdon [Langdor above] and John Robinson, Seamen, deserted March 19, 1849


Wm. Crossen, Seaman, March 21, 1849

John Wilson, Seaman, March 21, 1849

James Smith, deserter from Brig LAWRENCE, March 21, 1849

John Robinson, deserter from EWING, March 21, 1849


Left Rio March 23, 3.00 pm, 1849

Arrived Valparaiso May 15, 3.30 pm


Robert Mills, Seaman, deserted, May 18, 1849

Peter White, Seaman, deserted, May 22, 1849

John Brown, Seaman, deserted, May 22, 1849

John Hammond, Seaman, deserted, May 24, 1849

James Smith, Seaman, deserted, May 24, 1849

John Paris (?), Seaman, deserted, May 23, 1849

James Wilson, Seaman, deserted, May 23, 1849

Peter Morgan, Seaman, deserted, May 23, 1849


Nicholas Augustine, Supernumerary, May 24, 1849


John Gillis

John Robinson

Francis Gluttz

James Smallwood

Ben Brogdan

Deserters from U.S.S. FREDONIA, [all 5] brought aboard May 24, 1849


James Wilson

Peter Morgan

[Both] brought aboard, May 25, 1849


Charles Brown, Seaman, deserted, May 25, 1849


Left Valparaiso 4.15 pm, May 26

Arrived Callao 4-8 watch, June 7


John Black, Seaman, June 10, 1849

Samuel Browne, Seaman, June 10, 1849

William Lawrence, Seaman, June 10, 1849

William Hall, Seaman, June 12, 1849

William C Howard, Seaman, June 12, 1849

Henry Commenford, Seaman, June 12, 1849

Johnathan Biddy, Seaman, June 12, 1849

Peter Black, Seaman, June 12, 1849


Left Callao 2.30 pm, June 12


Mustered crew and read Articles of War June 17


Arrived San Francisco Bay 2.30 pm, August 1, 1849


[Note: Of the above Peter Black and John Black were later hanged from the yardarms of US Navy ships in San Francisco for mutiny. Jonathan Biddy, Henry Commenford and William Hall were also sentenced to hang for the same incident, but their sentences were commuted to “one hundred lashes on the bare back, [to] serve out the remainder of their terms of enlistment without pay and with a ball and chain on the leg, in solitary confinement or at hard labor, or alternately both”.]



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[Hand-written page is a repeat of part of the first typed page of the Ewing document. Information is identical to the above so not transcribed].

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[Second handwritten page as above]

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[Third handwritten page as above. Note that the name John Black is bracketed in red and there is the comment “(Hung for mutiny)” in the margin]

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[Fourth handwritten page as above. Note that the name Peter Black is bracketed in red and there is the comment “(Hung for mutiny)” in the margin]


Above names taken from daily log of Schooner “Ewing” July 22, 1937. [Signed] Paul G Smith