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Ship
Plough Boys
Journal
Lewis Monto
1830
1830-1834
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| October | 1830 |
Saturday
16th |
Strong gales from the West South West
at 8 AM got under way from Tarpaulin Cove
beating up the Sound
So Ends
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Sunday
17th |
Fore part the same
at Sun sett passed Nomans Land under whole topsails
Latter part more moderate
Long 70:12
Lat 39:12
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Monday
18th |
Fore part strong gales and squally
brought the Ship too
under close reefed Main Topsail and Fore Topmast Staysail
Latter part the same
Long 67:50 West
Lat 38:41 North
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Tuesday
19th |
Fore part more moderate
sett double reefed topsails and Courses
wind West
Course South by East
at day light sook out the reefs and sett Main Top Gallant Sail
the Balena of Bedford half A mile astern
at 10 AM passed signalls with an American Ship standing to the South West
Long 65:20 West
Lat 38:35 North
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| Plough Boys Journal |
| October | 1830 |
Wednesday
20th |
Fore part light wind from the West South West
course East by South
at 5 PM Capt Chase went on board to tea and returned at 7 PM
Middle part light winds from the Northward
course East by South
Latter part strong breezes from the Eastward
heading South South East
Long 65:01 West
Lat 38:00 North
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Thursday
21st
Long 62:54 West Lat 38:36 |
Fore part wind East South East
tacked Ship
heading North East
Capt Fosdick onboard to tea
Middle part wind South West
course East By South
Latter part cloudy and rainy
wind North West
saw a Ship standing to the North
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Friday
22nd |
Fore part drizly and rainy
wind North
course East
at 6 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail
Middle part sett it and the Spanker
Latter part fine weather
wind North East
steering East South East
employed fitting the Cutting Tackles
Long 60:39 West
Lat 38:21 North
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Saturday
23th |
Fore part wind East South East
steering South
at 3 PM picked up a Bale of Cotton
at 1/2 past 6 PM tacked Ship
Middle part wind from the West
Latter part strong wind frm the South South West
at 9 AM took in the Main Top Gallant Sail and carried away the Main Topsail Yard in th Slings sent it down
squally of rain
took in the Fore topsails and close reefed the Mizen
A ship off the lee beam
Longitude 58:30
Lat 38:17 North
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| Plough Boys Journal |
| October | 1830 |
Sunday
24th
Long 55:05 West |
Fore part strong winds with squalls of rain from the South West
at 2 PM got up the new Main Topsail Yard
bent the sail and single reefed it
at 5 PM saw A large Spar
at 7 PM wind West
took in the Main sail and squared the Yards
Middle and Latter part the same
saw A Brig standing to the Southward
Lat 38:17 North
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Monday
25th |
Fore part wind West By North
course East By South
sett up Fore and Mizen riggin
Middle part under double reefed topsails
Latter part sett fore topsail and broke out all the reefs
Long 51:39 West
Lat 38:03 North
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Tuesday
26th |
Fore part strong gales from the South South West
course East By South
at 6 PM took in the Mainsail
Middle and Latter part sually of wind and rain with lightning
sett up Main riggin
Long 48:06
Lat 38:05
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Wednesday
27th
Long 45:33 West |
Fore part squally
wind South
at 1/2 past 10 AM passed A Ship bound to the West
Latter part squally of wind and rain
under double reefed topsails
Lat 38:10 North
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Thursday
28th |
Fore part strong gales from the South East
heading East North East
at 6 PM close reefed the Fore and Main topsail and furled the Foresail
Latter part more moderate
sett it and reefs out of the Main topsail and Mainsail
Longitude 44:00
Lat 39:06 North
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| Journal Ship Plough Boy |
| October | 1830 |
Friday
29th |
Fore part double reefed Main topsail
wind South South East
heading East
Middle part the same
Latter part more moderate
all hands
Long 42:09 West
Lat 40:31 North
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Saturday
30th
Longitude 41:19 West |
Fore part strong winds from the South East By South
heading East By North
rove new Main topsail sheets and Main tacks
Middle part took in the Mainsail and Fore topsail
watch below
Lat 40:22 North
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Sunday
31st |
Fore part strong gales from the South South East
heading East
parted the weather cleu of the Foresail and the lee Mizen topsail sheet block strap
Latter part heavy squalls of rain
Long 38:46 West
Lat 41:19 North
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Monday
1st
Nov | Longitude 37:09 West |
Fore part the same and calm
at 5 PM A shift of wind to the North blowing very heavy in squalls
took in Foresail and Mizen topsail and close reefed the Main
course South By East
Latter part more moderate
Lat 40:09
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Tuesday
2nd |
Fore part saw A school of Black Fish
Middle part shook out the reefs
sett Main Top Gallant Sail
Latter part saw A Finback Whale
Longitude 35:13 West
Lat 38:25
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Wednesday
3th |
Fore part fine weather
wind North
course South South East
Fore topmast Studding Sail sett
Middle and Latter part the same
fitting the Mizen Stay
Longitude 33:32
Lat 36:42 North
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| Journal Ship Plough Boy |
| November | 1830 |
Thursday
4th |
Fore part light winds from the South SouthEast
heading South West
Latter part tacked Ship
heading East South East
Long 32:57
Lat 35:55
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Friday
5th |
Fore part squally
tacked
heading West South West
at 5 PM double reefed the topsails and took in the Mainsail & Jib
Middle part took in the fore topsail
Latter part heavy squalls of wind and rain from the South South West
took in the Foresail
at 11 AM sett fore topsail
took in the Waist Boat and wore Ship
Long 34:31 West
Lat 35:19 North
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Saturday
6th |
Fore part more moderate
sett the foresail and mainsail
wind West
course South
Middle part strong gales
took in the Jib and Mainsail
Latter part cloudy
strong gales
sett Mainsail
So Ends
Latt'd 34:05 North
Long 33:30 West
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Sunday
7th |
Fore part strong winds from the West
course South By East
watch below
Middle part the same
A Ship passed to leeward 1 mile distance
Latter part A Brig crossed our stern at 12 PM
So Ends
Latt 31:46
Long 30:46 West
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Monday
8th |
Fore part shook the reefs out of the topsails and sett forre topmast Studding Sail
at 1 PM saw A Ship and brig all steering to the Eastward
Middle part light wind from the North
Latter part sent up new Mizen Stay
Lat 30:02
Long 30:09
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| Ship Plough Boys Journal |
| November | 1830 |
Tuesday
9th |
Fore part light winds from the Eastward
course South By East
fitted new clues to the Foresail and knotting yarns
Latter part sett up the Bak Stays and Fore riggin
Long 30:31
Lat 29:15
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Wednesday
10th |
Fore part sett up the Main and Mizen riggin Main topmast and Main top gallant riggin
light squalls of rain
tacked Ship
heading South South East
Latter part fine weather
making Matts for topmast back Stays
hanging grindstone
knotting yarns
making Spunyarn & dead eyes for Main Top Gallant riggin
Long 28:41
Lat 29:03
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Thursday
11th |
Fore part fine weather
wind South West
heading South South East
making Matts and Spunyarn
Latter part making Larboard Boat sail
A Brig passed us steering North East
Longitude 27:00 West
Lat 28:04 North
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Friday
12th |
Fore part fine weather
wind East South East
heading South
making Matts boats sail
fitted the Binacle
Latter part the same
heading South South West
Long 26:07
Lat 26:36
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Saturday
13th
Longitude 26:17 West |
Fore part light winds from the West North West
course South West By South
fitting Main Top Gallant futtock shrouds
Latter part sent out Flying Jib boom and fitting Forer and Mizen topgallant Yards
two sail off Larboard quarter
Lat 25:35
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Sunday
14th |
Fore part calm
sent up Fore and Mizen topgallant Yards and sails and ben the Flying Jib
Latter part sett all sail
wind East
course South By West
So Ends
Latt'd 24:09
Long 24:27:45 West
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| Ship Plough Boys Journal |
| November | 1830 |
Monday
15th |
Fore part fine wind East
course South By West
All sail out
Middle part the same
Latter part broke out the ????
So Ends On Board
Latt 21:20 North
Long 25:50 West
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Tuesday
16th
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Fore part A fine whole sail
breeze from the East North East
course South
Latter part the same
sent up the Main Royal Mast
So Ends
Latt'd 18:18 North
Long 25:08
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Wednesday
17th
Long 26:00 West Lat 17:04 North |
Fore part fine wind
sent up Main Royal Yard and Sail
at 5 PM saw the Cape de Verd Islands
wore Ship and laid by for the night under three topsails
heading North By East
wind East By North
Middle part lying of and on
at sun rise sett Main Royal
Latter part under the lee of St Antonys
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Thursday
18th
Longitude 25:05 West |
Fore part fine fresh North East trade wind
course South South West
took in Main Royal
Middle part sett it
Latter part broke out for water
all hand employed making Spunyarn and Matts and fitting Leading blocks
Lat 14:15 North
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Friday
19th
Long 23:31 West Lat 12:54 North |
Fore part fine breeses from the East North East
course South
at 6 PM took in Flying Jib
saw two sail ahead
Latter part saw Fin Backs
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Saturday
20th |
Fore part fine wind from the East North East and pleasant weather
course South East
saw A Brig steering South West with Skysails and Royal Studding Sails sett
Latter part saw another Sail to windward
all hands employed taking in the anchors
Long 21:20 West
Lat 11:35
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| Journal Ship Plough Boy |
| November | 1830 |
Sunday
21st |
Fore part fitting leading blocks and clearing up the decks
Middle part saw A Sail off the weather beam steering South East
Latter part course South By East
Long 19:00 West
Lat 10:20 North
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Monday
22nd |
Fore part light winds from the North East
course South By East
Middle part the same
Latter part breaking out Fore hold and getting out new Sails
Long 18:24
Lat 9:16 North
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Tuesday
23th
Long 18:15 West |
Fore part cloudy
fine breeze from the Eastward
course South By East
saw A Sail on the weather quarter
Latter part breaking out the After hold and coopering Meat
Lat 8:22
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Wednesday
24th |
Fore part fine weather with A light Easterly breeze
steering South
all hands employed breaking out, coopering Beef and Pork pumping out salt water and stowing down
Long 18:30 West
Lat 7:48 North
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Thursday
25th |
Fore part pleasant weather with A fine light breeze from the North East
course South
Latter part light winds from the South South East
heading South West ly
Latt'd 7:45 North
Lat 18:10 West
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Friday
26th |
Fore part light winds from the East South East
course South
finished coopering Beef & Pork
Latter part the watch employed on the riggin
saw two Water Spouts
Latt 6:00 North
Long 18:00
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Saturday
27th
Latt'd 4:45 |
Fore part A squall of rain accompanied with thunder
took in Flying Jib Main Royal & Fore and Mizen Topgallant Sail
Middle part squally
split Main Top Gallant sail
Latter the same
Long 17:40
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| Journal Ship Plough Boy |
| November | 1830 |
Sunday
28th |
Fore part heavy squalls of wind from the East North East accompanied with rain Thunder and Lightning
put down the Main Top Gallant sail
the watch employed fitting A new one
Latter part light winds
drizily and rainy
sett all sail
Latt 3:18 North
Long 17:50
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Monday
29th |
Fore part sent up the new Main Top Gallant Sail
light wind from the East South East
course South
Latter part wind South South East
heading South West
So Ends On Board
Latt 02:18 North
Long 18:45 West
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Tuesday
30th
Dec |
Fore part light winds from the South South East and pleasant
heading South West
fitting Runner? Hooks
at 5 PM lowered away the Boats and exercised the crews
Middle part squalls from the Northward
course South
Latter part light wind from the South East
grinding irons
So Ends
Latt 1:44 North
Long 18:44 West
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Wednesday
1st
Long 19:40 West |
Fore part light winds from the East North East
steering South East
spoke the Balena
Capt Fosdick on board to dinner and tea
at 8 PM hove aboout on the other tack
Middle part tacked Ship
heading South West
Latter part lost sight of our consort
fitted Fore Tucks?
Latt 1:04 North
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Thursday
2nd |
Fore part fine fresh winds from the South South East
heading South West
grinding irons
Latter part the same
So Ends
Latt 1:04 N
Long 20:30
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| Journal Ship Plough Boy |
| December | 1830 |
Friday
3th
Long 21:40 West |
Fore part fresh South East trade winds
course South West By South
Latter part the same
Latt 00:20 South
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Saturday
4th |
Fore part wind South South East
steering South West
fitting Fore tacks and sett up the Larboard lower riggin topmast riggin and Back stays
grinding irons
Latt 2:17 South
Long 23:10 West
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Sunday
5th |
Fore part wind South East
course South West By South
grinding irons
Middle part took in the fore and Mizen Top Gallant Sails
Latt 4:20 South
Long 25:29
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Monday
6th |
Fore part strong trades
sett the Fore Top Gallant Sail
heading South West
Latter part all sail out
wind South East
So Ends
Latt 7:04 South
Long 26:42 West
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Tuesday
7th |
Fore part fitting craft
wind South East
course South South West
Middle and Latter part the same
S Ends
Latt 9:09 South
Long 27:22 West
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Wednesday
8th |
Fore part fine frresh trades 7 knot and A 1/2
fitting the quarter railing and whaling geer
So Ends
Latt 11:58 South
Long 27:57
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Thursday
9th |
Fore part fine weather
wind East By South
making Scrap Tubbs
sett Fore Top Studding Sail
Latter part the same
Latt 15:08
Long 27:30
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Friday
10th |
Fore part wind East
course South By West
making Main Swifter Matts
Middle part the same
Latter part making bulwarks forward
So Ends
Latt 18:07 S
Long 28:32 West
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| Journal Ship Plough Boy |
| December | 1830 |
Saturday
11th |
Fore part moderate winds
Fore Top Studding Sail sett
grinding irons
Latter Part at 6 AM raised Trinadad and Marten Vas ahead
at 10 AM lowered two boats to go onshore
standing off and on with the Ship
So Ends
Latt 20:40 South
Long 29 West
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Sunday
12th |
Fore part at 6 PM the boats came onboard with Fish & Fowl
took our departure steering South West By South
wind North East
Latter part light squalls of rain
course South West
wind North North East
shifted Fore Top Studding Sail on the Larboard side
Latter part {all hands employed setting up the Bowsprit riggin}
Lat 22:07 South
Long 30:06
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Monday
13th |
Fore part fine weather
Middle and Latter part setting up Bowsprit riggin and head Stays
So Ends
Lat 24:04 South
Long 32:14
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Tuesday
14th |
Fore part sett up the Fore Foretopmast and Fore Topgallant riggin
squally
wind North North West
course South West
Middle part squally of rain
took in Top Gallant Sails and Studding Sail
Latter part more moderate
sett them again
So Ends
Long 34:16 West
Lat 25:18
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Wednesday
15th
Latt 27:20 {29:25} |
Fore part heavy rains
wind North North West
course South West
at 4 PM took in Top Gallant Sails and Studding sail and double reefed Fore and Mizen Topsails
Latter part pointed the new Main Topsail
So Ends
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| Plough Boy Nantucket 1830 |
| December | 1830 |
Thursday
16th |
Fore part strong winds and squally
took in Main Top Gallant sail
Middle part heavy gales from the North with rain
run all night under close reefed Main Topsail and Double reefed Fore
Latter part more moderate
shook the reefs out of the Fore & Main Topsail
Latt 29:25
Long 36:38
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Friday
17th |
Fore part making matts
at 3 PM bent the new Main Topsail & sett Main Top Gallant sail
hauled in the Studding Sail
Middle part strong squalls of wind from the West South West
took in the Mizen topsail Mainsail Jib and double reefed the Fore & Main Topsails
Latter part more moderate
sett the Jib Mainsail and Mizen Topsail
light squalls of rain
31:20
Long 39:00
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Saturday
18th |
Fore part wind West South West
heading South
at 5 PM carried away the Main Stay bolt
fitted it down to the hawse hole at 6 PM
Latter part shifted Fore Topsail & Foresail
light wind
So Ends
Latt 32:20 South
Long 38:40 West
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Sunday
19th |
Fore part light wind from South West
heading South South East
shifted Main Topsail & Mainsail
carried away the Mizen Topsail Yard in the quarter
unbent the sail and sent it down at 7 PM
Middle part calm
Latter part the same
Fished the Mizen Topsail Yard
So Ends
Latt 33:50
Long 36:42 West
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| Plough Boy Nantucket 1830 |
| December | 1830 |
Monday
20th |
Fore part calm
sent up the Mizen Topsail Yard and bent the Sail
Middle part light winds from the North East
course South West By West
sett Main Top Gallant Sail and Fore Top Studding Sail
Latter part employed rieving new Topsails buntlines clewlines and reef tackles
Latt 33:40 South
Long 37:55 West
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Tuesday
21st |
Fore part pleasant breezes from the North East
course South West By West
reeving new Braces buntlines leachlines and clew garnetts
Latter part strong winds from the West South West
took in the Topgallant Sails
Shifted the Starboard Boats forward davit
Latt 35:00 South
Long 39:25 West
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Wednesday
22nd |
Fore part strong winds from the West North West
heading South West under double reefed topsails
Middle part more moderate
lett A reef out of the Main Topsails
Latter part the same
all hands employed repairing Mainsail
at 10 AM tacked Ship
heading North West
So Ends On Board
Latt 36:26 South
Long 38:42:05 West
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Thursday
23th |
Fore part strong wind from the West South West
heading North West
all hands employed repairing Mainsail
at 8 PM tacked Ship
heading South West
Latter part mending Sails
took in Main Top Gallant Sail
Lat 36:50 South
Long 38:42 West
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Friday
24th |
Fore part strong winds from the North West
course West South West
mending Sails
Middle part light squall of rain
Latter part mending Sails
saw Hump Back Whales Porpoises and Black Fish
lowered Larboard Boat
killed one struck another
lost both
So Ends
Long 43:55
Lat 37:39
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| Plough Boy South Atlantic |
| December | 1830 |
Saturday
25th |
Fore part light winds from the South
heading West South West
mending Sails
Middle part the same
Latter part mending sails
strong wind
took in Mizen Top Gallant Sail and Fore topgallant Sail
So Ends
Long 36:25 West
Lat 37:38
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Sunday
26th |
Fore part strong winds from the South By East
course West South West
broke out the Fore hatchway for water
plenty of Fin Backs Hump Back and Porpoises
water green
plenty of Right Whales
Latter part course South West By West
light winds from the East North East
Latt 37:37 South
Long 48:16 West
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Monday
27th |
Fore part fresh winds from the North North West
course South West By West
saw Grampuses and Porpoises
Middle part took in Top Gallant Sails
Latter part sett Fore and Main Top Gallant Sails
So Ends
Latt 39:09 S
Long 51:42 West
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Tuesday
28th |
Fore part strong winds from the North West By North
course South West By West
mending Sails and altering Mizen Staysail
Middle part water green
sounded no bottom with blank space for word fathoms of line
Latter part heavy fog with thunder and rain
double reefed the Topsails
at 11 AM clear
made all Sail
steering West South West
light winds fromm the North North West
sett Fore Top Studding Sail
Longitude 55:19 West
Lat 40:26
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| Plough Boy South Atlantic |
| December | 1830 |
Wednesday
29th |
Fore part light winds from the North West
course West South West
at 5 PM Sounded no bottom
water green
hauled in the Fore Topmast Studding Sail
bent the Mizen Staysail
Latter part strong wind
65 fathoms
Lat 41:21
Long 57:40
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Thursday
30th |
Fore part light winds
Middle part strong gales from the westward
Latter part breaking out the Main Hatchway for Bread and water for dobling Cape Horn
45 fathoms
Long 58:30
Lat 42:00
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Friday
31st |
Fore part strong winds
stowing off the Main Hatchway
took in the Topgallant Sails
wind from the South
heading East South East
at 6 PM sounded 48 fathoms of water
caught A Fish
plenty of Mackerel round the Ship
Middle part at 8 PM lowered the Starboard Boat and caught plenty of Whiting and Fire Eaters
Latter part fine weather
mending Main Topsails
Longitude by Chronometer 57:45 West
Latitude 42:43 South
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| Plough Boy Off Cape Horn |
| January | 1831 |
Saturday
1st
1831 |
Fore part light wind from the West
mending MainTopsail
Latter part sent in the Flying Jib and boom
finished the Main Topsail
Long 58:13 West
Lat 43:46 South
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Sunday
2nd |
Fore part fresh winds from the South South West
tacked Ship
heading West
sent down the Mizen Topgallant Yard and Mast
Middle and Latter part fine weather
45 fathoms of water
wind North North West
course South By West
Long 58:33 West
Lat 43:28 S
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Monday
3th |
Fore part pleasant winds from the West North West
course South By West
sett Top Studding Sail
Middle part the same
Latter part sett up the Starboard Main Shrouds and Topmast Backstays
Long 59:58
Lat 64:06
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Tuesday
4th |
Fore part A light drift of fog
pleasant light winds and variable from the Southward and Eastward
Middle part pleasant breezes from the Northward
course South
Latter part the same
Latt 46:07 South
Long 61:01
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Wednesday
5th |
Fore part fine weather and pleasant breeses from the North North West
course South 1/2 West
63 fathoms of water
Latter part foggy
wind North
course South By West
Long 62:41
Lat 48:36
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| Plough Boy Off Cape Horn |
| January | 1831 |
Thursday
6th |
Fore part clear
watch employed altering the Spanker
Latter part wind North North West
course South By West
sent down the Fore Topgallant Yard and Mast
unbent the Sail and mended it
Latt 50:58
Long 64:15
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Friday
7th |
Fore part pleasant weather with a fine breese from the North
course South 1/2 West
bent the Fore Top Gallant Sail
at 4 PM sounded
75 fathoms of water
course South By East 1/2 East
shifted Fore Top Studding Sail over on the Larboard side
took in the quarter boats
Latter part course South East By South
mending Old Jib
So Ends
Latt'd 53:36 South
Long 63:37 West
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Saturday
8th
Terra del fuego in sight at 4 AM |
Fore part strong winds from the Northward
course East By South
cleared the decks and stowed the things in the Fore hold
at 6 PM course East South East
furled the Jib
Middle part wind South South West
headingSouth East
Latter part strong winds from the West South West
course South West By South
took in the Main Top Gallant Sail
at 1/2 past 11 AM double reefed the Fore Topsail and single reefed the Main
sett Main Top Gallant Sail
Latt 55:35
Long 63:32
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Sunday
9th |
Fore part strong winds from the West South West
course South West By South
at 1 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail and double reefed the Mizen Topsail
Middle part made all sail
at 4 AM A Ship off the Starboard beam with Main Royall[word unclear]ing Jib and Topgallant Studding Sails sett
Latter part lost sight of her astern
wind South East
sett Top Studding Sail
Latt 56:01 South
Long 64:35 West
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| Off Cape Horn |
| January | 1831 |
Monday
10th
Long 68:01 |
Fore part thick and hazy
wind South South East
course South West
at 6 PM took in Fore Top Studding Sail Main Top Gallant Sail and double reefed the Mizen Topsail
Latter part more moderate
Lat 57:57
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Tuesday
11th |
Fore part wind North North East
course South West
saw A Hermaphrodite Brig off the lee
Latter part wind South West
heading South South East
So Ends
Long 69:40
Lat 58:34
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Wednesday
12th |
Fore part wind West South West
heading South
making A Boat davit
Middle part strong winds
double reefed Fore & Mizen topsails and reefed the Mainsail
Latter part at 10 AM tacked Ship
heading our course West By South
A Brig passed us and when in our wake tacked
saw Fin Backs
So Ends On Board
Long 70:50 West
Lat 58:48
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Thursday
13th |
Fore part wind South
course West By South
lett the reef out of the Mainsail
at 5PM wind West South West
heading South West By South
Latter part the same
squally
Latt 58:50
Long 71:40
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Friday
14th
Latt 58:40 Long 73:30 West |
Fore part strong gales from the West North West
tacked Ship
heading North
Middle part wore Ship
heading South West By South
at 4 AM A Hermaphrodite Brig came up acros our bow standing to the Southward and Westword heading North West By North when nearly astern wore lett the reefs out of his Mainsails and sett his Foretopsail lett the reef out of the Mainsail
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| Cape Horn |
| January | 1831 |
Saturday
15th |
Fore part more moderate wind West
heading North North West
lost sight of the Brig astern
at 8 PM Wore Ship
heading West South West
Latter part lett A reef out of the Main and Mizen topsails and Main Top Gallant Sail
at 11 AM took it in again
So Ends
Latt 58:30 South
Long 74:40 West
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Sunday
16th |
Fore part strong winds
at 2 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail
heading South West By West
wind North West By West
Middle part the same
Latter part tacked to the Northward
at 10 AM tacked to the Southward
shook the reefs out of the Main & fore topsail Main Top Gallant Sail
Latt 59:05
Long 75:00
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Monday
17th |
Fore part light wind from the North
headingWest By North 1/2 North
coarse fog and drizily
Middle part heading South By West
at 11 PM the wind shifted to the Southward
course North West
Latter part at 10 AM sett the Fore Top Studding Sail Main Top Gallant Sail
reefs out of the Main & Fore topsail
Latt 58:28 South
Long 74:40 West
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Tuesday
18th
Long 77:59 West |
Fore part light winds from the North North West
heading North East
took in Top Studding Sail
Middle part heading West By North
Latter part tacked Ship at 7 AM
heading West
wind North North West
under double reefed Topsails
Lat 57:27 South
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Wednesday
19th |
Fore part wind North
heading West North West
at 4 PM heading South West By West
Latter part reefs out of the Fore & Main topsail
So End
Latt 57:86 S
Long 79:26 West by the Chronometer
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| Coast of Chili |
| January | 1831 |
Thursday
20th |
Fore part wind West By North
at 5 PM tacked Ship
heading North By West
at 7 PM single reefed Fore & Main topsail and reefed Mainsail
Middle part lett the reef out of the Main topsail
Latter part at 10 AM squally
wind West South West
course North West
Latt 57:12
Long 79:19
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Friday
21st |
Fore part A squall of hail
wind West South West
course North West
at 1 PM sett the Jib
at 1/2 past 5 PM sett Main Top Gallant Sail
Middle part took in the Jib
squalls of wind and rain
Latter part strong wind from the South West
course North West
Long 78:58 West
Latt 54:40
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Saturday
22nd |
Fore part A light squall of hail
more moderate
sett Main Top Gallant Sail
at 7 PM wind West North West
tacked Ship
heading South West
at 1 AM squalls of wind & rain
took in Main Top Gallant sail and single reefed fore topsail
A heavy squall from the South West
A suddent shif of wind from the West which caught the Ship aback
wore round
heading West
Latter part heading North West
more moderate
at 7 AM sett Fore Top Studding Sail and Main Top Gallant Sail and reefs out of the topsails
at 12 Merridian took in Top Studding Sail Main Top Gallant Sail and double reefed the Fore and Main topsails
blowing strong from the South East
heading North West
Latt 53:23
Long 79:20
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| Chili |
| January | 1831 |
Sunday
23th
Long 80:02 West |
Fore part at 1 PM took in the Mizen topsail and Mainsail
at wind at South West
course North West By North
blowing heavy in squalls
Middle part more moderate
at 5 AM began to make sail
at 7 AM all sail out excepting the reefs in the Mizen Topsail
sett Top Studding
carried away the yard
Latter part rigged and sett it again
wind hauled to the West South West
hauled it in and braced up
course North West By North
broke out for water
Latt 50:02 South
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Monday
24th
Long 77:40 West |
Fore part fresh gales from West South West
courese North West By North
at 2 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail
broke out for Bread
at 4 PM double reefed Fore & Main topsail
at 45 Minutes past 4 saw Whales off the weather beam
Middle part raining
at 1 AM took in Mizen topsail
Latter part more moderate
sett Jib Mainsail Mizen topsail
at 10 AM shook A reef out of the fore & Main topsails and sett the Spanker
foggy and rainy
Lat 48:25 South
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Tuesday
25th |
Fore part clear
wind West South West
course North West
at 3 PM sett Main Top Gallant Sail
Middle part calm
at 4 AM wind from the Southward with rain
lett the reefs out of the fore & Main topsail and sett Fore Top Studding Sail
Whales in sight
Latt 46:28
Long 80.16 West
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Wednesday
26th |
Fore part strong winds from the South
course North West By North
at 1/2 past 1 PM hauled in the Fore Top Studding Sail
Latter part sett it again
put out three boats
Latt 43:42
Long 80:30 West
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| Coast of Chili |
| January | 1831 |
Thursday
27th
Long 80:25 West |
Fore part light wind from the West South West
course North North West
hauled in Top Studding Sail
Latter part fitting the boats
Lat 41:54 South
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Friday
28th |
Fore part shooting Albatrosses
at 4 PM Samuel Smith raised Sperm Whales
lowered but could not get on
Latter part at 6 AM saw A sail off the weather beam
Latt 40:26 South
Long 79:33
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Saturday
29th
Long 80:00 West |
Fore part sent up the Fore topgallant Mast & Yard
got up the Mizen Top Mast and Yard
Latter part sent up Main Royall Mast
fitting Boat Davits
So Ends
Latt 38:20
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Sunday
30th |
Fore part lost sight of the sail aft the Lee quarter
rigged the Larboard boats Davit and floated her aft
Shifted Top Studding on the Starboard side
wind South East
course North North West
Latter part the same
So Ends
Latt 35:25 South
Long 79:31 West Chro
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Monday
31st |
Fore part fine breese from the South East
course North By West
topgallant Sails and Fore Top Studding Sail sett
Middle part took in Studding Sail and Topgallant Sails and laid by for the night
Latter part saw nothing
steering West
at 12 saw Massafeuro bearing West North West
Lat 35:50
Long 79:20 West
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| Page 23 |
| Juan Fernandez |
| February | 1831 |
Tuesday
1st |
Fore part strong winds from the blank space
wore Ship
heading East North East
wind strong
at 4 PM sending up the Fore royal Mast
sprung the Fore Topgallant Mast
sent it down again
broke out for water
took in fore and Mizen Topgallant Sail at 7 PM
Middle part at blank space AM raised Juan Fernandez bearing East By South
Latter part at 7 AM Capt went on shore with the Waist Boat
employed making A hopper
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Wednesday
2nd |
Fore part standing off and on
wind from the Southward
fitting Boarding Knifes
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| Page 24 |
| Plough Boy |
| February | 1831 |
Thursday
3th |
Fore part standing off and on
at 10 PM the boat came on board accompanied by the Capt of the Brig Crusader of Boston
left us at 12 PM
wind South East
course North East By East 1/2 East
Latter part watch below fitting Mizen Royal Mast
So Ends
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Friday
4th |
Fore part wind South
course Northg North East
fitting Main Fore Top Gallant and Royal riggin
floated the Starboard Boat aft
sent up the Main Royal and sett it and Top Studding Sail
at 9 PM course North By East
wind South By West
Latter part fitting Waist Boat davits
plenty Hump Backs and Fin Backs
So End
Latt
|
Saturday
5th |
Fore part floated the Waist Boat Aft
took in the Studding Sail and hauled up East By North
wind South
thick and drizly
at 7 PM took in Main Royal Main & Mizen Topgallant Sail & Mainsail
Latter part fitting the ForeTop Riggin
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| Page 25 |
| Coast of Chili |
| February | 1831 |
Sunday
6th |
Fore part fitting the Fore Topgallant riggin and the Bow boats davit
at blank space PM saw the land
Middle part lying off and on
Latter part at 6 AM sett all sail
A fine breese from the East South East
Tonguy point in sight
Put out the Larboard Anchor and bent the Chain
So Ends
Latt 30:07 South
Long 71:33 West Chro
|
Monday
7th
Coquimbo |
Fore part light wind from the South
plenty of Black Fish around the Ship
struck one with the iron bent on to the Davit full parted & lost him
lowered the Larboard Boat and caught one
put out the Starboard Anchor & bent the Chain off Tanguy Bay and 1/2 past 7 PM came to anchor in Coquimbo in 7 fathoms of water
Latter part fitting the Bow Sprit riggin and blacking the bends and painting Starboard side
So Ends
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Tuesday
8th |
Fore part fine weather
wind South
fitting bowsprit riggin and painting Larboard side
Latter part the same
put out the Bow boat
|
Wednesday
9th |
Fore part fine weather
painting Starboard side and fitting bow Boat
at 4 PM the Kent of London Capt Loton came to Anchor
Latter part painting
boats crew on shore
So Ends
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| Coquimbo |
| February | 1831 |
Thursday
10th |
Fore part painting Larboard side
Latter part the same
part of the crew on liberty
|
Friday
11th |
Fore part ratling the Fore riggin and painting
Latter part lashed the spare Spars forward and the planks over the stern
all hands tarring down the topgallant riggin
|
Saturday
12th |
Fore part ratling Main riggin and fore topmast riggin
tarring the fore and Aft stays and backstays
took up the Fore Yard
fitted the Main trusses and Main Topsail ?Carrell ?>rope and put them on
Latter part tarring
1/2 the crew on liberty
put the galley forward
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Sunday
13th |
Fore part the same
Latter part part of the crew on liberty
fine weather
Mr. Jay & Briggs on shore
|
Monday
14th |
Fore part fine weather
part of the crew on liberty
Latter part all hands at work on the riggin
the Mates came from the City at 1/2 past 11 AM
|
Tuesday
15th |
Fore part ratling Main & Main Top mast riggin and tarring
at 4 PM Capt Chase went up to the City
Latter part painting Ship & boats
ratling the Mizen riggin and tarring
So Ends
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| Page 27 |
| Chili |
| February | 1831 |
Wednesday
16th |
Fore part mending the Flying Jib
at 1 PM the Brig blank space came to Anchor
at 4 PM ?The B M Sloop of War Eden blank space came to anchor
at 6 PM bent the Mainsail
Latter part breaking out in the Main hatchway for Fish & Water and Bread
|
Thursday
17th |
Fore part finished bending Flying Jib and fitting Spritsail Yard
ratling & tarring down
at 2 PM the Kent and the Brig got under way and went out
Latter part the same
|
Friday
18th |
Fore part painted Flying Jib boom
fitting bowsprit riggin
Latter part the same
So Ends
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Saturday
19th |
Fore part cleaning up
painting boat davits
Latter part got our potatoes & onions & cabages onboard at 11 AM
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Sunday
20th |
Fore part got under way and came out with Topgallant Sail sett
Latter part course North West By West
slight wind from the Northward
unbent the Chains and stowed them
took in the Starboard and lashed the Larboard Anchor and blacked them
Latt 29:15 South
Long 72:00 West
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| Page 28 |
| Chili |
| February | 1831 |
Monday
21st |
Fore part fine weather
A light wind from the South East
course West South West
a Schooner off the Larboard quarter running down the Coast
Latter part lowered and killed four Black Fish
Latt 29:10
|
Tuesday
22nd |
Fore part hoisted in our Fish
at 5 PM lowered away and washed off
Latter part shifted Fore Topsail
standing Boat watches
|
Wednesday
23th |
Fore part shifted Main Topsail and Foresail
saw Jumpers
at 6 PM saw Fin backs
Latter part cleaning up the Fore hold
|
| Page 29 |
| Chili |
| February | 1831 |
Thursday
24th
Stamped 0 |
Fore part fine weather
wind South South East
course North North West
sent up the Cutting Pendants and Blocks
boiled out the Black Fish 4 bbl
Latter part at 10 AM saw A Fin Back
at 1/2 past 11 Silas Fairweather raised A Sperm Whale off the weather quarter
lowered three boats
chased him untill 4 PM and then came onboard
course North North West
wind South By East
Latter part fitting Flook Rope and Guys to the tackles
Latt 24:25
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Friday
25th |
Note: The margin date for this day is record along with that of Thursday 24th
|
Saturday
26th |
Fore part fine weather
wind South East
course North West By North
painting Chain Boat
saw Porpoises
Long 74:54
Latt 21:47 South
|
Sunday
27th |
Fore part fine weather
wind South East
course North West By North
making A davit for the Bow Boat
Latter part rove the ?Wind Tackles Fully aloft
plenty Albacore round the Ship
Long 77:55
Latt 19:13
|
Monday
28th
Long 79:42 | March |
Fore part wind South East
course West North West
making A head and Shave horse
painting the bulwarks
Latter part at day light saw A sail 4 poiints on the Starboard bow which proved to be the Comadore Rogers of New Bedford Capt Grinnell 128 days out 50 bbl sent home one hundred bbl
Latt 17:42
|
Tuesday
1st |
Fore part Capt Chase on board the other Ship and their Mate on board here
painting bulworks
wind South East and the breezes freshing
course North West By North
Middle part left them
course North West By North
Wind South East By South
Latter part painted Starboard Boat
breaking out the fore hold for water
|
Wednesday
2nd |
Fore part the same
painted the Bow Boat
stowed off the fore hold
Latter part making A davit for Bow boat
So Ends
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| Page 30 |
| Chili |
| March | 1831 |
Thursday
3th |
Fore part light squalls of rain
wind from the East South East
course North West By West
Latter part breaking out the Fore hold for Water
Long 82:15
Lat 14:76 South
|
Friday
4th |
Fore part the same
stowed off the Fore Hold
broke out the After hold for ?Tam Line and coiled it
So Ends On Board
Long 83:42
Latt 13:13 South
|
Saturday
5th |
Fore part wind from the East with light squalls of rain
sett Main Top gallant Studding Sail
Latter part fitting the Bow Boat
So Ends
Long 84:10 West
Latt 11:02 South
|
Sunday
6th |
Fore part fine weather
wind East South East
course West North West
Middle and Latter part the same
saw A school of Black Fish
Latt 9:20 South
|
Monday
7th |
Fore part fine weather
wind from the South East
course West North West
with Fore Topmast and Main Topgallant Studding Sail sett
Latter part all hands employed getting the hoops out of the After hold
Oiled them and put them down in the Fore hold
Latt 9:20 South
Long 90:30 West
|
Tuesday
8th |
Fore part fresh trades
running at the rate of 9 knots with the Main Royal Main Topgallant and Fore Topmast Studding Sails sett
rigged the other Main Topgallant Studding Sail and sent it up in the ?Tap
wind South South East
course West 1/2 North
stowed off the fore hold and cleared up the decks
Latter part squalls
took in the Main Top Gallant Studding Sails and Royal
So Ends
Long 93:20 West
Latt 6:20 South
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| Page 31 |
| Chili |
| March | 1831 |
Wednesday
9th
Chro |
Fore part strong winds from the South South West
course West
knotting Yarns and making grindstone Tub
Latter part squally
So Ends On Board
Long 98:32 West
Latt 5:38 South
|
Thursday
10th
Chro |
Fore part squally
wind South
course West
knotting yarns sundry jobs
Latter part making A Mincing Horse
Lang 101:54 West
Latt 5:21 South
|
Friday
11th |
Fore part fine weather
wind South East
course West
Latter part grinding and fitting the Spades
So Ends
Latt 4:27 South
|
Saturday
12th |
Fore part wind South East
hauled up North
at 6 PM took in Topgallant Sails
hauled up the courses and luffed to the wind
heading East North East
Latter part squally
steering by the wind South West
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| Page 32 |
| Chili |
| March | 1831 |
Sunday
13th
No 1 | 40 |
Fore part light squalls of wind and rain
Topgallant Sails furled
knotting yarns and making Spunyarn
fitting Pikes & Gaffs
Latter part at 1/2 past ten AM raised A school of Sperm Whales
lowered away and got one
took him alongside at 12 M
So Ends
Long 102:30 West
Latt 5:07 South
|
Monday
14th |
Fore part began to cut
finished at 6 PM
Middle part cleared away the head
Latter part boiling
at day light saw A ship off the lee Bow
So Ends
Latt 5:12 South
|
Tuesday
15th |
Fore part A Sail Aft the weather beam
at 4 PM spoke them the Foster Capt Clark 15 Months out 950 bbl and the William & Eliza 22 Months out 2200 bbl
squalls of rain
So Ends
Long 103:39
Latt 5:5 South
|
Wednesday
16th |
Fore part in company
at 4 PM finished boiling
Latter part left them astern one in sight
|
Thursday
17th |
Fore part tacked to the South & East
at 5 PM saw A large school of Whales
Latter part the same
|
| Page 33 |
| Chili |
| March | 1831 |
Friday
18th |
Fore part at 5 PM saw A large school of Sperm Whales bound to the Eastward
could not get near them
at 10 AM tacked & at merridian Wore Ship
|
Saturday
19th
No 3 | 100 |
Fore part wind South East
course North By East
at 6 PM took in the light sails & hauled up the Courses and hauled down the Jibs
Latter part made all sail
course West
breaking out the runn for bricks
raised two Whales
lowered and got them
Latt 3:39 South
|
Sunday
20th |
Fore part fresh breezes
at 4 PM took both of them alongside
Starboar & Waist boats cracked
Middle part laying by the Whales
Latter part at day light began to cut
squalls of wind and rain
So Ends
|
Monday
21st |
Fore part cutting
Middle part one head laying alongside
began to boil
Latter part cutting in the head and boiling
Lang 103:17 West
Latt 3:24 South
|
Tuesday
22nd |
Fore part sett Mizen topsail Foresail Jib and Spanker
standing to the southward
boiling
pleasant weather
saw nothing
Latt 3:59 South
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| Page 34 |
| Chili |
| March | 1831 |
Wednesday
23th |
Fore part fine weather
boiling boddy
Middle began the head
at 11 PM finished boiling and put aft the ?finc
Latter part heavy squalls of rain
So Ends
Latt 5:25 South
|
Thursday
24th |
Fore part light winds and pleasant
steeriing South West
at 6 PM tacked
heading East By North
Latter part single reefed the topsails
Long 104:04 West
Latt 4:72 South
|
Friday
25th |
Strong winds from East North East
heading North East by East
under single reefed topsails and Courses
Latter part breaking out the Main hatchway and stowing down on Starboard side forward
Long 105:34 West
Latt 5:5 South
|
Saturday
26th |
Stowing down
fresh winds from the South East
heading South South West
raised two Ships off the bow
Latter part finished stowing down one hundred & fifty barrells
So Ends
Latt 5:76 South
|
Sunday
27th
Stamp 0 |
Spoke the Uncas Capt Bunker of Falmouth 28 Months out 3300 bbl and the Susan & Sarah Capt Coffin of Halifax 6 Months out 350 bbl S P O
at 6 PM saw Whales
lowered butt could not get on
Latter part all hands setting up the Main & Fore riggin
in company with the Susan & Sarah
So Ends
Latt 5:80 South
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Monday
28th
Long 105:50 West |
Wind South East
heading East North East
in company
at day light tacked to the South & East
saw two sail off the lee quarter
mending old Larboard Boat
Latter part the Susan & Sarah aft the lee beam
running free
Latt 5:18 South
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| Page 35 |
| Off Shore |
| March | 1831 |
Tuesday
29th |
Three Ships in sight
mending Boat
Middle part plying to windward
Main Topgallant Sail sett
Latter part heading East South East
knotting yarns
saw A Jumper
|
Wednesday
30th |
Fresh trades
standing to the East North East
saw nothing
Middle part at 11 PM tacked to the South West
plenty of birds and smells strong of Whales
at 9 AM saw A ship ahead
at 10 AM came abrest of her and tacked
at 11 AM she sett her signal at the Fore Topgallant head
she proved to be the Swift of New Bedford
we sett our signal at the Mizen peak and she tacked to the Southward
light squalls of wind and rain
Latt 5:00 South
|
Thursday
31st |
Fore part cloudy
standing to the North & East
at 1 PM wore Ship
course West South West
squalls of wind and rain
at 4 PM saw A Ship off the lee bow
at 5 PM spoke her
she proved to be the Susan & Sarah
standing to the Southward
took in Mainsail and Main Top Gallant Sail and hauled up the Foresail
A heavy squall of wind and rain
Latter part at 4 AM saw A Ship boiling off the Starboard beam
luffed too to the South
at 1/2 past 11 lost sight of her astern
So Ends
Long 107:8 West
Latt 4:18 South
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| Page 36 |
| Chili |
| April | 1831 |
Friday
1st
April |
Strong winds
course North North West
saw the same Ship at 2 PM off the weather beam
Latter part course North
at 4 PM hauled up on the wind to the North & East
at 7 single reefed the fore and Main topsail
at 9 AM saw A Whale off the lee beam
hauled up the courses and backed the Main Topsail
it proved to be A Fin Back which made An April fool of us
braced forward and hauled onboard the ?tacks
So Ends
Long 106:13 West
Latt 2:38 South
|
Saturday
2nd |
Fresh winds
sett the Main Topgallant Sail
finished mending the Starboard boat
Middle part took in the Main Top Gallant Sail
Latter part saw A Fin Back Breach and blow off the weather bow
overhauling the Sail rooms
sett Main Top Gallant Sail
Latt 1:43
|
Sunday
3th
No 4 | 12 |
Fine pleasant weather
saw Porpoises and Black Fish
course North
at 6 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail and hauled up the courses
Latter part saw A school of Sperm Whales
lowered all three boats
got one
So Ends
Latt 50 miles North
Long 105:34 West Chro
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| Page 37 |
| Off Shore |
| April | 1831 |
Monday
4th |
Fore part began to boil
Middle part finished boiling
Latter part saw Black Fish
put out the Starboard Boat
sett up the Fore & Mizen riggin
Latt 2:05 North
|
Tuesday
5th |
Light winds from the West South West
steering North
saw Fin Backs Black Fish & Diamond Fish
sett up Top Gallant riggin
Middle part 10 PM wore Shipand sett the Mainsail
Latter part at work on the Try Camboose
plenty of Porpoises and Black Fish
So Ends On Board
|
Wednesday
6th |
Light winds and pleasant weather
building up the Try Camboose and breaking out for water
wind South South East
heading South West
Middle part took in Main Top Gallant Sail and Flying Jib
Latter part sett them and Mizen Top Gallant Sail
making an Awning for the Try works
saw porpoises Black Fish and Diamond Fish
Latt 1:58 North
|
Thursday
7th |
Pleasant winds from the Southward
standing to the Westward
Porpoise and Black Fish
Latter part fresh winds from the South South East
headingWest South West
saw Black Fish
caught A porpoise
So Ends
Long 108:59 West
Latt 1:96 North
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| Page 38 |
| Passage To The Sandwich Islands |
| April | 1831 |
Friday
8th |
Fresh wind from the South South East
course West South West
at 7 PM standing whale watches
sett Fore and Mizen Top gallant Sails
Latter part the same
So Ends
Latt 00:50 North
|
Saturday
9th |
Light winds from the South
course West South West
Middle part the same
Latter part pricking up Spunyarn & other small jobs about the Ship and boats
Latt 00:10
|
Sunday
10th |
Light winds from the South with pleasant weather
at 5 PM saw A Fin Back off the weather bow
at 7 PM sett the Flying Jib
course West South West
Latter part light squalls of wind and rain
saw nothing
|
Monday
11th |
Fresh breezes from the South East
at 5 PM shifted the Main Braces aft
course West
light squalls rain
Latter part saw A Fin Back
making A Cooler for Junk
So Ends
Long 119:70 West
Latt 0:37 South
|
Tuesday
12th |
Wind from the Eastward
course West
light squalls of rain
Middle part put off West by North
wind East
took in Fore Top Gallant sail
Latter part making A Cooler
So Ends On Board
|
Wednesday
13th |
Fine weather
wind from the East
course West By North
to work on the Cooler
Latter part squally
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| Page 39 |
| Passage To The Sandwich Islands |
| April | 1831 |
Thursday
14th
Long 125:70 | Stamp 0 |
Fore part wind from the East
course West North West
strong squalls of wind and rain
at 4 PM sett Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Sail and Fore topmast Studding Sail
Latter part at 6 AM raised A shoal of Whales
lowered all three boats
chased them but could not get on to them
So Ends
|
Friday
15th |
More Whales off the lee quarter
at 1 PM lowered again chased them out of sight to windward
came on board
breaking out between decks
Latter part course North & West
to work between decks
So Ends
Long 128:20 West
Latt blank
|
Saturday
16th |
Stowing aft between decks
wind East South East
course West By North
finished between decks
Middle part course West
wind East South East
Latter part saw porpoises
clearing up the Fore hold
|
Sunday
17th |
Fresh winds from the East South East
course West
mending the Fore hold lower hatches and putting Shook Heads in the Fore hold between decks
Latter part light squalls of rain wind from the South East
course North West
sett Fore Top Studding Sail
So Ends
|
Monday
18th |
Moderate breezes from the South East with squalls of rain
course North West By West
sett Main Top Gallant Studding Sail
saw porpoises
at 4 PM took in Main Top Gallant Studding Sail and shifted Top Studding Sail
Latter the same
sett both Top Gallant Studding Sail & Main Royal
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| Page 40 |
| Passage to Hawii one Of the Sandwich Islands |
| April | 1831 |
Tuesday
19th |
Fore part A squall of rain wind
hauled to the Eastward
course North West By West
Fore Top Gallant Saill at 4 PM
Middle part took in Main Royal and Top Gallant Studding Sail
at 10 PM took in Topmast Studding Sail
at 3 AM took all three Top Gallant sails and single reefed the Mizen topsail
squalls of wind and rain from the North East
Latter part sett Main Top Gallant Sail
So Ends
|
Wednesday
20th |
Strong winds and squally from the North East
course North West By West
Middle part strong squalls
took in Main Top Gallant Sail
Latter part more moderate
sett it again
porpoises round the Ship
So Ends
|
Thursday
21st |
Fore part sett Fore Top Gallant Sail
wind from the North East
course North West By West
Latter part sett Mizen Top Gallant Sail
So Ends
|
Friday
22nd |
Strong trades
squally
sett Fore Top Studding Sail
Middle and Latter part the same
So Ends
|
Saturday
23th |
Fresh trades with light squalls
saw nothing
Latter part watch employed making Scinnett
So Ends On Board
|
Sunday
24th |
Fresh trades and squally
Middle more moderate
Latter part sett Main Top Gallant Studding Sail and Main Royal
pleasant trades
course West North West
|
| Page 41 |
| Passage to Hawii one Of the Sandwich Islands |
| April | 1831 |
Monday
25th |
Moderate trades and pleasant weather
course West North West
Latter part the same
So Ends
|
Tuesday
26th |
Fore part course West
wind East By South
shifted Fore Top Studding Sail and sett the Larboard Main Top Gallant Studding Sail
stowed the Flook Ropes in the Fore hold and blacked the spare Anchor
Latter part mending the Jib
course West 1/2 South
|
Wednesday
27th |
Wind breezes and thick and cloudy
wind East
course West 1/2 South
bent the Jib
at 4 PM saw Hawii right ahead
at 6 PM hauled in the Studding Sails Main Royal Fore and Mizen Topgallant Sails
double reefed the Fore topsail
hauled up South South West
at day light kept off for the South Point
put up the Chains and bent the Larboard one
|
Thursday
28th
Karakakoa Bay |
Light winds and variable
put out the ?Sheet Anchor and bent the best Bower
at 6 PM A Breeze from the Southward
at 7 PM took in Fore and Mizen Top Gallant Sail and Main Royal
standing off shore
Middle part strong gales
took in Flying Jib Main Top Gallant Sail and double reefed the topsails
furled the Mainsail and Jib and hauled up the Foresail and hoisted up the boats
Latter part more moderate
at 6 AM the Pilot came on board
at 8 AM came to Anchor blank space
washed off the decks and the bends
So Ends
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| Page 42 |
| Karakakoa Bay |
| April | 1831 |
Friday
29th |
Finished washing the bends
all hands employed making nettings for potatoes
Latter part trading for Potatoes
So Ends
|
Saturday
30th
May |
Trading for vegatables
Starboard Watch on Shore
got through with trading
Latter part Larboard watch on shore
Starboard Watch blacked the Bends Larboard side and broke out for water
|
Sunday
1st |
Trading for Fruit and vegatables
Latter part Starboard watch on shore
So Ends
|
Monday
2nd |
Fore part strong squalls of wind and rain
Latter part Starboard Watch on shore
|
Tuesday
3th |
Larboard Watch on shore came off at Sun down and got under way for Oahu
Latter part calm and rainy
Watch below
South point of Owyhee bearing North East By East distance 15 leagues
wind South West
course West North West
|
Wednesday
4th |
Heavy squalls of rain and Thunder
took in the Top Gallant Sails and double reefed the Fore and Mizen Topsails
wind South
course West North West
at 7 PM furled the Mainsail
Hawaii in sight
Middle part calm
Latter part A light breeze from the Northward
plying to windward
all sail sett
|
| Page 43 |
| Oahu |
| May | 1831 |
Thursday
5th |
Fore part A fine breeze from the East North East
heading North West
Middle part saw land off the weather beam
at day light Mowhee off the Starboard beam
wind South East
course NorthNorth West for Oahu
|
Friday
6th |
Cahu Rani off the Starboard beam
Diamond Hill ahead bearing North North West distance 15 leagues
at 7 PM A light wind from the North East
Latter part drizly & rainey
saw A Schooner bouind to Owhyhee and A Ship bound to Oahu
|
Saturday
7th |
Light wind and drizly
at 2PM came to Anchor at Oahu Bar
in company with the Zone of Nantucket Capt Russell the Rodman Capt Joy and the William Thompson blank space outside
the Rose of Halifax Capt blank space the Wilmington & Liverpool Packet Capt Russell and the Fortune of Plymouth inside
employed word Cask for water
Latter filled A raft of water
|
Sunday
8th |
Got off A raft of water
employed fitting Cask for water
Waist Boats crew on liberty
the Zone & Rodman left in company
the Foster lying off and on left in company with the William Thompson Capt Gardner
|
Monday
9th |
Fine weather and Southerly winds
Latter part filling water
at 12 PM took it alongside
|
| Page 44 |
| Oahu |
| May | 1831 |
Tuesday
10th |
Southerly winds and pleasant
stowing water in the Main hatchway
one boats crew onshore filling water
Latter part took off A cask of water
So Ends
|
Wednesday
11th |
Fresh trades
two boats watering
Latter part took off A raft of water
the Wilmington & Liverpool Packet left and the Kent Capt Laton came to anchor
|
Thursday
12th |
Fore part fresh trades
one boat on shore
the rest employed stowing down water
Latter part Larboard Boats crew on shore
|
Friday
13th |
Fresh trades at East North East
Latter part the same
standing off and on
|
Saturday
14th |
Fore part standing off and on
at 8 PM Capt Chase came on board
laid with the head yards aback
Latter part stowing the Anchors and Chains
|
Sunday
15th |
Light winds
working to the Northward
Latter part the same
|
Monday
16th |
Pleasant breezes from the West
heading South South West
all sail sett
West Point of Oahu bearing blank space distance blank space leagues
Latter part the same
So Ends
|
| Page 45 |
| Passage |
| May | 1831 |
Tuesday
17th |
Fore part Atooi off the lee bow
Latter part mending Waist Boat
lost sight of the Islands
shifting the topsail and Foresail
|
Wednesday
18th |
Fore part rain
wind North North East
course North West
Latter part mending topsails and Foresail
saw plenty of Porpoises and Black Fish
|
Thursday
19th |
Mending Sails
wind at East
course North West By North
fine pleasant weather
plenty porpoises
Latter the same
|
Friday
20th |
Fore part breaking out the after hold and varnished the Waist
Latter part the same
|
Saturday
21st |
Fore part light winds from the North West
standing the North & East
Latter part brisk wind from North East
course North West
took in Fore and Mizen Top Gallant Sail
|
Sunday
22nd |
Fore part strong winds
took in Main Top Gallant Sail
sent down Fore Top Gallant Sail mended it and bent it again
hoisted up the Bow boat
Latter part the same
So Ends
|
Monday
23th |
Fore part more moderate
wind from the North East
course North West
at 7 PM single reefed the topsails and sent down the Main Royal Yard
Middle part more moderate
Latter part employed setting up the Riggin fore and Aft
|
| Page 46 |
| Towards Japan |
| May | 1831 |
Tuesday
24th |
Fore part setting up riggin
steering West
at 6 PM finished
hauled up North West
wind North East
Latter part steering West
So Ends
Latt 31:11 North
|
Wednesday
25th |
Fore part fine pleasant weather
wind from the South West
steering to the westward
Latter part squally
single reefed the topsails
took in MainTop Gallant Sail
|
Thursday
26th |
Fore part strong gales from the North North West
heading West By South
Latter part double reefed the topsails
steering off South West
|
Friday
27th |
Fore part more moderate
course West By South 1/2 South
Latter part sett Main Top Gallant Sail
squally of rain
|
Saturday
28th |
Fore part heavy squalls of wind & rain
took in Main Top Gallant sail and double reefed
at 2 PM fine weather
at 4 PM shook out the reefs and sett the Top Gallant sails
wind shifted to the South
Latter part strong wind
|
Sunday
29th |
Strong winds from the South
course West South West
Middle part saw A Barque off the lee ?bow
Latter part at 10 AM saw A Ship off the weather beam which proved to be the Friends Capt Bladenburg 8 Months out 200 bbl
|
| Page 47 |
| Coast of Japan |
| May | 1831 |
Monday
30th
No 5 | 20 Long 177:42 West |
Fore part hauled up the Courses and backed the Main Topsail
the weather Ship down raised A school of Whales off the weather bow
lowered all four boats and got one
came onboard at 4 PM and cut him in
Middle part foggy
clearing up the decks
Latter part the same
began to boil
Latt 31:27 North
|
Tuesday
31st
June |
Fresh winds and foggy
boiling boddy
one watch below
wind South East
heading South South West
Middle part course West By South
wind South By East
foggy and squally of rain
latter part the same
|
Wednesday
1st |
Fore part squalls of rain
wind from the South South East
course West By South
shook the reefs out of the Main topsail and sett the Main Top Gallant Sail
at 7 PM took in Main Top Gallant sail
Latter part the same
|
Thursday
2nd
Stamp 0 | Long 180:44 W |
Fore part all sail sett
at 3 PM saw A Whale off the lee bow bound to windward
lowered the two quarter boats but he went off to windward
Middle part double reefed the topsails
Latter part shook out the reefs
wind South South West
heading South East
saw Killers
Latt 22:10 North
|
Friday
3th |
Fore part light wind
at 3 PM took in Main Top Gallant sail and double reefed the topsails
saw porpoises
Latter part more moderate
|
| Page 48 |
| On Japan |
| June | 1831 |
Saturday
4th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part saw Whales
lowered but got none
Middle part squally
took in the Main Top Gallant Sail
Latter part saw Whales
got none
|
Sunday
5th
No 7 | 85 | Long 182:00 West |
Fore part Whales in sight
lowered and got two
got them alongside at 10 PM
at day light began to cut in
Latter part finished the small one & and large ones boddys
Latt 29:95 North
|
Monday
6th |
Fore part at 4 PM finished cutting in the Junk and bailed the Case
began to boil head
Latter part finished and began on the boddy
sett fore topsail
|
Tuesday
7th |
Fore part boiling
light breeze from the North East
heading North North West and fine pleasant weather
Latter part still boiling
A Ship off the weather beam and one on the lee beam standing to the westward
|
Wednesday
8th |
Fore part finished boiling
at 1 PM washed off the decks
wind South East By South
heading East By North
at 6 PM tacked to the westward
Latter part heading South West
plenty of Albacors and Skipjacks round the Ship
So Ends
|
| Page 49 |
| Japan |
| June | 1831 |
Thursday
9th
70 | 9 Whales |
Fore part wind South South East
tacked to the Eastward
at 1/2 past 7 PM double reefed the topsails
standing boats crews
Latter part began to break out
raised A school of Whales
lowered away and got 2 of them
|
Friday
10th |
Fore part cut in the boddys
Latter part squally of rain
wore Ship
parted one of the head ropes
lowered away two boats and got it alongside
still boiling
|
Saturday
11th |
Fore part cut in one of them
boiling boddy
Latter part finished the boddy
cut in the other head and began to boil head
|
Sunday
12th |
Fore part thick squalls of rain
calm
at 8 PM finished boiling head
boat watches
at day light began to breakout
Wore Ship
heading to the Westward
|
Monday
13th |
Fore part stowing down in the Main hatchway Larboard side forward
laying under double reefed Main & Mizen topsails and Foresail
Latter part the same
saw A school of Killers
thick hazy
|
Tuesday
14th |
Fore part stowing down
squally of rain
knocked off at 7 PM and wore Ship
heading South West By West
Latter part finished stowing down Main hatchway and Bread in the after hold
|
| Page 50 |
| Japan |
| June | 1831 |
Wednesday
15th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part foggy
at 1/2 past 6 PM saw A large Whale off the lee beam bound away
saw nothing more of him
came on board at dark
Latter part thick fog
Long 182:47 West
Latt 31:42
|
Thursday
16th |
Fore part fitting the Boats and Lines
at 7 PM hauled up the Foresail
hauled down the Jib and Spanker
Latter part heavy squalls of rain
at 10 AM cleared up
sett Foresail Jib and Spanker
|
Friday
17th |
Fore part fitting the Windlass ?bells
light squalls of rain
Middle part heavy squalls of rain
Latter part cleaned up
made Sail
saw Fin Backs
|
Saturday
18th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part fine weather
saw A large Whale off the weather beam
lowered away but could not get on
came on board at dark
brought too under double reefed topsails
Latter part light winds and cloundy
Long 180:30 West
Latt 30:1 North
|
Sunday
19th |
Fore part light wind and overcast
saw Black Skin off the weather beam
at 7 PM hauled up the Courses
took in the Jibs Spanker and Main Top Gallant Sail
Middle part calm
at 10 AM A light breezes from the South
heading West South West
Latter part cloudy
|
| Page 51 |
| Japan |
| June | 1831 |
Monday
20th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part at 2 PM raised several large Whales
lowered two boats but it came on heavy squalls of rain and thick
came onboard at 6 PM and put the Ship under double reefed topsails
squalls of wind & rain
Latter part more moderate
Long 181:10 West
Latt 29:30 North
|
Tuesday
21st |
Fore part fine weather
Middle part the same
double reefed the topsails
Latter part fresh winds from the West South West
tacked
heading South
saw Fin Backs
|
Wednesday
22nd |
Fore part fine weather
at 7 PM wore Ship
heading North West
hauled up the Courses and laid with the Main topsail aback for the night
at day light made Sail
at 7 AM it came on thick and rainy
Latter part at 10 AM squalls of wind and rain
took in the Courses Main Top Gallant Sail and reefed the topsails
saw A Ship standing Eastward
|
Thursday
23th |
Fore part heavy squalls of wind and rain
Split the Jib
furled it and took in the Fore and Mizen topsails
wind South West
standing to the West North West
at 8 PM light wind
thick and rainy
Latter part thick fog
unbent the Jib and bent another and sett fore and Mizen topsail
|
| Page 52 |
| Japan |
| June | 1831 |
Friday
24th |
Fore part clear
passed A Ship on our lee beam
standing to the Eastward
at 4 PM shifted the Foresail
at Sun down shortened Sail
at day light made Sail
foggy
Latter part the same
at work on the riggin
|
Saturday
25th |
Fore part wind North North West
heading West
fog cleared up occasionally
plenty of Fin Backs round the Ship
all the afternoon standing whale Watches
Latter part the same
Long 182:29 West
|
Sunday
26th
{Stamp 0 |
Fore part standing to the Westward
at 4 PM raised A large Whale
lowered and chased him untill Sun down
laid with the Main Yard to the Mast
Latter part saw A Sail off the weather beam
Latt 20:08 North
|
Monday
27th |
Fore part A light wind from the South West
steering West North West
Latter part the same
So Ends
|
Tuesday
28th |
Fore part plenty of Fin Backs round the Ship
Latter part the same
So Ends
|
Wednesday
29th
10 bbl | No. 10 |
Fore part at 1/2 past 1 PM raised A School of Whales
lowered and got one
Waist Boat stove
took him alongside and cut him in
Latt 30:58 North
Latter part began to boil
saw A Fin Back
finished boiling
mending the Waist Boat
|
| Page 53 |
| Japan |
| June | 1831 |
Thursday
30th
July |
Fore part cleaned up the decks
mending Waist Boat
Fin Backs in sight
Latter part A Sail on the weather bow
wind from the Southward
standing South West
saw porpoises and Black Fish
|
Friday
1st |
Fore part wind South South East
course West By South
the weather Ship steering the same course
finished and painted Waist Boat
Latter part fresh wind from the South South West
heading West
|
Saturday
2nd |
Fore part fresh winds from the South South West
heading West
saw nothing at all to day
Latter part A Ship ahead the Balance of Bristol Rhode H Iisland 18 Mounths out 1000 bbl
clear fine weather
|
Sunday
3th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part saw A Whale off the weather beam
lost sight of him
plenty Porpoises
wind from the West South West
heading South
Latter part the same
So Ends
|
Monday
4th |
Fore part bound to the westward
Middle part the same
Latter part plenty of Fin Backs
|
| Page 54 |
| Japan |
| July | 1831 |
Tuesday
5th |
Fore part cloudy and hazy
Fin Backs and porpoises
saw A breach off the weather bow
Latter part the same
|
Wednesday
6th |
Fore part fresh winds from the South
course West South West
sent down the Fore Top Gallant Yard
Middle part took in Flying Jib and Mizen Top Gallant
Latter part saw A Ship on our weather beam running down
kept on our course and left her astern and she kept aft hers
|
Thursday
7th |
Fore part strong breezes from the South
steering West South West
at 7 PM took in the Main Top Gallant sail and single reefed the Main and Mizen Topsails and double reefed the Fore
Latter part run down and spoke her it proved to be the Young Phenix Capt Cathcart of New London 18 Months out 1200 bbl
another sail off the lee quarter
|
Friday
8th |
Fore part wind from the Southward and West and flying to the Southward
Middle part thick squalls of wind and rain
|
Saturday
9th |
Fore part fresh winds from the South West
Middle part squalls of wind and rain and wind
double reefed the Main and Mizen Topsail and furled the fore
Latter part A sail off the weather bow & right ahead
|
| Page 55 |
| Japan |
| July | 1831 |
Sunday
10th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part foggy
at 3 PM spoke the Young Phenix of New London
Middle part cleard
light wind from the South South West
heading South East
Latter part at 8 AM raised A Whale 4 ?points off the lee bow
lowered away the three Larboard boats and chased him
Latt 29:37 North
|
Monday
11th |
Fore part the same
at 2 PM boats came onboard
got dinner
at 4 PM lowered two boats
chased him untill Sun down
Middle part tacked Ship to the westward
Latter part saw A Fin Back and A Sail off the lee beam chasing
So Ends
Long 195:35 West
|
Tuesday
12th |
Light wind fromn the South
heading West By South
making paddles
saw two sail
So Ends On Board
|
Wednesday
13th
65 bbl | No 11 |
Fine weather
saw Whales
got one
Latter chasing again
Latt 29:07 North
|
Thursday
14th |
Fore part cutting the boddy
lowered and chased
got nothing
|
Friday
15th |
Saw Whales
still boiling
Latter part the same
So Ends
|
Saturday
16th
65 bbl | No 12 |
Saw Whales and got one
Latter part the same
So Ends
|
Sunday
17th |
Cutting the boddy
Latter part cut the head
began to boil
|
| Page 56 |
| Japan |
| July | 1831 |
Monday
18th
Stamp 0 |
Saw Whales
lowered and chased
Latter the same
Long 162:40 East
Latt 29:20
|
Tuesday
19th
Stamp 0 |
Got fast Waist boat
parted line
Larboar boat fast and drawed
Latter breaking out to stow down
|
Wednesday
20th |
Saw A sail
stowing down
Latter another sail off the lee
|
Thursday
21st |
Stowing down in the Main hatchway
Latter part A sail on the weather bow
finished stowing down
saw Jumpers
Latt 29:20 North
Long 161:50 East
|
Friday
22nd
Stamp 0 |
Saw A large Whales
chased in company with the Superiors boats 800 bbl
Latter part saw more Whales
chased but could not get on
bound to ?leeward
Latt 28:51 North
Long 161:30 East
|
Saturday
23th
Stamp 0 |
Chasing Whales
bow boat struck and drawed again
Superior in chase boiling
Latter part at day light saw the same Whale
lowered Larboar boat
struck
sounded out the line
Waist Boat bent on
got afoul in the line
obliged to cut
still chasing him
A Ship to the windward boiling
|
Sunday
24th
No 13 |
At 2 PM struck him again
killed him
took him alongside
saw more Whales
chased but got none
cut in the boddy
Latter part took in the head
began to boil
Latt 28:35 North
|
| Page 57 |
| Japan |
| July | 1831 |
Monday
25th |
Boiling
standing to the West
saw A Sail
Latter part the same
Latt 28:32 North
|
Tuesday
26th |
Saw A dead Whale
took him alongside
cut in the boddy
Latter part cut away the head it having spoiled
Latt 28:45 North
|
Wednesday
27th |
boiling
course North
squally
Latter calm
saw A Sail
Latt 29:05 North
|
Thursday
28th |
Calm
cleaned up the decks
Middle part furled fore topsail
double reefed Main and Mizen
strong gales
|
Friday
29th |
Strong gales
steering North West
Latter more moderate
stowing down Larboard side Main hold
Latt 29:42 North
|
Saturday
30th
Stamp 0 |
Stowing down
saw two Sails
saw A large Whale
lowered two boats but could not get on
boats spoke the George & Susan
took in sail
foggy and squally
Long 161:30 East
Latt 29:57 North
|
Sunday
31st
Stamp 0 |
Stowing down
squally
at 4 PM finished
the George & Susan off our lee beam
saw Whales
could not get near them
took in Top Gallant Sails
Long by Chro 161:04 East
Latt 29:52 North
|
| Page 58 |
| Japan |
| August | 1831 |
Monday
1st |
Saw Whales but got none
double reefed the topsails
saw A Sail to leeward
Long by d? is 150:50 East
Long by Chro 151:08 East
Latt 29:32 North
|
Tuesday
2nd |
Wind South South East
course West South West
saw two Ships and A Barque off our lee and one Ship to windward
Long 160:01:30 East
Latt 29:32 North
|
Wednesday
3th
No 15 |
Light winds
4 Sail in sight
saw Whales
lowered in A squall of rain and struck one
took him alongside
put off and got another
bow boat cracked
Waist boat stove
A ship running down
|
Thursday
4th
Phenix |
lowered their boats
came on board
got 300 bbl since we saw them last
began to cut
at midnight got in the boddys
Latter part took in one head
boiling body
Long 159:45 East
Latt 29:12 North
|
Friday
5th |
boiling
two sail in sight
cut in the other head
squally
double reefed Main and Mizen Top and furled the fore
Long 159:30 East
Latt 29:04 North
|
Saturday
6th |
Boiling
at 7 PM finished
Latter rain with strong winds
heading South West
saw A sail to weather
Long 159:30 East
Latt 28:50 North
|
Sunday
7th |
Strong winds & fog South
heading South West
A sail off the weather beam
Latter saw A Sail off our weather bow boiling
Long by Chro 158:45 East
Latt 29:17 North
|
| Page 59 |
| Japan |
| August | 1831 |
Monday
8th |
Clear & pleasant
Latter stowing down
stowing down fore hold Starboard side Aft
Long 158:30 East
Latt 29:20 North
|
Tuesday
9th |
the same
saw A sail on the lee bow
Latter finished stowing down
washed off
Long 158:29 East
Latt 30:20 North
|
Wednesday
10th |
Pleasant
shifted fore and Main Topsails
Latter mending Waist and Larboard boats
Long 158:11 East
Latt 31:27 North
|
Thursday
11th |
All sail out
heading North & West
mending boats
saw Jumpers
Long 158:00 East
Latt 31:59 North
|
Friday
12th |
At 4 PM saw A large breache one point on the Weather bow
strong gales
took in Fore & Mizen Topsails
double reefed the Main
Latter part under double reefed topsails
Long 158:30 East
Latt 30:13 North
|
Saturday
13th |
Took in fore and Mizen topsails
sent down fore and Mizen Top Gallant Yards and Mast
Latter more moderate
heading South East
|
Sunday
14th |
Strong gales
rigged in the Flying jibboom
Long 159:28 East
Latt 29:32 North
|
Monday
15th |
More moderate
steering to the South & East
Long by Chro 159:28 East
Long by ??? 158:50 East
Latt 29:35 North
|
Tuesday
16th |
Wind East
heading South
at 5 PM course West North West
Latter luffed up North
rigged
Long Chro 158:28 East
Latt 30:29 North
|
| Page 60 |
| Japan |
| August | 1831 |
Wednesday
17th |
Light winds and pleasant weather
wind East
course South By West
Long 158:00 Chro
Latt 31:54 North
|
Thursday
18th |
Light winds East
course North West By North
find A strong current setting East
Long 157:40 Chro East
Latt 32:14 North
|
Friday
19th |
Fine weather
saw Fin backs
Long 157:30 East
Latt 32:00 North
|
Saturday
20th |
Squally with rain
took in fore and Mizen Top ?sails & close reefed the Main
Latter sett all sail
East By North
Long 158:38 East
Latt 32:41 North
|
Sunday
21st |
Pleasant
whole watches
?varying sail
wind South South West
course West
Long 157:
Latt 33:30 North
|
Monday
22nd |
the same
unbent the Mainsail and mending it
Long 156:52
Latt 33:30 North
|
Tuesday
23th |
All hands mending Mainsail
bent it
all sail out
Long 156:30 East
|
Wednesday
24th |
Showers of rain
heading to the South
Mending ?Main Top ?sail ?on
A sail ahead
Long 156:45 Chro
Latt 31:00 North
|
Thursday
25th
No 16 |
Spoke the Arrabella Capt Mason 11 Months out 1200 bbl
picked up A part of a canoe with A basket attached to it with A large flat file in it and A circular piece of tortoise skull attached to it
Latter saw Whals
got ?two
began to cut
Long 156:30
Latt 30:48 North
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| Japan |
| August | 1831 |
Friday
26th |
Finished cutting
began to boil
Latter spoke the Barque Alliance NewPort 2100 bbl
Long 150:50 East
Latt 30:57
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Saturday
27th
Stamp 0 |
Finished boiling
two sail in sight
saw Whales
lowered
Latt 31:28 North
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Sunday
28th
No 17 |
Waist boat fast
took him alongside
A Ship to weather cutting in one
Whales
got none
Latter cutting
Long 156:01
Latt 31:44
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Monday
29th
Stamp 0 |
pleasant
boiling
saw A Whale
lowered two boats
struck him
iron broke
Long 156:15 East
Latt 31:31 North
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Tuesday
30th |
boiling head
at Sun sett finished
cleaned up the decks
Long Chro 156:43
Long Lunar 156:17
Latt 31:07 North
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Wednesday
31st
Sept |
Fine weather
breaking out
Latter stowing down Fore hold Larboard side
Long 156:40 East
Latt 30:50 North
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Thursday
1st |
fine weather
stowing down fore hold Larboard side
saw A large Whale
lowered and chased
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Friday
2nd
No 18 |
At 2 PM struck and killed
took him alongside
finished stowing down
Latter cut him in
Long 156:12
Latt dashed line
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Saturday
3th |
Standing to the East
boiling
fine weather
Long 156:30 East
Latt 31:02 North
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| Bound In Eastward |
| September | 1831 |
Sunday
4th |
Fore part boiling
Latter part finished
Long 157:06
Latt
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Monday
5th |
Fore part double reefed topsails
Latter part breaking out Fore Peak
A sail off the weather bow
Long 156:15
Latt 33:30
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Tuesday
6th |
Stowed off the fore peak
Latter part stowing down fore hold Larboard side
A sail off the weather quarter
Long 155:36 East
Latt 31:09 North
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Wednesday
7th |
Finished stowing down
washed off
Latter heading East By North
Long 155:03
Latt 31:10 North
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Thursday
8th |
All sail out
fine weather
Latter A sail off the weather beam
Long 156:41 E Chro
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Friday
9th |
Calm
Middle and Latter light winds
A sail off our lee
Long 157:11 East
Latt 31:04 North
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Saturday
10th
{Stamp 0 |
At 5 PM spoke the Barque name unclear Capt blank space 11 1/2 Months out 800 bbl
saw Whale
the other Ship got one
Long 157:17 East
Latt 30:30 North
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Sunday
11th
{Stamp 0 |
Saw Whale
lowered
chased
did not strike
Latter lowered and chased
Latt 30:40
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Monday
12th
No 20 |
Took two Whale alongside
A Ship ahead boiling
lowered again
got nothing
Long 156:27
Latt 30:40 North
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| Bound In Eastward |
| September | 1831 |
Tuesday
13th
Stamp 0 |
Cutting
took in the boddy and one head
Latter took in the other head
saw Whales
lowered
got none
Latt 30:35 North
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Wednesday
14th
No 24 |
Saw Whales
got 4
spoke the Sarah 13 Months out 1200 bbl
boiling head
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Thursday
15th |
Boiling head
cut in two
Latter cut in the other two
Latt 30:15 North
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Friday
16th |
the same
finished boiling
Latter breaking out
A sail off the lee bow
Latt 29:42 North
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Saturday
17th
Stamp 0 |
Chased Whales
in company with the Clarkstone of Sidney ?Cpt ?Jacksan 6 Months 700 Sprm Oil
Latter Clarkstone picked up A dead Whale
Long 156:39 East
Latt 29:24 North
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Sunday
18th |
Light winds
Latter stowing down fore hold Starboard side
Latt 29:39 North
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Monday
19th |
Stowing down
Latter part finished stowing 150 bbl Oil
Long 156:37 East
Latt 30:30 North
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Tuesday
20th |
Saw two Sails ahead
Latter three sail
mending Larboard boat
Long 157:26 East
Latt 30:50 North
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Wednesday
21st
Stamp 0 |
light wind
lowered the boat
went on board the Ship proved to be the Sarah and Ann 15 months 1500 bbl
Latter lowered and chased Whales
got none
Long 157:
Latt 30:52 North
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| Bound Eastward |
| September | 1831 |
Thursday
22nd
No 25 | 1000 |
Got one Whale
cut him in
began boiling
two Ships in sight
Long 158:09
Latt 31:04 North
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Friday
23th
Stamp 0 |
Spoke the Sarah
no Oil since we first saw them
Latter saw A school of Whales
chased
got none
Long 159:03 East
Latt 30:45 North
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Saturday
24th |
Spoke the Ann
no Oil since we saw him
Long 160:19 East
Latt 29:44 North
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Sunday
25th |
In company with the Ann
Latter off the lee
Long 160:58
Latt 29:25
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Monday
26th |
Calm
The others boats aft
lowered away and went to them
they were Mack fishing
saw two Ships
steering South East
Long Lunar 160:12:30 East
Chro 160:50 East
Latt 29:33 North
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Tuesday
27th |
Fine winds
tacking round
Latter calm
Lont 160:03 East
Latt 30:35 North
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Wednesday
28th |
Steering to the Eastward
spoke the Phenix New London 750 bbl
foggy
Long
Latt 29:58
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Thursday
29th |
Squally
A Barque to leeward and A Ship to windward
Latter A Ship to leeward and steering East
Long 163:12 East
Latt 29:16 North
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Friday
30th
Main Yard |
Spoke the Atlantic Nantucket Capt Fisher 21 Months out 1950
wind West South West
course East North East
sent down the old Main Yard several words scratched out it being sprung
Long 163:37 East
Latt 29:07 North
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| Page 65 |
| Bound Eastward |
| October | 1831 |
Saturday
1st |
Wind West South West
course East North East
sent up the new Main yard
at Sun down two Sail ahead
parted from the Atlantic
squally
at 9 AM A sail ahead
So Ends
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Sunday
2nd
Stamp 0 |
Fore part light winds & squally
shifted Main Top Gallant Sail
wind South West
course East By North
at Sun rise saw a large school of Whales
lowered away
chased but could not get on
chased them with the Ship untill 10 AM
saw A Sail 4 points off the weather bow running free
unbent the old Jib and bent the new one
Latter saw nothing of the Whales and kept off the sail astern
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Monday
3th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part 8 knot breeze from the South West
course East By North
Latter part raised a large school of Whales but they got to windward of us
tacked after them
lost the run of them
raised A sail off the lee bow supposed to be the same we saw yesterday
standing East North East
at 11 AM kept off East North East
wind South
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| Page 66 |
| Bound Towards The Sandwich Islands |
| October | 1831 |
Tuesday
4th |
Fore part fine wind from the South
course East North East and pleasant
the Sail in chase working up with us
at Sun down she took in Top Gallant Sails
Latter part saw Fin Backs
squally of rain
Sett Fore Topmast Studding sail
So Ends
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Wednesday
5th |
Fore part light wind from the North East
heading East South East
Middle part thick with thunder and Lightning
Latter part strong winds
So Ends
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Thursday
6th
Stamp 0 | Latt 29:42 |
Fore part A Sail off the weather bow
at 1 PM saw Whales
lowered three boats
Larboard & Waist struck and got loose again
at 4 PM Waist boat struck
the Whale hove his ?jaw all into the boat
stove the boat and broke Mr Briggs Legg
left the Whale spouting blood
lost him & the boat
sett the legg
made the signal fore
the other Ship which came down
she proved to be the Pusy Hall of London
Doctor blank space came onboard and dressed it
Latter saw Whales
lowered two boats and could not get on
So Ends
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| Page 67 |
| Bound Towards The Sandwich Islands |
| October | 1831 |
Friday
7th |
Fore part more moderate
at 4 PM Doctor blank space came onboard
Middle part sett him onboard his Ship
Latter part Mr Jay went on board and got the Doctor who having examined the Leg pronounced it to be in A state of mortification
it being the request of Mr Briggs to have it taken off which we all acquiesed in
we got ready
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Saturday
8th |
Fore part fine weather
wind East
heading North North East
took off his right Legg above the knee between the hours of 12 and 1 AM
Latter part fine weather
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Sunday
9th |
Fore part fine weather
wind East
heading South South East
Middle part wind South East
steering East North East
at 6 AM went onbard and got the Doctor
Latter part dressed the Stump
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Monday
10th |
Fore part wind East South East
heading North East
Capt Newbury on board to Tea
Latter part the same
mending Main topsail
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| Page 68 |
| Towards the Sandwich Islands |
| October | 1831 |
Tuesday
11th |
Fore part fresh winds from the Eat By South
heading North East By East
under single reefed topsails
Mending Sails
Pusy Hall in company
Latter part the Doctor came onboard and dressed Mr. Briggs Leg
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Wednesday
12th |
Fore part mending sail
strong wind from the South
heading East By South
at 5 PM left the Pusy Hall
squalls aft ?rain
double reefed Main topsail
Middle part close reefed all three topsails
at day light more moderate
at 9 AM tacked to the Westward
saw nothing of her
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Thursday
13th |
Fore part wore Ship
course East North East
wind North West
at 6 AM A sail on our weather bow
at 9 AM another on the beam
strong wind
single reefs in fore & Mizentopsails
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Friday
14th |
Fore part boarded the John Palmer Capt Clark of London 2600 Months out 1800 bbl
Latter part thick and hazy
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| Page 69 |
| Towards the Sandwich Islands |
| October | 1831 |
Saturday
15th |
Fore part wind North East
heading East South East
the John Palmer and the other Ship off the lee quarter
Middle part wind North North East
heading East
drizily and foggy
Latter part clear
Mr Jay went onboard the Atlantic and Capt Fisher came on board and Capt Clark of the John Palmer
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Sunday
16th |
Fore part calm
in company with the John Palmer & Atlantic
Latter part the same
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Monday
17th |
Fore part light wind from the westward
in company with the John Palmer and Atlantic
Latter part left them
mending sails
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Tuesday
18th |
Fore part wind West North West
course East By North
mending Sails
Latter part John Palmer in sight
light wind
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Wednesday
19th |
Fore part calm
mending Sails
at 8 PM A light breeze from the South East
heading East North East
Latter part the same
calm
A Sail off the weather quarter
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| Page 70 |
| Passage Towards The Sandwich Islands |
| October | 1831 |
Thursday
20th |
Fore part calm
mending Sail and breaking out for water
Latter part sett up the Main riggin and the Topmast Back Stays
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Friday
21st |
Fore part sett up the Larboard fore riggin and Top Back Stays
Latter squally wind South
course East By North
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Saturday
22nd
carried away the Main Stay Bolt |
Fore part took in Main Top Gallant Sail and fore Top Studding Sail
close reefed Main and Mizen topsails and double reefed the fore
at 7 PM wind West South West
course East By North
at 8 AM took in the Fore and Mizen topsails
at 9 AM wind from the West
heading South South West
we were struck with A verry heavy squall with close reefed Main topsail out
reefed Foresail and fore Topmast Staysail
tryed to wore Ship but she would wore
put down the helm
blowed the Fore Top Staysail away
split the Foresail
the Ship gave A heavy lurch and sprung the Mainmast in two places
cut away the weather Main Topsail Sheet and left the Sail
stove the Larboard boat and carried away the Davit
at 10 AM furled the Foresail
got the Ship on the Larboard tack
sprung the tiller
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| Page 71 |
| Passage Towards The Sandwich Islands |
| October | 1831 |
Sunday
23th |
Fore part more moderate
sent down the Main Royal Mast Main Top Gallant Yard & Mast
wind West
kept off East North East under A close reefed Fore topsail
Middle part sent down the cutting Pendants
Latter part all hand employed fishing the Mainmast setting up the Main Stay bending Foresail and unbending Main topsail and Fished the tiller
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Monday
24th |
Fore part wind South South East
heading East
squalls of rain
sett close reefed Mizen Topsail
Fishing the Main Mast
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Tuesday
25th |
Fore part finished the Main Mast
Middle part calm and rainy
Latter part fine weather
bent A Main Topsail and mending sail between the squalls
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Wednesday
26th |
Fore part mending Foresail
Middle part light winds from the East North East
heading South East
Latter part the same
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| Page 72 |
| Ship Plough Boys Passage Towards The Sandwich Islands |
| October | 1831 |
Thursday
27th |
Fore part bent the Fore topmast Staysail
light wind East North East
heading South East
all sail out
Latter part finished the Foresail and bent it
shifted Mizen topsail
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Friday
28th |
Fore part light wind from the East North East
heading South East
all hands employed mending Spanker and Main Top Gallant Sail
at 7 PM brisk wind
Latter part light wind
took in Larboard boat and mending Main Top Gallant sail
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Saturday
29th |
Fore part light wind from the North East
heading East South East
fitting the riggin and put out A new Larboard Boat
at 6 PM fresh breeze 6 knots
Middle part at 3 AM light winds
at 4 A fresh breeze from the North North East
course East
broke out for Flour
Latter part at 7 AM sent up the ForeTop Gallant Mast Yard & Sail & sent out the Flying Jib boom & Sail & sett them
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Sunday
30th |
Fore part sent up the Mizen Top Gallant Mast Yard & Sail and sett it
Fitted the Larboard Boats forward Davit
A light breeze from the North North East
course East
Middle part calm & flattering
Latter part A wind from the North East
steering East South East
at 1/2 past 8 AM saw A Barque Ship off the lee beam
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| Page 73 |
| Ship Plough Boys Passage Towards The Sandwich Islands |
| October | 1831 |
Monday
31st |
Fore part A fine breeze from the East North East
heading South East
at 2 PM lost sight of the Barque standing on the other tack
Latter part shifted the Fore Topsail
light wind from the Eastward
heading South South East
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Tuesday
1st
Nov |
Fore part fine breeze from the East North East
heading South East
Middle part squally with rain and calm
Latter part light wind from the East By North
heading South By East
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Wednesday
2nd |
Fore part A fine breeze from the East North East
heading South East and squally
at 6 PM rain
wind North East
heading East South East
took in Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Sail and Flying Jib
at 7 PM sett them again
Middle part took in Flying Jib
heading South East
Latter part course South East By South
sett Flying Jib
put the spare anchor out
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Thursday
3th |
Fore part strong trades from the North East
course South East By South
sett Fore Top Studding Sail
at 5 PM took in Flying Jib Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Sails
double reefed the topsails
took in the Fore Top Studding Sail and kept off South South East
at 7 PM hauled up the Courses
laid bye for the night
at Sunrise saw two Sails astern
wind East
heading South
thick foggy & squally of wind and rain
at 11 AM raised Mowhee Bearing South South West and Rani blank space Bearing South West
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| Page 74 |
| Oahu One of The Sandwich Islands |
| November | 1831 |
Friday
4th |
Fore part put out the Larboard Anchor and bent the Chain Cables
at 4 PM Rani bearing South South East
wind East
course West By South
at 5 PM saw Oahu bearing South West ByWest
at 6 PM took in Top Gallant Sails and double reefed the topsails & hauled up the Courses
lost sight of our two consorts
steering in for Mowhee
laying off and on all night
at 12 got down to Oahu Bar
the Capt went on shore
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Saturday
5th |
Fore part the Capt? returned with the Doctor & Pilot
at 4 PM came to anchor at the Bar in company with the Cyrus Capt Hussey of Nantucket all full 2200 bbl
outside the James Calvin of London & the Sarah & Elizabeth Do I.e. also of London
inside the America of Hudson Capt Cottle 1700 bbl the Fortune of Plymouth blank space the Rose of Halifax lost their Capt
the Sarah and Elizabeth outside
the Fawn of London in side
the Hermaphrodite Brigg Dolly came out
Latter partr took Mr. Briggs on shore
in the afternoon Altmira left
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Sunday
6th |
Fore part fresh trades
Middle and Latter part the same
the Fawn of London came out bound home
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Monday
7th |
Fore part fresh trades
Fawn lying off and on
calm
began to get under way but the breeze coming out we gave it up
the Fawn left
A Sail to leeward beating up with her signal Blue White and Blue lengthwise
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| Page 75 |
| Oahu One of The Sandwich Islands |
| November | 1831 |
Tuesday
8th |
Fore part the wind blowing in gusts
sent A raft of 7 Casks on shore
broke out fore water
the blank space of Oahu left for Mowhee
Latter part the blank space of London came to anchor at 6 PM
at 6 AM the Arrabella of Sag Harbour 1600
washing the Bulwarks
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Wednesday
9th |
Fore part scraping the Waist
the Barque Derby of Salem and the Harriette of London came to anchor
|
Thursday
10th |
Fore part fitting the riggin
Middle and Latter part painting the Larboard side and blacking the chains
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Friday
11th |
Fore part light winds
fitted the Main Top Gallant Yard
painting and blacking Starboard side
at day light towed in the James Calvin Plough Boy and Cyrus
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Saturday
12th |
Fore part fresh trade
took the fishes off of the Main Mast
towed in the Barque Derby of Salem
Matilda of London left
Fore sic? part blacked the bends Starboard side
Latter part towed in the Alliance of Newport
the Phenix of Bedford came to anchor
Fore sic? part filling water and getting Casks on shore
Latter part towed in the Harriet of London
began to break out the Main hatchway Starboard side Forward to cooper the Oil
finished at 7 PM
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| Page 76 |
| Honaroora Bau Island of Oahu |
| November | 1831 |
Sunday
13th |
Fore part coopering
Latter part on shore
towed in the Arrbella
|
Monday
14th |
Fore part rainy
Phenix came inside and the James Cockburn
|
Tuesday
15th |
Fore part coopering
Latter Japan standing off and on and Sarah & Elizabeth
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Wednesday
16th |
Fore part rainy and squally
doing nothing
Sarah & Elizabeth and the Japan left
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Thursday
17th |
Fore part George & Susan Montano Rodmand came down from Mowhe
|
Friday
18th |
Fore part they left
coopering Oil
Latter the same
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Saturday
19th |
Fore part coopering Oil
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Sunday
20th |
Fore part the same
Latter part one boats crew on liberty
Ann? John Palmer and the Hawand? Came to anchor outside
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Monday
21st |
Fore part fresh trades
Mr. Baxter came onboard and began to do duty as 2nd Mate
coopering and stowing down
Latter part the same
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Tuesday
22nd |
Fore part began to fish the Main Mast
coopering and stowing down
Latter part the same
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Wednesday
23th |
Fore part finished coopering
Howard got under way
Latter part filling water
sent down the Larboard Main Topmast Back stays and spliced them
light squalls of rain wind from the Westword
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| Page 77 |
| Honaroora Bau Island of Oahu |
| November | 1831 |
Thursday
24th |
Fore part filling water
sent down the Mizen Top Gallant Mast and Yard and Mizen topmast riggin and began to fitt it
took A ?raft of water
the Howard and the Ann left
light winds from the North East
Latter part filling water
sent up Mizen Top mast riggin
took a raft of water alongside
light winds from the Westward with squalls of rain
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Friday
25th |
Fore part sent up the Main Top Gallant Mast and Yard
stowed water in between decks Larboard side
William Tell lying off and on
Latter part Southerly winds
painting Ship Larboard side and fitting the riggin
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Saturday
26th |
Fore part the Fabius lying off and on
Southerly winds
Latter part the same
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Sunday
27th |
Fore part calm
Latter part trade wind
Cyrus left
|
Monday
28th |
Fore part fine weather
Latter part got off three cask water
setting up the Main riggin
|
Tuesday
29th |
Fore part the Rose of Halifax Capt Randal and the Fortune Capt Brack left
Latter part painting the stern and stowing water
the Barque Denmark Hill of London went outside and came to anchor
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| Page 78 |
| Left Oahu December the 4th 1831 |
| November | 1831 |
Wednesday
30th |
Fore part fine trades
painting the stern
lashing up water
the James Cockburn left in company with the Denmark Hill
washed off the decks
sent Mr Briggs chest and clothing onshore
Latter part Hastings C Smith Cook and S Smith left the ship
1/2 of the remainder on liberty
employed ?drawing yarn
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Thursday
1st |
Fore part painting the stern and knotting yarns
Half the crew on liberty
making Spunyarn and served the Foretopmast Stay
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Friday
2nd |
Fore part wind from the South West
getting off Goats and Potatoes
Latter part the same
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Saturday
3th |
Fore part the same
trading for vegatables
Latter part part on shore
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Sunday
4th |
Fore part trading
Latter part on liberty
the John Palmer went out
|
Monday
5th |
Fore part the same
Latter at 8 AM hove short and came out at 12 Meridian
double reefed the Topsails
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| Page 79 |
| Left Oahu December the 4th 1831 |
| December | 1831 |
Tuesday
6th |
Fore part lying off and on in company with the John Palmer
at 4 PM the Boat came on board
left the Capt on shore
Latter part the same
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Wednesday
7th |
Fore part standing off and on
A Schooner came out bound up to one of the weather Islands
wind North West
at 5 PM Capt Chase came onbard with A complement of the number '26' erased hands
fired our Swivel and kept off West By South
all sails out
double reefed the topsails
Latter part made all sail
unbent the Cables and stowed them away
4 hands aloft
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Thursday
8th |
Fore part fine weather
tacked to the Southward
shifted and served the Cutting Pendants and sent them aloft
Oahu off the weather beam
at 7 PM course South East
Latter part cleaned up the Fore hold
fitting the boats and riggin
mended try Camboose
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Friday
9th |
Fore part light wind from the East North East
course South South East
fitting the boats and riggin
put out A new Chain boat
fitting her
making ruffs
fitting the riggin and fitting Craft
mended the old boat
Latter part painted Starboard Boat
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| Page 80 |
| Passag Towards The Kiingsmills Group |
| December | 1831 |
Saturday
10th |
Fore part cloudy and hazy
wind from the South South East
heading South West
took in the Starboard boat and put out the old boat
Latter mending her
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Sunday
11th |
Fore part painted the old Starboard Boat
Middle part squalls of wind and rain
double reefed the topsails
Latter part at 11 AM lett out the reefs
sett Jib and Spanker and wore Ship
heading East South East
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Monday
12th |
Fore part single reefed the topsails and at 7 PM double reefed them
at 9 PM took in the Jib and Spanker
wind South By West
heading South East By East
Latter part tacked to the Westward under double reefed topsails
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Tuesday
13th |
Fore part wore
heading South East
wind South South West
heavy squalls of wind and rain
close reefed Fore topsail
in hoisting up the Chain boat stove her
took her in and began to mend her
at 6 PM close reefed the Main topsail
Latter part lett out the reefs
set Main Top Gallant Sail Jib & Spanker
finished mending Chain boat and put her on the cranes
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| Page 81 |
| Passag Towards The Kiingsmills Group |
| December | 1831 |
Wednesday
14th |
Fore part fine weather with a heavy swell from the North West
course South West By South
wind North West
mending Larboard boat
drawing and knoting yarns
fitting the riggin
at 6 PM parted foot rope to the Mainsail
stopped it at 10 PM
parted again
hauled it up & furled it
wind North North East
course South West
mending old Larboard Boat
drawing & knotting yarns
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Thursday
15th |
Fore part wind North East
course South West By South
mending boat & knotting yarns
fine weather and A heavy swell
Latter part mending Boat
making Spunyarn
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Friday
16th |
Fore part fine weather
course South West By South
making Spunyarn and mending Larboard Boat
drawing and knotting yarns
making Scinnett and coiling one new Line for Chain Boat
Latter part mending Larboard boat
making Spunyarn
fitting whaling craft
making Scinnett
saw porpoises
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Saturday
17th |
Fore part fine trade
course South West By South
making Spunyarn
fitting craft
cleaned the Musketts
finished the Larboard Boat and put her overhead
making Scinnett
Latter part shifted the Fore Topsail
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| Page 82 |
| Kiingsmills Groupes December |
| December | 1831 |
Sunday
18th |
Fore part fresh trades
course South West By South
painted Larboard Boat and shifted the Mizen Topsail & unbent the Main Staysail
began to point New Main Topsail
started a cask of water
Middle part fine pleasant Moon light night
Latter part cloudy
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Monday
19th |
Fore part wind & course the same with light showers of rain and mist
double reefed the topsails
Latter part single reefed the topsails
Latter part single reefed Fore & Mizen topsail
reefs out of the Main Topsail & Main Top Gallant Sail sett
squally of rain
So Ends
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Tuesday
20th
No 27 |
Fore part wind from the East North East
Course South West By South
thick squally rainy weather
light winds
at 7 PM double reefed Fore & Main Topsail and took in Main Top Gallant Sail
Middle part wind North East
fine breeze
Latter part at 8 AM raised Whales breaching
lowered
took two alongside
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Wednesday
21st |
Fore part standing fore the Chain boat
at 10 PM took the Whale alongside and in the squall lost one of the others from alongside
Middle part squalls of wind and rain
Latter part cut them in
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| Page 83 |
| Kiingsmills Groupes December |
| December | 1831 |
Thursday
22nd |
Fore part squalls of wind & rain from the South East By South
course South South West
under double reefed Topsails and Foresail
watch below
Latter part boiling out our Whales
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Friday
23th |
Fore part fine weather
wind East North East
course South West
at 4 PM finished boiling
Latter part mended the Bow Boat and pointing New Main Topsail
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Saturday
24th |
Fore part fine weather
wind North East
course South West
finished pointing Main Topsail
mended Mizen Topsails and began to middle stich the Fore Topsail
Latter part making Lance warps and looming drawing yarns
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Sunday
25th |
Fore part pleasant weather with light winds from East North East
course South West By South
making worming and fitting Craft
at 5 PM saw A Fin Back
Latter part the same
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Monday
26th |
Fore part wind East
course South West By South
Middle part light squalls of rain
Latter part employed turning up the Main riggin Starboard side
Latt 01:15 North
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| Page 84 |
| Kiingsmills Groupes |
| December | 1831 |
Tuesday
27th |
Fore part fine weather
wind from the Eastward
course South West
employed turning up the Main riggin Starboard side and making Lance ?warp
Latter part the same
|
Wednesday
28th
No 29 |
Fore part wind & course South West
turning up the Larboard Main riggin
at 4 PM saw A jumper
Latter part the same
saw Whales
got two
cut them in
Long 177:30 {word unclear}
Latt 00:10 North
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Thursday
29th |
Fore part boiling
Latter part finished
Latt 1:6 South
Long Chro 178:40 West
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Friday
30th |
Fore part turning up the Fore riggin
Latter part saw Whales
lowered and killed 6 Whales
Long 180:00 West
Latt 1:9 South
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Saturday
31st
No 35 |
Fore part got them alongside at 4 PM and got ready to cut
Latter part at day light began to cut
finished at 1/2 past 12
cleared away the heads
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| Page 85 |
| Kiingsmills Groupes |
| January | 1832 |
Sunday
1st
January 1832 |
Fore part wind North East
heading North North West
braced full the head yards and wore Ship
cut up the Junks and began to boil
at 5 PM wore back again
finished head and began boddy
Middle part the same
Latter part single reefed the Main & Mizen Topsails
Long 180:15 West
Latt 1:49 South
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Monday
2nd |
Fore part sind from the East North East
heading South East
boiling
at 5 PM saw A school of Whales
lowered and chased them untill Sun down
at 7 PM finished boiling
Middle part getting out Shooks
saw A dead Whale
|
Tuesday
3th |
Fore part fresh winds and hazy from the
saw several Breaches
Jumpers
setting up Shooks
Middle part got ready for stowing down fore hatchway Larboard side
standing 3 Watches
Latter part stowing down
|
Wednesday
4th
No 37 |
Fore part moderate winds from the North East By East
heading North By West
under single reefed topsail
finished stowing down and washed off at 6 PM
Latter part saw Whales
lowered and got two alongside
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| Page 86 |
| Hope Island |
| January | 1832 |
Thursday
5th |
Fore part cut in our two Whales
at 6 PM braced forward
hauled down the Jib & Spanker
Latter part began to boil
|
Friday
6th |
Fore part boiling
at 7 PM finished
Latter part washed off
A Ship off the weather beam
|
Saturday
7th |
Fore part turning up the fore and Mizen riggin
Latter part the same
|
Sunday
8th |
Fore part finished fore & Mizen riggin
sett up Fore & Main topmast riggin and Top Gallant riggin
Latter part course North North West
|
Monday
9th |
Fore part standing to the South & West
Middle part stood to the North one half of the night and to the South the other
Latter part course South West
fitting the riggin
|
Tuesday
10th |
Fore part under single reefed topsails
Middle part hauled upon the wind
Latter standing along West
|
| Page 87 |
| Hope Island |
| January | 1832 |
Wednesday
11th
No 38 |
Fore part brisk wind
at 5 PM raised Hope Island
at 6 PM saw A school of Whales
lowered and got one
Latter part cut him in
OC 181:18 West
Chro 181:53 West
Latt 2:24 South
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Thursday
12th |
Fore part boiling
spoke the Friends Capt Bladenburgh 1000 bbl
at 5 PM A canoe came off with four natives
stopped all night
beat up by day light
plenty of canoes coming off
wore and stood off
Latt 2:03 South
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Friday
13th |
Fore part saw two ships off the weather beam running for Hope Island
Latter part under double reefed topsails
|
Saturday
14th |
Fore part strong winds
took in Jib Spanker and Mainsail
Latter part the same
fitting the riggin
|
Sunday
15th |
Fore part more moderate
sett Jib Spanker Mainsail
Latter part standing off and on
at 11 AM raised Hope Island 2 points on the lee
plenty of canoes came off trading for cocoan Nuts
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| Page 88 |
| Hope Island |
| January | 1832 |
Monday
16th |
Fore part more moderate
standing off and on
trading
at 6 PM stood off shore with several Natives on board
at 9 AM Capt Chase went on shore
returned at 11 AM loaded with Cocoa Nutts the Island producing little else
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Tuesday
17th |
Fore part wind East North East
went on shore
gave the Natives some Whales teeth scraps of iron hoops and Whale scraps
they gave us A Boat load of cocoa Nuts
at 4 PM loaded the canoes that came off with scraps and stood off
Latter part fitting the riggin
|
Wednesday
18th |
Fore part fine weather
standing to the South East
under single reefed topsails
Middle part the same
Latter part mending Sails
watch below at 10 AM kept off South West
|
Thursday
19th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part mending topsail
at 5 PM finished it and hauled upon the wind
took in the Flying Jib and Mainsail
Latter part saw A school of Sperm Whales
got fast
one boat iron drawed
Long 176:40 East
Latt 5:22 South
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| Page 89 |
| Shersons Island |
| January | 1832 |
Friday
20th |
Fore part fine trades
running off South West
saw A Breach off the weather beam
Latter part course North By West 1/2 North
made the Islands of St Augustine and Shersons bearing West South West
at 1/2 past 2 PM run to leeward of them
stood in and discovered two Vilages
one on the ?lie end of the weather Island and the other on the weather end of the lee Island
saw the Natives on the weather Island
|
Saturday
21st |
included with entry for Friday January 20th
|
Sunday
22nd |
Fore part sent two boats on shore
one of them arrived at the lee Island at 4 PM
discovered A squadron of Canoes leaving the weather Island
hoisted the signals at the Fore & Main Top Gallant heads and fired the Swivel for the boats
they got alongside at 5 PM with some Cocoa Nuts taro A piece of Cocoa Nut rope about 6 inches in girth and A Cross with the arms curiously woven with Scinnett made of the Cocoa Nut husk
Latter part stood to the Southward
at 3 AM tacked and stood in
fresh winds
at 1/2 past 11 saw A braches off the weather bow
Latter part fine weather
mending Main Sail
standing to the Northward
OC 183:47 West
CH 183:41 West
Latt 5:45 South
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| Page 90 |
| Toward Hope Island |
| January | 1832 |
Monday
23th |
Fore part standing to the Northward
Middle part wore to the South and back again at 1 AM
Latter part standing to the North West
whole topsails & Main Top Gallant Sail sett
mending Main Sail
So Ends
|
Tuesday
24th |
Fore part fine weather
mending Main Sail and fitting the riggin
Latter the same
|
Wednesday
25th |
Fore part standing to the Northward
fine weather
sent up the Fore Top Gallant Yard
Latter part sent up the Mizen
light winds and verry smooth from the North
steering to the Eastward
painted Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Yards
|
Thursday
26th |
Fore part light winds from the North
steering East North East & with light squalls of rain
saw plenty Porpoises
Latter part fine weather
mending Sails and painting
|
Friday
27th |
Fore part wind North North East
heading East
all sail sett
mending Sails
painting Spars
Latter part the same
painting Fore yard
|
| Page 91 |
| Toward Hope Island |
| January | 1832 |
Saturday
28th |
Fore part light wind from North North East
heading East
mending sails
Latter part the same
|
Sunday
29th |
Fore part fresh winds and squally
plying to windward
Latter part squalls of rain
double reefed the Fore and Main Topsails
more moderate
under single reefs
|
Monday
30th |
Fore part high winds and squally weather
at 1/2 past 6 PM double reefed again
heading North East By East
wind North By West
raining
Latter part strong winds and cloudy
|
Tuesday
31st
February |
Fore part strong wind
heading West
at 2 PM saw A Breach off the weather bow several times
supposed to be Whales
Latter part standing to the North East By North
wind North North West
|
Wednesday
1st |
Fore part strong gales from the North West
heading North North East
at 5 PM close reefed the Fore topsail and double reefed the Main
Latter part took in Jib and Mainsail
|
Thursday
2nd |
Fore part strong gales from the North West
heading North North East
hoisted up the boats
Latter part the same
|
| Page 92 |
| Hope and Roach Islands |
| February | 1832 |
Friday
3th |
Fore part the same
making A Fore Topmast Staysail
Latter part bent it
|
Saturday
4th |
Fore part the same
at 3 AM wore Ship to the Westward
at day light kept off West South West
sett foresail and Mainsail
mended the Larboard Boat
|
Sunday
5th |
Fore part strong gales from the North
course West South West
at 1/2 past 6 PM took in the Courses
Middle part tacking back and forward all night
Latter steered off West South West
|
Monday
6th
No 41 |
Fore part saw A large school of Whales
lowered and got three alongside at 6 PM
Latter part cut them in and began to boil
Long 183:00 West
Latt 3:00 South
|
Tuesday
7th
No 42 |
Fore part boiling
saw Whales
lowered three Boats
got one laid alongside
Middle part
Latter cut him in
|
| Page 93 |
| Hope and Roach Islands |
| February | 1832 |
Wednesday
8th |
Fore part boiling
double reefed topsails
breeze from the North East
Latter part plying to windward
|
Thursday
9th |
Fore part standing to the Eastward
more moderate
Latter part at 11 AM saw Hope Island and kept off for it
|
Friday
10th |
Fore part at 1 PM canoes came alongside
at 5 PM they left for shore leaving 18 or 20 of the Natives on board
lowered away two boats and sett them onshore
Latter part 45 Canoes alongside having about 200 Natives in them trading for Cocoa Nuts
at 10 AM left
standing to the westward
|
Saturday
11th |
Fore part at 3 PM raised Roach Island
saw two Ships
spoke them the Sarah and Elizebeth Capt Swain of London 1400 bbl and the Walmar of Do I.e. of London also 400 bbl
Latter part in company with the Sarah and Elizebeth
|
Sunday
12th |
Fore part light winds
in company with the Sarah & Elizabeth
Middle part left them
Latter part stood by Roaches Island
Main Top Gallant sett
saw porpoises
|
| Page 94 |
| Roaches Island |
| February | 1832 |
Monday
13th |
Fore part tacked to the Eastward
parted Fore Topmast Backstay
wore round and spliced it
tacked back again
saw A Ship to windward
at 6 PM spoke her the John Palmer
Latter part standing to the WestSouth West in company
Long 174:30 East
Latt 3:13 South
|
Tuesday
14th |
Fore part fresh winds
under single reef Fore and Main Topsails and Mizen Mainsail furled
broke out the Blubber Room for water and Wet the Main & Fore hatchway
at 6 PM tacked Ship
the John Palmer wore ahead of us
Middle part at 11 PM wore Ship and at 4 AM wore back
heading North East By North
Latter light squalls of rain
fitting ForeTopBackstay and Main Topsail Tye
nothing in sight
|
Wednesday
15th |
Fore part standing to the North East By North
under double reefed topsails Jib and Spanker
Middle part parted the two Foretopmast head Stays
called all hands
spliced and sett them up at 10 PM
Latter part squalls of rain wind from the North
standing to the East North East
|
Thursday
16th |
Fore part strong winds from the North with squalls of rain
heading East North East
close reefed the ?Mizen topsail and furled the Mainsail
at 1 AM wore Ship & furled Fore topsail
heading West North West
Latter part sett again and Mainsail and Jib
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| Page 95 |
| Roaches Island |
| February | 1832 |
Friday
17th |
Fore part standing to the Eastward
Middle part at 11 PM tacked to the North West
sett the Spanker
Latter part sett Main Top Gallant Sail
saw A Fin Back
at 1/2 past 10 AM saw White water off the lee bow 4 miles off
Latter part drawing and knotting yarns and making rounding
|
Saturday
18th |
Fore part put A gamoning on the Bow Sprit and sett up the Bobstays and shrouds
fine pleasant weather and light wind from the North North East
heading North West
Latter part at 10 AM raised A school of Whales
lowered and them untill Merridian
|
Sunday
19th
No 43 |
Fore part still chaseing
at 4 PM struck and lost the line
fastened again
killed and took him alongside
at 1/2 past 5 PM put on the Flook Chain
Middle part fitting the boats and getting ready to cut
standing 4 watches
finished cutting at 8 PM
Latter part boiling
Long CH 172:17 East
Latt 1:26 South
|
Monday
20th |
Fore part boiling
finished at 7 PM
light wind from the North and pleasant
Latter part the same
tacked to the North West
mending boat sails
|
| Page 96 |
| Journal |
| February | 1832 |
Tuesday
21st
Stamp 0 |
Fore part verry light winds from the North North East
heading North West
moved the Cooks Camboose Aft
repairing Riers etc.
Latter part at 9 AM saw A school of Whales 4 points on the weather bow
lowered at 11 AM nad chased to windward
|
Wednesday
22nd
Stamp 0 |
Fore part all three boats chasing to windward
came up with them
Bow Boat struck and ?deanied
gave up the chase at 4 PM
got alongside at 6 PM
Latter part fitting the Bowsprit riggin
Long 167:5 West
Latt 00:47 South
|
Thursday
23th |
Fore part saw A Fin Back and Killer
at 4 PM saw porpoises
all sail out
Middle part wore Ship and hauled up the Courses
at 11 AM wore again
steered South South East untill 3 AM and then luffed too
Latter part standing to the Eastward
|
Friday
24th |
Fore part wore Ship
steering North West
squalls of rain
hands employed making Scinnett and picking Oakum
Middle part steering West North West
double reefed the topsails and hauled up the Courses
Latter part began to stow down in the After hold Aft Starboard side
|
| Page 97 |
| blank space Island |
| February | 1832 |
Saturday
25th |
Fore part moderate winds from the North East
standing to the North North West
stowing down
saw A Ship off the weather beam running down for us
at 1 PM wore Ship and spoke her which proved to be the Sarah and Elizabeth Capt Swain got 50 bbl since we spoke them last
Capt Swain on board with the Doctor to tea
Latter part heading West By North
|
Sunday
26th |
Fore part pleasant
finished stowing down
Charles Smith had his great toe taken off on board of the Sarah & Elizabeth by the Doctr
Latter part course West By North
Long 170:45 East
Latt 0:54 South
|
Monday
27th |
Fore part moderate breeze from the East
course West By North
saw A Whale
lowered but he went off to windward
Latter part saw Ocean Island
running for it
|
Tuesday
28th |
Fore part standing off and on in company with the Sarah & Elizabeth
Latter part steering to the Westward
|
Wednesday
29th |
Fore part the Sarah & Elizabeth saw Whales
we lowered and got nothing
Long 168:20 East
Lat :31 South
|
| Page 98 |
| Pleasant Island |
| March | 1832 |
Thursday
1st
Stamp 0 |
Fore part lowered but got none
Sarah & Elizabeth got 2 cutting in 'Latter part' is scratched through boiling
stood to the Northward
shifted Main Topsail
Latter part heavy squalls of wind and rain
double reefed the topsails
|
Friday
2nd |
Fore part heavy squalls of wind and rain
close reefed the Mizen topsail and furled it
standing to the South South East
at 4 PM stopped raining
Sarah & Elizabeth boiling
at 5 PM she raised the land off the lee bow
wore Ship and stood off from the land
Sarah & Elizabeth boiling
at day light wre back
made all sail
fine weather
swind East South East
heading South
making A wind Sail
making Cordage
fitting the riggin
Long 107:00 East
Latt 00:18 South
|
Saturday
3th
at 2 PM CH 166:32 East Latt 00:03 South |
Fore part fine weather
wind from the East South East
heading South by East
Pleasant Island n the weather bow
at 4 PM two Canoes came off to the Sarah & Elizabeth
Capt Chase went on board to tea
one canoe came alongside with 8 persons in it
at sundown they started for shore distance 10 Miles
stood to the Northward
Latter part heading North West
setting up the riggin fore & Aft
|
Sunday
4th |
Fore part fine weather
standing to the North and Westward
setting up the lower riggin
saw Breaches off the weather beam
at 6 PM finished the riggin
Latter part light wind
Long 166:15 East
Latt 00:25 North
|
| Page 99 |
| Journal |
| March | 1832 |
Monday
5th |
Fore part squalls of wind and rain
Latter part in company with the Sarah & Elizabeth
saw Breaches off the lee
shifted Mizen topsail
|
Tuesday
6th |
Fore part strong winds
course North By West
mending Main topsail and fitting Fore topmast Stay
Latter part sent it up and got down the old one
|
Wednesday
7th |
Fore part strong wind
raised Breaches ahead
saw nothing more
Latter part fitting Main topsail
|
Thursday
8th |
Fore part mending Main and Mizen topsails between the squalls
standing to the Northward
Latter part heavy squalls of wind and rain
|
Friday
9th |
Fore part caught A porpoise with A young one in her alive
mending Main & Mizen topsails
Latter part heavy squalls of wind and rain
|
Saturday
10th |
Fore part rain squalls and drizly
standing to the North North West
wind from North East
Middle part double reefed the topsail and furled the Courses
stood to the South By East
at 1 AM wore to the North & West
made sail at 10 AM
raised
|
| Page 100 |
| Strongs Island |
| March | 1832 |
Sunday
11th |
Fore part running for Strongs Islands
sett up the Fore topmast Stay
cleaned the Musketts
Latter part sent one boat on shore and brought off some Bread Fruit
heavy squalls of wind & rain
single reefed topsails
this Island is high and having Bread Fruit & Cocoa Nuts & ?Foyees
|
Monday
12th |
Fore part heavy squalls of wind and rain
standing off and on
both Capts on shore
came off at 5 PM with some Bread Fruit and Cocoanuts
there is three White Men here but they did not come down
kept off North North West
winds North East
Latter part course North West
Strong Island off the Starboard quarter
making point patches
Long 102:28 East
Latt 6:09 North
|
Tuesday
13th |
Fore part fine weather
mending Mizen Topsails
at 2 PM A squall of rain
stowed away the Mizen topsail
wind North East
?coming North West
Middle part under double reefed Fore & Main and Mizen topsails
Latter part mending main topsail
close reefed Fore topsail
|
Wednesday
14th |
Fore part shook one reef out of the Main topsail and sett Main Top Gallant Sail
mending Mizen topsail
at 2 PM heavy squalls of rain
at 5 PM luffed too
at 7 PM kept off West
Latter part squally of rain
|
| Page 101 |
| Ascension Island |
| March | 1832 |
Thursday
15th |
Fore part squalls of rain with light winds from the North East
course West South West
sett Main Top Gallant Sail
at 2 PM saw the land head
luffed too
Latter part running down down for the land
158:10 East
Latt 6:55 North
|
Friday
16th |
Fore part running for the land
Latter part two boats on shore trading for Yams
plenty of Canoes alongside with Yams Cocoa Nuts Bread Fruit Fayee Banannas Plantains Taro etc. etc.
Ginger root Sponge
Long 158:15 East
Latt 7:02 North
|
Saturday
17th |
Fore part boats came off loaded with Yams
Latter part Mr Jay & Baxter on shore trading
light winds
|
Sunday
18th |
Fore part boats came off loaded again
Latter part on shore again
light winds and pleasant
scratched out: 'Middle part boats came off again Latter part'
|
Monday
19th |
Fore part boats came off again
stood in and took the boats on board
Capt Chase on board the Sarah & Elizabeth
Middle part standing off shore
Latter part kept off North by the wind
wind East North East
|
Tuesday
20th |
Fore part light wind and pleasant
at 1 PM wore Ship
heading South East
Middle part backed the Main Topsail untill day light
Latter part running down the South side of the Island
trading for Yams
|
| Page 102 |
| Ascension Island |
| March | 1832 |
Wednesday
21st |
Fore part light wind from the North
running down the South side of the Island
trading
at 2 PM fired the Swivel and split it all to pieces
at 5 PM Capt Swain and the Doct came onboard to tea
heading South & West
saw an Island ahead
high Land
Middle part heading blank space
Latter part course North West
all sail sett
all hands employed making Netts for Yams
OC 157:42 East
CH 156:52 East
Latt 7:55 North
|
Thursday
22nd |
Fore part making A Nett overhead and stowing away Yams
Capt Swain and the Doct onboard to tea
Latter part got boats loads more of yams from the Sarah & Elizabeth
Latter part stowing them away
Long OC 154:56 East
CH 154:11
Latt 9:10 North
|
Friday
23th |
Fore part fresh trades
course North West By West
all sail sett
stowing away yams and wet the hold
Latter part wind North East
course North West By West
all sail sett
|
Saturday
24th |
Fore part fine trades North East
course West North West
Sarah & Elizabeth off the lee bow
Latter part mending the Mizen topsail
Sarah & Elizabeth off the lee ?beam
|
Sunday
25th |
Fore part light wind and fine weather from the North East
course West By North
mending Mizen topsail
Latter part Capt Swain onboard
employed taking working Lunars
Latt 12:05 North
|
| Page 103 |
| Ladrone Islands |
| March | 1832 |
Monday
26th |
Fore part light wind from the East North East
course West By North
Latter pasrt bent the New Spanker
unbent the Foresail and middle stiching it and working on the Main topsail
Latt 12:13 North
Long 146:49 East
|
Tuesday
27th |
Fore part light wind at 4 PM
finished the Foresail and bent it again
Latter part shifted the Fore topsails to work on the Main topsail
shifted the Jib
Latt 12:53 North
Long 146:24:30 East
|
Wednesday
28th |
Fore part light winds
course West North West
to work on the Main topsail and Fore
Capt Chase on board of the Sarah & Elizabeth to tea
at day light raised Guam right ahead
steering West North West
hauled up on the wind
the wind from the North East
heading North North West
Latt 13:24 North
|
Thursday
29th |
Fore part squally
took in Fly Jib and the Top Gallant Sails
at 1 PM tacked
not being able to weather it
at 2 PM tacked in again
made all sail at 3 PM
tacked off again
1/2 past 3 PM fetched bye
at 6 course South West By South
at 7 PM luffed too with the Main yard aback
Latter part Capt Chase went on shore to see the Governor
at 12 ran down Abreast of the harbors West end
|
| Page 104 |
| Ladrone Islands |
| March | 1832 |
Friday
30th
20 fathoms |
Fore part the Capt of the Henrietta came off with the pilot
at 2 PM Capt Chase came off and we went in following the Sarah & Elizabeth
here we fouind the Provost of Sydnia the Henrietta and Cadmus
washed and scraped the Larboard side and broke out for Water
Canoes alongside with Oaranges potatoes Taro pumpkins and Water Millons
we lay with the West end bearing West South West and the North West and bearing North East ?her compas
the joint of the reef that makes the entrance of the harbour bearing West North West
Latter part two boats on shore wooding
Capt gone up to town
painting Larboard boat overhead
|
Saturday
31st
Provost left of Sydnia |
Fore part got off two boats loads of wood at 6 PM
Latter part two boats wooding
at 12 came off loaded
to work fitting the Main Top Gallant riggin
|
Sunday
1st
April |
Fore part two boats crew on shore cutting wood
fitting Main Top Gallant riggin
took Charles Smith on shore at 2 PM
Latter part Starboard watch on liberty
the Kent came down to the harbour and Capt Laton came alongside to the Sarah & Elizabeth
|
| Page 105 |
| Ladrone Islands |
| April | 1832 |
Monday
2nd |
Fore part fine weather
wind at East
Larboard watch on liberty
Canoes alongside trading
Latter part Capt Chase went to town
employed getting out Shooks & Shook heads pipes
|
Tuesday
3th |
Fore part squalls of rain
clear again
employed setting up shooks
at blank space PM the boat came from town with the liberty people
Latter part took off 4 boats load of wood
the Caps came from town
the Pussy Hall outside
|
Wednesday
4th |
Fore part fine weather
two boats on shore cutting wood
came off at Sun down
employed hooping off Pipe Shooks
Latter part wooding and hooping off Pipes and caulking
|
Thursday
5th |
Fore part fine weather wooding
2 boats came off loaded
setting up Shooks
took the Bread Casks out of the steerage and headed them up
put them back again
the Kent lying off and on at the town
Latter part at 10 AM she left
finished wooding
|
Friday
6th |
Fore part put on the Back Stays and sett up the head Stays and finished setting up Shooks
A boat from the John Palmer
A Barque beating up
Latter part A Ship coming down and came in the Lady Amherst of London
|
| Page 106 |
| Ladrone Islands |
| April | 1832 |
Saturday
7th |
Fore part 4 or 5 large Canoes arived from the Caroline Islands
fitting the head stays and tarring the guys etc.
Latter part Larboard watch on shore
blacked the bends Larboard side
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Sunday
8th |
Fore part fine weather
Latter part righted the Ship and cleaned up the decks
|
Monday
9th |
Fore part cleaning up the decks
Latter part the same
|
Tuesday
10th |
Fore part at 6 PM the Larboard watch returned from the town and the Starboard watch went on liberty
Latter part raining
wind from the North West
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Wednesday
11th |
Fore part drizley and rainy
wind from the North West
Latter part at Sun down the Starboard watch came from town
one boat crew gone to town and another cutting Iron Poles
two Ships standing off and on at the town
loosed all the Sails to dry
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Thursday
12th
Umatii Bay |
Fore part light rains
wind at North East
furled the Sails
boats returned from town
boarded with Oranges
Latter part at 8 AM got under way with the Sarah and Elizabeth and Herietta
the Herietta went to sea
at 10 AM came to Anchor
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| Page 107 |
| Ladrone Islands |
| April | 1832 |
Friday
13th |
Fore part watering in company with the Sarah & Elizabeth
at Sun down took off 6 Cask
at 8 AM too off 3 more
Latter part took off another raft
cleaned out the steerage Larboard side
stowing bread and Water there
the Lady Amherst came to Anchor for Water
|
Saturday
14th |
Fore part fresh wind
stowing water between Decks
got off another raft of 6 Casks
at day light the Sarah & Elizabeth got under way and went off to windward
getting off wather
took off the last raft of water
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Sunday
15th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part stowing water in the Blubberroom
at blank space PM got underway
at 3 PM raised A large School of Sperm Whales
lowered three boats
Larboard Boat struck
parted the Short ?warp
Chain boat struck
at dark cut
Middle part standing up
Latter part A boat on shore at the town
varnished the Waist
|
Monday
16th |
Fore part standing off and on at the town
boat came off
Latter part went on shore again
|
Tuesday
17th |
Fore part at 4 PM the boat came off with A Native boy standing for Tinian
Latter part strong winds & squally
broke off one of the Bob Stay sails
sett up Bow Sprit Shrouds
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| Page 108 |
| Ladrone Islands |
| April | 1832 |
Wednesday
18th |
Fore part squalls of wind and rain
saw land off the weather beam
supposed to be Tinian
Middle part heavy squalls of wind & rain
took in Main Top Gallant Sails and single reefed Fore & Mizen topsails
Latter part tacked to the South East
at 10 AM tacked to the North
the Sarah & Elizabeth ahead
unbent the Starboard Chain
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Thursday
19th |
Fore part light winds from the North East
tacked heading East South East
Tinian 2 points off the weather bow
sett all sail
took in the Larboard boats and put out the other
Latter part beating up to Tinian
|
Friday
20th |
Fore part the same
Middle part Capt Swain and Capt Chase left the Ship at 4 PM and reached the shore at 1/2 past 10
Latter part lying off and on at Tinian
|
Saturday
21st |
Fore part the same
fine weather
wind East North East
got some potatoes
Latter part the Governor came from Cipan
shifted Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Sails
|
Sunday
22nd |
Fore part light wind
at 6 PM the boats came off with 4 hogs and some ?Corn
left for Cipan
Middle part beat up
at 6 AM saw A Ship coming down and came to anchor
at 10 AM two boats onshore from both Ships
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| Page 109 |
| Ladrone Islands |
| April | 1832 |
Monday
23th |
Fore part two boats on shore
fresh trade wind
Middle part the boats came off
the Sarah & Elizabeth left
we thought Capt Chase onboard
we followed them
about 9 in the PM they hauled up and spoke us
told us that Capt Chase was not on board of them so we hauled our wind and stood back again & got back at 1/2 past 10 PM
Capt Chase came on board in company with Capt Brown of the Anne Robinson 23 Months out 900 bbl having lost A boats crew at Sumatra Coast
Mr. Baxter came in with A Boat load of Limes
Latter part one boat on shore
the Anne Robinson lost her men on the Coast of Sumatra at the Island of 'Angana' scratched through Engeno or Deceit Island
Latt 5:15 South Long 102:25 East
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Tuesday
24th |
Fore part fresh wind
took in Main Top Gallant Sail
got some Limes
at 6 the boat came off and A boat from the Anne Robinson
at 8 PM put away course North By West
Latter part course North West
fitting the boats and unbent the Larboard Chain and stowed the anchor
took in the Starboard Anchor
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| Page 110 |
| Ladrone Islands |
| April | 1832 |
Wednesday
25th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part at work on the Main Topsail
painting Starboard boat
at 4 PM raised A scool off Whales
lowered three boats
got none
kept off North West
Middle part course North North West
Latter part at work on the Main topsail
took in the Bow boat
Long 144:42 East
Latt 17:32 North
|
Thursday
26th |
Fore part light winds
mended the foot rope of the Main topsail aloft
unbent the Flying Jib and rigged in the boom
Middle part course North By West
wind South South East
Latter part shifted Fore & Mizen topsails and Jib
sett up Main Top Back Stays
|
Friday
27th |
Fore part light wind from South South East
course North By West
painted bow boat
at 6 PM wind East
Latter part took in the Chain boat and mending her
|
Saturday
28th |
Fore part light wind and calm
standing to the North
put out the Chain boat and painted her
Middle part sharp lightning
Latter part squalls of wind and rain
took inTop Gallant Sails Jib and close reefed the Topsails
furled Mainsail
course North West By West
wind from the South West and hauled up the foresail
|
Sunday
29th |
Fore part more moderate
sett foresail
shook 2 reefs out of the Main topsail
wind East South East
course North North West
Latter part sett all sail
|
Monday
30th |
Fore part fine weather
wind South East
course North North West
sett Fore Top Gallant Sail
Latter part fitting boats
unbent Main Top Gallant sail
bent the other
bending Main Top Gallant sail
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| Page 111 |
| Towards the Sulpher Islands |
| May | 1832 |
Tuesday
1st
Stamp 0 |
Fore part light winds from the South East
course North
mending Main Top Gallant sail and fitting the boats
at Sun rise saw A Ship astern
at 6 AM raised A large school of Whales ahead
at 8 AM lowered three boats
Bow boat struck & drawed
Capt Chase went on board of the Henrietta at 11 AM and the Mates came here
kept off West in company
Long 143:09 East
Latt 24:20 North
|
Wednesday
2nd |
Fore part course West
light winds frm the East
Middle part luffed too and shortened sail
Latter part running off for the Sulpher Islands
squally
luffed too and shortened Sail
watch below
standing to the Westward
|
Thursday
3th |
Fore part course blank space
shook reefs out of the Main topsail
sett Main Top Gallant Sail
at 2 PM reefs out of the Fore topsail
at 6 PM double reefed the topsails and luffed too heading East South East
wind South
Henrietta in company
Latter part at 8 AM raised South Island
running West South West
Long 141:51 East
Latt 24:26 North
|
Friday
4th |
Fore part mending Larboard boat
at 4 PM squalls of rain wind from the South South West
double reefed the topsails
Middle and Latter part calm and light wind from South East
course North West
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| Page 112 |
| Sulpher Islands |
| May | 1832 |
Saturday
5th |
Fore part light wind from South East
course North West
South Island bearing South West and Middle Island ahead bearing North West
Latter part North Island in sight bearing North North West
fitting Main Top Gallant Sail
OC 141:42
CH 141:50 East
Latt 24:44 North
|
Sunday
6th |
Fore part light wind from the South East
heading North West
shifted Main Top Gallant Sail
at 6 PM wind from the South West
Middle part squally with thunder & lightning
double reefed the topsails
Latter part more moderate
sett Main Top Gallant Sail
Middle Island off the larboard beam distance 12 or 15 miles
|
Monday
7th |
Fore part strong winds from North East
heading North West By North
North Island bearing North East distance 8 or 10 leagues
at 6 PM sent down Fore Top Gallant Yard & Mast and Mizen Top Gallant Yard
Middle part at 1 AM tacked
heading South East
at 3 AM wore ship
Latter part heading North
unbent the Mainsail
unbent the Foresail and bent it for A Mainsail and bent the old Foresail
all hands mending Mainsail
CH 141:32 East
Latt 26:06 North
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| Page 113 |
| Sulpher Islands |
| May | 1832 |
Tuesday
8th |
Fore part mending Mainsail
saw A school of Porpoises and a piece of ?Joist
strong winds from the East North East
heading North under single reefed Fore and Main Topsails
Middle part rain with light winds
Latter part mending Mainsail
fine weather
course East By North
|
Wednesday
9th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part mending Mainsail
at 3 PM raised one of the blank space Islands bearing North East
saw A large Sperm Whale
lowered three boats
saw no more of him
came on board at Sun down
took in Top Gallant Sails and hauled up the Courses
calm
the Island bearing North North East
Middle part steered North North East by mistake untill 3 AM
hauled up to the South West
at day light kept off East By North
the Land close too on the lee quarter
Latter part at 8 AM raised A school of Whales
Long 140:51 East
Latt 27:18
|
Thursday
10th
Stamp No 44 |
Fore part lowered three boats
at 3 PM Capt Chase struck and killed him
at 4 PM took him alongside and cut him in at 7 PM
Middle part cleared away the head
squalls of rain wind from the North North East
Latter part began to boil
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| Page 114 |
| Boning Islands |
| May | 1832 |
Friday
11th |
Fore part boiling
wind East
wore Ship
at 2 PM heading North North East
sent down Main & Mizen Top Gallant Yards
close reefed Main topsail at 7 PM and finished boiling
Latter watch below
sett Mizen topsail
wind South South East
sett Jib
Latt 27:30 N
Long blank
|
Saturday
12th |
Fore part more moderate
sett Fore top sail
course East By North 1/2 North
shook out the reefs of the topsails
at 1/2 past 5 PM raised the Boning Islands ahead
at 7 PM wore Ship and stood off
heading West South West
off and on all night
in the morning stood in
coming on squally
wore and stood off
began to fit A New Fore topmast Starboard Stay
squall of rain and wind
watch below
clear again
stood in
|
Sunday
13th |
Fore part sent up the Main Top Gallant Yard & Sail & sett it
at 3 PM running along by the Islands South East
shifted Fore Topsail
at 4 PM hauled upon the wind
heading ?North West off the land
one Island off the lee beam Bearing South East and the one on the weather quarter Bearing North North East
sett the Mainsail
Latter part running down to this Island on the lee beam
saw A Ship on the weather beam
saw Hump Back Whales
|
| Page 115 |
| Boning Islands |
| May | 1832 |
Monday
14th |
Fore part Capt Chase went on shore
at 8 PM came off with 6 large Sea Turtle
light wind from the North East
Latter part one boat on shore again
the Henrietta came down and sent two boats on shore
a canoe came off with one Turtle
at work on the Fore topmast Stay
began to rain
gusts
|
Tuesday
15th |
Fore part the Boat came off with one Turtle and two sticks of Timber
went on shore again
lowered away the bow boat and caught two Turtle by the Ship
light wind from the South
caught A Shark
Latter part one boat on shore
raised A School of large Whales
the Henrietta got one
lowered and chased
two boats
|
Wednesday
16th
No 45 |
Fore part bow boat struck
killed and took him alongside at 4 PM
began to cut
at 1/2/ past 6 PM the boat came alongside
finished cutting at 12 PM
Latter part boiling head and began boddy
Latt 27:20 North
|
Thursday
17th |
Fore part wind from the South and beating up
Middle part at 4 AM finished boiling and wahed off
Latter part running in for the land
Larboard boat on shore
standing off and on
plenty of Hump Backs
|
| Page 116 |
| Boning Islands |
| May | 1832 |
Friday
18th
No 47 |
Fore part strong wind from the North
at 4 PM the boat came off and run round the Starboard end of the Island
Latter part at 6 AM raised Whales
lowered away three boats and struck and killed two
Long 142:50 East
Latt 26:48 North
|
Saturday
19th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part at 2 PM took them alongside and finished cutting at 6 PM and cleared away the heads and began to boil
Latter part the same
|
Sunday
20th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part boiling
raised A Whale
lowered three boats but he went off to windward
raised A Ship off the weather bow chasing Whales before the wind
at 3 PM they lowered and killed one
ran close along by their Whales but did not speak them
Middle part at 10 PM finished boiling
Latter part foggy
standing to the South By West
|
Monday
21st |
Fore part light winds from the East with fog
standing to the North North East
under single reefed topsails
Latter part double reefed the topsails
foggy and rainy
|
Tuesday
22nd |
Fore part clear
light winds
Middle part rain
Latter part began to stow down in the Fore Peak
|
Wednesday
23th |
Fore part the same
Middle and latter strong winds
took in Fore and Mizen topsails Jib and Foresail and Mainsail
|
| Page 117 |
| Boning Islands |
| May | 1832 |
Thursday
24th |
Fore part A strong gale from the South South East
heading South West
at 4 PM finished stowing down and sent down Main and Mizen Top Gallant Yards
parted ?Mizen topmast back stay
spliced it and sett it up
at 6 PM Fore topmast head stay parted
at 6 AM spliced it
Latter part sent down Mizen Top Gallant mast
|
Friday
25th |
Fore part strong gales from blank space
heading
at 2 PM raised A Barque off the weather bow running down
the Henrietta bound to the Eastward
she did not come within but Capt Anderson Wafed us to follow him but we judged best to stay A little longer
at 4 PM wore Ship and sett Foresail
Latter more moderate
sett topsails and stood to the South West
|
Saturday
26th |
Fore part the same
hazy
wind West North West
heading South West
Middle and Latter part the same
setting up Shooks and sent up the Main Top Gallant Yard
Latt 26:56 North
|
Sunday
27th |
Fore part light wind from the North North West
heading West
setting up Shooks and fitting the runner hooks
Latter part running for South Island
saw A Ship to the Westward beating up
Long 142:59 East
|
| Page 118 |
| Boning Islands |
| May | 1832 |
Monday
28th |
Fore part went on shore with two boats after turtle
upsett one boat and got ten turtle
Latter part saw another ship coming down running to the 3rd Island
|
Tuesday
29th |
Fore part two boats on shore for turtle
got 3 and some fish
standing up to North Island
Latter part one boat on shore
John Palmer Capt Clark lying off and on
the Albion of Sidney lying off and on wooding 11 Months out 900 bbl
|
Wednesday
30th |
Fore part the Walmer of London came down from South Island
at 3 PM the boat came off
hoisted her up
lowered the Chain boat and went back
at 4 PM stood off untill 11 PM
tacked in shore
got in at 9 AM
the boat came off with 6 large turtle and went on shore again
|
Thursday
31st |
Fore part light winds from the South South East
one of the Albion boats came alongside
stopped about an hour
loaded with turtle
at 4 PM the boat came off with potatoes & Radishes
all the Capts onboard of the John Palmer
Middle part course West and at 2 AM course North
Latter part the same
fitted Fore Top Stay
put it overhead
|
| Page 119 |
| Boning Islands |
| June | 1832 |
Friday
1st
No 48 |
Fore part light winds from the Southward
standing to the Northward
sett up the Fore Top Back and head Stays
at day light saw Whales close too
lowered and got 1 large Whale
Long 142:48 East
|
Saturday
2nd
No 49 |
Fore part cut him in and began to boil
Latter part saw Whales
got two cut one
Latt 26:56 North
|
Sunday
3th |
Fore part wearing Ship
lost the other
broke the Chain
Latter part standing to the Southward
boiling
blowing heavy
more moderate
wore Ship to the Northward
|
Monday
4th |
Fore part saw A Ship off the lee
at 6 PM saw A Jumper
Latter part standing to the North East
at 12 spoke the Walmer
setting up Shooks
|
Tuesday
5th |
Fore part hazy
in company
the Black Smith onboard fitting the Flook Chain
Capt Chase on board the Walmer
Middle part course East North East
in company
Latter part thick fog
setting up Shooks
|
Wednesday
6th |
Fore part moderate breezes from the South
course East North East
at 1/2 past 3 PM saw the Walmer ahead
setting up Shooks
Latter part stowing down in the Aftrer hold Starboard side forward
two ships in sight
|
| Page 120 |
| Bound to the Eastward |
| June | 1832 |
Thursday
7th |
Fore part light winds from the South
course East North East
at 3 PM stowing down in the After hold
Latter part stowing Beef & Pork in the Runn
at 10 AM saw A large Whale and lowered away three boats
Long 147:00 East
Latt 27:52 North
|
Friday
8th
No 50 |
Fore part at 1 PM struck and killed him
took him alongside at 3 PM
cut him in at 7 PM
lost sight of the two Ships
Latter part boiling head
|
Saturday
9th |
Light winds from the South
course East By North
saw A Ship to windward boiling
finished boiling at 6 AM
Latter part washed off the decks
|
Sunday
10th |
Fore part saw A Fin Back Whale
shifted Fore and Main Topsail and Mainsail
Latter part at 11 AM saw a Breach off the weather bow
|
Monday
11th |
Fore part light wind from the South
standing to the Eastward
Latter part breaking out in the After hold Larboard side foreward
|
Tuesday
12th |
Fore part stowing down Oil in the After hold Larboard side forward and stowing Beef & Pork in the Runn
finished at 5 PM
washed off
Latter part calm
|
| Page 121 |
| Bound to the Eastward |
| June | 1832 |
Wednesday
13th |
Calm
making over water cask and caulking the ship
Latter part the same
|
Thursday
14th |
Fore part light winds from the South
steering to the Eastward
Latter part Caulking Ship Starboard side
|
Friday
15th |
Fore part mending Fore topsail and Jib
at 7 PM double reefed Main topsail and hauled down the Jib
Caught A Turtle
standing 4 Watches
Latter part fresh wind and hazy
mending Fore topsail
|
Saturday
16th |
Fore part more moderate
sett Mainsail and reefs out of Main topsail
saw A Fin Back & Porpoises
finished mending Fore & Main topsail
at 7 PM shortened Sail
Latter part the same
Latt 28:08 North
|
Sunday
17th
{Stamp 0 |
Fore part saw Whales
lowered but got none going to the West quick
Latter part saw A Whale at 8 AM but lost sight of him at 10 AM
raised A school
lowered and chased but could not get on
|
Monday
18th
{Stamp 0 |
Fore part chasing Whales
at 3 PM gave up & came on board
light wind from heading North North East
Larboard tacks
onboard
Latter part caulking Larboard side
Long 157:00 East
Latt 28:31 North
|
| Page 122 |
| Journal |
| June | 1832 |
Tuesday
19th |
Fore part calm
caulking Larboard side
at 6 PM light wind from the Northward
standing to the West
Latter part standing to the East
saw a Jumper and porpoises
|
Wednesday
20th |
Fore part light wind from the Southward
heading East
saw a Grampus and Fin Back & porpoises
at 7 PM took in light sails and laid with the head Yards aback for the night
Latter part course North By West
saw plenty of porpoises
finished caulking
repairing Cask
fitted Waist pump
|
Thursday
21st |
Fore part fresh breeze from the South
course West
saw Fin Backs
at 7 PM luffed too and shortened Sail
Latter part rain
clear again
steering to the West
at 10 AM wore and stood to the East
saw A Ship off the lee bow
picked up the bottom of A Japan Vessell about 50 feet in length
saved two thirds of it
saw A Breach to windward and A school of Black Fish
the Barque steering West
standing whole watches
Latter part the same
Long 156:20
Latt 28:11 North
|
Friday
22nd |
Note: entry included in entry for June 21, 1832
|
| Page 123 |
| Eastward June |
| June | 1832 |
Saturday
23th |
Fore part saw A Sail off the lee bow
at 4 PM saw two
Latter part running for them
saw A Barque
|
Sunday
24th |
Fore part spoke the New England 18 Months out 1500 bbl
Minerva Smith 1600 and the Anne Robinson having encountered A heavy gale the first of this Month
lost all three topmast and topsails and Top Gallant Sails and four boats and Jib boom
another Ship coming down let them have An old boat
Anne Robinson 1000 bbl
|
Monday
25th |
Fore part spoke the Willminton and Liverpool Packet 2200 bbls
Latter part in company with the Anne Robinson
saw another Ship off the weather quarter
standing to the North East
|
Tuesday
26th |
Fore part pleasant winds form the East South East
heading North East
all sail sett
Middle and Latter part light winds from the East South East with squalls of rain
saw Porpoises
|
Wednesday
27th |
Fore part light Airs and pleasant
steering to the North East
wind from the East South East
att hands employed Sawing Timber
Latter part the same
in company with the Anne Robertson Capt Brown 24 Months out 1000 bbl
|
| Page 124 |
| Japan June |
| June | 1832 |
Thursday
28th |
Fore part fine wind from the East South East
steering North North East
saw porpoises and A Carcase
Middle part parted from the Anne Robertson
Latter part course East South East
saw A Jumper
Long 158:50 East
Latt 30:01 North
|
Friday
29th |
Fore part light breeze from the Southward
steering East North East
the Anne Robertson off the lee beam
all hands employed sraping Ship outside
at daylight saw A Ship coming down
it proved to be the Merriddian of Edgartown Capt Fisher 11 Months out 1000 bbl
Latter part employed painting Ship
|
Saturday
30th |
Light winds from the Southward
steering South East
saw A Ship off the lee
standing to the North West
painted Ship and varnished the Waist
Middle and Latter part broke out fore Water
saw A large school of Porpoises
|
| Page 125 |
| Japan July 1832 |
| July | 1832 |
Sunday
1st |
Light wind from the Southward
steering South East
Latter part the same
two Ships to windward
|
Monday
2nd |
Light winds from the Eastward
steering to the South By East
saw two Ships off the weather bow steering to the Westward
at 6 saw another ahead
Middle part steering to the Southward
Latter part the same
OC Long 160:13
CH Long 160:12 East
Latt 28:08 North
|
Tuesday
3th |
Fore part fresh breezes from the Eastward
tacked to the Northward
saw A Spout off the weather bow
Latter part the same
|
Wednesday
4th |
Fore part wind from the East
standing to the South East
took in Main Top Gallant Sail and single reefed Fore and Mizen topsail
Latter part sett all sail
squalls of wind & rain
took in Main Sail & Main Top Gallant Sail
saw Fin Backs
|
Thursday
5th
No 52 |
Fore part wind from the South West
heading South South East and squally
hove too
under double reefed topsail
standing Boat Watches
at day light saw A large Whale off the lee quarter
lowered away three boats and chased
fastened and killed him at 8 AM
|
Friday
6th |
took him alongside at 1/2 past 11 AM and began to cut
finished at Sun down
Latter part boiling head and began boddy
Long 161:58
Latt 27:76 North
|
| Page 126 |
| Japan July |
| July | 1832 |
Saturday
7th |
Fore part boiling and fitting cutting Block Straps
wind from the East
heading to the Northward
Middle part finished boiling
Latter part standing to the South
|
Sunday
8th |
Fore part course North North West
all sail sett
Light winds from South East
fitted Cutting Block Straps
at 7 PM under double reefed Main 'and Mizen' scratched out topsails
at daylight made sail
Latter part kkept off West
wind East
birds round the Ship and plenty Fish
|
Monday
9th |
Fore part light winds from the East and pleasant weather
course West
Latter part stowing down in the Fore hold Starboard side forward
|
Tuesday
10th |
Fore part finished stowing down and took in fore & Mizen topsails
double reefed the Main
at day light washed off the decks and made sail to the Northward
wind East North East
Latter part saw A Ship 4 points off the lee bow
|
Wednesday
11th |
Fore part ran down and spoke her the Levant of Plymouth Capt Russell 11 Months out 400 bbl
Middle part wore roiund
heading to the Northward and they stood to the Southward
Latter part fine weather
saw nothing
Long 162:00 East
Latt 28:25 North
|
| Page 127 |
| Japan July |
| July | 1832 |
Thursday
12th |
Fore part fine breeze from the Eastward
standing North West By North
Latter part the same
saw nothing
|
Friday
13th |
Fore part light wind
in company with Levant
at 7 PM double reefed the topsails
at day light made sail to the Northward
parted
A Brigg stood to the Southward
dod not speak her
Middle part calm
Latter part light wind
|
Saturday
14th |
Fore part light winds from the Westward
saw A Ship coming down
spoke her the Loan of Edgartown Capt Luce 14 Months out 900 bbl
saw A Ship off the weather bow
|
Sunday
15th |
Fore part the Levant off the lee
fine wind from the West
steering East in company with the Loan
she finished boiling A large Whale to night
Middle part course South East By South
Latter part A Sail off the weather beam and one off the lee
|
Monday
16th |
Fore part fresh breezes from the South South West
course South East By East
no Sail in sight
Middle part the same
Latter part the same
at 8 AM kept off North North West
Long 164:42
CH Long 164:14 East
Latt 30:25 North
|
| Page 128 |
| Japan July |
| July | 1832 |
Tuesday
17th |
Fore part cloudy with light winds from the South West
course North North West
at 2 PM saw A Carcase off the lee beam and Porpoises
at 5 PM saw Jumpers off the weather quarter
making Spanker ?Stupes
Middle part at 7 PM hove the Ship too
under double reefed Main & single reefed Mizen topsails to the Northward
squalls of wind and rain
at 7 AM cleared away
wind from the Westward
A Sail off the lee
one off the weathere quarter 'spoke' crossed out running down
saw porpoises
|
Wednesday
18th |
Fore part spoke the Rodman Capt Joy 2550 bbl
saw 2 other Sails off the lee
in company
spoke the Grattitude of New Bedford 400 bbl 11 Months out
at 3 PM saw one Sail off the lee beam and one off the Weather beam
run down to the two Ships in company which proved to be the Minerva Smith of New Bedford got nothing since we saw them last but lost two lines and the Kitty of London Capt Barney 20 Months out 400 bbl
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| Japan July |
| July | 1832 |
Thursday
19th |
Fore part fine weather
Middle part parted company with all except the Kitty
Latter part spoke the Wm Roach 350 bbl blank space Months out
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Friday
20th |
Fore part fine weather
wind from the East
standing to the Northward
in company with the Kitty
saw porpoises
parted from her
Latter part standing to the North
|
Saturday
21st |
Fore part light winds
standing to the North
saw Grampuses and Porpoises
Latter part the same
|
Sunday
22nd
No 53 |
Fore part wind from the South Spouth West
course North
saw porpoises and Grampuses
at day light saw Whales
lowered away three boats
Latter part got one
took him alongside at 12
Long 165:00 East
Latt 31:24 North
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Monday
23th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part cut him in
at 7 PM began to boil head
Latter part boiling boddy
at 10 AM saw Whales
lowered but got nothing
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Tuesday
24th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part still chasing
at 2 PM came on board
Middle part at 5 AM finished boiling
Latter part employed setting up Shooks
Long 165:10 East
Latt 30:50 North
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| Page 130 |
| Japan July |
| July | 1832 |
Wednesday
25th |
Fore part setting up Shooks
at 2 PM saw A Breach right ahead
at 4 PM saw it again
light wind from South East
course North North East
Latter part steering to the South & West
Long 165:25
Latt 31:29 North
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Thursday
26th |
Fore part A strong squalls of wind and rain
Middle and Latter part the same
laid bye with head yards aback
braced forward
heading South West
wind directions scratched out East South East
rainy
Latt 30:57 North
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Friday
27th
Long 163:50 East Latt 30:28 North |
Fore part strong wind from the East South East
heading South By West
at 7 PM took in fore and Mizen topsails and double reefed the Main
Middle part rainy
Latter part clear
at 8 AM broke out the fore hold and began to stow down
saw A Sail to windward
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Saturday
28th
bbl 1700 53 Whales |
Fore part stowing down
at 5 PM finished the Fore hold and sett four cask in the Blubber room
Latter part strong winds from the Eastward
standing to the South
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Sunday
29th |
Fore part strong winds from the East North East
heading South East
heavy squalls of wind and rain
at 4 PM took in Fore & Mizen topsails and Foresail and Jib and Mainsail
Latter part sett the Foresail
Long 163:00 East
Latt 28:56 North
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| Page 131 |
| Japan July |
| July | 1832 |
Monday
30th |
Fore part sett the Fore topsail and kept off South
more moderate
at 4 PM luffed too
at 7 PM squalls of rain
furled the Foresail
Latter part heavy squalls of wind and rain
at 10 AM wore Ship and kept off North West
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Tuesday
31st |
Fore part strong winds and squalls from the Eastward
at blank space PM saw two Ships
one to windward and one to leeward
the weather Ship came down which proved to be the Franklin of Nantucket Capt Prince 13 Months out 600 bbl
Latter part wore Ship
heading North
wind East North East
in company
wet hold
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| Page 132 |
| Japan August 1832 |
| August | 1832 |
Wednesday
1st
August |
Fore part in compan;y
got two Cask of Water from them
heading North
wind East North East
saw A Sail one point on the weather bow
Latter part course North
in company
verry rough
under single reefed Main and double reefed Fore topsails Fore toopmast Stay Sail and Foresail
hoisted up the Larboard boats
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Thursday
2nd |
Fore part strong winds from East North East
course North North East
at 3 PM saw A Sail off the lee beam standing to the Southward
at 6 PM double reefed Main Topsails and furled the Foresail
Latter part more moderate
sett sett Foresail and Mizen topsail
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Friday
3th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part brisk winds from East North East
course North North East
at 3 PM boarded the Franklin
Latter part running off to the Westward
raised a school of large Whales going to windward quick
could not fetch them
sent down Main Top Gallant Sail and mending it
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Saturday
4th
Stamp 0 |
Fore part strong wind
course North West
saw two more ?Podds but could not fetch them
Latter part standing on the wind to the North
Long blank space
Latt 32:17 North
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| Page 133 |
| Japan August 1832 |
| August | 1832 |
Sunday
5th |
Fore part wore Ship
heading South West
wind South South East
under single reefed topsails
saw Jumpers and Porpoises
at 7 PM took in Fore and ?Main Topsails and hauled up the Foresail
Latter part ?wind West South West
at 10 AM kekpt off West North West
saw A Fin Back
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Monday
6th |
Fore part fine weather
fresh winds from the South South East
course West North West
Middle part the same
Latter part Wet hold
strong breezes from the South
course West By North
|
Tuesday
7th |
Fore part strong gales from the Southward
course West By North
at 2 PM double reefed Fore and Main Topsails
at 7 PM took them in
close reefed Main topsail
furled the Foresail and Mainsail
Latter part wind West
wore round
heading South South West
bent Main Top Gallant Sail
saw A Jumper
the Chain broke to the Starboard ?aft Main Topmast Back Stay
fitted it and sett up the ?Stay
Latt 33:24 North
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Wednesday
8th |
Fore part light wind from the Westward and pleasant
standing to the Southward
Middle part standing whole watches
Latter part sw Jumpers
making Cordage
at Meriddion tacked to the North West
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| Page 134 |
| Japan |
| August | 1832 |
Thursday
9th |
Fore part fine breeze and pleasant from the West South West
heading North West
Middle part light squalls of rand wind
shifted to the North North West
kept off West South West
Latter part at 6 PM raised A Ship on the Starboard beam
it proved to be the Partridge of London Capt Shivers 22 Months out 800 bbl
got three boat loads of water from them
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Friday
10th
No 54 |
Fore part standing to the South East
in company
saw Porpoises
light wind and pleasant from North East
raised a school of Whales
lowered and got one small one
cut him in
Latter part squalls of rain
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Saturday
11th |
Fore part squalls of rain
parted from the Partridge
wind North West
course South West
Latter part took in the Starboard boat repairing her
|
Sunday
12th |
Fore part light airs from the Eastward
steering to the South West
in company
Latter part parted from the Partridge
saw Grampuses porpoises
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| Page 135 |
| August 13 |
| August | 1832 |
Monday
13th |
Fore part saw grampuses and A fin Back
light airs from the Eastward
standing to the Westward
Latter part the same
|
Tuesday
14th |
Fore part light wind from the South West
heading South South East
Latter part the same
Latt 31:48 North
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Wednesday
15th
'No 54' crossed out |
Fore part the same
Jumpers & Grampuses the last 5 days
Latter part at 10 AM raised several large Whales bound to the Westward
lowered three boats at 15 Minutes past 11 AM
bow boat struck
iron broke
Latt 31:04 North
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Thursday
16th |
Fore part boats chasing to windward
came onboard at 1/2 past 1 PM
Middle part clewed down all three topsails for the night
Latter part mending Larboard
standing to the South
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Friday
17th |
calm
fitting new Main Tacks
mending boat
Middle part light breeze from the North
took in Sail and wore Ship to the North West
Latter part painting boat
saw breaches on the weather beam
sett up the Fore riggin
tacked to the Southward
rove new Tiller ropes
Latt 30:26 North
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| Page 136 |
| Japan August |
| August | 1832 |
Saturday
18th |
Fore part fine breeze from the West North West
heading South West
sett up the Mizen riggin and head Stays
saw White Water ahead
finished painting boat inside
Latter part painted her outside
saw A ?Ship
it proved to be the Enterprise of New Bedford Capt Tilton 12 Months out 600 bbl
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Sunday
19th |
Fore part Capt Chase on board of the Enterprise to diinner & Tea
plenty of Porpoises in sight
Latter part left them
put out the Chain boat
lowered and chased A school of Black Fish
two boats got nothing
Enterprise off the Starboard beam
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Monday
20th |
Fore part lightr wind and calm
Latter part repairing the old chain boat
|
Tuesday
21st |
Fore part the same
painted Chain boat inside
mended the Main topsail aloft
at 7 PM hove too
4 watches
Middle part at 12 A breeze from the South
heading North
Latter part took n bow boat
rapairing and painting her and old Chain boat
saw Grampuses
fitting the foretop Mast Buttock Shrouds
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| Page 137 |
| Japan August |
| August | 1832 |
Wednesday
22nd |
Fore part light wind from the South West
course North
fitting boats and riggin
saw porpoises
Latter part A fresh wind from the southward
course North East
wind hauled round to the West South West
heading North East
saw Grampuses
tacked to the North West
|
Thursday
23th |
Fore part strong winds from the East North East
at 2 PM took in the MainTop Gallant Sail
at 7 PM hove too
under double reefed Main Topsails Foresail and Foretopmast Staysail
Latter part rainy and foggy
wore round and tood to the Northward
|
Friday
24th |
Fore part rainy and foggy
wind from the South West
heading North East
at 3 PM it cleared off
fitted bow boats slide board
Middle part laid bye for the Night
Latter part all sail out
A light air from the South East
saw A dead Whale at 6 AM
at 8 AM lowered away the Larboard boat and went to him
boat got back at 12 M Eridian reported the Whale good for nothing
|
Saturday
25th |
Fore part A fine breeze of wind from the North West
curse North East
at 2 PM saw A school of Jumpers
at 6 PM saw another school
spoke the Lyra of London 1200 bbl
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| Page 138 |
| Japan August 1832 |
| August | 1832 |
Sunday
26th |
Fore part squally
spoke the Nelson of London 4 Months from Sydney 500 bbl
Latter part fine weather
course East
wind West
|
Monday
27th |
Fore part fine weather
wind West
course East
in company with the Nelson
Latter part the same
|
Tuesday
28th |
Fore part left them
course East By South
wind West
unbent and mended the Fore topsail
saw nothing
|
Wednesday
29th |
Fore part fine weather
wind from the Westward
course East By South
mended the Mizen topsail aloft
Latter part the same
|
Thursday
30th |
Fore part fine weather
wind from the Westward
course East North East
the Lyra ?Ligea in sight
all hands employed in sundry jobs
|
Friday
31st |
Fore part fine weather
saw a Carcase
Middle part calm
Latter part fine breeze from the Eastward
standing to the North East
the Lyra off the lee quarter
at 11 AM saw A Carcase on the weather beam
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| Page 139 |
| Japan September 1832 |
| September | 1832 |
Saturday
1st |
Fore part saw three Carcases
at blank space PM raised A school of Whales
lowered and chased in company with the Lyra
saw another large school to leewards but could not get on to them
bound westward
Middle another Carcase
Latter part another
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Sunday
2nd |
Fore part made A new Mizen Topsail Tye
at 4 PM saw two sails 4 points off the lee
calm
Middle part heavy thunder & sharp lightning with rain
furled the Mainsail Jib and Foretopsail and clewed up the Mizen topsail
Latter part clear
fine breeze from the East
standing to the Northward
saw two Ships ahead
Lyra tacked to the Westward & Southward
|
Monday
3th |
Fore part brisk wind from the East
standing to the Northward
at 4 PM saw A Ship off the lee
wind from the North
course East North East
4 Ships in sight
|
Tuesday
4th |
Fore part strong wind from the East
heading North North East
at 5 PM spoke the Franklin of Nantucket 650 bbl
saw Jumpers
Middle part they tacked to the Southward
Latter part wind East South East
heading North East
saw Fin Backs & porpoises
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| Page 140 |
| Japan September 1832 |
| September | 1832 |
Wednesday
5th
No 55 |
Fore part wind East South East
heading North East
at 4 PM raised Whales breaching 4 or 5 schools
lowered three boats
got one bow boat
cut him in at 10 PM
laid aback all night
at day light wore ship and began to boil
Latter part at AM tacked to the Eastward
|
Thursday
6th |
Fore part fine pleasant weather
wind South South East
heading East
at 8 PM finished boiling
Latter part at 6 AM raised Whales
lowered at 1/2 past 6 AM three boats and chased untill merriddion
Latt 31:34 North
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Friday
7th |
Fore part boats still chasing
at 3 PM Larboard boat came onboarad
kept off for the other boats
came up with them at 1/2 past 4 PM
Middle part stood to the Westward
Latter tacked to the Eastward
Latter part breaking out water between decks and coopering Oil
|
Saturday
8th |
Fore part stowing down Water and Oil between decks 50 bbl of each
Middle part thunder and Lightning and rain
squally
took in Courses Jib Spanker and Main topsail
Latter part more moderate
made sail again
saw A Carcase
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| Page 141 |
| Japan September 1832 |
| September | 1832 |
Sunday
9th |
Fore part fine weather
wind from the East South East
heading North East
saw Jumpers
at 4 PM shifted Main Topsail and Foresail
at 6 PM squally with A heavy swell
double reefed Fore and Mizen Topsails
wind South East By East
course North East By East
Latter part wore to the Southward
|
Monday
10th |
Fore part strong gales from the East
double reefed the topsails
Middle part furled the Jib and Spanker
Latter part parted the Main sail and Mizen topsails
wore Ship to the Northward
sett the Spanker
|
Tuesday
11th |
Fore part unbent the Miiz En topsail and mended it bent it again and sett it double reefed
hoisted up the bow boat
sett the Jib
Latter part squalls of rain
unbent the Mainsail & bent Main Staysail
|
Wednesday
12th |
Fore part heading North North East
Middle part fine weather
Latter part under single reefed Topsails
all hands employed mending old Mainsail and fitting Mizen Stay Sail
Latt 33:17 North
|
Thursday
13th |
Fore part wind East By South
heading North East By North
finished Mizen Staysail and bent it
saw A Ship 4 points off the lee bow standing to the South
at 7 PM wore round
spoke the Marcus of Fairhaven 24 Months out 1250 bbl
finished & bent the Mainsail
unbent Main Staysail
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| Page 142 |
| Japan September |
| September | 1832 |
Friday
14th |
Fore part fitting the Main Staysail
wind East by South
steering West by North
in company
Latter part mending Main Topsail
|
Saturday
15th |
Fore part brisk gales from the North West
course East by South
mending Main Topsail
Latter part wind from the Northward
|
Sunday
16th |
Fore part light winds from the West South West
course East by South
finished the Main Topsail and at 5 PM bent it
Latter part wind West
course East by North
|
Monday
17th |
Fore part fine weather and pleasant weather
fresh breezes from the West South West
Middle part wind West by South
course East by North
the Marcus ahead
saw A Ship off the Starboard quarter steering North East
Latter part left her astern
|
Tuesday
18th |
Fore part pleasant breezes from the South West
course East by North 1/2 North
at 4 PM the Marcus hauled up and Capt Chase went onboard
Middle and Latter part the same
|
Wednesday
19th |
Fore part light winds from the Southward
course East by North
saw A Carcase off the lee bow
Latter part at 11 aM saw A Breach off the weather bow
|
| Page 143 |
| Japan September |
| September | 1832 |
Thursday
20th |
Fore part fresh gales from the South East
heading East North East
the Marcus ahead 5 miles
Latter part saw another Ship ahead standing towards us
spoke her at 6 AM
it proved to be the Lancaster Capt Swain blank space Months out 1450 bbl
left them and kept on our course
|
Friday
21st |
Fore part moderate winds from the South East
heading East North East
saw Porpoises
the Marcus in sight ahead
Middle part light airs and calm
Latter part fine breeze from East South East
heading North East
|
Saturday
22nd |
Fore part fine wind
at 1 PM saw two Ships off the weather beam
at 2 PM tacked with the Marcus
Middle part all standing to the Southward and Eastward
Latter part lost sight of them ahead
|
Sunday
23th |
Fore part strong winds from the North East
heading East South East
Middle part took in Main Top Gallant Sail
Latter part more moderate
all sail sett
saw Jumpers
|
Monday
24th |
Fore part squally
heading North East
wind East South East
Middle part light winds and calm
Latter part strong winds and squally
standing whole watches
standing to the South East by South
took in Main Top Gallant Sail
|
Tuesday
25th |
Fore part fine weather and fresh winds from East by North
heading South East by South
sett Main Top Gallant Sail
saw Jumpers
Latter part light winds
put the spare booms across the Forecastle
sett up Main Top riggin
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| Page 144 |
| Merriddian Sept 1832 |
| September | 1832 |
Wednesday
26th |
Fore part light winds from East South East
heading North East
sett up Fore Top riggin and fitting Buttock shrouds
Latter part the same
|
Thursday
27th |
Fore part light wind and calm
plenty of Porpoises in sight
fitting the riggin
Latter part altered the Spanker
light wind from the West North West
course East North East
|
Friday
28th |
Fore part the same
Middle part wind East
steering South
Latter part fitting Main Top Gallant braces pendants and Main Topsail Tye clue line blocks etc.
|
Saturday
29th |
Fore part light winds from the West
course East North East
unbent the Main Top Gallant Sail
repaired it and bent it again
Middle part squalls of rain
wind from the South East
Latter part light wind from the West
saw Porpoises & Grampus
Latt 31:07 North
|
Sunday
30th |
Fore part light winds from the West
course North East by East
saw porpoises
Latter part fresh wind
at 10 AM wind West
Latt 31:30 North
Long 173: West
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| Page 145 |
| Journal Oct 1832 |
| October | 1832 |
Monday
1st |
Fore part fine breeze and variable from West to South West
course North East by East
broke out the after hold for Molasses
saw two Ships astern
one with no Main Topmast up
supposed to be the Cortes of New Bedford
Latt 31:42 North
Long 171: West
|
Tuesday
2nd |
Fore part saw A Ship off the Starboard beam steering East
at 7 AM wind South West
course East by North
saw Jumpers
Latt 32:00 North
Long 169:33:45 West
|
Wednesday
3th |
Fore part strong wind from South West
course East by South
saw Jumpers
Middle and Latter part the same
Latt 31:21 North
Long 166:45 West
|
Thursday
4th |
Light winds from the West
courese East by North
Middle part wind South West
Latt 31:12 North
Long 163:45
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Friday
5th |
Fore part strong winds from the South West
course East by North
Middle part furled the Mainsail and single reefed the Fore and Mizen topsails
Latter part more moderate
made all sail
Latt 30:57 North
Dist Moon and {word unclear} Long 160:08:15 West
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Saturday
6th |
Fore part strong winds from the South South West
course East by North
Middle part course East South East
Latter part wind South
heading East
squalls of rain and wind
So Ends
Latt 30:20 North
Long 157:01:45 West
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Sunday
7th |
Fore part strong winds from the Southward
heading East North East
Middle part squally
took in Main Top Gallant Sail Mainsail Jib
double reefed the Fore and Mizen topsails and single reefed the Main
Latter part double reefed it
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| Page 146 |
| Journal Oct 1832 |
| October | 1832 |
Monday
8th |
Fore part strong winds from the South South East
heading East North East
wore to the South West
squally
Middle part more moderate
at 5 PM made all sail
heading South West by South
Latter part strong squalls of wind and rain
at 10 AM clear
shifted the Jib
|
Tuesday
9th |
Fore part wind from the South South East
heading South West
all sail sett
pleasant light wind
Latter part the same
shifted the Mainsail
So Ends
Latt 19:35 North
|
Wednesday
10th |
Fore part light winds from the Eastward
course South by East
Middle part fresh wind
at 6 AM light squall of rain and calm
Latter part fresh breezes from the East
course South by East
Latt 28:26 North
|
Thursday
11th |
Fore part fresh wind from the North East
course South South East
sent up the Fore and Mizen top gallant Yards Mast and Sails Flying Jib boom and Flying Jib and sett them
Middle part took them in
Latter part sett them
sett up the Fore & Miizen topmast and top gallant riggin
strong wind
Latt 25:55 North
Long Chro 158: West
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Friday
12th |
Fore part strong wind at North East
course South South East
at 4 PM took in Flying Jib
Middle part squally
wind at North North West
Latter part wind East North East
sett Top Gallant Sails and Flying Jib
Latt 23:23
|
Saturday
13th |
Fore part strong East North East wind
course South South East
at 4 PM shifted the Fore topsails
at 7 PM took in Top Gallant Sails and Flying Jib
at 11 PM wore Ship heading to the Northward
at 1 AM wore again to the East South East
Oahu off the lee
running for it
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| Page 147 |
| Sandwich Islands |
| October | 1832 |
Sunday
14th |
Fore part runing down the West side of Oahu
sent one boat on shore at 2 PM
they returned with some goats and taro and potatoes
Anchors out and Chains bent
standing off at Sun down
Atooi bearing South West By West and Bird Island West by South
wind North East by East
heading North by West
beating up to the Island of Mowee
Middle part at 3AM tacked to the South
Latter part at 7 AM tacked to the Northward
parted the Flying Jib guys
spliced them
Latt 22:16 North
Long 158:10:30 West
|
Monday
15th |
Fore part fresh trades
carrying Main Top Gallant Sail
at 6 PM tacked to the South East by East
at 7 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail
squally
Latter part heavy squalls of wind and rain
carried away the Flying Jib boom
Latter part beating to windward
|
Tuesday
16th |
Fore part strong trades
parted Fore topsail tye and the Larboard Fore topmast Back Stay
spliced them
Latter part heavy squalls of wind and rain with Lightning
furled the Mainsail Jiib and Spanker
single reefed fore topsails
double reefed Main
at 7 PM shifted Main Top Gallant Sail
Latter 7 AM put off to go round the lee end of Oahu
|
Wednesday
17th |
Fore part on the South West side of Oahu
went on shore with the boat with fish
got potatoes Piggs and A Goat
Middle part at 7 PM boat on shore again
light rain from the North West
Middle part North East
heading South East
at 4 AM took in Main Top Gallant Sail and single reefed Fore topsail
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| Page 148 |
| Sandwich Islands |
| October | 1832 |
Thursday
18th |
Fore part strong trades
crossing the Channell of Oahu
shook out the reefs and set Main Top Gallant Sail
heading from South East to East South East
at 4 PM tacked
heading North East
the weather end of Oahu bearing North by East
Middle part tacked to the ?South South East
Latter part wett hold
heading South South East
wind from North East and light
at 10 AM calm
|
Friday
19th |
Fore part light winds from the East North East
steering South East
Oahu bearing North
at 5 PM tacked to the Northward
at 6 tacked to the South East
at 2 PM tacked to the North
calm and light wind
3 PM light winds from North North East
steering to East
wet hold and washed off
== 2nd entry for Oct 19, 1832 ==
Fore part light wind from the North North East
steering to East
at 2 PM tacked to the North
wind East
at 4 PM calm
shifted Main and Mizen topsails
Rani bearing East
Middle part strong wind
at 2 AM tacked to the South East
carried away the Mizen toopsail Yard
called all hands and got down the yard & Sail
at 4 AM sent down the Fore Top Gallant Yard and Sail and sent it up Aft
Latter part strong squalls
at 9 AM sent down the Main Top Gallant Sail and mended it
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| Page 149 |
| Oahu October 20th 1832 |
| October | 1832 |
Saturday
20th |
Fore part strong wind from the East
steering North North East
sent up the Main Top ?{unclear} Sail
at 1 PM sent in the Spritsail Yard and fitted it for A Mizen top yard
Middle part a6 10 sent up the Mizen topsail yard and Sail
moderate wind
working to windward
at day light Oahu off the lee
set Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Sails at blank space AM
put away and came to anchor at Oahu Bar at blank space in 9 fathoms of water
Latt 21:17 North
|
Sunday
21st |
Fore part ?becketed the cask on deck
at 5 PM the Averic of New Bedford left blank space Months out blank space
at 8 AM the Friends of New London blank space and the Rosialia of blank space
|
Monday
22nd |
Fore part strong winds from East North East
sent A raft of cask on shore
at 10 AM began to sett up Pipes Shooks
sent another raft on shore
the Brigg Diana of Boston came to anchor
Latter part they warped her inside
|
Tuesday
23th |
Fore part light squalls of rain
took A raft on shore
setting up Shooks
the Diana went inside
took off A raft of water
the Herald of blank space came to anchor
|
Wednesday
24th |
Fore part wet hold
took off A raft of water
sent down Fore Top Gallant Yard
stowed water Starboard side between decks Aft
cleaned out the Larboard side
three schooners left today for Mowhe
A Ship coming down
Latter part the Rosalia left
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| Page 150 |
| Oahu Oct 1832 |
| October | 1832 |
Thursday
25th |
Fore part calm
towed inside the Cortes and the Friends
at 10 AM the Corsair came to anchor all full
lifted the Barrell Rope to the Mizen Topsail Yard
loosed the topsails to dry and furled them
|
Friday
26th |
Fore part light winds from the Southward
got underway to go inside
the trade winds springing up we were obliged to come too again
A Sandwich Island Brigg came down & went inside
scraped and washed the Larboard side
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Saturday
27th |
Fore part the Pacific of Halifax came too
washed and scraped the Starboard side
at 12 AM blank space Barque came out
at 2 PM the Ann came to anchor all full
at 10 PM A verry destructive fire borke out in the town which destroyed 20 or 30 Huts
no lives lost
the Tuscan came too at 7 PM
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Sunday
28th |
Fore part fresh trades
Middle part the same
Latter part the same
the Herald left and A Barque from inside
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Monday
29th |
Fore part more moderate
one boats crew on liberty
fitted the Fore Trusses
A Brigg left at 5 PM
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Tuesday
30th |
Fore part the George Champlin and the Lancaster laying off and on
A Schooner came out
A Hermophrodite Brigg went in
at 11 AM the Japan of London came to anchor
the George Champlin & Lancaster and Com Rodgers left
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| Oahu Bar October 1832 |
| October | 1832 |
Wednesday
31st |
Boats crew on liberty
A schooner came to anchor at day light
went in boats crew on liberty
the Brunett Hero and Denmark Hill came to anchor 1400 bbl Sperm Oil 12 Months out
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Thursday
1st |
Forpt calm
towed in the Corsair Ann and Denmark Hill
trade wind springing up
anchored her in the Channell
the Mary Mary Mitchel and the John Palmer of London came too
at 12 the Mary left
discharged part of our kanakas and got Men in their stead
the Triton of New. Bedford. Came too
the Mary left
Rodman came too full
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Friday
2nd |
Fore part calm
towed in the Tuscan and Japan of London
the Brunett Hero and Rodman got underway and went inside
wind East South East
sett up the head and Fore Top Mast Backstays
got off A raft of water
Triton and Mary Mitchel left
discharged our kanakas
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Saturday
3th |
Fore part calm
stowing down Water between decks
coopered the Oil between decks
stowed off and washed off the decks
Latter part calm
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Sunday
4th |
Fore part calm
Middle part just A light breeze from the South West
Latter part the same
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Monday
5th |
Fore part calm
two ships in sight
Middle part boarded the Swift of Nantucket and got our letters she having 900 and the John Adams off & on
the Brig Minerva of Boston came to anchor
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| Oahu Bar November |
| November | 1832 |
Tuesday
6th |
Fore part calm
towed in the Smyrna ?Brig
A Ship running down
at 2 PM the John Adams of Bedford came too 15 Months out 500 bbl
loosed all the Sails and furled them
fresh breeze from the Northward
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Wednesday
7th |
Fore part light wind
the Royal Sovreign and Recovery of London came down
standing off and on
Marcus left
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Thursday
8th |
The Royal Sovreign & Recovery standing off and on
the John Adams left
at 4 PM Mary Mitchel Royal Sovreign & Recovery left
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Friday
9th |
Fore part the George & Susan standing off and on 2000 bbl 32 Months out
Latter part A Brig came too from Atooi
at 4 PM the Arbella came out and left for Atooi
the Brig from Atooi went inside
Latter part got under way
standing off and on
the India of New Bedford came to 1900 bbl
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Saturday
10th |
Fore part the same
Middle part at 6 PM left for Atooi
the Wm Roach of New Bedford laying off and on
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| Page 153 |
| Atooi |
| November | 1832 |
Sunday
11th
Latt 21:28 |
Fore part calm
off the lee end of Oahu
Middle part light trades
course West North West
Latter part fresh trades
course West by North
the lee end of Attooi ahead and the weather end North West by North
standing off and on
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Monday
12th |
Fore part running down to the Bay
at 1 PM came to anchor in Wimaah Bay
in company with Arbella
at 2 PM light squalls of rain
the Schooner Unity loaded with Sandal Wood
trading for vegatables
15 fathoms of water
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Tuesday
13th |
Fore part fine weather
employed heeling the ship
sett up Starboard Main riggin and turned up the Backstays
sett up the Mizen riging both sides
blacked the bends Starboard side
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Wednesday
14th |
Fore part finished blacking the bends Starboard side
heeled the Larboard side out and blacked it
righted the Ship and washed the decks
trading for potatoes
knocked down our Junk Cooler
fresh wind from the Westward
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Thursday
15th |
Fore part strong winds from the North West
at 5 AM blowing heavy
let go the Larboard anchor
sent down the Main Top Gallant Yard and housed the Mast
sent down the Fore & Mizen Top Gallants
the Arbella housed her Top Gallants
at 10 AM more moderate
she got under way and went out
wind at North West
Latter part got A boat load of Hogs
calm again
Unity left for Oahu
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| Atooi |
| November | 1832 |
Friday
16th |
Fore part hove up the Larboard anchor
trading for vegatables
light wind from North West
trading for goats & Fowls
?hove ahead and got ready to go out
at 10 PM came out
course South by West at blank space
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Saturday
17th |
Fore part at 11 AM hove the head yards aback
Middle part running down to Onehow
made the Latt of the North East Head 21:48 North
sent up Main Top Gallant Yard & sail and sett it
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Sunday
18th |
Fore part heading West
wind from the North North West
stowed away the Chains
at 6 PM Oreehoua bearing South South West
Onehow bearing North East
Middle part heading North North West
Latter part unbent the Chains and took in the anchors
saw Hump Backs & Fin Backs
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Monday
19th |
Fore part fitted the Jib Guys
fitted A ?nun strap to the tower ?Bob Stays
light wind from the North East
heading North North West
saw Hump Backs & Fin Backs
Latter part put out the Starboard Boat
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Tuesday
20th |
Fitting the boats
rove New Main Top Gallant Sheets
Middle part took it in and double reefed the Topsails
hoisted up the bow & Chain boats
Latter part the same
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| Page 155 |
| Bound in to |
| November | 1832 |
Wednesday
21st |
Fore part strong gales from the North North East
heading North West
under double reefed topsails
took in the bow and Chain boat
Latter part the same
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Thursday
22nd |
Fore part wind from the North East
heading North North West
more moderate
Middle part let A reef out of the Main topsail
Latter part shook out all the reefs and set Main Top Gallant Sail
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Friday
23th |
Fore part Wind hauled to the East South East
heading North East
rove new Fore topsail braces
Middle part took in Main Top Gallant Sail and set it again
Latter part light wind
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Saturday
24th |
Fore part light wind from the South East
heading East North East
Middle part single reefed the topsails and took in Main Top Gallant Sail
Latter part double reefed the topsails
sent down the Cutting Pendants
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Sunday
25th |
Fore part put the Cutting Pendants in the Fore Hold
turned up the Larboard boat
sent down the Main Top Gallant Yard
Latter part more moderate
under single reefed topsails
heading North
wind East North East
Latt 31:05 North
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Monday
26th |
Fore part strong wind from the East North East
heading North
Middle part wind East South East
heading North East
Latter part under single reefed topsails
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| Page 156 |
| Cape St Lucas |
| November | 1832 |
Tuesday
27th |
Fore part brisk wind from East South East and cloudy
heading North East
Latter part wind South East by South
course East by North
shook the reefs out of the Fore & Main topsails
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Wednesday
28th |
Fore part fine weather
wind South South East
course East
sent up Main Top Gallant Yards & Sail set it
Latter part the same
reef out of Mizen topsail
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Thursday
29th |
Fore part light wind from the South East by South
course East by North
Latter part mending boat
Long 156:11 West
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Friday
30th
Dec |
Fore part light wind from the South West
course East by North
caulking and making Scinnett
Middle part calm
Latter part light wind from the South West
Long 154:51 West
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Saturday
1st |
Fore part fine pleasant weather with a fine 4 knot breeze from the South West
course East by North
set the Fore topmast Studding Sail
Latter part wind from the West South West
6 knot breeze cut off the Fore Top Studding Sail
set it again
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Sunday
2nd |
Fore part fresh wind from West by South with light squalls of rain
at 5 PM turned up the Larboard boat
Middle part took in Studding Sail Main Top Gallant Sail and reefed Mizen topsails
Latter part wind North West
sett Studding Sail on the Larboard side
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| Page 157 |
| Journal |
| December | 1832 |
Monday
3th |
Fore part wind from the North West
course North East by East
at 4 PM took in Studding Sail
at 8 PM wind West
sett Studding Sail
Latter part wind North West
course East North East
unbent the Jib and mending it
finished mending Main topsail
Latt 33:05
Long 145:00 West
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Tuesday
4th |
Fore part fresh wind from North West
course East North East
finished mending Jib & bent it
mended Top Gallant Sail and Flying Jib
Latter part ?mending Mizen topsail
wind West South West
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Wednesday
5th |
Fore part light wind from the West South West
course East North East
Middle part fresh squalls
took in Studding Sail and Main Top Gallant Sail
wind South South East
Latter part double reefed the topsails and furled the Fore topsails
Latt 33:47 North
Long 141 West
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Thursday
6th |
Fore part strong gales from the South South East
course East North East
at 3 PM took in Mizen topsail and sent down Main Top Gallant Yard
at 5 PM reefed the Foresail
set Main & Mizen Stay sails
blowing in qualls with rain
Middle part at 10 PM A heavy squall of wind with hail and rain thunder and lightning
took in the Staysails and Foresail
at 11 PM sett them again
at 2 AM sett fore and Mizen topsails
at 5 AM took in Mizen topsail
at 6 sett it again
at 7 AM clewed up the Fore topsail and mended it
Latter part shook the reefs out of the topsails
wind from the West North West
course East by North
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| Page 158 |
| Journal |
| December | 1832 |
Friday
7th |
Fore part wind at South
course East by North
at 4 PM took in Studding Sail and braced up the yards
wind 'N' scratched out East South East
heading North East
at 5 PM close reefed Main and Mizen Topsail and double reefed the Fore
took in Jib and Mainsail
set Mizen Staysail
Latter part under close reefed topsail
heading East North East
wind South East
Latt 34:30 North
Long 137
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Saturday
8th |
Fore part under close reefed topsails and took in the Mainsail
reefed Foresail
heading North East
wind from the East South East
Latter part strong squalls of wind & rain from West to North
course East by North
Long 136 West
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Sunday
9th |
Fore part reef all out
sett Main Top Gallant Sail and Top Studding Sail
at 1/2 past 2 PM A heavy squall from the Westward
took in Top Gallant Sail Studding Sail and double reefed Fore topsail
at 7 PM sett them again
Middle part at 1 AM A squall
at 4 AM another
Latter part strong Westerly winds with squalls
Latt 34:41
Long 133:West
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Monday
10th |
Fore part strong wind from West South West
course East by North
Studding sail on the Starboard side
Main Top Gallant Sail out
8 knots
Middle part two heavy squalls of wind & rain
Latter part clear
strong wind from West South West
course East by North 1/2 North
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| Page 159 |
| Journal |
| December | 1832 |
Tuesday
11th |
Fore part strong winds from West South West
course East North East
caulking ?deck Starboard side aft
at 2 PM hauled in Fore Top Studding Sail
at 4 PM strong squalls of wind and rain
close reefed Fore & Mizen topsails and Mainsail Main Top Gallant Sail
1/2 past 5 PM sett Main Top Gallant Sail
Middle part took it in and double reefed Main topsail
at {word unclear} PM close reefed Fore Main topsails and furled the Mizen
Latter part strong winds from West and clear
sent down Main Top Gallant Sail
parted Staysail pendants
fitting them again
Latt 34:37 North
Long 128 West
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Wednesday
12th |
Fore part strong winds from West and clear
course East North East
fitted Fore Top Staysail Sheets
Middle the same
Latter part bent the Fore Top Gallant Sail for the Main
mending Main Top Gallant Sail
shook out all the reefs
Long 124:58 West Lunar
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Thursday
13th |
Fore part fresh winds from the South
course East
shifted Fore Top Studding Sail
at 1/2 past 12 hauled it down and braced up
wind South South East
Latter part the same
single reefed the topsails
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Friday
14th |
Fore part wind at South
heading East South East
at 7 PM finished mending the Top Gallant Sail
Middle part wind hauled to the South West
heading South South East
Latter part wind North West
course South East
sett Studding Sail
at 10 AM wind East North East hauled {word unclear} Studding Sail
broke out for bread water and meat
Latt blank space
Long blank space
|
Saturday
15th |
Fore part fitted the Spanker
calm
Latter sent up Fore & Mizen top Gallallant & Yards and sails and a fine wind frm North West
course South East
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| Page 160 |
| Passage in to Cape St Lucas |
| December | 1832 |
Sunday
16th |
Fore part sett Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Sails
sent up the Royal Mast Yard and Sail and set it
sent up Main Top Gallant Studding Sail
{word unclear} fine 5 knot breeze from the North West
course South East
at 6 AM sett Main Top Gallant Studding Sail
at 7 AM raised blank space Island bearing South East
Latter part the same
Latt 29:47
Long 119:40 West
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Monday
17th |
Fore part fine 5 1/2 not breeze from West North West
course South East
saw A turtle
Middle part ran down abrest of the Island and luft too
Latter part went on shore with two boats
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Tuesday
18th |
Fore part landedd on the South West end
got ?nothing but Beach shells
got back to the Ship at 3 PM
kept off South East
{word unclear} East andd North East
Latter part ?bearing North
shifts Foresail & Fore topsail
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Wednesday
19th |
Fore part course East South East
shifted all topsails
at 5 PM sett Main Top Gallant Studding Sail & Top Gallant Studding Sail
wind North North West
Latter part all hands employed ratling down Fore & Main riggin
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Thursday
20th |
Fore part ?ratling down
saw Black Fish
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Steering South East
Latter part course East by South
?ratlin down
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| Page 161 |
| Passage in to Cape St Lucas |
| December | 1832 |
Friday
21st |
Fore part ratlin and fitting ?Futtock Shrouds
wind North West
course East by South
at 7 PM hauled in the Studding Sails and furled the Main Royal
Middle part luffed too
at day light ?calm
fitting riggin
Latter part A light breeze of ?wind from the North West
course East by South
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Saturday
22nd |
Fore part sett Studding Sails
fitting the ?Futtock Shrouds Larboard and ratlng Topmast riggin
at 5 PM raised the blank space Islands off the lee beam
hauled the Studding Sails and Royal and luffed too to the 'Southward' crossed out North East
Latter part shift of wind from the Southward
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Sunday
23th |
Fore part ratlin and tarring Top riggin
at 1 PM raised an Island ahead bearing South South East
wind North West
at 6 PM hauled up the Courses
steering South by East
wind North North West
Middle part steering South East by South
Latter part three or four Islands in sight
course South East
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Monday
24th |
Fore part wind at North West
course South East
shifted Top Studding Sail
running down along the Islands ditance about 12 leagues
at 6 PM hauled in the Studding Sails
Middle part course South East by South
Latter part at day light raised A Ship ahead with A large Whale alongside
it proved to be the Independence of New Bedford Capt Chase 15 Months out 400 bbl
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| Page 162 |
| Coast of California 1832 |
| December | 1832 |
Tuesday
25th |
Fore part steering North East
wind North West
cloudy and fresh breezes
at 2 PM saw the Land 2 points off the lee bow
at 4 PM saw A Ship ahead standing off shore
at 6 PM furled Top Gallant Sails Mainsail
hauled up the Foresail and backed the {word unclear} yards
3 watches
at 7 AM spoke the ?Offley ?Stives of London blank space Months out blank space bbl
Latter at 11 AM spoke the Enterprise of New Bedford
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Wednesday
26th |
Fore part standing in ?shore
saw A Ship cutting on the weather bow
A Ship off the lee standing off shore
tarring and ratlin down etc. etc.
At 7 PM heading off shore under three topsails
at 11 PM single reefed them
3 watches
Latter part standing in shore
all sail out
fine weather
|
Thursday
27th |
Fore part light wind from the blank space
tacked off shore
saw Hump Backs
fitting the riggin
at 2 PM saw A ship boiling off the lee bow
at 4 PM saw another on the weather bow standing in shore
at 6 PM shortened Sail
standing off
Latter 3 Ships in sight
one of them with A Whale
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| Page 163 |
| Coast of California 1832 |
| December | 1832 |
Friday
28th |
Fore part calm
fitting the riggin
at 4 PM A light wind from the Southward
standing off shore
at 7 PM shortened Sail
Latter part standing in shore
all sail out
broke out for Water Flour and Molasses
A Ship off the Lee bow standing in shore and the {two words unclear} we saw yesterday get A Whale ?cutting
Ship off the lee bow
lowered for Hump Backs
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Saturday
29th |
Fore part light winds from North West
at 6 PM whortened sail and wore Ship heading West South West
Latter part spoke the Hesper of New Bedford blank space Months out blank space bbl
saw Hump backs
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Sunday
30th |
Fore part fine wind at North West
standing in shore
at 2 PM spoke the Offley ?& boiling
in company
at 6 PM wore off shore and shortened Sail
Latter part running down to the Harbour
put out Larboard Anchor and bent the Chains
|
Monday
31st |
Fore part the same
the Offley went in to the Harbour
at 2 PM raised A school of Whales
lowered and chased them 6 miles to windward
boats came on board at dark
Latter part off the pitch of Cape St Lucas
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| Page 164 |
| Cape St Lucas January 1833 |
| January | 1833 |
Tuesday
1st
No 56 |
Fore part off Cape St Lucas Harour
at 1 PM raised A school of Sperm Whales
lowered and fastened all three boats
Starboard boat lost A Line
Chain boat got cracked but saved their Whale
Larboard boat parted their ?Short Warps
at 5 PM took the Whale alongside and cut him in at 9 PM
Latter part began to boil
|
Wednesday
2nd |
Fore part boiling
Middle part at 4 PM finished boiling and washed off
Latter Hump Backs and Black Fish in sight
|
Thursday
3th |
Fore part Hump Backs in sight
raised two Ships off the weather beam
?stood out to the Westward
strong gales
double reefed the Main & Mizen topsails and furled the Fore
hoisted up the lee boats
Middle part calm
Latter part squalls of wind and rain
4 Ships in sight
|
Friday
4th |
Fore part the same
the Cape off the lee beam
at 6 PM wore Ship heading off shore
Latter part running in for the land
saw two Hump Back
surrounded by Killers
lowered and killed both
saved one and sunk the other
two Ship in sight
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| Page 165 |
| Cape St Lucas January 1833 |
| January | 1833 |
Saturday
5th |
Fore part cut in our Whale and began to boil
spoke the Brunette blank space
Middle part finished boiling 20 bbl besides the Bone
running down to blank space
in company
|
Sunday
6th |
Fore part calm
at 4 PM wind at North West
running down
saw Hump Backs and A Ship astern running down
Latter part bent the Starboard Chain and at blank space brought up in 19 fathom of water
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Monday
7th |
Fore part wind at East North East
got A Bullock from the shore and dressed him
Latter part broke out the Oil between decks and gegan to cooper and stow down in the after hold
the ?Stayira Statira? of New Bedford came down blank space Months out blank space bbl
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Tuesday
8th |
Fore part stowing down in the after hold
the Hesper came down
Latter part the Kittys Shallop came in
the Capt of the Sarah
finished stowing down
the James Cockburn left
|
Wednesday
9th |
Fore part all hands moved forward out of the Steerage and employed stowing water aft
Latter part the same
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| Page 166 |
| St Lucas |
| January | 1833 |
Thursday
10th |
Fore part getting water
Latter part the same
setting up Shooks
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Friday
11th |
Fore part the same
calm
finished Shooks and filling Water
cleaned up the Fore hold
to rough to get water
dropped the Larboard anchor under foot
wind East North East
sent down Top Gallant Yards
|
Saturday
12th |
Fore part the same
Latter part the same
took in the spare boat
the Shallop left
|
Sunday
13th |
Fore part boats crew on shore
saw the Shallop standing off for the {word unclear}
Middle part A sudden Shift of wind from the North West
paid out 20 fathoms of the Larboard Chain
Latter part wind from the North East Strong
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Monday
14th |
Fore part strong North East trades
at 2 PM wind shifted from the North West strong
at 4 PM {word unclear} the Top Gallant Mast
Middle part thunder Lightning and rain
Latter part fine weathere
getting off water
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Tuesday
15th |
Fore part fine weather
getting off Water
at 6 PM {word unclear} made A dead lift at A Cheese and stowed it in {word unclear} Nett !!!
Latter part A Ship to the South beating up
finished getting Water
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| Page 167 |
| St Lucas |
| January | 1833 |
Wednesday
16th |
Fore part fresh wind from the North West
at 4 PM the Kitty came down
at 6 PM they the Shallop in and came down and spoke the Ship to leeward
supposed to be the Sarah
Latter part employed clearing hawse and heaving up the Larboard anchor with the Wind tackles Falls
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Thursday
17th |
Fore part wind North East
at blank space PM {word unclear}
the Larboard anchor found broke off one third of the length from the Crown
took it in and unstocked it
Latter part at 8 AM got under way and came out
two boats on shore
finished getting up Top Gallant Mast and Yards
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Friday
18th |
Fore part stowed away the Larboard Chain
at 4 PM the boats came off with 3 bullocks
put off East South East
A Sail off the weather quarter
Middle and Latter part course East by South
wind North East
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Saturday
19th |
Fore part strong winds North East
course East South East
saw Hump Backs and porpoises
at 6 PM hove too
under double reefed topsails
wore Ship heading West North West
at 1 AM wore again
Latter part wet word unclear
course East by South
wind North East
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| Page 168 |
| Bound to the Marias And Gallipagos Islands 1833 |
| January | 1833 |
Sunday
20th |
Fore part fresh trades North East
course blank space
at 12 Meridian raised the Tres Marias ahead\
at 6 PM the Rock bearing North
running down by the second Island
shortened Sail
heading South East
ran down to the 3 Island
Latter part two boats on shore for Lignumvitae
A visit from the boat of the ?Sarah
Latt 21:19 North
|
Monday
21st |
Fore part standing off and on
Hump Backs in sight
at 5 PM the boats came off
at 7 PM kept off South by East
wind North
Middle part course South South East
Latter part running down along the land
two Ships in sight
Latt 20:24
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Tuesday
22nd |
Fore part wind from North North West
course South South East
3 Watches
Middle part backed and filled all night
wind baffling
Latter part saw Hump Backs
mending sails
|
Wednesday
23th |
Fore part fine breeze from North West
picked up A Tree
at 4 PM spoke the Sarah
Latter part in company
shifted Mizen top sail
A Ship astern
|
Thursday
24th |
Fore part mending Mainsail
running down along shore
High land
Latter part ?hauled in East North East
A Sail in shore steering South East
mending sails
Middle part spoke her the Hesper
Franklin in company
|
| Page 169 |
| Bound to the Marias And Gallipagos Islands 1833 |
| January | 1833 |
Friday
25th |
Fore part A Ship to the Northward boiling
Latter part shifted the Mainsail
|
Saturday
26th |
Fore part light wind and pleasant
mending the Foresail
Latter part the same
|
Sunday
27th |
Fore part the same
Latter part the Franklin tacked off shore
|
Monday
28th |
Fore part light wind from the South
standing in shore
in company with the Hesper
Middle part squally
wind North
course South East
Latter part lost sight of the Hesper
saw A Hump Back
Latt 18:18 North
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Tuesday
29th |
Fore part fresh wind from North East by North
course full and bye East by South
Franklin off the lee quarter
Latter part mending Sails
raised Whales
|
Wednesday
30th
No 57 |
Chasing Whales
got nothing
Franklin in company
Latter part got one small Whale
|
Thursday
31st |
'Saw Whales got none Latter part Raised Whales got one' crossed out
Cut hium in
Frankilin in company
got two
Middle part Boiled him out
Latter part mending Boat
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| Page 170 |
| Bound to the Gallipagos Islands 1833 |
| February | 1833 |
Friday
1st |
Fore part mending Sails
A Brigg in shore
standing to the North West
A Ship to the Northward boiling
Franklin spoke ?them
Middle part stood close in shore
Wore Ship and stood off and on
three topsails
Latter part all sail sett
mending Fore topsail
A Barque off the lee steering South East
Latter part Wet hold
wore Ship
headed in shore
mending Fore topsail
|
Saturday
2nd |
Fore part fine weather
mending Sails and boat
at 6 PM wore Ship
took in the light Sail
Latter part saw A Carcase
|
Sunday
3th |
Fore part calm
Latter part steering to the Southward
mending Sails
|
Monday
4th |
Fore part fine wind from the Westword
course South East
at 4 PM saw A Sail ahead
at 6 PM furled the Mainsail and reefed Fore & Mizen topsails
Latter part while lying aback for the Franklin A squall struck and parted the Larboard fore brace and carried away the Fore {word unclear} Yard ?just without the ?shrouds
?furled fore and Mizen topsails and bent the Foresail and got the Yard down
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| Page 171 |
| Bound to the Gallipagos Islands 1833 |
| February | 1833 |
Tuesday
5th |
Fore part squalls of rain and wind
fished the Old Main Yard
sent it up and bent the Foresail
at 4 PM Franklin ran down
Capt Chase went onboard to see the Man that fell from Mast head
|
Wednesday
6th |
Fore part strong wind from East
heading South South East
Franklin ran down
buried their Man this Morning
Middle part heavy squalls of wind and rain thunder and Lightning from the North West
put the Ship under ?clue reefed Main topsail and kept off South East by South
Latter part fine weather
wore Ship heading South East
making gaskets
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Thursday
7th |
Fore part fine weather
making gaskets and Matts fore the Fore Yard
wind East South East
heading North East
saw A Ship standing to the southward at 4 PM
she tacked and stood stood along in company
Latter part another Sail off the Larboard beacm standing North
mending Sails
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Friday
8th |
Fore part light wind from the East
shifted the Jib
making gasketts
at 7 PM wore Ship heading North East
Middle part at 2 AM wind from the North
course East by South
Latter part mending Sails
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| Page 172 |
| Bound to the Gallipagos Islands 1833 |
| February | 1833 |
Saturday
9th |
Fore part fine weather
course East by South
wind West North West
mending Sails
shifted Fore Topsail
Latter part the same
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Sunday
10th |
Fore part wind West South West
course East by South
plenty Porpoises and Grampuses round the Ship
put the quarter Matts on the Fore Yard and finished mending Sails
Latter part the same
sent up Main Royal and sett it
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Monday
11th |
Fore part pleasant weather and A fine breeze from North North West
course East South East
saw Porpoises and A Hump Back
Latter part scrubbing the Ships
|
Tuesday
12th |
Fore part the same
at 5 PM saw A large school of Whales
got none
Latter part began to pain Starboard side
saw Hump Backs
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Wednesday
13th |
Fore part wind West North West
course East South East
plenty Hump Backs and Fin Back round the Ship
finished painting Starboard side
Latter part fitted the Bob Stays and Bowsprit Shrouds
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| Page 173 |
| Bound to the Gallipagos Islands 1833 |
| February | 1833 |
Thursday
14th |
Fore part calm
painting Ship
Latter part setting up the riggin fore & Aft
caught two turtle
Grampuses and Porpoises
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Friday
15th |
Fore part light airs and calms
Middle part the same
standing Watch and Watch
Latter part Wind from the North East
course South East by South
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Saturday
16th |
Fore part fresh breeze from North East
course South East by South
Latter part broke out fore Bread and Water
Latt 10:30 North
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Sunday
17th |
Fore part strong winds
took in the Royal
Latter part single reefed Main and Mizen topsails and took in all Top Gallant Sail
wind East South East
heading South South East
Latt 8:42 North
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Monday
18th |
Fore part strong winds from East South East
heading South South East
Middle part heading South East
Latter part light winds
all sail sett
sent up Fore and Mizen Royal Masts
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Tuesday
19th |
Fore part light wind from the East North East
heading South East
fitting the riggin and making Fishes for the Fore & Main Yards
Latter part squalls of wind and rain
took in the Top Gallant Sails
Latt 5:48 North
Long 4:00 West
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| Page 174 |
| Passage towards the Gallipagos Islands 1833 |
| February | 1833 |
Wednesday
20th |
Fore part wind South South West
wore Ship
heading to the Eastward
sett Main Top Gallant Sails
Latter part Watch employed weting hold fore and aft
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Thursday
21st |
Fore part light wind and cloudy
wind East
steering South South East
Middle part fine wind from the North East by North
course South East by East
Latter part wind variable from North East to South East with squalls of rain
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Friday
22nd |
Fore part light winds and squalls of rain
heading to the North East
?sawing Fishes for the Fore and Main Yards
Middle part wind variable from North East to South East
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Saturday
23th |
Fore part light airs from the North West
course South East
Latter part the same
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Sunday
24th |
Fore part wind at East South East
Middle and Latter part the same
wet hold
A school of Black Fish round
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Monday
25th |
Light winds and squally of rain from South East by East
heading South by West
Latter part employed breaking out the Oil in the Fore hold Larboard aft
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| Page 175 |
| Passage towards the Gallipagos Islands 1833 |
| February | 1833 |
Tuesday
26th |
Fore part finished breaking out aft
Latter part stowed the Ground
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Wednesday
27th |
Fore part stowing down
wind from South South East
reefed the Mizen topsail and took in the Main Top Gallant Sail
at 5 PM squalls of rain
washed off the decks
Latter part stowing down
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Thursday
28th |
Fore part broke out the Larboard side forward and stowed down the ground and washed off the decks
Latter part finished Larboard side
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Friday
1st
March |
Fore part broke out Starboard side aft
Latter part stowing down
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Saturday
2nd |
Fore part stowing down
squalls of rain
Latter part the same
wind variable from East to South
|
Sunday
3th |
Fore part finished the Fore hatchway
Latter part squalls of rain
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Monday
4th |
Fore part the same
at 5 PM A heavy thunder squall
took in the Top Gallant Sails and Jib and clewed down the topsails
at 7 PM hoisted the topsails and sett the Main Top Gallant sail
Middle and Latter part wind at East South East
heading North East
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| Page 176 |
| March 5th 1833 Ship Plough Boy |
| March | 1833 |
Tuesday
5th |
Thick and cloudy
repairing Ground Tier Cask and clearing up round the Try Camboose
sett the Deck Pot forward of the Cooler
at 2 PM tacked Ship to the Southward and Eastward
Latter part heading East by North
wind West North West
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Wednesday
6th |
Fore part wind from the West
course East by South
Middle and Latter part the same
So Ends
|
Thursday
7th |
Fore part bent the New Mainsail
put the Royal and Main Top Gallant Sail in {word unclear}
Latter part unbent the Main Top Gallant Sail and sent down the Royal
|
Friday
8th |
Fore part bent the New Top Gallant Sail and Royal and rove New single Main Top Gallant braces
squalls of thunder with rain
Latter part saw Black Fish
|
Saturday
9th |
Fore part wind from the Northward
course South East
at 4 PM winds squally
took in Top Gallant and Royal
clear again
sett Mizen Top Gallant Sail
broke out fore water
|
Sunday
10th |
Fore part wind North
course South East by East
light squalls of rain
at Sun rise raised A school of Whales
lowered and got one
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| Page 177 |
| March 5th 1833 Ship Plough Boy |
| March | 1833 |
Monday
11th |
Fore part lowered and chased untill 4 PM
came on board and cut in our Whale
Latter part Coiled New Lines
fitting the boats and boiling
|
Tuesday
12th |
Fore part finished boiling
two boats onshore for Terapin
Got none
at 7 PM boats got back
Latter part ran down to the Island under our lee and went onshore two boats
|
Wednesday
13th |
Fore part caught 11 Turtle and 7 Seals and one Small Terapin
found them so far back and which are impenetrable thicket that we could not get them down
Latter part ran down on the West side of Charles Island and sent two boats onshore
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Thursday
14th |
Fore part boats on shore
at 5 PM Mr Johnson came onbard from the settlement containing about 150 persons
at 6 PM the boats came off with 5 small terapin
left one man on shore
Latter part standing in
landed and took him off with 2 terapins
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| Page 178 |
| Charles Island Harbour March 22 1833 |
| March | 1833 |
Friday
15th |
Fore part beating up fore the Harbour
Latter part the same
shifted Main Topsail
|
Saturday
16th |
Fore part bent the Starboard Chain
Latter part at 11 AM raised A School of Whales
lowered and got one
|
Sunday
17th |
Fore part cut him in
Latter part boiling
|
Monday
18th |
Fore part finished boiling
Latter part standing to the Southward
lost sight of the land
|
Tuesday
19th |
Fore part calm
Middle and Latter part A light breeze from the West North West
course East North East
?stoweded down
filled the Fore hold and put the rest in the between decks and wet hold
Charles Island bearing North North East
Latter part A fine wind at West
|
Wednesday
20th |
Entry included in entry for March 19, 1833
|
Thursday
21st |
Fore part running in fore the land and at blank space
came to anchor at Charles Island in 7 fathoms of Water
at day light fouind we were too neare the rocks to be save
hauled off into 9 fathoms
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| Page 179 |
| Charles Island Harbour March 22 1833 |
| March | 1833 |
Friday
22nd |
Fore part washed off the decks
Latter part sent two boats after terapin and over to black beach to see about getting Water
Latter part got 30 terapin
took A raft of 10 Pipes to black beach fore Water
|
Saturday
23th |
Fore part light wind from the North West
Latter part two boats after terapin
Capt Chase to black beach for Water
blacked the bends and bob Stays
|
Sunday
24th |
Fore part Wet hold fore and aft
Latter part two boats crews on shore on liberty
|
Monday
25th |
Fore part two boats crew on liberty
Latter part ?2 boats terapining
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Tuesday
26th |
Fore part two Ships coming down
at 6 PM the Bowditch of Bristol Rhode Island 8 Months out 200 bbl
the ?Captain went off to the Young Eagle of Nantucket Capt Colman 9 Months out 700 bbl
boats came off with 55 terapins
the Bowditch came to anchor
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| Page 180 |
| Charles Island |
| March | 1833 |
Wednesday
27th |
Fore part two boats teraping and two from the Bowditch
Latter part the Erie of Bristol beating up
boats camee off with 40 terapin
Latter part the same
one boat wooding
?Lewis ?Scury cut his foot
|
Thursday
28th |
Fore part the same
one boat wooding
Capt Chase on board the Bowditch
Latter part two boats terapining
at 10 AM the Erie of Briston came to anchor 8 Months out 50 bbl
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Friday
29th |
Fore part A squall of rain
Latter part boats stopped on shore {word unclear}
Capt Chase went to black beach
employed wetting hold fore & aft
squared the yards
|
Saturday
30th |
Fore part loosed the Foresail Main Top Gallant Sails Main Royal and head Sails to dry
at 4 PM furled them
Latter part boats from terapining got 70
two boats crew on liberty
|
Sunday
31st |
Fore part the same
Latter part two more boats crews on shore
loosed the Sails to dry fore and aft
|
| Page 181 |
| Charles Island April |
| April | 1833 |
Monday
1st |
Fore part two boats crews terapining
returned with 25
Latter part the Bowditch left for Jarvis Island
Latt 1:31 South
|
Tuesday
2nd |
Fore part two boats wooding
at 4 PM returned with two boat loads
|
Wednesday
3th |
Fore part two boats wooding and one to black beach
showers of rain
calm
|
Thursday
4th |
Fore part fine weather
sent three boats to black beach at 3 AM fore our Water
got back at 10 AM
hoisted it in
Latter part heeled the Ship and scraped the Starboard bends
Capt Chase gone to black beach
|
Friday
5th |
Fore part boat came from black beach with Pumpkins
stowed away the Water
the Maria of Nantucket came too 6 Months out 60 bbl
|
| Page 182 |
| Left Charles Island For the Off Shore April |
| April | 1833 |
Saturday
6th |
Fore part loosed the Sails to dry
wet hold
Latter paprt furled them
got 90 Pumpkins
|
Sunday
7th |
Fore part the Govenor visited the Maria & Erie
loosed the Sails on the Main Mast and furled them
went onboard the Erie and lent them ahand to furl sails
|
Monday
8th |
Fore part two boats to black beach after our Riers and Pumpkins
|
Tuesday
9th |
Fore part discharged Mr Jay
took his things up to black beach and left him at the Govenors
|
Wednesday
10th |
Fore part hove up and came out in company with the Logan
light winds from the South East
course North West
|
| Page 183 |
| Left Charles Island For the Off Shore April |
| April | 1833 |
Thursday
11th |
Fore part Capt Chase onboard the Logan
laid back for the night
Latter part Capt Fisher onboard
course North West
Latt 0:54 South
|
Friday
12th |
Fore part course North West by West
Middle part the same
light wind
Latter part between ?Porters & Albemarl Islands
Latter part course North West
wind South East
|
Saturday
13th |
Fore part the same
at 4 PM Capt Chase went onboard of the Logan
running down fore James Island Harbour North West
Latter part saw A Sail in the Harbour
the Logan went in
Latt 0:22
|
Sunday
14th |
Fore part running down the North East side of Albemarle
laid aback for the night
Latter part standing in shore
plenty Porpoises
|
Monday
15th |
Fore part wind North West
standing off shore
at 3 PM wind shifted to the South East
course North West with squalls of rain
Middle part course North West 1/2 North
Latter part steering West South West
mending Starboard boat
|
| Page 184 |
| Bound Off Shore |
| April | 1833 |
Tuesday
16th |
Fore part took in the bow boat and repairing her
painted the Starboard boat
at 5 PM put them both out
?aboutg off Lee ?bay fin backs and black Fish
Middle part off lee
hazy
Latter part the same
painted Larboard & Bow boats
|
Wednesday
17th |
Fore part tacked Ship bound off shore
wind South South East
heading South West
hoisted Chain boat
unbent the Chains
Latter part mending Main Topsail
|
Thursday
18th |
Fore part fresh wind from South South East
heading South West
mended Main topsail and bent it at 5 PM
Latter part strong wind parted Main Top Gallant ?Parcel rope
furled the Sail
Latt 2:15 South
|
Friday
19th |
Fore part more moderate
wind South East
course South South West
making boat Sail and (shifted quarters)
Latter part the same
saw Fin Backs
Latt 3:40 South
|
| Page 185 |
| Bound Off Shore |
| April | 1833 |
Saturday
20th |
Fore part strong trades from South East
course South West
watch making scinnett
Middle part wet hold
Latter part mending Fore Top Gallant Sail
Latt 5:15 South
|
Sunday
21st |
Fore part bent the Fore Top Gallant Sail
course West
wind East South East
Latter part the same
Latt 4:58 South
|
Monday
22nd |
Fore part wind East
course West
Middle part laid aback for the night
Latter part spoke the Francess of New Bedford 5 Months out 40 bbl
Long 101:00 West
Latt 5:06 South
|
Tuesday
23th |
Fore part in company
standing to the Southward
Middle part parted from them
Latter part standing to the Northward and Westward
|
Wednesday
24th |
Fore part steering North West
strong wind
at 5 PM furled the Mainsail and double reefed Main Topsail
at 6 PM hauled up the Foresail and down Jib
laid with the head Yards aback
Latter part steering to the South West
mending Sails
|
| Page 186 |
| April Off Shore |
| April | 1833 |
Thursday
25th |
Fore part strong wind
heading South
at day light wore Ship to the North East
'spoke the Mary of London blank space Months out 900 bbl' crossed out
Latter part breaking out between decks
|
Friday
26th |
Fore part heading North East
spoke the Mary of London 11 Months out 900 bbl
Latter part in company
two Ships off the lee bow
|
Saturday
27th |
Fore part spoke the Ann Alexander of New Bedford blank space Months out 300 bbl and the Swift of Nantucket 1050 bbl
Latter part standing to the South
saw 5 Sail
tacked to the North
|
Sunday
28th |
Fore part the same
at 5 PM spoke the George Washington of Wareham Gibbs 70 bbl
Orbit of Nantucket 500 bbl
Frances of New Bedford 40 bbl
?Mories blank space 20 Months out 700 bbl
Swift of Nantucket
Latter part all standing to the Northward
Long 106:48 West
Latt 4:27 South
|
Monday
29th |
Fore part kept off West South West with the Orbit
passed A Ship steering to the North
painted {word unclear}
shifted Main Topsail Tye
Middle part by the Wind South
passed two Ships
Latter part course North
Latt 5:04 South
|
| Page 187 |
| Off Shore Ground May |
| April | 1833 |
Tuesday
30th |
Fore part standing to the Southward
at 5 PM wore Ship to the Northward
A Sail off the weather beam
took in the Courses and Main Top Gallant Sail
Latter part blank space
|
Wednesday
1st |
Fore part steering West North West
spoke the William Thompson 2500 bbl
Latter part standing to the North East
Latt 4:10 South
|
Thursday
2nd |
Fore part fine weather
standing to the North East
in company with the William Thompson
Latter part the same
tacked to the Southward
William Thompson in company
Latt 3:59 South
|
Friday
3th |
Fore part at 1 PM the William Thompson tacked to the North East
at 5 PM wind breezes and looks squally
tacked Ship heading North East by East
Main Top Gallant Sail out
Latter part the same
Latt 3:10 South
|
Saturday
4th |
Fore part tacked Ship heading South by West
Main Top Gallant Sail sett
Middle part passed two Ships standing to the Northward
Latter part passed signalls with the Orbit
the Ship astern spoke them
Latt 4:35
|
| Page 188 |
| Off Shore May |
| May | 1833 |
Sunday
5th |
Fore part wore Ship
in company with the Orbit & Lima Capt Winslow 1300 bbl standing to the North
Latter part standing to the North
saw A Sail
Latt 4:15
|
Monday
6th |
Fore part running off to the Northward
at 4 PM luffed upon the wind heading North East
Latter part wore Ship heading South West
Latt 3:52 South
|
Tuesday
7th |
Fore part the same
fine weather
cleaning up the Fore hold
course South West
Latter part standing to the South West
Latt 4:34 South
|
Wednesday
8th |
Fore part the same
knotting and and making Spunyarn
at 6 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail and Mainsail
luffed too to the South
Latter part standing to the South
saw A Ship off the lee
Latt 4:50 South
|
Thursday
9th |
Fore part sett Main Top Gallant Sail
wore Ship to the North North East
the Ship passed to windward and tacked
at 6 PM took in Mainsail & Main Top Gallant Sail
Latter part standing to the North East
the Ship on the weather beam
|
| Page 189 |
| Off Shore May |
| May | 1833 |
Friday
10th |
Fore part strong trades
Mainsail sett
at 6 PM the Ship out of sight to windward
parted the foot rope of the Main topsail
?stopped it and sett the Spanker
heading North East by North
Latter part the same
making Lance Waifs and ?Wormming
|
Saturday
11th |
Fore part fresh trades
heading North East by North
making Lance Waifs and Spunyarn
at 6 PM sett Main Top Gallant Sail
Latter part two light squalls of wind and rain
fine weather again
12 {word unclear}
Long 106:23:15 West
Latt 0:31 South
|
Sunday
12th |
Fore part fine weather
heading North East by East
Latter part the same
sett the Fore topgallant Sail
shifted Foretopsail and Foresail
|
Monday
13th |
Fore part fine weather
heading North East by East
Latter part the same
sett Main Royal
Latt 0:16 North
|
Tuesday
14th |
Fore part heading East North East
sett Fore and Mizen Top Gallant Sails
at 4 PM took them in
heading North East
light winds at East South East
Latter part raised Whales
lowered and got two\
Latt 0:55 North
|
| Page 190 |
| Off Shore May |
| May | 1833 |
Wednesday
15th |
Fore part took them alongside and cut them in
at 9 PM laid with the head Yards aback for the night
Latter part saw Whales
Latt 1:27 North
|
Thursday
16th |
Fore part lowered away and killed one
cut him in at 6 PM
Latter part boiling
Latt 1:34 North
|
Friday
17th |
Fore part saw Porpoises
boiling
Latter part finished and washed off
Latt 2:06 North
|
Saturday
18th |
Fore part fine weather
standing to the Northward
at 4 PM wore Ship heading South by West
under single reefed topsails
Main Top Gallant Sail sett
Latter part standing to the Southward
sett up the Fore and Main topmast backstay shrouds
Latt 1:13 North
|
Sunday
19th |
Fore part the same
heading South by West
'sett up the Fore' crossed out
at 6 PM ?Pushed Ship to the Northward
Latter part the same
Latt 1:40 North
|
Monday
20th |
Fore part fine weather
heading East by North
at 6 PM squalls of wind
took in Mizen Top Gallant Sail
Latter part mending the turning of the try works
Latt 2:06
|
| Page 191 |
| Off Shore May |
| May | 1833 |
Tuesday
21st |
Fore part heading East
repairing A Sail
sett Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Sails
Latter part tacked to the South West at 10 AM
saw A Sail off the weather bow
|
Wednesday
22nd |
Fore part tacked to the Eastward
mended Fore Topsail
at 4 PM started Water and fitted the Slings of the Fore Yard
heading East North East
Middle part tacked to the South West
Latter part tacked to the East North East
Latt 3:12 North
|
Thursday
23th |
Fore part fresh trades
heading East North East
all sail sett
Latter part tacked to the South
Latt 3:42 North
|
Friday
24th |
Fore part fine weather
heading South by North
Latter part the same
fitted A New Main Top Tye & liffts
Long 106:46
Latt 3:00 North
|
Saturday
25th |
Fore part standing to the Southward
Latter part heading South West
saw a Breach and A Diamond Fish
Long 108:25:15 West
Latt 2:09 North
|
| Page 192 |
| Off Shore May |
| May | 1833 |
Sunday
26th |
Fore part fine weather
heading South West by South
Middle part heading South by West
Latter part South West by South
Long 110:4 West
Latt 1:26 North
|
Monday
27th |
Fore part strong wind
took in Mizen Top Gallant Sail
heading South West by South
at 6 PM parted Main Topsail Sheet
Latter part heading South by East
all sail sett
Long 111:24:45 West
Latt :20 {two letter abbreviation unclear}
|
Tuesday
28th |
Fore part fine pleasant weather
heading South by East
saw Porpoises
Latter part the same
Latt 0:28 South
|
Wednesday
29th |
Fore part fine weather
heading South by West
Latter part shifted Main Top Gallant Sail
Latt 1:52 South
|
Thursday
30th |
Fore part fine weather
heading South South West
fitted Main Top Gallant Sail
Latter part fitting the Main Topsail and coopering Oil
Long 111:40 West
Latt 3:22
|
Friday
31st |
Fore part finished Main Tops and coopering Oil
at 5 PM saw A school of Whales on the weather bow
tacked Ship but they went to windward
Latter part spoke the Orbit
the Washington of Hudson, New York to windward
|
| Page 193 |
| Off Shore June |
| June | 1833 |
Saturday
1st |
Fore part in company
raised whales
got one
took him alongside
Middle part parted the flook Chain 3 times and then put on the Hawser
Latter part began to cut
took in the boddy
Orbit got A blank space large whale
|
Sunday
2nd |
Fore part cut in the Head
Middle part began to boil
Latter part began on the boddy
chasing whales
the Orbit struck and drawed
|
Monday
3th |
Fore part boiling
Middle part both Ships finished boiling
Latter part the same
saw nothing
fitting A sett of Flook ropes
|
Tuesday
4th |
Fore part the same
in company
at 1/2 past 6 AM raised Whales
set signal for the Orbit
lowered and chased untill 10 AM
Whales all went to windward
the Orbit chasing
Latt 4:09 South
|
Wednesday
5th |
Fore part still chasing
got nothing
standing to the North East by North
mended the Flook Chain
Latter part standing to the South East
lost sight of the Orbit
|
Thursday
6th |
Fore part fine weather
heading South East
shifted the Jib
plenty Porpoises
Middle part passed the Orbit standing to the Northward
Latter part at 7 AM tacked to the North
Latt 4:18 South
|
| Page 194 |
| Off Shore June |
| June | 1833 |
Friday
7th |
Fore part heading North East
making breast Matts
at 4 PM shifted Fore topsail
Latter part standing to the Southward
two Ships ahead
one cutting
Whale in sight
|
Saturday
8th |
Fore part fine weather
at 5 PM the Barque lowered but the Whales went to windward
spoke her it proved to be the Washington of Hudson New York Capt Barrett 1600 bbl
ran down and spoke the Orbit got nothing since we saw them
the Washington boiling out A 6 bbl Whale
Middle part left left them standing to the South East
at 4 AM wore to the North
at Sun rise saw Whales off the weather beam
Latter part chasing with the Ship and boats
got nothing
|
Sunday
9th |
Fore part standing to the South East
saw nothing
at 4 PM tacked to the North North East
Latter part the same
the Orbit and the Washington astern
|
Monday
10th |
Fore part the same
Latter part at 6 AM tacked to the Southward
stowing down in the After hold
Latter part 2 PM raised the Washington boiling
spoke her at 7
Latter part stowing down
|
| Page 195 |
| Off Shore June |
| June | 1833 |
Tuesday
11th |
Fore part stowing down
the Orbit and Washington in sight
finished stowing down and spoke the Orbit & Washington
Latter part standing to the North
Latt 4:42
|
Wednesday
12th |
Fore part passed the Washington standing to the South
at 5 PM tacked to the South
at 7 PM parted the 'foot rope' crossed out sheet of the Main Top Gallant Sail and shifted the sail
Latter part sent it down and mended and bent it again
shifted Mizen topsail
hauled up the Chains
tacked to the North
|
Thursday
13th |
Fore part hoisted out the Pumps
cleared out the Pump well and Chain Rooms and put them back
at 5 PM Sail ahead
it proved to be the Washington
'Middle part in company Latter part blank space' is crossed out
|
Friday
14th |
Fore part A Sail off the lee bow
it proved to be the Washington
Middle part in company
Latter part standing to the North East
|
Saturday
15th |
Fore part fine weather
saw nothing
Latter part standing to the North East
another Ship off the lee and one off the Weather beam standing to the North
Latt 4:12 South
|
Sunday
16th |
Fore part the same
at Sun down Wore
in company with the Washington
heading South by East
at 11 PM wore Ship
Latter part wore to the Suthward
no Ships in sight
Latt 4:18 South
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| Off Shore June |
| June | 1833 |
Monday
17th |
Fore part fine weather
at 2 PM saw the Barque Washington off the lee beam
saw A piece of Squid
Latter part the same
Latt 4:18 South
|
Tuesday
18th |
Fore part standing to the South East
Middle part wore to the Northward
Latter part the same
Barque off the lee
Latt 5:06 South
|
Wednesday
19th |
Fore part saw Whales
got one
Latter part finished 'boiling' crossed out Cutting
|
Thursday
20th |
Fore part finished boiling
the Washington came down at 4 PM
Latter part standing to the Northward
A strange Sail off the weather beam
wore to the Southward
|
Friday
21st |
Fore part the same
at 6 PM wore to the North East by North
parted Main Top Gallant Tye
at 7 AM the Barque off the lee standing to the Southward
Latter part lost sight of them
sett up the Mizen Stay
Long 114:34 Lunar
Long 114:23 Chro
Latt 4:20 South
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Saturday
22nd |
Fore part strong wind
took in the Main Top Gallant Sail
fitting Pump ?Spears and making Boxex
at 5 PM A Sail on the weather bow standing to the South
heading East North East
Latter part A Sail off the weather quarter
coopering Oil
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| Page 197 |
| Off Shore June |
| June | 1833 |
Sunday
23th |
Fore part sett the Oil in the Steerage
at 2 PM sore Ship to the South South East
Long at 3:50:3 PM 114:43:15 West
Middle part at 2 AM passed A Ship close on board standing to the North
at 7 AM tacked to the North
Latter part at 10 AM raised her standing to the South
at Meriddian tacked to the South
Latt 4:02
|
Monday
24th |
Fore part fresh trades
Long at 1:57:40 PM 114:59:30 West
at 6 PM tacked to the Northward
the Orbit one point on the weather bow
at 4 AM tacked to the southward
Latter part took in Main Top Gallant Sail
Latt 4:23 South
|
Tuesday
25th |
Fore part moderate
at 45 minutes past 3 PM raised A School of Whales
lowered and chased untill Sun down
struck and killed one and took him alongside at 7 PM
braced forward
the Barque in company
at day light cut in
Latter part boiling
Latt blank space
|
Wednesday
26th |
Fore part standing to the Southward
at 5 PM wore to the Northward
at 8 PM finished boiling
Middle part squally
took in the Main Top Gallant
at 7 PM wore to the South
saw the Barque
Latter part saw our Carcase
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| Page 198 |
| Off Shore June |
| June | 1833 |
Thursday
27th |
Fore part strong trades
setting up Pipes Shooks
spoke the Barque
Middle part strong trades
Latter part moderate
Long 115:50 West
Latt 4:54 South
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Friday
28th |
Fore part fine weather
two Sail in sight
wore to the Southward
broke the Bob Stay bolt again and parted ?Larboard Main topmast Back Stay
spliced it and wore Ship t the Northward
light squalls of rain and strong trades
A Sail on the weather bow
Latt 4:16 South
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Saturday
29th |
Fore part standing to the Northward
rove the inner Bob Stay through the Stern
A Sail off the lee quarter
Latter part standing to the Southward
setting up Pipes Shooks
Long 116:49 West
Latt 4:15 South
|
Sunday
30th |
Fore part standing to the Southward
hooping off Shooks
cleaned up the Fore hold and stowed them away there
wore to the Northward
at 4 PM passed the Barque
Latter part wore to the South
Washington off the lee
parted the Larboard Fore Main topmast Backstay
took in the Main Top Gallant {abbreviation unclear} Sail
Long 116:58 West
Latt 4:22 South
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| Page 199 |
| Off Shore July |
| July | 1833 |
Monday
1st |
Fore part wore to the North East by East
fine weather
Latter part fitting Bow Sprit Shrouds and Bob Stays
wore to the Southward
Long 116:24 West
Latt 4:01 South
|
Tuesday
2nd |
Fore part breaking out Bread and Water and stowing down Oil
at 6 PM finished
the Barque off the lee
squally
Latter part wore to the North East by East
took in the Larboard boat
?mended him
Long 116:50
Latt 4:26
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Wednesday
3th |
Fore part strong trades
mending boat
single reefed topsails
the Barque passed to leeward
Middle part took in the Mainsail
Latter part steering to the Southward
mending Larboard boat
Long 117:10
Latt 4:07 South
|
Thursday
4th |
Fore part strong winds
standing to the Southward
Middle part at 3 AM wore to the North North East
|
Friday
5th |
Fore part more moderate
at work on the Larboard boat
Latter part the same
took in the Chain boat
Long 118:10 West
|
Saturday
6th |
Fore part saw A Ship ahead
Latter part standing to the Southward
Long 118:13 West
Latt 3:50 South
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| Page 200 |
| Off Shore July |
| July | 1833 |
Sunday
7th |
Fore part put out the Larboard boat
saw A Sail on the weather bow
shifted the Mainsail
Middle part standing to the Southward
Latter wore to the Northward
the Ship off the weather beam
Long by Chro 118:28:45
Long by L 117:50
Latt 4:00
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Monday
8th |
Fore part fine weather
standing to the north North East
came down the Erie 200 bbl
Middle part saw A large Whale
lowered and chased but he went to windward
Latter part standing to the North
at 9 AM saw another large Whale ahead
lost the run of him
Latt blank space
|
Tuesday
9th |
Fore part in company with the Erie
Middle part the same
Latter part standing to the South
raised A school of Whales
struck one at Merriddian
Latt blank space
|
Wednesday
10th |
Fore part at 2 PM took himalongside and cut him in
at 4 PM cleared away the head and washed off
Latter part began to boil
under single reefed topsails
Latt blank space
|
Thursday
11th |
Fore part boiling
Middle part at 5 PM finished and washed off
Latter part strong winds
at 7 AM wore to the North
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| Page 201 |
| Off Shore July |
| July | 1833 |
Friday
12th |
Fore part boiling
Middle part finished
wore to the North
at 7 AM under single reefed topsails and Mainsail furled
Latter part sett Mainsail
Chro Long 120:22:30 West
Latt 5:23 South
|
Saturday
13th |
Fore part standing to the Northward
under single reefed topsails
saw nothing
Latter part the same
coopering Oil
more moderate
|
Sunday
14th |
Fore part the same
reefs out of the topsails
at 4 PM broke out for Water
stowed down the Oil
standing to the Northward
Middle part at 2 AM wore to the Southward
Latter part made all sail
Latt 4:21 South
|
Monday
15th |
Fore part fine weather
standing to the Southward
at 4 PM raised the Erie off the lee bow
at 6 PM boarded them
Middle part standing to the North
Latter part wore to the Southward
mending Mainsail
Chro Long 120:49:30
Latt 4:24 South
|
Tuesday
16th |
Fore part standing to the Southward
mending Mainsail
strong winds
single reefed the topsails & hauled down the Spanker and at 6 AM parted Main Top Mast Backstay
Latter part heavy squall
split Fore Topsail
Latt blank space
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| Page 202 |
| Standing to the Southward |
| July | 1833 |
Wednesday
17th |
Fore part shifted Fore and Main Topsails
standing to the Southward
under single reefed Main and Mizen and double reefed Fore topsails
finished mending the Mainsail
Latter part mending Main toopsail and making boat gripes
Long 122:13:30 West
Latt 7:05 South
|
Thursday
18th |
Fore part finished Main topsail
making Gripes and setting up Shooks
Latter part shifted Main Top Gallant Sail and unbent the Fore
Long 122:49 West
Latt 8:59 South
|
Friday
19th |
Fore part under single reefed topsails
mended Main Top Gallant Sail
Latter part wind increasing
double reefed the topsails
Long 123:8
Latt 10:39 South
|
Saturday
20th |
Fore part strong gales from the East South East
under double reefed topsails
Middle part parted the weather clew of the Foresail and furled it
Latter part at 7 AM unbent it and bent the new one
sett the Jib
Latt 12:14 S
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| Page 203 |
| Standing to the Southward |
| July | 1833 |
Sunday
21st |
Fore part overhauling the Sail rooms and making boat gripes
heading South
more moderate
Latter part lett one reef out of the Fore & Main topsails
Lunar Long 124:31:55 West
Chro Long 124:13:45 West
Latt 14:14 South
|
Monday
22nd |
Fore part wind increases
double reefed the fore and Main topsails
heavy squalls of wind and rain
Latter part more moderate
putting up ?berths in the steerage Sail Room
Latt 16:28 South
|
Tuesday
23th |
Fore part fine weather
lett one reef out of the Fore topsail and reefs out of the Main & sett Main top Gallant Sail
course South by West
Middle part light squalls of rain
Latter part fitted new strap fore brace blocks and ?rove new Main topsail braces
Latt 18:36 South
|
Wednesday
24th |
Fore part wind East
course South by West
at 4 PM mended the ?leach of Main topsail and lett one reef out of the Mizen topsail
Middle part all reefs out
Spanker sett
Latter part sett Mizen Top Gallant Sail and bent the Fore
sett up the Main riggin both sides
Long Chro 125:26 West
Latt 21:07 South
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| Page 204 |
| Bound to Pitcairns Island |
| July | 1833 |
Thursday
25th |
Fore part sett up Mizen riggin both sides fore riggin Larboard side
sett Fore Top Gallant Sail
wind North East
course South 1/2 West
fine pleasant weather
saw Fin backs and Cow Fish
Latter part making boat Gripes
ripping old Fore topsail
course South by West 1/2 West
Chro Long 127:00 West
Latt 22:44 South
|
Friday
26th |
Fore part the same
fine pleasant weather
wind North by East
course South by West 1/2 West
finished boat grips
put the ?boom Irons on the Fore Yard
Middle part course South South West
wind North North East
Latter part the same
cloudy with light squalls of rain
Long 127:35 West
Latt 24:10 South
|
Saturday
27th |
Fore part wind hauled West
at 7 PM shifted to the North by East
course South South West with light showers of rain
Latter part rainy
luffed up West
Long Chro 128:2 West
Latt 25:00 South
|
Sunday
28th |
Fore part wind West
heading South South West
at 6 PM clear
wore Ship
Latter part wore back again
heading up West
Long Chro 128:17 West
Latt 25:05 South
|
| Page 205 |
| Bound to Pitcairns Island |
| July | 1833 |
Monday
29th |
Fore part wind South
course West by South 1/2 South
saw A Fin back at 4 PM and ?speckled ?hagletts
Middle part calm
at daylight saw Pitcairns Island bearing West South West distance 8 leagues
Latter part saw A fin back
shifted the Fore Top Gallant Sail
Latt 24:51 South
|
Tuesday
30th |
Fore part A light breeze from the South West by South
heading West by North
Island bearing West South West
Latter part bearing South South West
running ?for it
wind North
Long by Chro 129:40 West
Latt 24:47 South
|
Wednesday
31st
August |
Fore part wind North
steering South South West
?shifted the Fore & Main buntlines
at 4 PM ran down within 8 miles and 3 Canoes came off
at 6 PM the Capt went onshore
wore Ship
standing off
Latter part the same
got one boat load of Yams
Long 129:50
Latt 24:59 South
|
Thursday
1st |
Fore part sent the boat onshore
had A verry heavy squall
under double reefed topsails
at 6 PM Capt Chase came on board
Latter part two boats on shore
|
Friday
2nd |
Fore part A strong squall of wind and rain from the West North West
at 4 PM the boats came off loaded with potatoes and Cocoa Nutts
at 6 PM launched the Canoes and sent the natives on shore
Middle part took our departure from Pitcairns Island bearing West distance 10 miles
at 7 PM light wind from the Westward
course East by South 1/2 South
Latter part fitting the boats and stowing away the Potatoes and Yams
Chro Long 128:10 West
Latt 25:40 South
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| Page 206 |
| Passage towards Talcahuano 1833 |
| August | 1833 |
Saturday
3th |
Fore part wind West
course East by South
sett Fore topmast and Main Top Gallant Studding Sail
Latter part the same
light wind from the Westward
Long 126:41 West
Latt 25:46 South
|
Sunday
4th |
Fore part fitting New Fore tacks
at 6 PM took in the Studding Sails
Latter part studding Sail sett
heavy squalls
took in Main Top Gallant Studding Sail
Long 124:31
Latt 26:35 South
|
Monday
5th |
Fore part heavy squalls of wind and rain
course East by South
wind West by South
shifted Studding Sail on the ?Larboard ?tack ?and side
single reefed Main topsail
Latter part watch employed picking Oakum and making Swabbs
hoisted up the Larboard boats
Chro Long 121:44 West
Latt 27:04 South
|
Tuesday
6th |
Fore part strong gales from West
course East South East
watch picking Oakum
at 5 PM hauled in Fore Top Studding Sail
thick with sharp lightning
took in Fore & Main Top Gallant Sail and double reefed the topsails at 7 PM
Middle and Latter part heavy squalls of wind rain and hail from the West
course East lett one reef out Main topsail
rove {word unclear} fore fore sici brace
Latt 27:33 South
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| Page 207 |
| Passage towards Talcahuano 1833 |
| August | 1833 |
Wednesday
7th |
Fore part sett Main Top Gallant Sail
watch picking Oakum
at 2 PM took in Main Top Gallant Sail
at 4 PM hoisted up Starboard boat
at 6 PM close reefed Main topsail
sent down Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Yards and took in the bow boat
Latter part more moderate
lett two reefs out Main topsail and sett Main Top Gallant Sail
close reefed Mizen topsail and sett it
Long by Chro 116:03 West
Latt 27:37 South
|
Thursday
8th |
Fore part strong squalls of wind and rain
bent the Fore topmast Staysail
rove the New Fore tacks
watch picking Oakum
Middle part more moderate
sett Jib and Mainsail
Latter part wind hauled to the South
light pleasant breeze
course East
Long by Lunar 16 3 AM 114:43
Long by Chro at 4 PM 113:44
Latt 27:41 South
|
Friday
9th |
Fore part light wind from the Southward
course East
sent up fore and Mizen top gallant Yards and sett all Sail
watch picking Oakum
Middle part calm
Latter part light winds from the North East
course East South East
Latt 27:45 South
|
| Page 208 |
| Towards the Coast of Chili |
| August | 1833 |
Saturday
10th |
Fore part wind fromm the North North West
course East South East
squalls of rain
double reefed the Fore topsail
Middle part took in the Top Gallant Sail and double reefed the Main topsail
wind hauled round to the South West and ?blowed ?on
double reefed the Main topsail
Latter part more moderate
lett the reefs out Main topsail
sett Mainsail Jib and Fore Topmast Staysail
shifted Fore topsail and sett it whole
Long by Lunar 9 AM 111:53 West
Long by Chro 111.24
Latt 28:40 South
|
Sunday
11th |
Fore part sett Fore topmast Studding sail
light squalls of rain
bent the Mizen Staysail
wind South West
course East South East
Middle part wind North West
Latter part squally
double reefed Fore topsail
single reefed the Main
took in Main Top Gallant sail
Chro Long 109:13
Latt 29:
|
Monday
12th |
Fore part more moderate
reefs out Fore topsail
sett Fore Top Gallant Sail and Fore topmat Studding Sail and Main Top Gallant Sail
wind West
course East South East
Middle part took in Fore Top Studding Sail and Fore & Main topgallant Sail
Latter part sett them again
|
| Page 209 |
| Towards the Coast of Chili |
| August | 1833 |
Tuesday
13th |
Fore part cloudy
moderate breezes from the West North West
course East South East
took in the Fore topgallant Sail and Studding Sail
Latter part sett them again
watch employed drawing and Knotting yarns
Long by Chro 104:03
Latt 31:40
|
Wednesday
14th |
Fore part moderate wind from the West
course East South East
watch employed knotting yarns
fitting Fore ?truss and Rope Walk machinery
Middle part light squall of rain
hauled in Studding Sails
sett them again
wind from the North East
shifted ?them on the Larboard side
sett the Jib
Latter part drawing and picking yarns
took in Studding Sails
|
Thursday
15th |
Fore part strong winds hauled in the top Gallant Sails and double reefed the Fore and Main topsails
broke out for Bread
one reef out of the Main topsail
wind from North
course East
at 7 all hands ?furled the Mainsail
at 8 PM ?parted the Jib halyards while in the act of furling the Sail
lost Alexander Whippey overboard
Latter part took in Fore topsail
more moderate
sett it again
Long 99:14
Latt 33:00 South
|
| Page 210 |
| Towards Chile August |
| August | 1833 |
Friday
16th |
Fore part sett Main topsail
squally
took it in again
course East
wind West North West
Latter part more moderate
{single letter unclear} reefs out fore and Main toposails
sett Top Gallant Sails and Top Studding Sail
?tailed A new piece on the Starboard ?Main topsail Sheet
put A new Tye too the Jib
wind Hauled out North East
heading East South East
|
Saturday
17th
unbent Jib parted Larboard Main Swifters |
Fore part wind increasing
hauled in Studding Sail
took in top Gallant sail
double reefed the topsails
at 4 PM sent down Fore & Mizen Top Gallant Yards
furled Fore topsail
took in the Mainsail
bent Main Staysail and sett it
blowing A gale from the North East by North
heading East by South
Middle part more moderate
sett Main topsail & Foresail
at 11 PM wind NorthWest
at 3 AM wind West
course East
Latter part at 7 AM wind West South West increasing to A Gale
kept off before it NorthEast
under close reefed Main topsail and Foresail
at 10 AM it blowed so heavy we ?Just ?start ?nothing fore fear of loosing it
kept her before it
6 hands at the helm
|
| Page 211 |
| Towards Chile August |
| August | 1833 |
Sunday
18th |
Fore part wind and weather the same
the Sea broke in to the quarter boats and stove them and carried away Larboard forward davit
got A tackle and hoisted him up and lashed both of them
at 4 PM wind halted
took in the Foresail and Foretopmast Staysail
at Sun down luffed too
clewed up the Main topsail and furled it
sett the Main Staysail
Latter part at day light more moderate
at 8 AM sett Fore & Mizen toopsails
mended Main topsail and set that
all close reefed
kept off East
wind West South West
Long by Chro 93:14 W
Latt 32:33 South
|
Monday
19th |
Fore part the same
wind West South West
course East
at 4 PM sett the Foresail and the Main Staysail
Middle part the same
Latter part more moderate
lett the reefs out of the Fore & Main topsails
bent and sett the Jib
hauled down the Main topsail and sett the Main Sail
lashed up the Starboard Swifter and set it up
Long 90:40 West
Latt 33:00 South
|
Tuesday
20th |
Fore part wind South West
course East
watch employed splicing ropes and bending the Sails over
lett one reef out of the Mizen topail
Middle part light wind and calm
Latter part the same
mending the Foresail all hands
|
| Page 212 |
| Journal August |
| August | 1833 |
Wednesday
21st |
Fore part wind from the North East
heading East South East
finished mending Foresail
at 5 PM began to rain
sent down the Main Top Gallant Yard
close reefed the Main and Mizen topsails and double reefed the Fore
sett Main Staysail
reefed Foresail
Thunder and Lightning
furled Fore and Mizen topsails and Foresail
heading East North East
wind North
at 9 PM cleared off
wind West
kept off East by North
sett Foresail and Fore topsail
at 2 AM sett Mizen topsail
Latter part reef out of the fore and Main topsails
wind South
sett Mainsail Jib and Spanker
mending Fore topmast Staysail and making Scinnett
Latt 33:06 South
|
Thursday
22nd |
Fore part wind dromn the Southward
at 4 PM finished Fore tomast Staysail and bent it
Middle part light wind
heading North East
Latter part wind at East North East
tacked to the South East
watch employed fitting A new back rope to the Spanker
Latt 33:07 South
|
Friday
23th |
Fore part the same
at 6 PM double reefed the Fore and Mizen topsails
wind East North East
heading South East
?Main and {word unclear} ?double
squally
double reefed the Main
Middle part took in the Jib
Latter part clear
mending Spanker below
heading South South East
sett the Jib
Latt 31:05 South
|
| Page 213 |
| Journal August |
| August | 1833 |
Saturday
24th |
Fore part clear and ?cold
watch employed mending and bending the Spanker
heading South East by South
at 7 PM heading South by East
wore Ship heading North North East
lett reef out of the Main topsail
Latter part all reef out of the Main topsail and reef out of the Foresail
heading North East
A school of Black Fish
lowered and got one
Latt 34:08 South
|
Sunday
25th |
Fore part light wind from the East South East
heading North East
sent up Main Top Gallant Yard and Sail and sett it
light squalls of wind and rain
Middle part took in Main Top Gallant Sail and single reefed Fore & Mizen topsails
Latter part single reefed Main
Long by Chro 84:10
Latt 33:28 South
|
Monday
26th |
Fore part more moderate
shook the reef out Main topsail
at 6 PM broke the ?Strap to the Heart of the Main ?Stays
toggled it down to the Hawse hole
wind South East
heading East North East
Middle part heading East by North
Latter part Main Top Gallant Sail sett all ?day
Long 81:57 West
Latt 33:14 South
|
Tuesday
27th |
Fore part wind South East by South
heading East by North
watch employed making Scinnett
Middle part took in Main Top Gallant Sail
Latter part mended Main Top Gallant aloft
Long by Chro 79:44 West
Latt 32:40 South
|
| Page 214 |
| Journal For Chile |
| August | 1833 |
Wednesday
28th |
Fore part strong winds from the South East by South and cloudy
heading East by North
Fore & Mizen topsails single reefed
Latter part sett the Main Top Gallant Sail
Long 77:08 West
Latt 32:27 South
|
Thursday
29th |
Fore part heading East by North
wind South East by South
watch makding Scinnett
at 4 PM caught a Porpoise
Latter part making A Fore Castle ladder
at 8 AM wore to the South West
A Ship off the lee
|
Friday
30th |
Fore part making A Fore Castle ladder
wind South
heading West South West
at 4 PM tacked to the East South East
sett Main Top Gallant Sail
Middle part the same
calm
Latter part heading South East
reef out Fore topsail
|
Saturday
31st |
Fore part calm
at 2 PM A light air from the Westward
course South South East
Middle part 3 knot breeze from the South West by West
course South by East
Latt by the {word unclear} aft of the Moon at 1 AM 33:00 South
Latter part sent up the Fore Top Gallant Yard and sett the sail
Latt 33:32 South
|
| Page 215 |
| Journal For Chile |
| September | 1833 |
Sunday
1st |
Fore part light wind from the West South West
course South by East
at 5 PM the wind shifted to the South East by South
{word unclear} round heading South West by South
foggy and drizly
Middle part heading West South West
Latter part tacked to the East South East
Latt 34:00 South
|
Monday
2nd |
Fore part wind from the South West by South
heading South East by South
fine breeze
Middle part heading East by South
at 11 PM tacked heading South West
Latter part the same
wind South South East
watch making ribbons for the Boat
Latt 34:52 South
|
Tuesday
3th |
Fore part wind South South East
heading South West
making ribbons and fitting ?gunnales for the boats
Latter part tacked to the Eastward and took in the Larboard boat
mending her
heading East South East
took in Main Top Gallant sail
Long 71:10 West
Latt 34:54 South
|
Wednesday
4th |
Fore part strong winds from the South
heading East South East
finished mending Larboard boat
at 1/2 past 5 PM heading South East
squally
Middle and Latter part heading East South East
sett Main Top Gallant Sail
Long 75:30
Latt 35:42 South
|
| Page 216 |
| Ship Plough Boys Journal at Talcahuano September 1833 |
| September | 1833 |
Thursday
5th |
Fore part strog winds from the South
heading East South East
large school of Black Fish and Right Whale Porpoises
caught one
Middle part double reefed Mizen topsail and parted Fore topsail haul-Yards & single reefed it
Latter part single reefed the Main topsail
parted Jib sheet
rove A new one Larboard side
saw Land
Lunar Long 73:42
Chro Long 73:52 West
Latt 36:05 South
|
Friday
6th |
Fore part sett the Main Top Gallant Sail
wind South
heading East South East
at 4 PM more moderate
heading South East by East
at 7 PM tacked off heading West South West
Middle part at 11 PM tacked in heading East South East
wind light at 5 AM
Latt by the {word unclear} aft of the Moon 36:17 South
at day light sett all sail
Quiriquina bearing South East
the ?Paps Sout by East
clear light winds from the South South West
beating up
put out Larboard boat
bent the Chains
{word unclear} Latt 36:21 South
|
Saturday
7th |
Fore part light wind from South South West
heading South East
clearing up the decks
at Sun sett got within 'got within' scratched out about 10 miles of the North end of Quiriquina and tacked off heading West
at 6 PM saw A Brigg coming down from the South
at 7 PM tacked in heading East South East
Latter part wind from the Southward
beating up to blank space
soundings from 22 to 14 fathoms
Latt entrance by {word unclear} 36:32 South
|
| Page 217 |
| Ship Plough Boys Journal at Talcahuano September 1833 |
| September | 1833 |
Sunday
8th |
Fore part beating up
light Southerly wind
at 2 PM fresh breeze
Partridge of London lying under Qqauiriquina
at 7 PM came to Anchor in 5 fathoms of water sandy bottom
Balena Capt Fosdick 2000 bbl
Latter part strong Southerly winds
paid out more Chain
tailed into 4 fathoms inshore about 3 Cables length from the shore
|
Monday
9th |
Fore part sent A raft of 30 word scratched out Pipes & 3 Cask on shore
scraping the bends Larboard side
Latter part the same
boiling pitch
|
Tuesday
10th |
Fore part boiling Pitch
fitting caulking stages
sentdown the Main Lifts and Trusses
fitting them
wind breezes and began to sprinkle
knocked off work
at 1 PM sent down Fore and Main Top Gallant Yards
at 3 AM let go the Starboard {word unclear} anchor
|
Wednesday
11th |
Fore part at 6 AM housed the Top Gallant Masts
at 2 PM bent the kedge and ?slung it
squalls of wind and rain from the North
|
Thursday
12th |
Fore part more moderate
wind at North
the Partridge came up from Quiriquina
at 8 AM strong winds from the North
|
| Page 218 |
| Journal At Talcahuano |
| September | 1833 |
Friday
13th |
Fore part wind breezes up from the North
gave her more Chains
|
Saturday
14th |
Fore part calm
finished scraping the bends
hove up the Larboard anchor and Wet hold
|
Sunday
15th |
Fore part fine weather
wind from the Southward
Larboard watch on Liberty
the Partridge got under way and at Sun down came to under Quiriquina
|
Monday
16th |
Fore part wind South and began to Caulk Starboard sides and fitting the riggin
got two Cask of Bread out of the Balena
the French Barque left
|
Tuesday
17th |
Fore part fine weather
caulking and fitting the riggin
sent down Fore Top Gallant Mast and riggin and Main Top Gallant riggin
A Brigg runnind down by the Western Passage
|
| Page 219 |
| Journal At Talcahuano |
| September | 1833 |
Wednesday
18th |
Fore part Southerly wind
caulking and fitting the riggin
the Achilles Chilian man of War Brigg came too
the Balena left and the Enterprise of Nantucket came to Anchor at 7 PM
|
Thursday
19th |
Fore part fine weather
began to caulk the Larboard side
fitting the riggin
|
Friday
20th |
Fore part wind South
caulking and fitting the riggin
Latter part calm at blank space
|
Saturday
21st |
Fore part wind from the North
hove in the Larboard Chain to 20 fathoms and let go the Starboard Anchor
at 10 AM began to rain
at 4 PM wind hauled to the West
hove up the Starboard anchor
|
Sunday
22nd |
Fore part wind from the Westward
Watch on shore
light squalls of wind and rain
the Brigg blank space sent down to Quiriquina
at 8 PM hove in slack Chain
raining
|
| Page 220 |
| Journal Talcahuano Sept Oct |
| September | 1833 |
Monday
23th |
Fore part coopering and stowing Oil between decks aft
cleared up the Fore hold and stowed the Shooks
the Brigg blank space put to Sea
|
Tuesday
24th |
Fore part fine weather
finished clearing up between decks
fitting the riggin
the Achilles left for Juan Fernandez with troops
?dryed the Top Sail
|
Wednesday
25th |
Fore part fine weather
caulking
fitting the riggin and filling Water
took off one raft
A Barque beating up
|
Thursday
26th |
Fore part fine weather
the Minerva of New Bedford came too
sett up the Fore riggin
filled and got off 180 bbl Water and heeled the Ship {word unclear} Starboard
|
Friday
27th |
Fore part painting and blacking the bends Larboard side
Latter heeled the Ship to Port Starboard ?bends
|
Saturday
28th |
Fore part South wind
pleasant
painting and Blacking Starboard side
at 4 PM righted the Ship and pumped Ship
|
| Page 221 |
| Journal Talcahuano Sept Oct |
| September | 1833 |
Sunday
29th |
Fore part fine weather
Larboard watch on shore
|
Monday
30th |
Fore part Starboard watch on shore
stowing Water between decks 176 bbl
|
Tuesday
1st
October |
Fore part wind at North
blowing up
dropped the Starboard anchor
Larboard watch on shore
the Jean Jaques of blank space came too 12 Months out 1400 bbl Right Whale Oil
wind and rain all night from the North
at day light wind shifted to the South
|
Wednesday
2nd |
Fore part hove up the Starboard anchor
Starboard watch on shore
stowing ?bounds and Flour between decks and fishing the Main mast between decks
stowed down 24 bbl water
the Liberty left for leeward and Brigg blank space
|
Thursday
3th |
Fore part fitting the Bob Stays and painting the stern
set up Starboard fore riggin
the Achilles came to anchor
loosed the topsails to dry
Ship struck adrift
dropped the Starboard anchor
the Enterprise left
|
Friday
4th |
Setting up main riggin and sent down the Fore Yard
|
| Page 222 |
| Journal Talcahuano Oct |
| October | 1833 |
Saturday
5th |
Fitting the Fore and Main Yards
sent up the Main
finished painting the stern
A Brigg came too
another beating up
|
Sunday
6th |
Fore part came too
from ?Jopiofuifo A Brigg
one boats crew on shore
the Achilles man of war Brigg left for Valpariaso
A boat came in frm the Enterprise
got a boat load of wood
|
Monday
7th |
Got up the Fore yard and bent the Fore sail and Mainsail
sent up Main Top Gallant Mast Yard and Sail
got 2 boat loads of wood
|
Tuesday
8th |
Fore part filled and got off 50 bbl water and stowed it away
washed off the decks
wind from the North with rain
the Brigg Bailey came up from ?Tammay
|
Wednesday
9th |
Fore part blowing heavy from the North with rain
|
Thursday
10th |
Fore part wind and weather the same
at 2 PM more moderate
|
| Page 223 |
| Journal Talcahuano Oct |
| October | 1833 |
Friday
11th |
Fore part the Enterprise laying off & on
the Orbit came too 14 Months out 700 bbl
the Samuel Wright of Salem blank space and the blank space of Chili
|
Saturday
12th |
Fore part looped the Sails to dry
coppyed Nautical Almanac
|
Sunday
13th |
Fore part calm
at 10 AM Southerly wind
got under way
running down the Bay
spoke the Roscoe Capt Chase 120 days out 100 bbl
|
Monday
14th |
Fore part at 4 PM passed blank space
took the anchors on the bows
wind from the South South West
heading West
Main Top Gallant sett
sett up Bow sprit shrouds
Latter part calm
|
Tuesday
15th |
Fore part light wind from the North
standing in shore
land in sight off the lee bow
at 4 PM wore Ship steering South West
reefed the topsails and furled the Spanker Jib and Mainsail
at 7 PM took in Fore & Mizen topsail and Foresail
Latter part the same
|
| Page 224 |
| Journal From Talcahuano Oct |
| October | 1833 |
Wednesday
16th |
Foire part lying too under close reefed Main topsail and Mizen Staysail
wind at North North East
Latter part wore Ship heading North East
sett topsails {word unclear} and Coures
standing in for the land
Latt 36:51 South
|
Thursday
17th |
Fore part light wind from the North West
course North East
thick and rainy
made A New Pump drain
at 1/2 past 5 PM hauled up East
wind at South West
Middle part standing off and on
Latter part land in sight
running down along shore
light South West wind
|
Friday
18th |
Fore part light wind South West
steering North East
at 5 PM abrest of the ?Paps of Concepsion the entrance of St Vincents Bay
course North along shore
Middle part standing off nd on
Latter part light wind from South West
heading North East
current setting to the Southward
the Paps bearing East by South distance about 10 miles
Latt 36:39 South
Long 73:24 West
|
Saturday
19th |
Fore part the same
at 7 PM luffed round Quiriquina
at 9 came to anchor in 15 fathoms of water
Latter part got A Caulker to work on the stern
wind from the North with light squalls of rain
|
| Page 225 |
| Journal From Talcahuano Oct |
| October | 1833 |
Sunday
20th |
Fore part wind from the Southward
finished caulking the stern
fitted the Fore topsail and Forsail and Main ?Spring Stay
caught two of our runaways Peter and Jack Kanaka
Middle part they left again
at day light got under way and came out
two Ships came down and went in
Americans
|
Monday
21st |
Fore part fine breeze from the South South West
heading West
Main Top Gallant Sail sett
Middle part light wind and calm
Latter part wind from the North West
course South
took in Anchors
stowed off the Hatchways and hoisted up the boats
stowed the Chains
|
Tuesday
22nd |
Fore part strong winds from the Westward
course South
stowing up and lashing up
tarpaulined the Hatches
furled the Mainsail
double reefed Fore & Mizen topsails
took in the Main Top Gallant Sail and sett the Main and Mizen Staysails
Middle part more moderate
Latter part wind from the Southward
heading West
let the reef out of Fore & Main topsail
saw A school of Wright Whales
lowered and one proved to be not worth cutting in
cut out the irons and let him go
|
| Page 226 |
| Passage towards Cape Horn Oct |
| October | 1833 |
Wednesday
23th |
Fore part light wind from the South
standing to the Eastward
reefs out of the Mizen topsail
at 4 PM wore Ship heading West
sett Main Top Gallant Sail
Middle part calm
Latter part light air from the Northward
shifted Main topsail and Foresail
lowered for Right Whales
got none
Latt 36:51 South
|
Thursday
24th |
Fore part fresh wind from the North
course South West
mended Main topsail
at 5 PM rainy
furled Jib & Mainsail & Spanker and double reefed Mizen topsail
hoisted up the quarer boats
Middle part double reefed Fore & Main topsails
furled the Fore & Mizen topsails
Latter part sent down Main Top Gallant Backstays
at Meridian topmast head sett
Fore topsail Main & Mizen Staysail
Long 77: West
Latt blank space
|
Friday
25th |
Fore part strong gales from West
course South by West
sent down the Cutting pendants
Latter part sett Main topsail
watch employed mending Foresail
shook the reefs out of the topsails
sett Jib Spanker and Mainsail
Latt 41: South
|
Saturday
26th |
Fore part fine weather
wind West South West
heading South
finished the Forsail
Latter part shifted Main topsail
unbent Mizen topsail
mending it
shifted Foresail
calm
Latt 41:43 South
|
| Page 227 |
| Passage towards Cape Horn Oct |
| October | 1833 |
Sunday
27th |
Fore part light airs from the Westward
mended A Main topsail and shifted it forward
finished Mizen topsail and bent it
fresh breeze from the Westward
course South South West
Middle part double reefed the topsails
Latter part the same
heading South by West
Latt 43:00 South
|
Monday
28th |
Fore part strong gales from the West South West
heading South
took in the Jib and Spanker
at 4 PM took in the Fore topsail
at 7 PM furled the Main sail
Middle part more moderate
sett Mainsail
Latter part standing to the Westward
wind South South West
all sail sett
got up the {word unclear} and rigged it
hail squalls
|
Tuesday
29th |
Fore part light wind from South South West
heading West
took up part of the Sheathing off the decks and washed off
caulked the water ways
Middle part calm
Latter part light air from the Westward
|
Wednesday
30th |
Fore part wind
breezes up from the West North West
course South West at 5 PM furled the Spanker
wind North North West
Middle part furled the Mainsail
course South South West
wind North West
Latter part calm
mending Old Jib
Latt 44:00 South
|
Thursday
31st |
Fore part wind from the South
heading West South West
under double reefed Fore & Mizen topsail
at 4 PM double reefed the Main
Latter part wore Ship heading South South East
mending Old Jib
sett Jib Spanker Mainsail and reef ou5 of the Main topsail
note:The following entry from an undated section at the top of page 228 essentially duplicates the preceding entry.
Fore part wind from the South
heading West South West
at 4 PM double reefed topsails
Latter part wore Ship heading South South East
finished mending Old Jib
set Jib Spanker and Mainsail
reef out Main topsail
|
| Page 228 |
| Journal towards Cape Horn Nov |
| November | 1833 |
Friday
1st |
Fore part wind at South South West
heading South East
one reef out Fore and Main topsail
Middle part double reefed the topsails and took in Jib and Spanker
Long 78:48 West
|
Saturday
2nd |
Fore part wind at South
heading East South East
at 2 PM saw A Barque steering North West
Studding Sail sett
Middle part wore Ship
heading West South West
Latter part under single reefed Fore & Mizen topsails
Long 79:20 West
Latt 45:24 South
|
Sunday
3th |
Fore part wind at South South West
at 2 PM passed signals with an English Barque
steering North by West
at 4 PM wore Ship
heading South West by South
Latter part foggy
Long 78:18
Latt 46:06
|
Monday
4th |
Fore part light wind from South South West
heading South East
foggy
Middle part wore to the West North West
Latter part wore Ship heading South
caulked the Water ways Starboard side
Long 78:51 West
Latt 46:30 South
|
Tuesday
5th |
Fore part wind West
course South by West
sent up Fore Top Studding Sail boom
at 5 PM double reefed Fore topsail and Mizen topsail
at 1/2 past 6 PM took in the Jib
Latter part light winds from the Southward
sett Jib Spanker and Main sail
reef out fore topsail
Long 79:33 West
Latt 48:30 South
|
| Page 229 |
| Journal towards Cape Horn Nov |
| November | 1833 |
Wednesday
6th |
Fore part wind increases from the South
tacked to the West South West
took in Jib Spanker and Mainsail
double reefed the topsails
at 3 PM furled Foresail Fore Topsail Mizen topsail and close reefed the Main
Latter part more moderate
sett Foresail Foretopsail Mizen topsail Mainsail Jib and Spanker
Long Lunar 80:08 West
Long Chro 80:12 West
Latt 47:54 South
|
Thursday
7th |
Fore part moderate wind from the South South West
wore Ship
heading South East
under whole Main topsail
single reefed Fore & Mizen
at 7 PM wind South West by West
heading South by East
Middle part double reefed Mizen topsail
wind West
course South
Latter part furled the Spanker
wind at West North West
course South by East
Long Chr 81:15 West
Latt 50:15 South
|
Friday
8th |
Fore part strong breezes from the West by North
course South by East 1/2 East
Latter part course South East
wind South West
Long 80:25 West
Latt 52:28 South
|
Saturday
9th |
Fore part hail and snow in squalls
at 4 PM double reefed Main topsails
heavy squalls of hail Snow and wind
Middle part reefed Foresail & Mainsail
furled Mainsail Jib and Spanker
Latter part reef out Foresail
sett Jib and Spanker
Long 78:00
Latt 54:00
|
Sunday
10th |
Fore part wind at South West with squalls of snow
heading South East by South
Middle part course East South East
wind at West
Latter part reefs off Main topsail
single reefed Fore
sett Fore Top Studding Sail
Long 76:50
Latt 55:45 South
|
| Page 230 |
| Doubled Cape Horn Journal 1833 |
| November | 1833 |
Monday
11th |
Fore part light wind from the West North West
course East by South
at 6 PM shifted the Studding Sail Larboard side
wind breezes at North West with light squalls of rain
Latter part fresh winds
at 10 AM spoke the Ship Ann Capt Brock Nantucket 3 Months out
boarded them for about 2 hours
Long 73:00
Latt 56:58
|
Tuesday
12th |
Fore part left them
wind and course the same
Middle part wind North North West
heading North East
Latter part wind at West
course North East by East
sett Studding Sail
Long 72:00
|
Wednesday
13th |
Fore part light winds from the South West
course North East by East
drizly and rainy
Latter part at 9 AM saw the Island Diego Ramirez bearing North North East 20 miles distance South part
Long blank space
Latt 56:48 South
|
Thursday
14th |
Fore part fresh wind from South West
course North East by East
Middle part double reefed Fore topsail
carried away the Studding Sail yard
mended the Sail and bent A new Yard
Latter part at 3 AM made all sail
wind South East
calm at 9 AM
Latt 56:06 South
|
Friday
15th |
Fore part wind at South West
course North East 1/2 East
at 2 PM raised an Island of Lee two points on the Starboard bow distance 20 miles
at 5 PM raised A Ship 3 points on the Larboard bow standing to the Westward
at 7 PM saw 'another Island of Lee on the Larboard bow' is crossed out
Latter part passed two large Islands Saten Land in sight bearing South West
at 7 AM saw two Ships standing to the South
Long 63:10 West
Latt 55:28 South
|
| Page 231 |
| Doubled Cape Horn Journal 1833 |
| November | 1833 |
Saturday
16th |
Fore part rigged and sett lower Studding Sail Larboard side
sent up Main Top Gallant Mast and Yard
at 4 PM spoke the Daniel Webster of Sagharbour Capt Pierson
sent the boat onboard and got some Onions
sett Main Top Gallant Sail
wind North North West
course North East 1/2 East
Middle part strong wind
double reefed the topsails
at 5 AM A Ship passed us steering South West 2 miles off our lee
Latter part more moderate
under single reefed topsails
sett Main Top Gallant Sail
Long Chro 58:18
Long Lunar 58:00 West
Latt 55:12 South
|
Sunday
17th |
Fore part shook out the reefs and sett Top Studding Sail
wind at North West
course North North East 1/2 East
Middle part wind at North West
course North North East
'Latter part' scratched out
at 7 PM saw an Island of lee bearing East distance 15 miles
Latter part wind at South West
sett Fore & Fore Top Studding Sail
course North by East
Long 55:55 West
Latt 54:05 South
|
Monday
18th |
Fore part fresh wind at South South West
course North by East
took in lower Studding Sail
at 6 PM wind at South
at 7 PM took in Top Studding Sail
at 3 AM wind South South West
sett Studding Sails
Latter part unbent Mainsail
mending it
Chro Long 54:16 West
Latt 52:08 South
|
Tuesday
19th |
Fore part wind at West
finished mending Mainsail and bent it
hauled in the Studding Sails
at 6 PM squally
took in the Main Top Gallant Sail
at 7 PM wind at South West
sett Top Gallant Sail
course North by East 8 knotts
Middle part heavy squall of show and wind from South South East
took in the Jib and Spanker
Latter part purled the Mainsail
Main Top Gallant Sail sett
Long 52:06 West
Latt 49:43 South
|
| Page 232 |
| Journal towards Brazill Banks |
| November | 1833 |
Wednesday
20th |
Fore part strong squalls of wind from South
course North by East 1/2 East
with hail
Middle part wind moderate
Latter part all hands employed mending Main topsail getting up Mizen Top Gallant Mast
fitting lower Bobstay and boats
making Spunyarn
Long 50:12
Latt 47:03 South
|
Thursday
21st |
Fore part calm
all hands employed about the Ships duty
wind from the North North East
heading North West
Latter part wind 'N' crossed out East
heading North North East
Chro Long 50:32 West
Latt 47:15 South
|
Friday
22nd |
Fore part mended Main topsail
wind from South South East
course North East by North
sett New Top Studding Sail
Latter part wind moderate from South
Chro Long 47:42 West
Latt 45:42 South
|
Saturday
23th |
Fore part light airs from South West
at 4 PM put up Fore Top Gallant Mast
Middle part wind from the North 'W' crossed out
heading East North East
Latter part wind from the North West by North
heading North East by East
double reefed the topsails
furled Jib Spanker and Mainsail
|
Sunday
24th |
Fore part strong gales from North West
heading North North East
at 9 PM took in Fore & Mizen topsails
carried away Main Staysail Sheet
hauled it down
Latter part moderate
sett topsails and Mainsail & Jib
course North North East
wind West South West
Latt 44:05 South
|
| Page 233 |
| Journal towards Brazill Banks |
| November | 1833 |
Monday
25th |
Fore part wind South West
sett Main Top Gallant sail
course North North West
furled Jib
Middle part calm
took in Main Top Gallant Sail
Latter part mended it and sett it
wind North North West
heading North East
fitted Main Staysail & sett it
Latt 43:11 South
|
Tuesday
26th |
Fore part fresh wind from North West by North
heading North East by East
Middle part double reefed Fore and Main topsail
carried away the Chain to the Larboard after Fore Shroud
put in A new hook and sett it up
Latter part made all sail
clear
light wind
Latt 41:58 South
|
Wednesday
27th |
Fore part light wind from the Westward
course North North East
mended Fore Top Gallant Sail
bent it
sent it aloft and sett it
mended Mizen Top Gallant Sail
Fore Top Studding sett Larboard side
Middle part calm
Latter part strong wind from the North
single reefed Main & Mizem and double reefed Fore topsails
took in Jib Mainsail and Spanker
heading West by North
wet Fore hold after hatchway
|
Thursday
28th |
Fore part strong wind from North with rain
double reefed Main topsail
wind North North East
heading North West by North
Middle part light wind from the North North West
heading North East
made all sail
Latter part broke out for water and wet Main hold
thick fog
Latt 40:30 South
|
Friday
29th |
Fore part light wind from the South West
foggy
at 5 PM clearing up
course North East
Middle part thick fog
Latter part heading North West
at 4 PM heading West tacked
Long 41:30 West
Latt 39:45
|
| Page 234 |
| Brazill Banks Dec 1833 |
| November | 1833 |
Saturday
30th
December |
Fore part thick fog
standing to the Northward and Westward
at 4 PM heading West
tacked Ship heading North East
at 1/2 past 5 PM fresh breeze with rain
course North East by North
Middle part wind at South West
sett Studding Sail
with rain
Latter part at day light plenty Fin Backs
foggy
at 10 AM spoke the Narwal of Havre de Grace Capt blank space 3 Months out no Oil bound round the the Cape Horn next month
Chro Long 38:01 West
Latt 38:00 South
|
Sunday
1st |
Fore part fresh wind from South
course North East
finished wetting hold
rove Main Royal running riggin
at Sun rise sent up the Main Royal Mast and Yard and Sail and sett it
sett Main Top Gallant Studding Sail
Chro Long 37:09
Latt 37:14 South
|
Monday
2nd |
Fore part light airs from the Southward
hauled upon the wind West by North
Middle part calm
Latter part A light wind from the North East
wet hold
Latt 37:16 South
|
Tuesday
3th |
Fore part fine winds North East
course South West by West
drawing and knotting yarns
course South West
wind North North East
Latter part tacked to the West
wind South South West
spoke the Brandt of New Bedford
Latt 37:25 South
|
| Page 235 |
| Brazill Banks Dec 1833 |
| December | 1833 |
Wednesday
4th |
Fore part standing toi the Westward
in company
Latter part the same
wind light at East
course West
|
Thursday
5th |
Fore part wind hauled at North
in company
steering West South West
at 7 PM took in Jib and Mainsail Spanker and double reefed the topsails
at 11 PM took in Fore and Mizen topsails Foresail and luffed too heading West ?by South
at 2 AM parted Main topsail Sheet and close reefed it
Latter part more moderate
under double reefed topsails
at 10 AM raised A large Right Whale off lee bow
lowered and chased
he went off to windward
under whole topsail
Chro Long 40:08 West
Latt 38:50
|
Friday
6th |
Fore part tacked to the Westward
wind at South West
mended Main topsail aloft
at 7 PM sett Mainsail
Latter part A light air from North East
course South West by West
the Brandt off the Larboard bow chasing Whales
Long 40:03 West
Latt 38:14
|
Saturday
7th |
Fore part the same
making Spunyarn
the Brandt chased untill Sun down
got nothing
Middle and Latter part in company
Chro Long 41:32 West
Latt 38:37 South
|
Sunday
8th |
Fore part in company
wind at West North West
heading South West by South
got two men off the Brandt and parted company
course South West by West
wind North West
under whole topsails and Courses
Latter part under double reefed topsails
Long 42:48
Latt 39:51 South
|
| Page 236 |
| Journal Brazill Banks |
| December | 1833 |
Monday
9th |
Fore part saw Right Whales
lowered and chased
got none
Fin Backs round by the
wind West by South
at 7 PM sent down Main Royal Mast and Yard
Middle part strong wind
took in Jib and Mainsail and double reefed the topsails
Long 43:58
Latt 40:01 South
|
Tuesday
10th |
Fore part moderate
sett Jib
reefs out Fore and Main topsail
wind South
course West by South
Middle part double reefed Fore topsail
Latter part strong wind from the East South East
at 7 AM hauled up on the wind to the North East
double reefed Main topsail
took in Fore topsail and turned up the ?Larboard boats
|
Wednesday
11th |
Fore part strong wind from North East
heading North North West
close reefed Main topsail
sett Main Staysail
sent down Fore and Main Top Gallant Yards
heavy squalls with rain
Middle part took in Mizen Top
carried away the Strap to the Main Spring Stay
Latter part blowing heavy in squalls
fitted Spring Stay
Long 45:05
Latt 39:33
|
Thursday
12th |
Fore part mended Main Staysail
bent and sett it
at 2 PM wind moderate
at 4 PM A heavy squall of hail with thunder
at 6 squall of rain
wind at South West
Latter part squals of wind and rain at intervals
Chro Long 44:20 West
Latt 39:27 South
|
| Page 237 |
| Journal Brazill Banks |
| December | 1833 |
Friday
13th |
Fore part moderate from the Westward
heading South South West
sett Fore topsail
double reefed Mizen
close reefed
Latter part spoke the Condor of New Bedford 5 Months out 120 bbl Right Whale Oil Capt blank space
Latt 39:22 South
|
Saturday
14th |
Fore part in company
wind Westward
middle part the same
moderate
Latter part tacked to the Southward
lost sight of the Condor
sent down Cross CRJack Yard and fishing it
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Sunday
15th |
Fore part strong breezes from North West
finished the Yard
sent it up
rattled Main riggin
at 7 PM blowing heavy from North West
took in Jib Mainsail Spanker Fore topsail
double reefed the Main and turned up the lee boat
Middle part took in Mizen topsail
close reefed the Main
furled the foresail
Latter moderate
sett Foresail Mizen topsail
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Monday
16th |
Fore part thick hazy rainy
wind South West
heading blank space
sett Fore topsail
Middle part wind hauled to the North
course West South West
with rain
Latter part calm
all hands employed fitting Main topmast Back Stays Starboard side ratlings and Crane lines etc.
Latt 40:00 North
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Tuesday
17th |
Fore part calm
all hands fitting the riggin
at 7 PM wind at West North West
heading South West
Middle part strong winds
Latter part moderate
let reefs out Fore & Mizen topsail
unbent the Main
mending it
fitting Larboard Main topmast Back Stays
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| December | 1833 |
Wednesday
18th |
Fore part light wind from the North
steering South West
finished Main topmast Back Stays and Main topsail
A Ship to windward stading to the Eastward
at 5 took in the Fore topsail
hove too under Foresail Mizen topsail and Main Staysail
at day light sett Fore topsail bent and sett Main topsail
all hands employed fitting riggin new Jib ?Pendants
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Thursday
19th |
Fore part light wind from West South West
heading South
plenty of Fin Backs
Middle part double reefed the topsails
Latter part at 7 AM wore Ship heading North West
Latt 41:46 South
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Friday
20th |
Fore part moderate
single reef Main topsails and sett Mainsail
at 6 PM strong wind and squally
took in Mainsail Fore topsail and close reefed Main
Latter part light wind
under single reefed Main & Fore and double reefed Mizen topsail
heading North West
Latt 40:45
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Saturday
21st |
Fore part light wind from West North West
heading North
mended Main Top Gallant Sail
Middle part at 1 AM close reefed Main topsail
furled Mizen Fore
Latter part the same
wind at North West
heading North North East
Long 44:24
Latt 39:35 South
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Sunday
22nd |
Fore part at 12 Meridian loosed Fore topsail
two reef out of the Main and kept off East by North
at 8 AM squal of wind and rain from West South West
Latter part clear
Long 41:08
Latt 39:25 South
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| December | 1833 |
Monday
23th |
Fore part wind West South West
course East by North
sett Jib and Mainsail
porpoises and Fin Back
Latter part saw Whales
lowered
got none
Latt 38:50 South
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Tuesday
24th |
Fore part strong wind
lowered again
got nothing
furled the Mainsail and double reefed the Topsails
standing to the South
at day light saw A Ship off the beam standing to the North
wore in company
at 10 AM spoke her the James Stewart 4 Months out 350 bbl Capt McKenzie New Brunswick St Johns
Long 38:50
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Wednesday
25th |
Fore part saw A Whale
lowred
got nothing
wore to the South
Middle part wind hauled to the Norhward
Latter part wind at West North West
standing along South West
in company with the James Stewart Capt McKensie
saw nothing to day
Long 39:09:45 West
Latt 39:35 South
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Thursday
26th |
Fore part the same
in company with the James Stewart
Capt McKenzie onboard
at 6 PM wore Ship and left them heading North North East
at 1/2 past 8 PM turned up the Starboard boat
Middle part wind hauled to the Southward
Latter part wet hold
turned up the Larboard boat
double reefed Fore topsail and single reefed Main and Mizen topsails
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Friday
27th |
Fore part close reefed Mizen topsail
double reefed Main
took in Mainsail
at 4 PM stopped raining
wind at South East
course North East
Latter part moderate
marled the foot of the Fore topsail
sent up Main Top Gallant Yard & Sail and sett it
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| December | 1833 |
Saturday
28th |
Fore part light wind from the North West
course North East by North
Top Studding sett
Middle part took it in
Latter part ratling down Main & Mizen riggin
Long 34:30 West
Latt 35:50 South
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Sunday
29th |
Fore part finished Main &Mizen riggin
wind North West
course North East by North
Latter part light wind
sett topmast and Top Gallant Studding sail
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Monday
30th |
Fore part light wind from the South West
course North East by North
cloudy
Latter part wind South
course North North East
ratling and tarring Main and Mizen riggin Starboard side
Latt 32:52
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Tuesday
31st |
Fore part pleasant weather and fine breeze from South
course North North East
finished Main and Mizen lower and topmast riggin
Latter part getting up Fore and Mizen top Gallant yards and Sail and Main Royal
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| January | 1834 |
Wednesday
1st |
Fore part fie wind from the East South East
course North North East
top gallant Sails sett and Studding Sails
sent up Main Royal Yard
at 9 PM wind East
hauled in Studding Sail and took in Fore Mizen top Gallant Sails
squally
Latter part the wind North by East
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Thursday
2nd |
Fore part wind at East
heading North by East
at 1 PM squalls of wind and rain
wind at North
tacked to the Eastward
Latter part pleasant weather
clearing out the Runn
Latt 29:00 South
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Friday
3th |
Fore part sent out Flying Jib and boom
heading East
wind North North East
Middle part wind to the NorthWest
Latter part tarring and fitting the riggin
ratling Starboard Fore riggin
Latt 28:31
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Saturday
4th |
Fore part fine weather
light wind from the Northward
heading West North West
finished Starboard Fore riggin
fitting boat tackles
Latter part the same
|
Sunday
5th |
Fore part rattled Fore riggin Larbard side
Latter part light wind from North
heading West North West
Latt 27:55 South
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Monday
6th |
Fore part fine weather
5 knot breeze at North
heading West North West
Latter part standing to the Eastward
tarring and fitting the riggin forward
Long 32:46
Latt 27:18 South
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| January | 1834 |
Tuesday
7th |
Fore part light winds from the North East
heading East South East
Middle part calm
Latter part 4 knot breeze
tacked to the North North West
Latt 27:32 South
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Wednesday
8th |
Fore part fitting Main Stay
tarring Fore topmast riggin
at 6 PM wind hauled to the East North East
heading North
all sail sett
3 knot breeze
Latter part at 8 AM wind at North
tacked to the East North East
Latt 26:47 South
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Thursday
9th |
Fore part light wind at North North West
heading North East
all sail sett
3 knots
Latter part watch working siezing stuff for leading block
Long 30:54
Latt 26:05
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Friday
10th |
Fore part light wind from North West
course North North East
watch making siezing stuff
Latter part fitting leading blocks Mizzen riggin
squalls of wind and rain
Long 30:37 West
Latt 25:23 South
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Saturday
11th |
Fore part squalls of wind and rain from the South
at 6 PM wind at South South East
course North North East
Main Top Gallant Sail sett
Latter part unbent and mending Flying Jib
Main Royal sett
fitting leading blocks Mizen riggin
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| Journal Towards Home |
| January | 1834 |
Sunday
12th |
Fore part light airs from the North West with fresh squalls of wind and rain
finished Flying Jib and bent it and sett it
coopered the Oil between decks
Middle part calm
Latter part pleasant wind from the Northward
heading East North East
Latt 23:14 South
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Monday
13th |
Fore part strong wind and squalls
took in Flying Jib Fore & Mizen top Gallant Sails
at 1/2 past 5 PM calm with rain
wind North by East
heading East by North
Latter part fine weather
tacked to the North West
fitting leading blocks Mizen riggin Starboard side
Latt 22:38 South
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Tuesday
14th |
Fore part light wind from the Northward
heading West North West
at 2 PM raised A Sail ahead standing to the Eastward
at 2 PM tacked Ship heading East North East
Latter part in company with the Kent Clark 1800 bbl of London
Latt 22:38 South
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Wednesday
15th |
Fore part light winds from the North West by North
heading North East by North
saw A Brigg off the weather beam
at day light A Brigg off the lee steering South East
Latt 22:06
Long 28:34 West
|
Thursday
16th |
Fore part light wind from the North West
heading North North East in company with the Kent
at 6 PM A Sail off the Larboard quarter
Latter part the same
A Brigg off the lee
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| January | 1834 |
Friday
17th |
Light wind
in company with the Kent
left them
Latter part lost sight of them
spoke and Boarded the Brigg Portugese {word unclear} Matilde from Rio Grande bound to Pernambuco
they gave us A pig some fowls and A Sack of ?ferenia
Latt 19:02
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Saturday
18th |
Fine wind at East North East
heading North
Latter part sailing in company
light wind
Latt 18:54 South
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Sunday
19th |
Light wind with squalls of rain from the North East
heading North North West
the Brigg astern 1 mile
Latter part the same
Chro Long 30:30 West
Latt 17:55 South
|
Monday
20th |
Fore part 4 knot breeze from the North East
headoing North North West
lost sight of the Brigg off the weather quarter
Latter part breaking out After hold Starboard side
Long 31:11 West
Latt 16:34 South
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Tuesday
21st |
Fore part took out the top tier
found one 15 gallon Rier out
wet hold and stowed down and washed off at 4 PM
Latter part watch began to paint inside
A Brigg off the weather beam standing to the Southward
Latt 14:47 South
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| January | 1834 |
Wednesday
22nd |
Fore part fine weather
wind at East
at 4 PM wind hauled to the East South East
course North by East
sett Fore Topmast and Main Top Gallant Studding Sails
painting inside
Latter part the same
Long 31:50
Latt 12:40
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Thursday
23th |
Fore part wind at East
course North by East
painting Masts and bulwarks
put on A new pair of ?Pump Coats
all sail sett
Latter part painted Foremast
Long 31:52 West
Latt 10:33 South
|
Friday
24th |
Fore part calm
painting forward
at 5 PM A light breeze from the South East
all sail sett
Latter part painting Yards and Tops
Long 31:22 West
Latt 9:31 South
|
Saturday
25th |
Fore part pleasant breezes from East North East
heading North
saw A Brigg off the lee bow steering to the Westward
Middle part passed A Ship at 11 AM standing to the Southward
Royals sett
Latter part all hands painting boats
Long by Chro 32:20
Latt 08:04 South
|
Sunday
26th |
Fore part fine wind from the North East
heading North North West
tarring and fitting bow sprit riggin
painting
fitted Larboard Main Swifter
Middle part strong wind East North East
heading North
took in Main Royal
Latter part light wind
sett it again
Latt 6:25 South
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| Journal |
| January | 1834 |
Monday
27th |
Fore part light airs and calm
at 6 PM A light breeze from the East North East
heading North
Middle part heading North by East
Latter part fitted the Main Swifters
at 2 PM Long Chro 32:48 West
Latt 05:08 South
|
Tuesday
28th |
Fore part light airs from East South East 1 & 2 knots
at 4 PM fitting Back Stays
at 7 PM heading North East
wind East South East 2 knots
at 12 Mid night heading North East by East 2 1/2 knots
took in Main Royal
Latter part steering North North East
wind at East South East
Latt 4:12 South
|
Wednesday
29th |
Fore part course North by West
strong breezes from South East
at 1 PM saw the Island of Ferdinand ?Norowha bearing East North East
hauled upon the wind North East by North
could not fetch to it so at 2 PM bore away before the wind North North West and sett the Studding Sail
at 8 PM squally
Middle and Latter part fine wind at East South East
course North North West
Long 34:21 West
Latt 2:15 South
|
Thursday
30th |
Fore part fine wind at South South East
course North North West 1/2 North
sett Main Staysail for A Lower Studding Sail
painting and ?hamerring the Anchors
Latter part unbent and mending the Mainsail
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| Journal |
| January | 1834 |
Friday
31st
February |
Fore part light wind at South South East
course North North West
finished the Mainsail and bent it
Latter part sett up the Fore riggin and Main Starboard side
Latt 0:30 North
|
Saturday
1st |
Fore part light wind from the South South East
course North North West
sett up the Larboard Main riggin and Mizen both sides
Latter part made A Main Top Gallant Studding Sail
Latt 1:29 North
|
Sunday
2nd |
Fore part wind at North
heading West North West
stowing hoops and Shooks Heads in Main hatchway
Middle part squally
wind shifted to the South South East
course North North West
Latter part wind at North North East
heading North West
Long 38:52
Latt 2:23 South
|
Monday
3th |
Fore part wind at North North East
heading North West
5 1/2 knots
thick and cloudy
hauled down the Jib and mended it
Top Gallant Sails and Flying Jib sett
Middle part squalls of wind and rain
took in Flying Jib and topgallant Sails
Latter part got in the Oars and poles from the stern and stowed them between decks
Latt 3:00 North
|
Tuesday
4th |
Fore part more moderate
cloudy
wind at North by East
heading North West by West
sett Top Gallant Sails
watch drawing yarns
Latter part watch employed knoting them
wind from the North North East
heading North West 5 & 6 knots by the wind
Long 42:24
Latt 4:25 North
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| Journal |
| February | 1834 |
Wednesday
5th |
Fore part wind at North North East
heading North West
all sail sett except Main Royal
Middle part wind at North East
course North West by North
strong wind
took in Flying Jib and Mizen top Gallant Sail
6 knots
Latter part the same
Long by Chro 44:09 West
Latt 6:25 North
|
Thursday
6th |
Fore part strong trades at North East
course North West by North
7 knots
sett Mizen top Gallant Sail
mended Fore topmast Staysail and bent it
at 5 PM sett Fore Top Studding Sail and Flying Jib
at 6 PM sett Main Royal
Middle part took in Main Royal
Latter part strong trades at East North East
kept off North West
sett Main Top Gallant Studding Sail and Royal
7 knots
Long 46:28
Latt 8:40 North
|
Friday
7th |
Fore part more moderate
wind East North East
course North West
7 knots
employed painting outside and siezing up the leading Blocks
Latter part shifted Main topsail and Foresail
all hands mending them
Latt 10:26 North
|
Saturday
8th |
Fore part light wind at East North East
course North West
at 1/2 past 4 PM stowed away the sails
squally wind hauled to the North
hauled in the Studding Sails and braced upon the wind West North West
at 6 PM wind at North North East
heading North West
hoisted up the lee boats
took in Fore and Mizen Top Gallant Sails
at 8 PM made all Sail
Middle and Latter part squally
clear again
mending Main topsail
course North West by North
wind at East North East
Latt 12:00 North
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| Journal |
| February | 1834 |
Sunday
9th |
Fore part wind at East North East
course North West by North
finished mending Main topsail
6 knot breeze
at 7 PM wind at North East
Latter part light wind
Long 50:38 West
Latt 13:43 North
|
Monday
10th |
Fore part pleasant wind at East North East
course North West by North
5 knotts
sett Fore Top Gallant Studding Sail
Latter part course North North West 1/2 West
watch employed squaring the lower riggin clearing the irons out of the Lockers and getting the Craft up
Latt 15:44 North
|
Tuesday
11th |
Fore part wind at East North East
course North West
5 knotts
finished squaring the riggin
cleaning the Craft and irons and stowing it away
Latter part painting outside and leading blocks
Long 55:23 West
Latt 17:35 North
|
Wednesday
12th |
Fore part wind at East South East
course North West
5 knotts
painting
blacked the Anchors
at 7 wind at South East
Lower Studding? sett
Latter part shifted Studding Sails on the Larboard side
painting and Varnishing outside at blank space
Long 57:00 West
Latt 18:48 North
|
Thursday
13th |
Fore part spoke A Hermaphrodite Brigg from Bermudas
at 2 PM passed A full rigged Brigg steering North East
at 6 PM passed a Barque steering East
squall of wind and rain from West South West
took in Studding Sails Royal and Fore and ?Mizen Top Gallant Sails
Latter part wind at North
heading West North West
sent down and mended Fore Top Gallant Sail and sent it up
Long 5 blank space
Latt 19:20 North
|
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| Journal |
| February | 1834 |
Friday
14th |
Fore part wind at North by East
heading North West by West
5 knots
painting and Varnishing
fitting Sheet ?Poles
Top Gallant Sails and Flying Jib sett
Middle part strong wind and heavy swell from the North North East
course North West
Latter part under topsails
Latt 20:22 North
|
Saturday
15th |
Fore part strong wind at North East
couse North West by North
at 6 PM single reefed topsails
at 8 PM parted Jib Tye
furled Main Top Gallant Sail
parted Mizen topmast Back Stay
Latter part reefs out
Fore & Main topsails sett
Fore Top Gallant Sail carried away Studding Sail yard and tore the sail
fitted and sett it
wind at North East
course North West
Latt 22:14 North
|
Sunday
16th |
Fore part wind at East North East
course North West
7 knotts
sett Main Top Gallant Studding Sail and Royal
at 5 PM passed a topsail Schooner steering South West
Latter part sett Fore Top Gallant Studding Sail
Long 63:44 West
Latt 24:23 North
|
Monday
17th |
Fore part wind at East North East
course North West by North
6 knot breeze
Latter part all hands painting blocks turning up Main topmast Back Stay mending Foresail etc. & etc.
5 knot breeze
Long 65:41 West
Latt 26:28 North
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| Journal |
| February | 1834 |
Tuesday
18th |
Fore part fine wind at North East
course North West by North
painting tarring finished
mending the Foresail
5 knot breeze
Middle part 3 knotts
Latter part blacking the chains Varnishing the Waist
unbent the Fore topsail
mending it
Latt 27:38
|
Wednesday
19th |
Fore part light airs from the Eastward
blacked the Chains Varnished the Waist
finished Fore topsail and bent it
at 8 PM light airs at North North East
heading North West
Middle part wind North North West
at 2 AM wind North West
heading North North East
took in Flying Jibg and Royal
at 5 AM heavy squall
tacking
split the Jib and Mizen top Gallant Sail
all hands put her under double reefed topsails
wind at East North East
course North North West
Latter part more moderate
shifted Jib
under single reefed Fore and Main topsails
Long 67:32 West
Latt 28:32 North
|
Thursday
20th |
Fore part wind at East
course North North West
heavy head beat Sea
watch mending Jib
reef out Mizen topsail
sett Fore & Main Top Gallant Sails
Middle part at 6 PM sent down Royal yard & Mizen top gallant Yard
took in Fore Top Gallant sail
parted ?rooling rope to Main Top Gallant yard
lashed it and sett it again
Latter part parted Fore & Main toopsail Tyes
wind hauled to the Southward
shifted Studding Sails Larboard side
saw a Brigg steering East
Long 68:55 West
Latt 30:54 North
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| Journal Towards Nantucket |
| February | 1834 |
Friday
21st |
Fore part strong wind at South
course North West by North
mended and bent Main and Mizen Staysails
at 4 PM hauled down Flying Jib
unbent it and rigged in the boom
sent down Main Royal mast and riggin
took in the Studding Sails
drizly and rainy
took in Fore Top Gallant sail and Main
at 6 PM A heavy squall from the North West
double reefed Main topsail
at 8 PM wind at West South West
course North West by North
sett Spanker
Middle part out reefs
sett Top Gallant Sails
Latter part watch shifted Foresail
saw A Brigg steering South East
Latt 32:30 North
|
Saturday
22nd |
Fore part wind at North West
heading North North East
drawing and knotting yarns
at 4 PM shifted Main topsail
at Sun rise A Brigg off the weather beam steering South West
at 1/2 past 11 boarded her
got two bbl of Potatoes and 4 bbl Bread
Long 69:45
Latt 32:20 North
|
Sunday
23th |
Fore part A Barque off the lee bow steering to the Eastward
light wind at North West
heading West South West
A Sail to windward
Middle part wind shifted to the South
course North West by North
Latter part wind at South West
sent up Mizen Top Gallant Yard and Sail
sett it
Long 70:13 West
Latt 32:44
|
Monday
24th |
Fore part wind at West South West
four knotts
course North West by North
thick and hazy
at 6 PM took in Studding Sail and reefed Mainsail
6 knotts
Middle part strong winds
8 knotts
furled Fore & Main Top Gallant Sails
with double reefed Main topsail
Latter part wind light at North West
fitting Hawser
Long 71:33 West
Latt 35:10 North
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| Journal Towards Nantucket |
| February | 1834 |
Tuesday
25th |
Fore part calm
cleaning up Fore hold
at 8 PM A light breeze from the South South East
course North by West 1/2 West
Middle part rainy
light wind
Lattere part strong gales from West
sent down Main Top Gallant Yard
heavy squalls
brought too underclose reefed Main topsail
heading North
at 10 AM sett close reefed Fore and Mizen topsails Jib and Spanker
Latt 36:48 North
|
Wednesday
26th |
Fore part wind at West
course North
under close reefed topsails Jib and Spanker
at 2 PM wind at North North West
at 4 PM finished mending Main Top Gallant Sail and wore Ship heading West South West
Middle part brouight too under close reefed Main topsail and reefed Foresail
Latter part heavy squalls with hail
furled Main topsail and Foresail
sent down Mizen top Gallant Mast
Long 71:13 West
Latt 37:00 North
|
Thursday
27th |
Fore part wind at North North West with hail
laying too under Staysails
sent down Fore Top Gallant mast
at 3 PM the North America of New York passed us steering South West by West
under double reefed Fore & Main topsails close reefed Mizen reefed Mainsail & Foresail
Middle part moderate
sett topsails and Courses
Latter part wind at West North West
heading North
sent up Main Top Gallant Yard and Sail
sett it
A Brigg to the North
Long 71:16 West
Latt 36:53
|
Friday
28th |
Fore part wind at West North West
heading North
cleaning up Fore hold
fitting Chain ?Stoaper Buoy rope Fish Hook Pendant etc.
at 4 PM passed the Brigg steering South East
at 6 PM wind at South
course North West
as 12 raining
A heavy swell from North West
split Fore & Main topsails Main Top Gallant Sail and Foresail
Latter wind West North West
mending and fitting Sails
Long 71:15
Latt 38:00
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| Block Island Channell |
| March | 1834 |
Saturday
1st
March |
Fore part wind at West North West
heading North
bent Main topsail
sent down and mended Mizen topsail
sent down Main Top Gallant Yard and Sail and sent up the Fore and sett it
under double reefed Fore and single reefed Mizen topsails and Main Top Gallant sett
at 7 PM parted Main Top Gallant sheet
furled the Sail
|
Sunday
2nd
72:10 |
Fore part light airs and calm
Middle part 1 1/2 knotts North West
wind South
Latter part dryed our {word unclear} Sails and stowed them away
Latter part wind at South West
course North West
at 7 AM A squall of wind and rain from the North West
heading North North East
at 8 sounded 50 fathoms Ooze
Chro Long 71:55 West
Latt 40:01 North
|
Monday
3th |
Fore part wind at West
Ship steering East off the lee
A Sail to windward standing South
at 4 PM sounded 30 facthoms Ooze & Sand
three Sail in sight
at 5 PM spoke A Schooner from Boston
saw East Hampton at 3 PM Bearing North
at 7 PM 25 fathoms White sand
{word unclear} North by East
double reefed the topsails
took in Main Top Gallant Sail
at 9 PM Spanker and Mainsail
course North by East
Middle part blowing heavy from the North West
all hands wore Ship and hove to heading West
at 4 AM 20 fathoms sand and {word unclear}
wore heading North East
sett reefed Foresail
ice making on decks
at 8 wore Ship
took in the Foresail and Mizen topsail
making A Foresail
Chro Long 71:59 West
Latt 40:35 North
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| Edgar Town |
| March | 1834 |
Tuesday
4th |
Fore part more moderate
wore Ship heading North East
reefs out Main topsail
sett Main Top Gallant Sail
at 5 PM finished Foresail and bent it
two sail to windward
wind at North West
course North East by North for Montag Point
at 7 PM saw the light ahead
fresh wind at 7 PM
at 2 PM sic? took in Fore & Mizen topsails
hove too heading South South West
saw Gay Head light bearing East North East
at day light put off
sett Fore and Mizen topsails and Jib
land 2 points on the weather bow
at 7 PM hauled upon the wind North North West
Latter part at 10 AM ?weathered Gay Head
at 12 took A Pilot
|
Wednesday
5th |
Fore part hove the Try Camboose overboard
running for Edgar town and at blank space PM blowing heavy from West
brought up at the foot of the Flat and washed off
at day light got under way ?beating ?up
came to anchor below the flatts
|
Thursday
6th |
Fore part loading the Lagrange loader {word unclear} and took the Hope & Susan alongside
at 4 PM sent down the Main Top Gallant mast and Yard
|
Friday
7th |
Fore part loading the Hope & Susan
at 2 PM wind at North East
got under way and went up to the unclear word scratched out Commercial Wharf
finished loading the Hope and Susan
braking Fore hold
|
Saturday
8th |
Fore part wind South West
at day light wind at South
loading the blank space
at 12 began to rain
hooked up the tackles
rain and stormy
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Sunday
9th |
Strong wind at West and cold
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Monday
10th |
Broke out the Fore hold
Latter part finished the after hatchway
loosed the Main topsail to day
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Tuesday
11th |
Breaking out the Ground tier and unbent the Main topsail
Latter finished breaking out
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Wednesday
12th |
Sent down Main topsail Yard and Mast
Latter part cleared the Ship at the Custom House
took the anchor on the Bow and Washed off the decks
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Thursday
13th |
at Sun rise got under way from the Wharf and brought up below the Light
wind at North North West
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Friday
14th |
Wind at North
Lattert part wind at South West
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Saturday
15th |
Fore part ?righted the anchor
wind at East North East
sent the boat onshore for potatoes and Bread and {word unclear}
at 1 PM dropped the Starboard anchor
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Sunday
16th |
Took up the Starboard anchor and cleard the Chains
wind light at East
Latter part wind at South East
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| March | 1834 |
Monday
17th |
Wind at South East
got Bread and Potatoes
Latter part A Cask of Water
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Tuesday
18th |
Wind at North
fine weather
Latter part wind at East South East
onshore for Molasses
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Wednesday
19th |
Fore part wind at South
filled 2 pipes Salt Water
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Thursday
20th |
Fore part got another bbl Beef
got underway
brought up abrest Cape Page
the Steamer Telagraph came in with the Zone
at 2 PM got underway
came on thick fog
put back at 5 PM
at 6 PM the Granite of Boston Capt Fisher went in to Edgar Town Harbour
filled 2 pipes Water
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Friday
21st |
The Steamer bound to Bedford
at Sun rise took up the Starboard anchor
at 10 wind increasing
dropped it again
wind at North West
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Saturday
22nd |
Fresh gales from the North West
the Favourite of Duxbury from the Mediteranian bound to Boston put into Edgar town
the Emerald arrived at New Bedford Capt Norton
at 12 Meridian hove up and got in to Edgar Town Harbour below the light
on shore for Bread
let go both anchors
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| March | 1834 |
Sunday
23th |
Fore part heavy winds from the West
at 10 AM got A Cask of watere and hove up the Starboard anchor
at 4 PM dropped it again
strong wind from the South West
paid A visit onboard of the Ship Zone
returned at 7 PM
wind moderate at West South West
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Monday
24th |
Fore part rainy
at 2 AM hove up the Starboard anchor
at Sun rise calm
tripped the Larboard anchor
Latter part A light breeze from the South West
unbent the Starboard Chain and bent it round the Foremast
got another bbl of Beef
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Tuesday
25th |
Fore part at 2 AM got underway for Nantucket
at 10 AM passed the light boat
wind light at West
at 9 PM sent the two boats ahead to town
at 10 A light air from the Northward
at 11 took the boats alongside and at 1PM dropped the anchor in 7 fathoms muddy bottom
the Steamer came out to tow us down to the Bar
wind increasing
gave it up
let got Starboard anchor
{word unclear} both Chains
blowing heavy from the South East with rain
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NOTES:
This is a transcription of Lewis Monto's manuscript whaling journal for his 1830-1834 voyage as the cooper on the Nantucket whale ship Plough Boy, Nathan Chase, commander. This voyage lasted 1,257 days or 3 years, 5 months and 10 days.
Entries in the journal usually consist of shorthand phrases running one after another. In the transcription line breaks mark the end of such phrases. Punctuation in the manuscript is almost nonexistant. Frequently entries are divided by the three parts of the nautical day (12 noon to 12 noon the day following) -- Fore, Middle and Latter.
Generally the transcription follows Monto's spelling. His many abbreviations are spelled out in full in italics. A question mark follows words where the transcriber was unsure of Monto's original.
The journal itself is now in the collections of the Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA.
Last updated by Tom Tyler, Denver, CO, USA, September 9, 2018.
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