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February 9, 1899, Cloudy and damp. Stiff N.E. breeze. Exercised a clear ship for action. Took my station on bridge and acted as directed in capacity of messenger. "Pretty old messenger, I" Barometer falling – Moderate sea from N. E. Tested metallic life buoys and found them in good working order. Hoisted forestay sail and main try sail to steady ship. Toward evening, became very misty about horizon. 

On course SE1/2S.

Lat 12° 19, N at noon DR 

Long 47° 29' W at noon DR


Distance made good since noon February 8 270 miles. 

Wrote to J. 

Read "Son of Porthes" Sequel to the "Three Guardsmen".


February 10, 1899, Cloudy and slightly misty. Moderate breeze from N.E Repaired search light - tested same, and found in very good condition. Long rolling sea. Ship rolling about 12°. Very pleasant. On course SE1/2S. 

Lat 9° 15' N at noon, DR. 

Long 44° 05' W at noon DR

Distance made good since noon February 9 - 275 miles.

Wrote to J.


February 11, 1899 Cloudy and pleasant. Fresh breeze from N. Eby E. Set clock ahead seven minutes. Under steam and sail. Changed course to S.E.3/4 S. at 1 PM and at 3 PM - changed course to SSE3/4E. McCarthy was put in double irons for insubordination. Aired bedding. Executive Officer and Surgeon inspected quarters and living spaces of the ship. Condition satisfactory – barometer steady

Lat 5° 50’ N at noon DR 

Long 41° 05’ W at noon DR 


Distance covered since noon February 10th 293 miles. 

Wrote to J




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